Been A Long Time
T.Q. Lyrics
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Been a long time
The second coming
Yeah
Been a long time
I'm sittinhere waitin wonderinand thinkin'bout our life
So many of them don't understand how this thing goes
You can only take so much
Sometimes I'm feelinlike I had enough
For all the times I feel like you're not up against me
Anything to try and get me influence my mind
Had me fightintoo long
Such a long time
[? ]
I thank the lord for making me a soldier
Work on the corner every night gotta struggle and fight
I'm on time
[? ]
So if it's just the cream that you go for
Such a thin line
Been such a long time
Oh makinme kind of crazy just thinkin'bout
All the shit that you go through
Just tryinto be you
Listen to me now
So hard these days to find creative ways
For everybody to move they body
We free to speak but warned to watch what you say
I'm sayin feel like you're not up against me
Anything to try to get me influence my mind
It's been such a long time
Such a long time
[? ]
I thank the lord for making me a soldier
Work on the corner every night gotta struggle and fight
I'm on time
[? ]
So if it's just the cream that you go for
Such a thin line
Been such a long time
So many waiting for something to happen it's crazy
Dear lie, you're not up against me
Anything to try to get me influence my mind
It's been such a long time
Such a long time
[? ]
I thank the lord for making me a soldier
Work on the corner every night gotta struggle and fight
I'm on time
[? ]
So if it's just the cream that you go for
Such a thin line
It's been such a long time
[? ]
I thank the lord for making me a soldier
Work on the corner every night gotta struggle and fight
I'm on time
[? ]
So if it's just the cream that you go for
Such a thin line
Such a long time
[? ]
I thank the lord for making me a soldier
Work on the corner every night gotta struggle and fight
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so tq, I listened to your first album, and now I heard the second one. I know
How I feel about it. but why don't you tell me what makes you different from
Many other r&b male artists?
huh, what makes me different? you probably can answer that as good as I can.
how's that?
I mean, you see me right here, you see me on stage. it's the same thing. i
Ain't gotta? dial? in my hair with all kinds of funny colors and jump around
Stage like some kind of asshole. I ain't gotta do none of that.
is that right?
I ain't gotta dress all up, put make-up all on. all I gotta do is stay real
And deal with the issues that I deal with and my peoples deal with every day.
That real shit. that's what soul music is about.
where you heard it for yourself. for all you fake-ass niggas listen and
Learn. this is neighborhood reporting for headbeat magazine. stay real.
B-iotch!
The song "Been a Long Time" by T.Q. is about reflecting on life and the struggles that come along with it. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been through a lot and has had to fight for survival. He questions where his life will end up and expresses frustration with people who don't understand what he's been through. The singer thanks the lord for making him a soldier and talks about the thin line between fighting for what you want and going after material possessions. He also reflects on the struggles of staying true to oneself, while still trying to be creative and make a difference in the world.
The song has a strong message of resilience and staying true to oneself in the face of adversity. The lyrics suggest that it's important to keep fighting and not give up, even when things get tough. The song also touches on the struggles of balancing creativity with practicality and the pressure to conform to societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Been a long time
It has been a while since I last spoke or sang about the things that matter to me
The second coming
The release of my second album
I'm sittinhere waitin� wonderin�and thinkin�'bout our life
I am reflecting on life and where it will lead us
Where we gonna end up
I am unsure about the future and where it may take us
So many of them don't understand how this thing goes
There are many who don't understand the struggles we face in our lives
You can only take so much
There is a limit to how much we can endure
Sometimes I'm feelin�like I had enough
At times, I feel like giving up because it all seems too much to bear
For all the times I feel like you're not up against me
There are moments when I feel like the world is not on my side
Anything to try and get me influence my mind
People are always trying to manipulate me and influence my thoughts
Had me fightin�too long
I have been struggling for too long and it has worn me down
Such a long time
It has been a while since I last felt appreciated
I thank the lord for making me a soldier
I am grateful for the strength and resilience that has helped me endure
Work on the corner every night gotta struggle and fight
I have to work hard every day just to make ends meet
I'm on time
I am dependable and always on schedule
So if it's just the cream that you go for
If all you care about is money and material possessions
Such a thin line
It is easy to cross the line between working hard for a living and becoming obsessed with becoming rich
So many waiting for something to happen it's crazy
There are so many people who expect something to happen without putting in any effort or hard work
Dear lie, you're not up against me
I know that there are people who speak falsehoods about me, but I won't let them tear me down
It's been such a long time
It has been a while since I have felt like myself
I thank the lord for making me a soldier
I am grateful for the tough times in my life that have made me who I am
Work on the corner every night gotta struggle and fight�
I have to work hard and fight every day to survive
Contributed by Jasmine K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
India Lascaris
I love the song ❤