Win Win is the new project from XXXchange and Devlin (of Devlin and Darko—S… Read Full Bio ↴Win Win is the new project from XXXchange and Devlin (of Devlin and Darko—Spank Rock’s tour DJs). “Releaserpm” is its first single, it features Lizzi Bougatsos of Gang Gang Dance, and works as a sort of parallel to the direction GGD have been moving in since St. Dymphna was released. XXXchange has tapped into the deep-root weirdness of that record, but have made it leaner and focused over time.

There’s a full-length coming out soon that features guest vocals from Bougatsos as well as Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip and Andrew W.K. among others.

Been so long
WIN WIN Lyrics

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It's been so long
And it felt so long and it was so long
With all those clouds around you
Oh, the clouds around you
Hey
It's been so long
And it felt so long and it was so long
With all those clouds around you

Oh, the clouds around you
Hey
Been so long since you went in world
And the fog's around you
Lose your arms and legs
And just swim out forever then you'll
Flip through the sidewalk
And wake up on the other side
Maybe it's been too long
Are you water row?
And was the motion slow?
Do you remember the memory of ageless bodies to glow
It's been so long
And it felt so long and it was so long
With all those clouds around you
Oh, the clouds around you
Hey
Oh, the clouds around you
It's been so long
And it felt so long and it was so long
With all those clouds around you
Oh, the clouds around you
Hey
Oh, the clouds around you
Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, oh, yeah
Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, oh, yeah
Memory

Are you in a dream?
Oh, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song “Been So Long” by WIN WIN begins with repeating the lyrics, “it’s been so long.” The song is about the passage of time and the feeling of being stuck in a situation for far too long. The metaphor of clouds is used to represent the confusion and uncertainty felt by the singer. The clouds hinder their ability to move forward and see clearly.

The imagery of fog and swimming out forever represents the desire for the singer to break free from their current situation. They want to escape from the heaviness that they feel and emerge on the other side. The line "flip through the sidewalk" symbolizes the ability to see through the facade of reality and break free from it. The singer is trying to make sense of their past experiences and whether it's time to move on. The sense of nostalgia and memories comes up in the bridge, wondering if it's just a dream.

Overall, “Been So Long” is a deeply reflective song about the weight of time and the desire to move forward.

Line by Line Meaning

It's been so long
It has been a significant amount of time

And it felt so long and it was so long
The duration of the absence has been felt and is a long time

With all those clouds around you
Amidst uncertainty, challenges or difficulties

Oh, the clouds around you
The challenges or difficulties

Hey
Informal greeting or attention grabber

Been so long since you went in world
It has been a long time since you interacted with the world

And the fog's around you
There is confusion or uncertainty around you

Lose your arms and legs
Feel helpless and powerless

And just swim out forever then you'll
Keep moving forward despite the challenges

Flip through the sidewalk
Experience a transition or change of scenery

And wake up on the other side
Arrive at a new place or situation

Maybe it's been too long
Perhaps the absence has lasted too long

Are you water row?
Are you going with the flow?

And was the motion slow?
Did progress take too long?

Do you remember the memory of ageless bodies to glow
Do you recall the time when you were young and full of life

Oh, the clouds around you
The obstacles and challenges you face

It's been so long
The significant amount of time that has passed

Oh, yeah
Confirmation, acknowledgement or agreement

Are you in a dream?
Is this situation unreal or imaginary?

Hey
Informal greeting or attention grabber

Lyrics © ARTS & CRAFTS MUSIC INC DBA GALLERYAC MUSIC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alex Brady Epton, Christopher Devlin, Courtney Epton, Jahphet Negast Landis, Ryan Sciaino

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