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Foreplay/Long Time Lyrics
It's been such a long time
I think I should be goin', yeah
And time doesn't wait for me, it keeps on rollin'
Sail on, on a distant highway
I've got to keep on chasin' a dream
I've gotta be on my way
Wish there was something I could say.
Well I'm takin' my time, I'm just movin' on
You'll forget about me after I've been gone
And I take what I find, I don't want no more
It's just outside of your front door.
It's been such a long time. it's been such a long time.
Well I get so lonely when I am without you
But in my mind, deep in my mind,
I can't forget about you
Good times, and faces that remind me
I'm tryin' to forget your name and leave it all behind me
You're comin' back to find me.
Well I'm takin' my time, I'm just movin' on
You'll forget about me after I'v e been gone
And I take what I find, I don't want no more
It's just outside of your front door.
It's been such a long time. it's been such a long time.
Yeah. it's been such a long time, I think I should be goin', yeah
And time dosnt wait for me, it keeps on rollin'
There's a long road, I've gotta stay in time with
I've got to keep on chasin' that dream, though I may never find it
I'm always just behind it.
Well I'm takin' my time, I'm just movin' along
Takin' my time, just movin' along
Takin' my time, takin' my time
I think I should be goin', yeah
And time doesn't wait for me, it keeps on rollin'
Sail on, on a distant highway
I've got to keep on chasin' a dream
I've gotta be on my way
Wish there was something I could say.
You'll forget about me after I've been gone
And I take what I find, I don't want no more
It's just outside of your front door.
Well I get so lonely when I am without you
But in my mind, deep in my mind,
I can't forget about you
Good times, and faces that remind me
I'm tryin' to forget your name and leave it all behind me
You're comin' back to find me.
You'll forget about me after I'v e been gone
And I take what I find, I don't want no more
It's just outside of your front door.
Yeah. it's been such a long time, I think I should be goin', yeah
And time dosnt wait for me, it keeps on rollin'
There's a long road, I've gotta stay in time with
I've got to keep on chasin' that dream, though I may never find it
I'm always just behind it.
Takin' my time, just movin' along
Takin' my time, takin' my time
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Oh, and I'd say this song is about someone in the process of moving on from a relationship.
I just recently noticed that in this song...Usually all I hear is that rockin lectric slide!
I just recently noticed that in this song...Usually all I hear is that rockin lectric slide!
The ending of Long Time is just friggin' awesome.
It's hard to believe these songs came out back in 1976. A true gem that will stand the test of time.
@b_dog Yeah, especially that the band was added later on. It was initially just Tom Scholz alone who did all of the parts over each other. Bands like ELO stole a lot of his ideas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xjg99z0eDY
@b_dog Yeah, especially that the band was added later on. It was initially just Tom Scholz alone who did all of the parts over each other. Bands like ELO stole a lot of his ideas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xjg99z0eDY
I absolutely love the transition from Foreplay into Long Time where it's just the keyboard, then the drums start building up, then when it's at the climax, the lead comes in with that epic lick. Unbeatable.
One of the band's best. This used to play at all the high school dances in the late 70's. I like the way you described the song...just perfectly. Thanx.
One of the band's best. This used to play at all the high school dances in the late 70's. I like the way you described the song...just perfectly. Thanx.
Yes. You did describe it well quorn - I agree too.
Yes. You did describe it well quorn - I agree too.
That trembling moment right before the drum beats of "Long Time" is extremely transcendental. It just pushes through into a whole new dimension after those beats.
That trembling moment right before the drum beats of "Long Time" is extremely transcendental. It just pushes through into a whole new dimension after those beats.
There are similar moments in certain Led Zep songs where it feels like the whole universe is poised and on the verge of some amazing epiphany....
There are similar moments in certain Led Zep songs where it feels like the whole universe is poised and on the verge of some amazing epiphany....
this song is fucking awsome! vocals on all boston songs are just about the best out there. WE ALL MISS BRAD:(
It's interesting that for such a happy summer evening party band, how many of Boston's songs are about death and loss, but phrased in such a positive way.
How cool is this song??? Foreplay is awesome! lol what an intro! And then Long Time is awesome too! Great song! Good driving music. THIS IS CLASSIC ROCK!!!
i adore this song
I know it's a real trip ain't it?
The intro is crazy! I love it when the bass comes in...