About the song
Linda Ronstadt, a renowned singer known for her versatile voice and eclectic musical style, penned “Long, Long Time” as a heartfelt and nostalgic ballad. This soulful and introspective song, released in 1970, became a hit single and a defining track on Ronstadt’s album “Hand Sown…Heart Grown.”
With her powerful vocals and emotive delivery, Ronstadt explores the themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. Through introspective lyrics and Ronstadt’s soulful performance, listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences and emotions.
The opening lines, “Long, long time, it seems like ages,” immediately establish the song’s subject and set a reflective tone. The lyrics continue to explore the themes of love, loss, and the passage of time, often referencing memories, nostalgia, and the fleeting nature of life. The song’s refrain, “Long, long time, it seems like ages since I’ve seen your face,” conveys a sense of longing and melancholy.
Throughout the song, Ronstadt’s powerful vocals and the song’s simple yet effective arrangement create a captivating and immersive listening experience. The song’s ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing makes it a timeless classic.
“Long, Long Time” is more than just a popular song; it is a cultural touchstone that has influenced countless artists and generations of music fans. The song’s heartfelt lyrics and soulful performance continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless and enduring piece of music history.
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Lyrics
Love will abide
Take things in stride
Sounds like good advice
But there’s no one at my side
And time washes clean love’s wounds unseen
That’s what someone told me
But I don’t know what it means
‘Cause I’ve done everything I know
To try and make you mine
And I think I’m gonna love you
For a long long time
Caught in my fears
Blinking back the tears
I can’t say you hurt me
When you never let me near
And I never drew one response from you
All the while you fell all over girls you never knew
‘Cause I’ve done everything I know
To try and make you mine
And I think it’s gonna hurt me
For a long long time
Wait for the day you’ll go away
Knowing that you warned me
Of the price I’d have to pay
And life’s full of flaws
Who knows the cause?
Living in the memory of a love that never was
‘Cause I’ve done everything I know
To try and change your mind
And I think I’m gonna miss you
For a long long time
‘Cause I’ve done everything I know
To try and make you mine
And I think I’m gonna love you
For a long long time