How Come, How Long
Stevie Wonder, Babyface
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There was a girl I used to know She was oh so beautiful But she's not here anymore She had a college degree Smart as anyone could be She had so much to live for But she fell in love With the wrong kinda man He abused her love and treated her so bad There was not enough education in her world That could save the life of this little girl How come, how long It's not right, it's so wrong Do we let it just go on Turn our backs and carry on Wake up, for it's too late Right now, we can't wait She won't have a second try Open up your hearts As well as your eyes She tried to give a cry for help She even blamed things on herself But no one came to her aid Nothing was wrong as far as we could tell That's what we'd like to tell ourselves But no, it wasn't that way So she fell in love With the wrong kinda man And she paid with her life For loving that man So we cannot ignore, We must look for the signs And maybe next time we could save somebody's life
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Written by: KENNETH EDMONDS, STEVIE WONDER
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"How Come, How Long" is a song from Babyface's Grammy-winning second album "The Day," which was released in 1996.
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CollaborationThe song features American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder, making it one of the legendary collaborations in music history.
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed well on music charts internationally, peaking at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 5 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in the United States.
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Song Theme"How Come, How Long" is a profound song about domestic abuse, aiming to raise awareness about this critical issue.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song incorporates narration by actress Marla Gibbs and features actor Omar Epps, encouraging conversations on the subject of domestic violence.
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Award NominationThe song was nominated for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals at the 40th Grammy Awards in 1997.
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Meaningful LyricsThe lyrics of the song tell a story of a woman who is the victim of abuse, emphasizing the importance of taking action against domestic violence.
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Stevie Wonder's ContributionApart from lending his vocals, Stevie Wonder also played the harmonica in the song, adding a distinctive vibe to the track.
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Songwriting CreditsBabyface and Stevie Wonder wrote the song, reflecting the immense talent and social consciousness of these music icons.
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Impact"How Come, How Long" remains a compelling and pertinent song, reminding society to never overlook or accept domestic abuse, making it a necessary catalyst for social change in the realm of music.
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