Long Time Coming

Delays

About Long Time Coming

"Long Time Coming" is a song by Delays, released as a single on 19 January 2004. Charting at #16 in the UK Singles Chart the track is Delays' highest placed single to date and their only Top Twenty hit. It remained in the top 100 for four weeks. It also appears in the Veronica Mars episode "Normal Is the Watchword".


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2005
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Tore it up and walked away 
Why'd you wanna go do that for? 
Threw your Lego in the lake 
Why'd you wanna go do that for? 

And your a long time coming 
A long time coming home. 
Do you see me reeling 
Off the lines I've seen your 
I've seen your eyes. 

How can you grow old you were my triumph 
How can you grow old you were my triumph 

Turn your face into the squall. 
Why'd you wanna go do that for? 
You carved your name into the wall 
Why'd you wanna go do that for? 

And your a long time coming 
A long time coming home. 
Do you see me reeling 
Off the lines I've seen your 
I've seen your eyes. 

How can you grow old you were my triumph 
How can you grow old you were my triumph 

But your a long time coming 
A long time coming home. 
Do you see me reeling 
Off the lines I've seen your 
I've seen your eyes. 

How can you grow old you were my triumph 
How can you grow old you were my triumph 

But your a long time coming 
A long time coming home. 

Been a long time coming

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Delays

Delays are an English indie band formed in Southampton, consisting of brothers Greg and Aaron Gilbert, Colin Fox and Rowly. The band's sound combines guitar and synths and features Greg Gilbert's distinctive falsetto lead vocals. They have released four critically acclaimed albums to date, the first three of which made the Top 30 in the UK Albums Chart. more »

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Written by: AARON GILBERT, GREG GILBERT

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Long Time Coming" by Delays was released on January 19, 2004, as the lead single from their debut album "Faded Seaside Glamour".
Chart Performance
Upon release, the song achieved significant success, reaching number 16 on the UK Singles Chart.
Musical Style
"Long Time Coming" is known for its melodic tune that encapsulates Britpop, indie and alternative music genres, reflecting the band's diverse musical influence.
Album Reception
"Faded Seaside Glamour", the album from which "Long Time Coming" is taken, was highly praised by critics. The album peaked at number 17 on the UK Albums Chart.
Song Meaning
The song has been interpreted by fans as focusing on themes of time, patience, and the anticipation of love, although the band has never publicly discussed the precise meaning.
Band Information
Delays are an English indie band formed in Southampton in 2001. They are known for their unique sound that combines elements of pop and rock with a distinct falsetto lead vocal.
Music Video
The music video for "Long Time Coming" features the band members playing and singing across various scenic locations like a forest and a beach.
Songwriters
The song was written by Greg Gilbert and Aaron Gilbert, the two brothers who make up half of the band.
Critical Acclaim
"Long Time Coming" is consistently named as one of Delays' most iconic songs, receiving positive reviews for its catchy melody and evocative lyrics.
Live Performances
"Long Time Coming" continues to be a crowd-pleaser in Delays' live performances, even several years after its initial release.

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