Long Time Coming by Eric Wainaina Lyrics

I’m so used to getting in the way of
Getting in the way of a good thing
Putting my feet where they don’t belong
Oh so long
Paid my dues
Now I’m ready for loving
Ready for loving no substituting
Kick against a wall
Is not a real game
Can I ask for more if it’s all the same?

It’s been a long time coming
It’s been a long time coming
It’s been a long time coming
You’ve set me free

It’s been a long time coming
It’s been a long time coming
It’s been a long time coming
You’ve set me free
Conversations over dinner are confusing
Conversations over wine even more so
Everybody gets ahead of what’s needed
When what’s needed is to take it slow
Driving drunk on a highway of heartbreak
Paying no mind to the flashing lights
Flashing lights won’t keep us straight
Flashing lights and we’re changing lanes

It’s been a long time coming
It’s been a long time coming
It’s been a long time coming
You’ve set me free

It’s been a long time coming
It’s been a long time coming
It’s been a long time coming
You’ve set me free

Only you can save this soul
From running wild
Make me stay another day
If you lay by my side

It’s been a long time coming
It’s been a long time coming
It’s been a long time coming
You’ve set me free
It’s been a long time coming
It’s been a long time coming
It’s been a long time coming
You’ve set me free

It’s been a long time coming
It’s been a long time coming
It’s been a long time coming
You’ve set me free