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- Not For Long Lyrics / with translationsThis one is faster than the one you've got
This one will save you space
You better snatch them up while they are hot
Before they get replaced
Can't turn your cheek to what's going on
For you might miss a beat
The audience is many million strong
It's time you took your seat
It's the latest, it's in style, it's the intelligent choice
What's the use in screaming "enough" when you're the only voice?
I walk around this institution of shame
Where I feel pressure to spend
If I collect more than I truly need
What will it amount to in the end?
You need this, you want that, there's no better way
If you can get it here from me, then why delay?
Something keeps holding me back
Something tells me I'm on the right track
But not for long
Not for long
Something keeps making me see
That not everything was made for me
But not for long
Not for long
Don't be late, don't miss out on the experience
If we don't get you now we'll get you later, you've got no defense
[Chorus]
This one will save you space
You better snatch them up while they are hot
Before they get replaced
Can't turn your cheek to what's going on
For you might miss a beat
The audience is many million strong
It's time you took your seat
It's the latest, it's in style, it's the intelligent choice
What's the use in screaming "enough" when you're the only voice?
I walk around this institution of shame
Where I feel pressure to spend
If I collect more than I truly need
You need this, you want that, there's no better way
If you can get it here from me, then why delay?
Something keeps holding me back
Something tells me I'm on the right track
But not for long
Not for long
Something keeps making me see
That not everything was made for me
But not for long
Not for long
Don't be late, don't miss out on the experience
If we don't get you now we'll get you later, you've got no defense
[Chorus]
Facts about Not For Long
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Not For Long is written and performed by Ari Hest.
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It is first released on August 10, 2004 as part of Ari Hest's album "Someone to Tell" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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When we think about the deeper meaning of the song, the song 'Not For Long' by Doug Petty shows how people today face pressure to buy more things which shows their need to buy more things. The song shows how people want to own the newest products but the song asks what those products actually bring to people. The lyrics show people who face internal battles between wanting more things and understanding that most things in life do not bring lasting satisfaction. The lyrics of Not For Long work to create social commentary about social issues while expressing feelings of anger and sadness and building strength and optimism. The song shows how consumerism and social pressure together with self-examination and uncertainty should matter to people. The lyrics show how people today face the dual pressures of consumerism and social expectations which require parental guidance for young children. The content does not include any explicit language or violent material or adult themes which would require a more restrictive age rating.
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Not For Long falls under the genre Pop.
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Not For Long song length is 4 minutes and 09 seconds.
Who wrote Not For Long lyrics?
Not For Long is written and performed by Ari Hest.
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When was Not For Long released?
It is first released on August 10, 2004 as part of Ari Hest's album "Someone to Tell" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Not For Long lyrics?
When we think about the deeper meaning of the song, the song 'Not For Long' by Doug Petty shows how people today face pressure to buy more things which shows their need to buy more things. The song shows how people want to own the newest products but the song asks what those products actually bring to people. The lyrics show people who face internal battles between wanting more things and understanding that most things in life do not bring lasting satisfaction. The lyrics of Not For Long work to create social commentary about social issues while expressing feelings of anger and sadness and building strength and optimism. The song shows how consumerism and social pressure together with self-examination and uncertainty should matter to people. The lyrics show how people today face the dual pressures of consumerism and social expectations which require parental guidance for young children. The content does not include any explicit language or violent material or adult themes which would require a more restrictive age rating.
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Which genre is Not For Long?
Not For Long falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song Not For Long?
Not For Long song length is 4 minutes and 09 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Ari HestRecord Label(s): 2004 Sony Music Entertainment Inc
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Not For Long
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