BABYFACE
- How Come, How Long Lyrics / with translationsThere 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 might save somebody's life
[HOOK]
I on occasion met that guy
He stirred up bad feelings deep inside
Something about him wasn't right
The way he proves himself a man
By beatin' his woman with his hands
Oh I wish she'd seen the light
How can someone like that
Call himself a man
In reality he's far more less than that
And we cannot ignore
Whenever we see the signs
'Cause any kinda of abuse
God knows isn't right
[HOOK]
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
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 might save somebody's life
[HOOK]
I on occasion met that guy
He stirred up bad feelings deep inside
Something about him wasn't right
The way he proves himself a man
By beatin' his woman with his hands
Oh I wish she'd seen the light
How can someone like that
Call himself a man
In reality he's far more less than that
And we cannot ignore
Whenever we see the signs
'Cause any kinda of abuse
God knows isn't right
[HOOK]
Facts about How Come, How Long
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How Come, How Long is written by Stevie Wonder, Kenneth Babyface Edmonds.
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It is first released on October 29, 1996 as part of Babyface's album "The Day" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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When we focus on what the lyrics are trying to say, Babyface's 'How Come, How Long' talks about the disaster of domestic violence and the inability of society to recognize it and take proper steps, consequently calling for public awareness and preventive measures against further victimization. The how come, how long lyrics primarily highlight heartbreak, anguish, social commentary, introspection, and despair. The song conveys simultaneously the importance of domestic abuse, awareness, and action, and the tragedy of loss. The lyrics treat domestic abuse and violence as issues, serious and mature ones. The diction is powerful, going so far as to portray the violent acts graphically, which is not really appropriate for the little ones. Furthermore, the emotional power and the seriousness of the topic justify a PG-13 rating as a warning for parents regarding the content.
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How Come, How Long falls under the genre Pop.
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How Come, How Long song length is 5 minutes and 15 seconds.
Who wrote How Come, How Long lyrics?
How Come, How Long is written by Stevie Wonder, Kenneth Babyface Edmonds.
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When was How Come, How Long released?
It is first released on October 29, 1996 as part of Babyface's album "The Day" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind How Come, How Long lyrics?
When we focus on what the lyrics are trying to say, Babyface's 'How Come, How Long' talks about the disaster of domestic violence and the inability of society to recognize it and take proper steps, consequently calling for public awareness and preventive measures against further victimization. The how come, how long lyrics primarily highlight heartbreak, anguish, social commentary, introspection, and despair. The song conveys simultaneously the importance of domestic abuse, awareness, and action, and the tragedy of loss. The lyrics treat domestic abuse and violence as issues, serious and mature ones. The diction is powerful, going so far as to portray the violent acts graphically, which is not really appropriate for the little ones. Furthermore, the emotional power and the seriousness of the topic justify a PG-13 rating as a warning for parents regarding the content.
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Which genre is How Come, How Long?
How Come, How Long falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song How Come, How Long?
How Come, How Long song length is 5 minutes and 15 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Stevie Wonder, Kenneth Babyface EdmondsRecord Label(s): 1996, 1997, 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
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