How Long

from Citizen by Army Of Me

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How Long

Urgency has brought us here
We lost ourselves inside our fear
The future’s sour, I still must taste
I learn to trust, no time to waste
No time to waste

Somehow this man is still a boy
Like the birth of a child,
The greatest pain is the greatest joy

How long, how long, how long must I wait for the joy

I learn to walk on water, my friend
I start to build, but not on the sand
My heart still beats, though my eyes aren’t bright,
This hope is not an empty device

Thought I was strong, I’m on my knees
Thought I was fine, it’s you I need
Somehow this man is still a boy
At the birth of a child,
The greatest pain is the greatest…

How long, how long, how long must I wait for the joy.
How long
Tell me why I’m made to wait so long

Outside it’s quiet, outside so quiet
The sun will rise, so lift your eyes
Don’t beat your own back
Don’t beat your own back
You’re free to fly
You shine so bright

How long, how long, how long must I wait for the joy
How long
Tell me why I’m made to wait so long
So long
How long is so long?

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from Citizen, track released April 10, 2007

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