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For So Long Lyrics by Jackson Watson

Kaleidoscope

2021

[Verse-1]
I get pessimistic when I walk toward the street
I get so afraid that a car is gonna hit me
Like emotions do on a hot, summer evening
When I sit there and ponder about you

[Pre-Chorus]
You’re taking over my life
And you’re running my mind
I appreciate and love it when I get to see you, but
Don’t break the barrier that keeps me from you

[Chorus]
I need a reason, a reason to let go
Give me a reason, to say that I love you so
I feel kinda lost, this is all something I don’t know
Because I feel I’ve been loving you for so long

[Verse-2]
Optimism has never been something I’m good at
But I try my bеst when I get a chance to rеlax
I realize that someday you’ll be mine
And then I get to start to thinking on why

[Pre-Chorus]
You’re taking over my life
And you’re running my mind
I appreciate and love it when I get to see you, but
Don’t break the barrier that keeps me from you

[Chorus]
I need a reason, a reason to let go
Give me a reason, to say that I love you so
I feel kinda lost, this is all something I don’t know
Because I feel I’ve been loving you for so long

[Post-Chorus]
I wanna run away, I wanna run with the flow
But how am I to run with nowhere to go?
Place my heart into your soul and run remote
For so long, for so long, for so long
For so long, for so long, for so long

[Pre-Chorus]
You’re taking over my life
And you’re running my mind
I appreciate and love it when I get to see you, but
Don’t break the barrier that keeps me from you

[Chorus]
I need a reason, a reason to let go
Give me a reason, to say that I love you so
I feel kinda lost, this is all something I don’t know
Because I feel I’ve been loving you for so long

[Post-Chorus]
For so long
For so long
I wanna run away, I wanna run with the flow
But how am I to run with nowhere to go?
Place my heart into your soul and run remote

[Chorus]
I need a reason, a reason to let go
Give me a reason, to say that I love you so
I feel kinda lost, this is all something I don’t know
Because I feel I’ve been loving you for so long

About “For So Long” by Jackson Watson

Read the complete lyrics to "For So Long" by Jackson Watson from the album "Kaleidoscope" in 2021. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Swing, Soul Jazz, Alternative Pop.

"For So Long" is performed by Jackson Watson. from the album "Kaleidoscope" in 2021 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "For So Long", explore more songs by Jackson Watson using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"For So Long" is credited to Jackson Watson. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"For So Long" appears on "Kaleidoscope" in 2021.

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