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Artist/Band: The Go-Betweens
Lyrics for Song: As Long As That
Lyrics for Album: Other Songs - The Go-Betweens



Lyrics: Robert and Grant

were you born or just conceived?

whatever comes, crosses me

there's no routine, I've never lived like this

what can I say?

there's lightning on the hill tonight

over in the west

the colour changes shape and slides

I'm not stuck to be inspired by her or by me

get this, and how, I'm lifted way way down

too tired to say too weak to speak

I've got a feeling, sounds like a fact

it's been around as long as that

there is a notion you've got it too

it's been around as long as that

where can you go?

the thunder settles in and waits

trams on the rattle

windows banging shut like gates

slap my face use your lungs

she brought me more to life

you think I'm young I'm not half those things

why did it rain?

the days ran away from us

heaven never knew

the chances that it left for us

fast and slow, breeze to wind

wrapped beneath her

you take charge

I'll put you at ease

too tired to say too weak to speak

I've got a feeling, sounds like a fact

it's been around as long as that

there is a notion you've got it too

it's been around as long as that

what can I say?

there's lightning on the hill tonight

over in the west

the colour changes shape and slides

think of someone and double it

that's what I did

get this and how, I'm lifted way way down

too tired to say too weak to speak

I've got a feeling, sounds like a fact

it's been around as long as that

there is a notion you've got it too

it's been around as long as that

as long, as long, as long,

as long as that

what's wrong, what's wrong, what's wrong

what's wrong with that


As Long As That - The Go-Betweens

Released in 1984, 'As Long As That' stands as a defining track in the Australian indie rock canon, showcasing the melodic sensibilities of The Go-Betweens. Written and performed by lead singer John Farnham, the song captures the band's signature blend of acoustic guitar, harmonica, and emotive vocals that characterized their work during the mid-1980s. While often associated with the broader 'Australian Invasion' of the UK music scene, the track remains a staple of their discography, reflecting the band's focus on lyrical introspection and melodic simplicity. The recording exemplifies the era's shift toward more organic, guitar-driven pop-rock, cementing The Go-Betweens' reputation for crafting timeless, radio-friendly anthems that resonated deeply with listeners seeking authentic, heartfelt storytelling in their music.


Album Lyrics: Other Songs - The Go-Betweens


The Go-Betweens
"Other Songs - The Go-Betweens"


1. A Bad Debt Follows You
2. All About Strength
3. Apology Accepted
4. Arrow In A Bow
5. As Long As That
6. Ask
7. Bachelor Kisses
8. Before Hollywood
9. Bow Down
10. By Chance
11. Bye Bye Pride
12. Careless
13. Cattle And Cane
14. Cut It Out
15. Draining the Pool For You
16. Dusty In Here
17. Eight Pictures
18. Five Words
19. German Farmhouse
20. Going Blind
21. He Lives My Life
22. Head Full Of Steam
23. Heart And Home
24. Hold Your Horses
25. Hope then strife
26. I Just Get Caught Out
27. I'm Allright
28. In The Core Of A Flame
29. It Could Be Anyone
30. Karen
31. Lavender
32. Lee Remick
33. Little Joe
34. Magic In Here
35. Man O'Sand to Girl O'Sea
36. Midnight To Neon
37. On My Block
38. One Thing Can Hold Us
39. Orpheus Beach
40. Palm Sunday (on Board The S.s. Within)
41. Part Company
42. People Know
43. Ride
44. Right here
45. River of Money
46. Slow Slow Music
47. Someone Else's Wife
48. Spirit
49. Spirit Of A Vampyre
50. Spring Rain
51. Surfing Magazines
52. The Clarke Sisters
53. The Clock
54. The Ghost And The Black Hat
55. The Girls Have Moved
56. The House Jack Kerouac Built
57. The Life At Hand
58. The Old Way Out
59. The Sound Of Rain
60. The Wrong Road
61. This Night's For You
62. To Reach Me
63. Twin Layers Of Lightning
64. Two Steps Step Out
65. Unkind and Unwise
66. When She Sang About Angels
67. You tell me
68. You've Never Lived
69. Your Turn, My Turn