I Took A Long Hard Look

Belle And Sebastian · Other Songs - Belle And Sebastian

I took a? long hard look

At the heroes of my youth.

And their antics on the page there on

Can no longer sustain me

Ever since I was a boy

They brought me joy

But the shackles of the way I was

Can no longer contain me



It was exciting

And enlightening

Reverberating through my dreams

Goodbye to reality

And set a course for wayward schemes.



Now I can't sing

I can't feel

I don't know what is real.

I was travelling through the past for years

Tell me what's my destination

Now the past is gone

I don't even have a song

We've not sung before

To a closing door

Tell me what's my situation?



I saw the film,

I lived the book

I got the haircut

That's all it took

But now I know it's going to take

A little more now I'm awake



I took along hard look

Now I'm waiting for the phone to ring

I glance at the inbox

Is there any tantalising mail there in

There was lust in my restless heart

But now I know what true love means

Goodbye to reality

And set sail for dreamsy

I Took A Long Hard Look

Released by Belle and Sebastian, 'I Took A Long Hard Look' stands as a defining track from their early era, embodying the band's signature blend of folk-pop melodies and introspective lyricism. The song captures the band's characteristic warmth and vulnerability, reflecting themes of self-reflection and emotional honesty that permeate their discography. As a staple of their catalog, it showcases the group's ability to craft accessible yet deeply personal recordings that resonated with audiences during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Its enduring appeal lies in its melodic structure and the band's distinctive vocal harmonies, cementing its place within their body of work.