It's Been A Long Time
New Birth · Birthday: It's Been A Long Time [2000]
Tell me, girl, how long has it been
I'm so glad to see you 'cause I really love you
You were my only friend
You for me and me for you
Oh, listen, baby
You for me and me for you
It's been such a long time, girl, I still love you
I guess I always will
But in my silent nights, I long to hold you tight
It's you I really need
You for me and me for you
Listen baby
You for me and me for you
Yeah, yeah
Oh, no, no girl
I've been missin' you, baby
Yes, I have
Here's what you got to do
You got to do for me
You got to understand me
I got to understand you
You got to hang on in there
You got to hang on in there, baby
Understand me
And I will understand you
I need you, need you, need you
I need you, baby
Whenever I feel like this, baby
The only thing I can say to you
Ooh baby, ooh baby, yeah
'Cause it ain't no heart no [Incomprehensible] sometime
Oh, Lord, [Incomprehensible]
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh baby, you know I love you
You've got to sit down
And make a little love to me, baby
You've got to understand me, baby
And I'll understand you
I need you
I need you, you, you, you, you, baby
Let me say, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Hang on, hang on, hang on
It's been too long
Hang on, hang on, hang on
It's been too long
Hang on, hang on, hang on
It's been too long
Hang on, hang on, hang on
It's been too long
Give me a little love
'Cause I can't help myself
I said give me a little love
Baby, do a little love, oh, oh
Give me a little love
Love, baby, do it, baby, do it
Baby, do it, do it, do it, baby
Do it, do it, do it, baby
Do it, baby, do it, oh Lord
Do it, you know why
You know why, oh, oh, good
Won't you?
Won't you?
Won't you?
Won't you?
Won't you?
It's Been A Long Time
New Birth's "It's Been A Long Time" serves as the title track for their 2000 album, marking a significant moment in their discography. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of Christian rock and pop-rock, characterized by melodic hooks and emotive vocals that have defined their career since the mid-1990s. Released during a period of consistent output, the recording reflects the group's ability to craft anthemic songs that resonate with their audience while maintaining a polished production style. As part of their broader catalog, the track stands alongside other key releases from the era, contributing to their reputation for delivering accessible yet meaningful music within the genre.