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What Took You So Long? Lyrics

by Emma Bunton

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What Took You So Long? Lyrics

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Oh, talk to me, can't you see I'll help you work things out. Oh, don't wanna be your enemy And I don't want to scream and shout. 'Cos, baby, I believe in honesty And then be strong and true. I shouldn't have to say now, baby, That I believe in you. What took you so long? What took you all night? What took you forever to see I'm right? You know, I treat you so good; I make you feel fine. You know, I'll never give it up this time. Oh, no, no. Oh, you touched my heart right from the start, You didn't know what to say. But, honey, I understand When you take my hand everything's OK. 'Cos, baby, I believe reality, It's never far away. I've had enough, so listen, baby, I've got something to say. What took you so long? What took you all night? What took you forever to see I'm right? You know, I treat you so good; I make you feel fine. You know, I'll never give it up this time. What took you so long? (What took you so long?) What took you all night? (What took you all night?) What took you forever to see I'm right? You know, I treat you so good; (I treat you so good) I make you feel fine. (I make you feel fine) You know, I'll never give it up this time. Oh, no, no. Baby, I believe in honesty And then be strong and true. I shouldn't have to say now, baby, That I believe in you. What took you so long? What took you all night? What took you forever to see I'm right? You know, I treat you so good; I make you feel fine. You know, I'll never give it up this time. What took you so long? (What took you so long?) What took you all night? (What took you all night?) What took you forever to see I'm right? You know, I treat you so good; (I treat you so good) I make you feel fine. (I make you feel fine) You know, I'll never give it up this time. What took you so long? (What took you so long?) What took you all night? (What took you all night?) What took you forever to see I'm right? You know, I treat you so good; (I treat you so good) I make you feel fine. (I make you feel fine) You know, I'll never give it up this time. Oh, no, no.

Meaning of What Took You So Long?

“What Took You So Long?” is a heartfelt plea from Emma Bunton expressing frustration and unwavering affection for someone who’s been distant. The core of the song revolves around a relationship where she feels consistently undervalued, questioning why they’ve taken so long to recognize her worth and the good things she offers. She emphasizes her genuine care, highlighting how she makes them feel “fine” and promises steadfast commitment, urging them to finally understand her perspective. There's an underlying sadness and impatience mixed with a determined hope – she wants honesty and recognition but isn’t willing to endlessly wait. The repeated question "What took you so long?" drives home the central theme of delayed understanding and the desire for reciprocation within a loving connection, ultimately conveying a message of believing in them despite their hesitation.

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