Long Story Short is an upbeat song by American singer-songwriter Lauv. It is a single off of his 2020 album ~how i’m feeling~ and was released on May 7th, 2020. It is an empowering song that encourages listeners to look to the future with optimism, no matter what difficulties they may be facing. The song has a catchy melody and lyrics that are sure to get stuck in your head. Here is a full look at the lyrics of Long Story Short.
Song Overview
Long Story Short is a song about resilience and hope, reminding listeners that no matter how difficult life can be, there is always the potential to come out of it stronger. Lauv sings that no matter how hard it is to keep going, it will all be worth it in the end. The song talks about being able to look back on hard times and be proud of how far you have come.
Full Lyrics
Verse 1:
I was too young, I was too naive
I was too caught up in the way I thought I had to be
But I’m learning, I’m learning
Chorus:
Long story short, I’m gonna be alright
No matter what, I’m gonna be alright
Long story short, I’m gonna be alright
No matter what, I’m gonna be alright
Verse 2:
I took a wrong turn, I made a mistake
But I’m not gonna let it define me in the end
Oh, I’m learning, I’m learning
Chorus:
Long story short, I’m gonna be alright
No matter what, I’m gonna be alright
Long story short, I’m gonna be alright
No matter what, I’m gonna be alright
Bridge:
I’m gonna be proud of all the scars I have
I’m gonna be proud of all the battles I’ve won
Chorus:
Long story short, I’m gonna be alright
No matter what, I’m gonna be alright
Long story short, I’m gonna be alright
No matter what, I’m gonna be alright
Outro:
Long Story Short is a song about resilience and hope. It is a reminder that no matter how hard life may be, it is always possible to come out of it stronger. The catchy melody and empowering lyrics are sure to stay stuck in your head.