--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It's been so long That I haven't seen…" description: "\"It's been so long That I haven't seen your face I'm tryna be strong But the strength I have is washing away It wont be long before I get you by my side..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a20/akon-7813_failure_it-s-been-so-long-that-i-haven-t-seen-yo_2630914.png" --- # It's been so long That I haven't seen your face I'm tryna… ![“It's been so long That I haven't seen your face I'm tryna be strong But the strength I have is washing away It wont be long before I get you by my side And just hold you, tease you, squeeze you Tell you what's been on my mind I wanna make up right now na na I wanna make up right now na na Wish we…” quote by Akon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a20/akon-7813_failure_it-s-been-so-long-that-i-haven-t-seen-yo_2630914.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a20/akon-7813_failure_it-s-been-so-long-that-i-haven-t-seen-yo_2630914.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a20/akon-7813_failure_it-s-been-so-long-that-i-haven-t-seen-yo_2630914.png) > “It's been so long That I haven't seen your face I'm tryna be strong But the strength I have is washing away It wont be long before I get you by my side And just hold you, tease you, squeeze you Tell you what's been on my mind I wanna make up right now na na I wanna make up right now na na Wish we never broke up right now na na We need to link up right now na na I wanna make up right now na na I wanna make right now na na Wish we never broke up right now na na We need to link up right now na na Girl I know, mistakes were made between us two And we show our ass that night even said somethings weren't true Why'd you go and haven't seen my girl since then Why can't it be the way it was Cause you were my homie, lover and friend” [Akon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/akon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker longs for reconciliation, expressing regret and desire to restore a broken relationship despite feeling weakened by separation. **In simple terms:** Wanting to fix a broken relationship. Key Takeaway Reach out and apologize sincerely. Themes regret reconciliation love friendship Mood longing hopeful reflective Type ly emotional relationship When to use this quote - after a breakup - long-distance conflict - rebuilding trust Key Concepts emotional vulnerability relationship dynamics communication Questions to Reflect On - What steps can you take to rebuild trust? - How do you handle lingering hurt? 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