It Will Take A Long Long Time

The speaker is trying to return to ordinary life after a relationship or experience that still occupies their thoughts. A phone call from Sunny, household chores, a bath, and a rainy afternoon create a calm, everyday setting. Yet songs and old pictures bring the absent person to mind. The repeated effort to “go ahead” suggests determination, while the admission that it will take a long time shows that moving on is difficult.

Several small details carry emotional weight. The “lazy afternoon” contrasts with the speaker’s inner struggle: life may look peaceful, but memories interrupt it. Old pictures and letters hidden in a jar suggest that reminders of the past have been kept out of sight, though they can still be found. “Deal with my life” is a plain expression meaning to face present responsibilities and feelings rather than avoid them.

The song does not explain exactly what happened or whether the speaker hopes to reunite with the person. “Moving on” may mean accepting a loss, recovering from a breakup, or simply learning to live with lingering feelings. The final repeated phrase is not clear from the lyrics provided, so its meaning is uncertain; the main emotional message remains the slow, uneven process of carrying on.