Discover the story of the song > Long Time Coming – Aloe Blacc

The protagonist was born in a tent near a river and has been moving and running ever since, just like the river. He has been waiting and hoping for a change for a very long time, but he knows deep down that it will eventually come. Living has been tough for him, but he is scared to die because he doesn't know what's beyond the sky. When he goes out to watch movies or go downtown, someone always tells him not to stay too long. He goes to his brother for help, but instead of helping, his brother knocks him down. Despite all the hardships, the protagonist believes that he can keep going and carry on because he knows that change is coming.