Discover the story of the song > How Long – 12 Stones

The lyrics of the song talk about how we are often controlled and influenced by others, and how this can leave us feeling hopeless. The protagonist questions how long it will take for people to wake up and realize the truth about the world we live in. They wonder how much of our reality is actually real. The song also mentions that it will take a long time for us to understand and accept this reality, as we are constantly getting older. The lyrics suggest that we need to stand up for ourselves and not let others bring us down.