There been times when I thought I couldn't last for long But now I think I'm able to carry on It's been a long, been a long time coming But I know a change is gonna come, oh yes it will
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It's been a long time coming. But I know a change is gonna come
Interpretation
What this quote means
Change is inevitable and often long-awaited, but it will eventually arrive.
This quote by Sam Cooke expresses the idea that while change may take time and feel overdue, it is a certainty that will arrive. It reflects hope and faith in the process of transformation, especially in the context of overcoming struggles and achieving dreams.
Themes
ChangeHopeTransformationStruggleFaith
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming adversity.
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