Been So Long – A Soulful Breakup Song.

Henry Skillz returns with a soulful break-up song, "Been So Long"—a soulful ballad infused with smoky jazz textures, neo-soul warmth, and gospel undertones. This heartache anthem is born from longing, memory, and the echoes of a love that refuses to fade.

The Sound of "Been So Long"

From the opening notes—smoky piano chords layered with soft vinyl crackle—listeners are pulled into a dimly lit room where time slows, a record spins, and the phone stays silent.

The track’s strength lies not just in its lush instrumentation but also in its poetic storytelling. Skillz channels the soul traditions of Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, and Amy Winehouse, weaving them into a modern, jazz-inspired ballad that feels raw, intimate, and timeless.

The Story Behind the Song

At its core, "Been So Long" a soulful breakup song, explores love’s haunting afterglow. The protagonist is trapped in memory, surrounded by everyday objects that tether them to the past—a coat draped over a chair, a lighter tucked in a drawer, the lingering trace of cologne.

Each detail becomes a ghost, anchoring the ache of loss and blurring the line between present and memory.

Themes Woven Through the Track

• Memory as a prison: Objects become emotional triggers.

• Time distortion: “Time doesn’t heal—it just hums real slow.”

• Sensory nostalgia: Sounds, scents, and textures sharpen the ache.

• Love as haunting: Absence feels louder than presence ever did.

Standout Lyrics

🎯 “Every note a ghost that whispers your name” – Music itself becomes haunted.

🎯 “Since love didn’t feel like sin” – Forbidden love deepens the pain.

🎯 “This heart’s a jazz tune with a broken note” – Vulnerability expressed through music.

🎯 “Your absence carved into my soul’s hall” – Absence as a permanent echo.

🎯 “Time doesn’t heal—it just hums real slow” – A powerful reworking of a cliché.

Mood & Atmosphere

The song captures an intimate, late-night mood:

• Vinyl crackle under dim light 🎙️

• A half-finished whiskey glass 🥃

• Cigarette smoke curling in the air 🚬

• Jazz-club intimacy with soul and ache 🎷

  
  

Melancholic yet sensual, "Been So Long" is the kind of track that lingers long after the last note fades.

For Fans Of

🎧 Erykah Badu 🎧 D’Angelo 🎧 Leon Bridges 🎧 Robert Glasper 🎧 Amy Winehouse

Why "Been So Long" Matters

This isn’t just another soul track—it’s a meditation on longing, regret, and memory’s grip. For me, it marks another step in a journey defined by authenticity and storytelling.

"Been So Long" proves that heartbreak, when reframed through artistry, can become timeless music.

“I wanted this song to feel like memory itself—warm, painful, and impossible to let go.” – Henry Skillz

Listen Now

"Been So Long" is available on all major streaming platforms.

Press play, let the vinyl crackle guide you, and follow the ghost notes into the night.

📌 Mood Snapshot: Soulful • Melancholic • Timeless • Jazz-club intimacy

Join the Conversation

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