Counting Crows - A Long December Lyrics

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Maybe next year will be better than this year....the days go by so fast. Mistakes and regrets are memories made I guess.

It's all a lot of oysters but no pearls!!! Great line in the song!

This guy melts the microphone!!!!!

Remember when this song came out. Never thought I'd live to 31 hearing this song today. Stuck now in many ways

A Merry Christmas from 1996 🎄🎅🦌🎁👍

Let's hope that 2020 will be better than the last.

Vince Ferri I have court in January so nope already fucked lmao

what does monica from Friends is doing here???

Yes this December is the longest one in my life.
Too many people I can't hug anymore.
So much more but this not the venue

Between Christmas and birthdays (So many birthdays), it really has been a long December. And it's only 17 December.

I'd be honored if some Christmas music & 90s fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of LONG DECEMBER by the Counting Crows and CHESTNUTS ROASTING ON AN OPEN FIRE by Nat King Cole on my YT channel in tribute to the approaching holidays. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital enhancements. Thanks and peace out.

@Will Ritter I will do so. I actually have a music channel, and I know how hard it is to get people to listen to my music.

thanks a lot for your support Adam!

I come here every December

I miss the 90's ... I was young and studly and humble ....

It's been a very long December since my best friend is gone.
RIP Beth.
Wish you hadn't felt like ending it was the answer.
I miss you.

Now another December without my husband and I'm only 55 😰 wish my life would get better!😥🦋🌹

This song for remember my dad,.now she flying high in jannah ( paradise )

😔#neverme😞

This hits the older you get. Always wishing for a better new year.

*Maybe this year will be better than the last.*

I hope so too Rj.

It's been a long December, and I do have reason to believe that maybe this year will be better than the last

wake me up when its december,1996😀👍

I wish the tears this song wrenches from me had value, beyond their cost.

Samesies

Real good band. They are overlooked easily sometimes.

My younger brother bought me this Tape For my 16th birthday . Im 41 now and its been been 25 years since we both started listening to " Counting Crows " , man time flies when ur Livin .
Love you Kyle Heller !

Wounder if he will ever see this post ? lol

Pod Save America brought me here

Wake me up when December ends.

MonkeyHappy says it's been a great December and next year will be even better!

I guess I should. . .

This album has been the soundtrack for the last 20 years of my life, all the focus and magic I put into everything to propel myself forward played to this tune. And I'm at a crossroads, waiting again. No more music. Not right now. I'm sitting liminal, but thanks for the reminder.

I hope it all works out for you

There was a year in Astoria, what time of a split up I wasn't sure it was temporary at the time, off work in a part-time job at a local pizza place, alone in a 2 bedroom apartment with a bottle of Colt 45. And then this song had to come on the radio

dude, its like, what is Monica so depressed about?

Chandler?

Diciembre 1

Ah ha! So that's who sings this

December 11,2019

I miss you.
It's been almost 22 years and that ache never goes away,I just get better at ignoring it.
I never thought this would be a Christmas tradition.

December 2k19...
Only?

Hey that's Monica from
" friends"

been coming back here every year for a few years... i couldn't say how long, but let this be my first official comment. 2019... see you next year.

I'd be honored if some fans of melancholic 90s classics would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of LONG DECEMBER by the Counting Crows, ARMS OF AN ANGEL by Sarah McLachlan, and Mmm Mmm Mmm by the CRASH TEST DUMMIES on my YT channel in tribute to 3 great standards of the mid/late 90s era. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital enhancements. Thanks and peace out.

This year will be better than the last!

A long December and there's reason to believe
Maybe this year will be better than the last
I can't remember the last thing that you said as you were leavin'
Now the days go by so fast
And it's one more day up in the canyons
And it's one more night in Hollywood
If you think that I could be forgiven I wish you would
The smell of hospitals in winter
And the feeling that it's all a lot of oysters, but no pearls
All at once you look across a crowded room
To see the way that light attaches to a girl
And it's one more day up in the canyons
And it's one more night in Hollywood
If you think you might come to California I think you should
Drove up to Hillside Manor sometime after two a.m.
And talked a little while about the year
I guess the winter makes you laugh a little slower,
Makes you talk a little lower about the things you could not show her
And it's been a long December and there's reason to believe
Maybe this year will be better than the last
I can't remember all the times I tried to tell my myself
To hold on to these moments as they pass
And it's one more day up in the canyon
And it's one more night in Hollywood
It's been so long since I've seen the ocean I guess I should
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

A long December and there's reason to believe
Maybe this year will be better than the last
I can't remember the last thing that you said as you were leavin'
Now the days go by so fast

And it's one more day up in the canyons
And it's one more night in Hollywood
If you think that I could be forgiven I wish you would

The smell of hospitals in winter
And the feeling that it's all a lot of oysters, but no pearls
All at once you look across a crowded room
To see the way that light attaches to a girl

And it's one more day up in the canyons
And it's one more night in Hollywood
If you think you might come to California I think you should

Drove up to Hillside Manor sometime after two a.m.
And talked a little while about the year
I guess the winter makes you laugh a little slower,
Makes you talk a little lower about the things you could not show her

And it's been a long December and there's reason to believe
Maybe this year will be better than the last
I can't remember all the times I tried to tell my myself
To hold on to these moments as they pass

And it's one more day up in the canyon
And it's one more night in Hollywood
It's been so long since I've seen the ocean I guess I should

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Is that Courtney Cox from Friends TV show?

Been listening to this song since Dec. 1996 and it's Dec. 2019 baby! Love it!

Bruh, I was born in the year 2000. I’m here because it’s a good song and a good band.

I love you tanner. You’re still my best childhood friend. Wendy drive for life.

I can't sing for shit but when I did karaoke I sang the hell out of this....

2019 still cry when listening to this song....love it.

guess the winter makes you laugh a little slower,
Makes you talk a little lower about the things you could not show her

Wish i could go back in time

My mom died December 6th. She suffered so much and spent so much time in hospitals with both my very I'll parents. When, I heard this song, I truly cried because I had just commented that I hate the smell of hospitals. This song is beautiful and amazing.

90's music is the best. Makes me think about the old days, can definitely relate to Courtney Cox.

Adam just has a way of writing songs that seem to stick with you your whole life through. Cemented into your memory bank.......reminding you of good times, bad times, and everything in between. Thank you, sir :)

This time last year I was coming from a deployment in the Middle East, I came back alone without my unit because my contract ended.

Spent Christmas alone at ft bliss, no family, no brothers, no one called me, (which I deserved it) true aloneness, I can still feel the sad heart of that time, and this songs lyrics

I am sorry.
I wasn't able to serve but I have nothing but respect for everyone who did and who does.

Sorry for your sad times. Thank you for your service. I'd buy you a beer.

@Antonius Britannia
I'll buy you both a beer. 🍺🍺

NO ONE deserves it ever

@scott mcgrath
Sad and your absolutely right.

This song reminds me of how long December can be.

Yes your absolutely right.

Newer music doesn't make me "feel," I always seem to find my way back here.

I listen to this song every December and cry

Yes same here and your not alone.

You are not alone

@scott mcgrath
Same.
Maybe this year will be better than the last...

I lay here sick with high blood sugar, fighting to get up to get ready to go to work. The work that keeps a roof over my head. Reading the comments is making me stronger to get up and fight another day in December. Thanks Counting Crows and anyone who wrote something to not make me feel so alone✌

I hope you're feeling better today.

@Nick Hill thank you ✌

@Jennifer Price
No problem.
I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
It's not easy it seems like most days are a challenge for me .

This is the most lifeless and depressing shit I've ever heard

Feeling depressed and anxiety tonight. Found this song.... I used to listen to this all the time

It helps.

I come here every year at this time.

I worked with special needs people and one of the guys I used to work with used to like this song. His life wasn't full of hope and he wanted to die often, but when I'd put this song on, I'd look at him and say This Year Will be Better than the Last. It always put a smile on his face.

Yupp....its December again 2019...

now im listening today december 2, 2019 🤘

It’s going to be a long December

back again this year too

I love hearing this song in December. This One of my favorite songs of all time! 12-1-19

Back again. December 2019 I was here!

*Nostalgia is that ache in ur heart for a place that no longer exists*

10 years later, we are about to have the last December of the 2010's, just let that sink in for a moment

I was thinking about that the other day......

Time always flows, the 2020s will be over faster than the 2010s.

We were promised a space odessy by now. . .

maybe this decade will be better than the last

I'd be honored if some fans of melancholic 90s classics would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of LONG DECEMBER by the Counting Crows, ARMS OF AN ANGEL by Sarah McLachlan, and Mmm Mmm Mmm by the CRASH TEST DUMMIES on my YT channel in tribute to 3 great standards of the mid/late 90s era. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital enhancements. Thanks and peace out.

December 1st. Had to put this great jam on.

december we meet again

I come to these songs and read the comments so i don't feel alone in my nostalgia, it helps

On my Station AltQuality FM

Right on 1st december 2019

9 December 2019 here. See you again this time next year! ;)

@Justin Bradford
Yes I'll be looking for your comment.
I hope you and your family and friends have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Oczywiście że Yes...

@George Bailey 14/12/19♥️♥️♥️♥️

Dec 15. Almost over. I'm optimistically doubtful.

Natural beauty Courtney Cox

I knew that was her! I was wondering if that was her...

Every year in dec I watch this video to remember the year valentustour.com/lobsterguy

I really cant tell you what songs were playing during that month or that year.. the whole time line is simply blank and erased from my memories

I do remember taking her her thanksgiving meal to the e.r. and feeding her...... i never cried but that night i could not holded it in
It was like my emotions had to be shown

She died around 2 am....life has never been the same
I cant tell you how long ago it was.. my brain is blank

I can only see the brown casket on the lawn and everyone around
I cant tell you who was there.... its all a blank memory of pain

It's Thanksgiving 2019... Here thinking ... The words of this song give me pause .. All the little things I remember which made all that much difference as the years pass by just thinking...

Ridiculously deep song. I love you .

RIP WIFE DAD TELL CINDY I LOVE HER AND YOU ALREADY KNOW THAT I LOVE AND MISS You TOO HOLIDAYS ARE THE WORST WITHOUT YOU .MY WIFE and Dad. I am struggling to keep it together. I am losing this battle I am scared

Scott, I am sorry for your losses & I hope you feel HOPE again to feel less scared & to start winning your battles.

listen in 1996

I miss her...

I'm gonna put a bullet through my friggen brain listening to this

Maybe not the music for you??

When I do, which I will, it's likely to be to this.

Its been a long 2019 for me... still there is reason to believe this next year may be better

@jason matthes maybe

Every Christmas time I wish I wouldn't be an addict, every one for 20 years. I ask God. Even Santa... I listen to this song and feel a little better... Annie begins? Thats my other favorite song by these guys. I love that song ( if thats even tbe name )

Dont know you, but know that Im rooting for you. Ive got my own shit, but all that keeps me going is knowing that this all will pass at one point.

We'll make it buddy.

Just quit. It's not easy but it's worth it. I used be an addict and I'm glad I quit. Yes I miss that feeling the drug gave me, but I don't miss the bullshit I went through and the money I wasted..... Just try ..... You have to want it....

@Lisa Whit Exactly. You have to want it.

Know that you're not alone and that your struggle is shared by many.

Adam picked me out at a CC concert and signaled after the show to come meet him. So I did. Hugged him. Gave him my number. Went home because I had just started a new job and had to get sleep. Got a call at 2am and it was Adam. He wanted me to come "hang out" at his hotel. Lol. I was so naive to give my number but I just wanted to be friends. After I told him I had to get some sleep the conversation died. Ironically my husband looks almost exactly like Adam in his younger years.

Keep going...🍁

Maybe this year...⛄

Suprised to see cortney cox

I first listened to this track as a 16yr old in 1996.They say when you're a teenager, your brain develops a lot neural connections making everything you experience a lot more vivid, intense and alive. Thanks to Counting Crows! Their music made being a teen in 90's infinitely awesome.

Didn't hurt they had a better grasp on the zeitgeist than ANYONE.☺

its gonna be a bitterly cold December! 2019 in my part of the word,

I remember on mtv that this was one of the songs that was playing and it really kept me going despite the hardships of HS... and today I remember all the good ol days that me and my friends would just play magic the gathering and play early snes games and it seems that life was just too easy until responsibility hits you hard...

Great song always listen 2 it around this time of year love u and miss u💋

That feeling that it's all a lot of
oysters and no pearls

I'm currently in end stage heart failure at 36. Probably my last December...

Sorry to hear that, my heart goes out to you. We just lost of neighbor, a couple of hours ago, due to Cervical Cancer. Please know that people still care and are empathetic.

Have you made your peace with God? None of us know if we have tomorrow. We all need to be ready. You're in my prayers. Jesus 💗's you, Marcus!

I had a conversation with a LV bartender going through congenital heart failure as I sat there...a (then) meth addict and alcoholic. I would trade my time, many of us reading you would. I'm sorry for your burden.

Adam hooked with Courtney Cox And Jennifer Anniston in their prime which proves, if you can write a song guys you don't ever have to wash your hair.

She left Me Dec 7, 07 this song conjures up not only the pain of when she left, but the bittersweet memories she left behind..

I loved this song even before mom was diagnosed with cancer...

November 2019?

not a sad song but a pick up azz up and more on.....

Is this song about suicide?

this song is a measure of depression ,, if u like it and listen to all or most of it your probably at least slightly depressed