“Long Time” begins Playboi Carti’s debut album with an ode to the determination that allowed him to become successful as a recording artist and the luxuries he can enjoy since releasing his acclaimed 2017 eponymous mixtape.

Through its introspective lyrics, the song reflects on the challenges faced in Carti’s pursuit of wealth under the music industry as opposed to a traditional career.

The track was rumored to originally be the outro of Die Lit with “Check Please” as the intro; “Check Please” was leaked on May 2, 2018, so it was not released.

Carti previewed an alternate version of the instrumental on September 29, 2019, at his Rolling Loud Bay Area concert.

The track marks Art Dealer’s first record production for Carti.