how long will it take to walk a mile? (interlude) Lyrics – Lola Young

Ease into the quiet gratitude of “how long will it take to walk a mile? (interlude),” the opening track on Lola Young‘s bold new album I’m Only F**king Myself, out tomorrow on September 19, 2025. The South London singer-songwriter, fresh off the viral success of her 2024 hit “Messy” from This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyways, pours her raw, unfiltered energy into this 13-track project via Island/Day One Records. Produced by collaborators like Manuka and SOLOMONOPHONIC—who’ve worked with Doja Cat and SZA—Lola describes the album as her “ode to self-sabotage” and a way to pull herself from the edge of defeat. This interlude sets that tone right away, capturing a stream-of-consciousness voicemail that’s equal parts thankful and rambling, leading into the chaos of tracks like “F*CK EVERYONE” and “One Thing.”

In the interlude, Lola’s voice spills out appreciation for life, friends, family, even the simple joys like green grass and clean air, before shifting to that quirky question: “how long will it take to walk a mile? Like what, forty five minutes? I’m gonna walk a mile.” It’s a moment of vulnerability, blending her signature dark humor with introspection, as if pondering a literal or metaphorical journey amid personal turmoil. Fans on Reddit’s popheads are already dissecting it, noting how it contrasts the album’s edgier singles like “d£aler” or “Not Like That Anymore,” where she tackles addiction, messy relationships, and empowerment with blunt lyrics. Dive into the how long will it take to walk a mile? (interlude) lyrics below and feel its grateful wander. Don’t miss other I’m Only F**king Myself tracks for more of Lola Young’s raw, unapologetic magic.