"How Long?" was written by Rivers Cuomo in 2001 and later demoed by Weezer, first at Sage and Sound Recording in Los Angeles in August/September of that year, and later at Cello Studios during the studio sessions for Maladroit beginning in December. The band uploaded in-progress studio recordings while the band was in the studio, though the song did not ultimately appear on Maladroit. Cuomo released solo demos of "How Long?" as part of the digital compilation Alone VIII: The Maladroit Years in 2020.
Two plus two, me and you
Strolling down the avenue
I never knew that this was meant to be
And all the times we looked into each other’s eyes
I did it again, I did it again
I did it for you
Holding on to a song
I guess it’s time we passed it on
‘Cause one of us keeps changing every day
And all the times we told each other little lies
I did it again, I did it again
I did it for you
How long before we turn to let love fly away?
How long before we turn to live another day?
(Me and you and me)
And all the times we broke our hearts to spite ourselves
I did it again, I did it again
I did it for you
How long before we turn to let love fly away?
How long before we turn to live another day?
(Me and you and me and you and)
(Me and you and me)
