lasting for so long meaning in English

持续这么久

It had been for so many years , do you think food can last for so long as the gold and gems ? ”
事情已经过去这么多年了，难道你认为食物可以像金子跟宝石一样留存这么长时间的么？ ”
I just shouldn ' t think anymore tonight , ' cause dreams last for so long , even after you ' re gone . i know you love me and soon i know you will see
我只是今晚不应再多想，因为梦境即使在你离开后也会很长。我知道你爱我，而且很快你就会看到。