How Come, How Long by Stevie Wonder is a powerful and emotional song that addresses the issue of domestic violence. The song tells the tragic story of a woman who has suffered abuse at the hands of her partner, leading to her eventual death. It questions the silence and inaction of society towards such violence, with a plea for awareness and change. Themes include the plight of domestic abuse victims, societal apathy, and the need for justice. Particularly poignant moments include the lines that describe the sorrow of the woman's fate and the frustration over the lack of intervention by those who might have helped.