drag on
verb
- drag continuously over a span of time
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˌdɹæɡ‿ˈɒn/
verb
- To last too long.
“Debate on the Kellogg Mar renunciation treaty dragged on in the senate today with no immediate prospect of final action.”
“Don't let it get you down / When you think that / You can′t get around / Don't let the day drag on / You've got to move to / The happy sound”