Far Away
"L" Lyrics
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I dreamed a dream one day
And now that dream is here beside me
Long the skies were overcast
But now the clouds have passed
You're here at last
Aladdin's lamp is mine
The dream I dreamed was not denied me
Just one look and then I knew
That all I longed for long ago was you
Long ago and far away
I dreamed a dream one day
And now that dream is here beside me
Long the skies were overcast
But now the clouds have passed
You're here at last
Chills run up and down my spine
Aladdin's lamp is mine
The dream I dreamed was not denied me
Just one look and then I knew
That all I longed for long ago was you
Just one look and then I knew
That all I longed for long ago
Was you
"L"'s song Far Away is a heartfelt ode to a long-awaited, fulfilled dream. The song expresses the emotions of someone who had once dreamt of a happy, fulfilling life with someone they loved but had to endure a long period of waiting and uncertainty before that dream finally came true. The opening line "Long ago and far away, I dreamed a dream one day" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer reflects on a dream they had long ago and how it has finally become a reality.
The song celebrates the fulfillment of a long-awaited dream, symbolized in the line "Aladdin's lamp is mine." The singer expresses their gratitude and relief that their dream has not been denied, and that they now have the person they longed for "long ago and far away" by their side. The repeated lines "Chills run up and down my spine" emphasize the overwhelming emotions that the singer is feeling at finally having their dream realized.
Overall, "Far Away" is a touching and heartfelt tribute to the power of dreams and the hope that they can bring, even in the face of adversity and waiting. It celebrates the joy and relief of having a dream come true, and the happiness and fulfillment that come with finally having someone you love by your side.
Line by Line Meaning
Long ago and far away
In the distant past, much farther away than where I am now
I dreamed a dream one day
I had a vivid and hopeful dream at some point in the past
And now that dream is here beside me
That dream has finally come to fruition, and it's tangible
Long the skies were overcast
For a long time, the skies were cloudy and gloomy
But now the clouds have passed
Now, the obstacles in my way have disappeared
You're here at last
Finally, you're present in my life
Chills run up and down my spine
My body is overcome with excitement and anticipation
Aladdin's lamp is mine
I have obtained something beyond my wildest dreams and desires
The dream I dreamed was not denied me
My hope and aspirations were granted, and nothing was able to stop it
Just one look and then I knew
With just one glance, I instinctively realized
That all I longed for long ago was you
Whatever I had been longing for, it was actually you that I wanted all along
Lyrics Β© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRA GERSHWIN, JEROME KERN
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