So Far Away
♫ Staind Lyrics


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This is my life
Its not what it was before
All these feelings I've shared
And these are my dreams
That I'd never lived before
Somebody shake me
'Cause I
I must be sleeping

Now that we're here,
It's so far away
All the struggle we thought was in vain
All in the mistakes,
One life contained
They all finally start to go away
Now that we're here it's so far away
And I feel like I can face the day, and I can forgive
And I'm not ashamed to be the person that I am today

These are my words
That I've never said before
I think I'm doing okay
And this is the smile
That I've never shown before

Somebody shake me 'cause I
I must be sleeping

Now that we're here,
It's so far away
All the struggle we thought was in vain
All in the mistakes,
One life contained
They all finally start to go away
Now that we're here it's so far away
And I feel like I can face the day, and I can forgive
And I'm not ashamed to be the person that I am today

I'm so afraid of waking
Please don't shake me
Afraid of waking
Please don't shake me

Now that we're here,
It's so far away
All the struggle we thought was in vain
All in the mistakes,
One life contained
They all finally start to go away
Now that we're here it's so far away




And I feel like I can face the day, and I can forgive
And I'm not ashamed to be the person that I am today

Overall Meaning

"So Far Away" by Staind is a song about personal growth and overcoming past mistakes. The singer reflects on their life journey, realizing that they are not the same person they were before. They have shared their feelings and lived their dreams, something they never thought possible. Although they are still struggling with their past mistakes, they know they have come a long way.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Now that we're here, it's so far away," which can be interpreted as the distance between the person they used to be and the person they are now. The struggles they faced in the past, the mistakes they made, and the pain they endured all seem distant and insignificant in comparison to where they are now. The singer expresses a newfound ability to face the day and forgive themselves for their past mistakes. Further, they acknowledge that they are not ashamed of who they are today.


The verses and the chorus together offer a powerful message of hope and redemption to listeners who may be struggling with their past. The song encourages them to keep moving forward, to keep growing and discovering their true selves. It also serves as a reminder that the mistakes and struggles we face are part of our journey and that we can always change for the better. Overall, "So Far Away" is a touching tribute to the human spirit's resilience and perseverance.


Line by Line Meaning

This is my life
The singer is reflecting on their life and how it has changed.


Its not what it was before
The singer acknowledges that their life is different now.


All these feelings I've shared
The singer has opened up and shared their feelings with others.


And these are my dreams
The singer has aspirations they hope to achieve.


That I'd never lived before
The singer has new dreams they have not yet experienced.


Somebody shake me
The singer cannot believe how their life has changed.


'Cause I
The singer is in disbelief.


I must be sleeping
The singer feels like they are dreaming.


Now that we're here,
The singer is in a new place or stage of their life.


It's so far away
The singer feels like their past struggles are distant.


All the struggle we thought was in vain
The singer has overcome difficulties they once thought were useless.


All in the mistakes,
The singer recognizes the errors they made in the past.


One life contained
All of the singer’s past mistakes were a part of their journey.


They all finally start to go away
The singer’s past struggles are slowly disappearing.


And I feel like I can face the day, and I can forgive
The singer is now able to confront their problems and forgive themselves and others.


And I'm not ashamed to be the person that I am today
The singer accepts themselves for who they are, without shame.


These are my words
The singer is now speaking their mind.


That I've never said before
The singer’s words are new and different.


I think I'm doing okay
The singer believes they are doing well.


And this is the smile
The singer is now expressing happiness.


That I've never shown before
The singer’s happiness is new and different.


I'm so afraid of waking
The singer is scared this new life will be taken from them.


Please don't shake me
The singer doesn't want to be jolted back to reality.


And I'm not ashamed to be the person that I am today
The singer reiterates their acceptance of themselves.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AARRON LEWIS, JOHN APRIL, JOHN F. APRIL, JONATHAN WYSOCKI, MICHAEL MUSHOK, MICHAEL J. MUSHOK

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