Far Away Places
ペリー・コモ [feat. Henri René and His Orchestra] Lyrics


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Far away places with strange-sounding names
Far away over the sea
Those far away places with the strange-sounding names
Are callin', callin' me

Goin' to China or maybe Siam
I want to see for myself
Those far away places I've been readin' about
In a book that I took from the shelf

I start getting restless whenever I hear
The whistle of a train
I pray for the day I can get underway
And look for those castles in Spain

They call me a dreamer, well, maybe I am
But I know that I'm burnin' to see

Those far away places with the strange-sounding names
Callin', callin' me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Far Away Places" express a longing and desire to explore distant and exotic destinations. The song suggests a sense of wanderlust and a yearning for adventure beyond the familiar surroundings. It portrays the allure of places with unfamiliar names and different cultures, evoking a sense of curiosity and excitement.


The opening lines refer to these faraway places with strange-sounding names, suggesting that they are located beyond the sea. The repetition of the phrase "callin', callin' me" emphasizes the strong pull and attraction that these places exert, as if they are beckoning the singer to come and explore.


The lyrics mention specific destinations like China and Siam (now known as Thailand), indicating a desire to visit and see these places firsthand. The mention of reading about these faraway places in a book creates a sense of anticipation and enthusiasm to experience them in reality.


The lyrics also mention the restlessness triggered by the sound of a train whistle, symbolizing the longing for travel and exploration. There is a fervent desire to embark on a journey to find those elusive "castles in Spain," representing the search for a sense of wonder and enchantment in the unknown.


Overall, "Far Away Places" captures the universal yearning to escape the ordinary and discover new and exciting destinations. It encapsulates the sentiment of adventurous spirits who are captivated by the allure of distant lands.


Line by Line Meaning

Far away places with strange-sounding names
Distant destinations with exotic and unfamiliar titles


Far away over the sea
Located in remote regions across the ocean


Those far away places with the strange-sounding names
These distant locations with their peculiar appellations


Are callin', callin' me
Are enticing and captivating, beckoning me to explore


Goin' to China or maybe Siam
Traveling to China or perhaps Siam (now Thailand)


I want to see for myself
I desire to witness firsthand


Those far away places I've been readin' about
The distant destinations I've been engrossed in through literature


In a book that I took from the shelf
Contained within a book that I borrowed


I start getting restless whenever I hear
I become unsettled whenever I listen to


The whistle of a train
The piercing sound of a train's whistle


I pray for the day I can get underway
I earnestly hope for the day when I can embark on my journey


And look for those castles in Spain
And search for metaphorical dreams or wishes that may never materialize


They call me a dreamer, well, maybe I am
Some label me as an idealist, and perhaps that's true


But I know that I'm burnin' to see
Yet, I am consumed by an intense desire to witness


Those far away places with the strange-sounding names
Those distant destinations with their peculiar appellations


Callin', callin' me
Continuously enticing and captivating me




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alex Kramer, Joan Whitney

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