So Far Away
Dire Straits Lyrics
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And you're so far away from me
And where are you when the sun go down
You're so far away from me
You're so far away from me
So far I just can't see
You're so far away from me
I'm tired of being in love and being all alone
When you're so far away from me
I'm tired of making out on the telephone
'Cause you're so far away from me
You're so far away from me
So far I just can't see
You're so far away from me
You're so far away from me, all right
And I get so tired when I have to explain
When you're so far away from me
See you've been in the sun and I've been in the rain
And you're so far away from me
You're so far away from me
So far I just can't see
You're so far away from me
You're so far away from me
You're so far away from me
You're so far away from me
You're so far away from me
The lyrics to Dire Straits' song "So Far Away" express a deep longing and sadness for being separated from a loved one. The singer finds himself in a "mean old town," feeling lonely and disconnected. He reflects on the distance between them, both physically and emotionally, as he laments about their separation.
The repetition of the line "You're so far away from me" emphasizes the immense distance they feel, both in terms of physical proximity and emotional connection. The distance becomes overwhelming, as the singer confesses, "So far I just can't see," implying that the separation has clouded his vision and understanding.
The singer also expresses frustration and weariness from being separated from his loved one. He is tired of trying to maintain a relationship through phone calls and longs for physical closeness. The line "I'm tired of making out on the telephone" highlights the limitations of long-distance communication and how it falls short in satisfying their need for each other's presence.
The lyric "See you've been in the sun and I've been in the rain" further emphasizes the contrast between their experiences. The imagery suggests that while one person has been enjoying life and experiencing happiness, the other has been enduring hardships and sadness. This adds to the longing and sense of loss felt by the singer, as he realizes the vast difference in their current situations.
Overall, "So Far Away" is a poignant song that captures the universal feeling of missing someone deeply and longing for their presence. It explores the emotional pain and frustration of physical separation, beautifully expressed through Mark Knopfler's heartfelt lyrics and the band's distinct sound.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am again in this mean old town
Once again, I find myself in this unpleasant city
And you're so far away from me
And you, my loved one, are located at a significant distance from where I am
And where are you when the sun go down
And I wonder where you are, my dear, when the sun sets
You're so far away from me
You are physically distant from me
You're so far away from me, all right
You being far away from me is acceptable, although not preferable
I'm tired of being in love and being all alone
I am weary of experiencing love while being completely by myself
When you're so far away from me
Especially since you are located at such a considerable distance
I'm tired of making out on the telephone
I am worn out from engaging in intimate conversations over the phone
'Cause you're so far away from me
Because you, my beloved, are so distant from my physical presence
And I get so tired when I have to explain
I become exhausted when I have to continually clarify
When you're so far away from me
When you are located at such a great distance from where I am
See you've been in the sun and I've been in the rain
You have been enjoying sunny weather while I have endured rain
And you're so far away from me
And to further exacerbate matters, you are physically distanced from me
You're so far away from me
You are significantly distant from my physical presence
So far I just can't see
The degree of distance between us is so great that I cannot perceive it fully
You're so far away from me
You are at such a considerable distance from where I am
You're so far away from me, all right
Although it may not be ideal, it is acceptable that you are so far from me
You're so far away from me
The distance separating us is immense
You're so far away from me
You are located at a significant distance from where I am
You're so far away from me
The physical separation between us is substantial
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Mark Knopfler
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So Far Away
Here I am again in this mean old town
And you're so far away from me
And where are you when the sun go down?
You're so far away from me
You're so far away from me
So far I just can't see
You're so far away from me
You're so far away from me, alright
I'm tired of bein' in love and bein' all alone
When you're so far away from me
I'm tired of makin' out on the telephone
'Cause you're so far away from me
You're so far away from me
You're so far I just can't see
You're so far away from me
You're so far away from me, alright
And I get so tired when I have to explain
When you're so far away from me
See you've been in the sun and I've been in the rain
And you're so far away from me
You're so far away from me
You're so far I just can't see
You're so far away from me
You're so far away from me, take it down
So far away from me
Oh, you're so far away from me
Yeah, you're so far away from me
So far away from me
You're so far... and you're so far away from me
You're so far... so far away from me
You're so far away from me
So far away from me
You're so far... so far away from me
So far away from me
You're so far... so far away from me
Alright
You're so far... you're just so far away from me
@SteveLovesTraffic
I dated a beautiful native american girl who had this long dark hair, and her name was April. We were 15-16 at the time, and we would listen to this on the way to the caves in Kirkland. Maybe she sees this and smiles wherever she is. This song hits my soul. I’m 40 these days.
@kimbam1282
very nice story....maybe she does
@spkzfaith9680
Awhh...
@udcw5
i hope she does ....hope for you
@lotusstreambm9923
You still young...
@HeroAngel333
Awe, beautiful memory! :)
@clararivas9483
I lost my son in January 1986. This song helped me mourn my baby boy & to start again down life's paths. Thank you! Your song will always be a part of me.
@MrJohnathanRebel
I couldn’t imagine. It’s good to find peace in something. God bless you and your baby.
@wild-radio7373
That's so f*ing sad!!! I'm so sorry luv
@berniemc6674
Your son is fine. Alive and well, just not here.