FAR AWAY
*A* Lyrics
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At the end of your street
You say you couldn't stay
Well i'd suspect your lookin'
In all the wrong places
But you won't forget
All the while
I was starin' out the windows
To somewhere far, far, far
Far away, to somewhere far, far, far away
We were friends in the fifth grade
In the fifth grade
But you run away
And i was lost on the oval under the oak tree
But you found me
All the while
I was hummin' to myself, to myself
I was starin' out the windows
To somewhere far, far, far
Far away, to somewhere far, far, far away
The lyrics to "Far Away" by A are centered around reminiscing on a time gone by with a person from their past. The singer describes having lunch in a bakery with someone from the end of their street. The person tells the singer that they couldn't stay, but the singer suspects that they might be looking in the wrong places. The singer is left looking out of the window, humming to themselves and dreaming of somewhere far away.
The second verse reveals that the two people were friends in the fifth grade, with the singer reminiscing about getting lost under an oak tree on the school oval. The other person eventually found the singer and helped them out. The chorus repeats again, with the singer humming and gazing out of the window.
The song's lyrics explore themes of nostalgia, longing, and wanting to escape to a different place. The singer longs for the past and the person they used to know, and they dream of a faraway place where they can escape their current situation. The song's soft and melancholic melody perfectly matches the wistful lyrics, amplifying the emotions.
* The song was released on A's debut album "How Ace Are Buildings" in 1997.
* It was one of the most popular songs from the album, even though it wasn't released as a single.
* The song's nostalgic theme was said to have been inspired by the band's lead vocals, Jason Perry's childhood memories.
* It has been used in various movies and TV shows, including Dawson's Creek, Charmed, and Grande Ourse.
* The band re-released the song in 2008 with a new recording and video as part of the "Rock Against Rape" campaign.
* The song's chorus has been sampled by other artists in their own songs, including "Feel So Good" by Mase and "Finding Out True Love Is Blind" by Louis XIV.
* The album "How Ace Are Buildings" was recorded in just two weeks at a studio owned by the band's drummer, Adam Perry.
* The album was produced by the legendary indie producer Steve Lamacq.
* A have been described as one of the most underrated and underappreciated bands of the 90s Britpop era.
* The band went on to release two more albums before disbanding in 2005.
Chords:
Verse:
D A G A
Chorus:
Bm G D A
Line by Line Meaning
We had lunch in a bakery
We met up for lunch at a bakery
At the end of your street
Which was located at the end of your street
You say you couldn't stay
You mentioned that you couldn't stay for too long
Well I'd suspect you're lookin'
I have a feeling that you're searching for something
In all the wrong places
But you're looking in all the wrong places
But you won't forget
You won't forget this memory
All the while
During this time
I was hummin' to myself, to myself
I was humming to myself
I was starin' out the windows
While staring out the windows
To somewhere far, far, far
I was imagining going somewhere really far
Far away, to somewhere far, far, far away
A place that is far away
We were friends in the fifth grade
We used to be friends in fifth grade
But you run away
But you moved away
And I was lost on the oval under the oak tree
I was lost and unsure of what to do under the oak tree
But you found me
But you came to my rescue
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LISA MITCHELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mcfly1345
Lyrics
Roll up all my ones, take my chances
Hit another blunt, watch the embers burn away
Pour a double cup, I'm dirty dancin'
What am I runnin' from when I run so
Far away, away, away, away
Far away, away, away, away
[Verse 1: YEBBA]
I been shadowboxin' your nightmares left and right
Showin' up to the battlefield, no one to fight
Keep believin' the smoke will clear and the bombs will subside
As I lay down my pride in the things I confide in
For all these years, holdin' back my tears
Lord knows that I'm tryin', I know our love has been dyin'
I still need you here, I still need you here while I
[Chorus: YEBBA, YEBBA & A$AP Rocky]
Roll up all my ones, take my chances
Hit another blunt (Yeah-yeah, yeah), watch thΠ΅ embers burn away
Pour a double cup, I'm dirty dancin'
What am I runnin' from (YΠ΅ah-yeah, yeah, yeah) when I run so
Far away, away, away, away
Far away, away, away, away
[Verse 2: A$AP Rocky]
I love shrooms (Yeah), I might get that tattooed (Yeah)
Might just keep it cool (Yeah) dependin' on my mood (Yeah)
The sun is risin' (Yeah) dependin' on my moon (Yeah)
Tell them boys back it up 'cause I'm finna act a fool (Gimme some room)
Yabba dabba doo, I'm with YEBBA in my coupe
With my fellas, butter-soft leathers, bumpin' Fela Kuti
Off that gin and juice, after, after that, I left the roof
After that, we hit the after-hours spot 'til the afternoon
I love shrooms
Verses where hands-on, I can't come now, I got my hands full
Why wait around on the answer? I just air it out like my hamper
Wax like the candle, back in the days in the bando (Back in the bando)
I can't fuck with that ho 'cause she canceled (She canceled)
With no tampon, walked with a man without holdin' her hand (Holdin' her hand)
Period
If I focus, I can transform into a lotus (Into a lotus)
Pull up with Rolls Royces, two sisters like two twin Holsters ghosted (Hocus pocus, magic)
[Chorus: YEBBA]
Roll up all my ones, take my chances
Hit another blunt, watch the embers burn away
Pour a double cup, I'm dirty dancin'
What am I runnin' from when I run so
Far away, away, away, away
Far away, away, away, away
@MsKReads
This seriously sounds like it could be a Bond theme song!
@DrGrant-ij1it
You literally took the words right out of my mouth I can definitely see this in the new James Bond movie as the new theme song
@Boosbunga
I was thinking the exact same thing! Well except for Rockyβs part. It just has that vibe that all bond songs have.
@rainulan7809
Until you reach asap rockys' performance. Lmao
@Flipfloppies14
The transition to Rockys part gives me chills, what a production.
@temporteno8543
Oh, man.
@mikejames659
@@temporteno8543 J
@timmiejuice131
yes im gay now
@user-cy9dk6kk7z
the layering is just... chef's kiss
@zillizox
If this transition of rockys give you chill not me.This have will be way way way better with only yebba!!!