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
In Dire Straits' song "So far away," the singer finds themselves alone and longing for someone they love who is far away. They express their frustration at the distance between them, lamenting that their loved one is "so far away" that they can't even see them. They describe the difficulty of maintaining a relationship across such a great distance, feeling tired of being in love but alone, and resorting to making out on the telephone.
The repeated use of the phrase "so far away from me" conveys a sense of helplessness and longing. The singer tries to explain the situation, but ultimately the distance proves too great. The song can be seen as a commentary on the difficulties of maintaining relationships and staying connected in a world where people are often far apart, both physically and emotionally.
The lyrics are supported by a simple and understated melody, with Mark Knopfler's distinctive guitar style providing a sense of melancholy and longing. The song captures the feeling of being alone and longing for someone, a sentiment that is relatable to many.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am again in this mean old town
I find myself once again in this unpleasant town
And you're so far away from me
However, you are located at such an immense distance from me
And where are you when the sun go down
I wonder where you are when the sun sets
You're so far away from me
Yet, you remain so distant from me, beyond my perception
So far I just can't see
Your physical remoteness is so pronounced that I am incapable of perceiving you
You're so far away from me, all right
Despite your spatial separation from me, I acknowledge and accept it
I'm tired of being in love and being all alone
I have become fatigued from being in love and experiencing loneliness
When you're so far away from me
Especially when you are situated at such a significant distance from me
I'm tired of making out on the telephone
I am exhausted from engaging in romantic conversations via the phone
'Cause you're so far away from me
This is all due to the fact that you are so remote from me
And I get so tired when I have to explain
Furthermore, I become extremely weary when I have to describe or clarify things
When you're so far away from me
This weariness is again a result of your considerable distance from me
See you've been in the sun and I've been in the rain
I realize that while you are basking in the sunlight, I am here experiencing rain
And you're so far away from me
This stark contrast is amplified by your vast distance from me
You're so far away from me
Again emphasizing the extent of your remoteness from me
You're so far away from me
And yet again, a final reminder that you remain incredibly far from my immediate surroundings
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.