Miles Apart
07. Yellowcard Lyrics
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Travel back in time with you to where this all began
We could hide inside ourselves and leave the world behind
Make believe there's something left to find
[Chorus]
We'll be miles apart
I'll keep you deep inside you're always in my heart
I may be leaving but you're always in my heart
Now we've all grown up, gone on and moved away
Nothing I can do about it, nothing I can say
To bring us back to where we were when life was not this hard
Looking back it all just seemed so far, so far away
[Chorus]
I'd give it up for just one more day with you
Give it up for just one more day
I'd give it up for just one more day with you
I'd give it up for just one more day with you
I'd give it up for just one more day with you
Give it up, give it all away
I'd give it up for just one more day with you
[Chorus]
I need you now, we're miles apart
I'll keep you deep inside you're always in my heart
I need you now, we're miles apart
I may be leaving, but you're always in my heart
In Yellowcard's song Miles Apart, the singer expresses a strong longing to go back in time and relive happy memories with a loved one. He suggests that they could disregard the world around them and imagine their own perfect reality. Despite the passage of time and, geographical distance separating them, he insists that this person will always hold a special place in his heart and he cherishes their time spent together. The song speaks to the profound human need to hold onto the past and the important relationships that have shaped us, even when it seems impossible to recapture those moments. The singer's desire to hold onto these memories underlines the fleeting nature of happiness and the human struggle to cope with change and loss.
The lyrics to "Miles Apart" are relatable to anyone who has experienced the bittersweet pang of nostalgia. However, the song has a more personal meaning specific to Yellowcard's life. The track was written in honor of the band's tour manager who passed away just before the recording of the album, One for the Kids. The feelings of loss and yearning in the track reflect the pain the band was experiencing at the time. This beautiful tribute continues to resonate with fans who have lost someone close and wish they could turn back the clock.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could I would do all of this again
Expressing a desire to go back in time and relive the past with the person they are singing to
Travel back in time with you to where this all began
Wanting to go back to the beginning of their relationship with the person they are singing to
We could hide inside ourselves and leave the world behind
Desiring to escape from the outside world and be alone with the person they are singing to
Make believe there's something left to find
Imagining there is still more to discover in their relationship
We'll be miles apart
Acknowledging a physical distance between them and the person they are singing to
I'll keep you deep inside you're always in my heart
Assuring the person they are singing to that they will always hold a special place in their heart
A new life to start
Looking forward to a new chapter in life, but not forgetting the person they are singing to
I may be leaving but you're always in my heart
Reiterating their commitment to the person they are singing to, even with distance between them
Now we've all grown up, gone on and moved away
Reflecting on how time has passed and everyone has moved on
Nothing I can do about it, nothing I can say
Feeling powerless to change the situation and distance between them
To bring us back to where we were when life was not this hard
Wishing they could return to a simpler time in their relationship, when things were less complicated
Looking back it all just seemed so far, so far away
Thinking about the past and how distant it feels now
I'd give it up for just one more day with you
Expressing a willingness to sacrifice anything for one more day with the person they are singing to
Give it up for just one more day
Repeating the desire for one more day together
I need you now, we're miles apart
Admitting a current need for the person they are singing to despite the physical distance between them
I may be leaving, but you're always in my heart
Reassuring the person they are singing to that distance won't change the depth of their feelings
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENJAMIN ERIC HARPER, LONGINEU WARREN III PARSONS, PETER MICHAEL MOSELY, SEAN MICHAEL WELLMAN-MACKIN, WILLIAM RYAN KEY
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