Aly Amr Fathalah (Aly) and Fadi Wassef Naguib (Fila), the Egyptian duo, wer… Read Full Bio ↴Aly Amr Fathalah (Aly) and Fadi Wassef Naguib (Fila), the Egyptian duo, were both born in 1981 and have known each other since kindergarten. After falling in love with the music of Paul van Dyk, Steve Helstrip and Chicane they built their first small studio and started doing electronic music and DJ'ing from 1999. After establishing themselves in Egypt, they decided to go international. In 2002, they signed with the prominent German record label, Euphonic Records. Their first release, “Eye of Horus” received huge airplay from the likes of Paul van Dyk, Armin van Buuren, DJ Tiësto, and many others. Due to the tracks huge success it was licensed to Fundamental Recordings in Holland and reached number 4 position in the Dutch Dance charts. “Solid Globe has got hold of it. Eye Of Horus was always quite light in terms of style. That didn't stop it from having an army of admirers.” (DJ Magazine, July issue 2004). Not only that, but it was also featured on many successful compilations such as Gatecrasher Resident Transmission 02, Viva Club Rotation, Mexico Love Parade, Energy 03, to name but a few.

After finishing their contract with Euphonic Records, Fila met with Andy Prinz and they decided to launch their first sublabel of Offshore. Upcoming Egyptian releases would follow. Their first release through Offshore Music Switzerland / AP Pro Audio ‘Spirit Of KA’ already made it on numerous playlists. The track has already been played several times by Paul van Dyk and Markus Schulz who did a remix for it.

Rising stars from Egypt, Aly & Fila join an increasingly growing list of extremely talented DJ's and producers for the future. They need no introduction as Egypt's most talented and demanded DJ's. They have played alongside the worlds biggest DJ's and at the country's hottest venues as well as some of Germany's and Switzerland's biggest clubs and events. They have been seen spinning with Armin van Buuren, Blank & Jones, Johan Gielen, Tall Paul, Misja Helsloot, Darren Tate, Sonique, Sultan& Tonedepth, John '00' Fleming, Scott Bond, Ben Lost, Satoshi Tomiiee, Darren Christian, Sonorous, Robert Nickson, Kyau vs. Albert, Andy Manston and many more. They were also featured in club tours such as Ministry of Sound, Clockwork Orange, Godskitchen, The Gallery and Renaissance. Also spining in year 2005 at Nature one event and at the main stage of the famous Street Parade in Switzerland.

Distance
Aly & Fila Lyrics

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Sanity kind of got away from me
Calling up should've come more easily

With the back and the forth
Every hang up took the soul from me
I feel empty inside
More to lose than to try and make it better

I keep on going the distance
Time keeps on making me hate this
It was hot as hell, I still feel
As good as it was, I just couldn't take the distance

Honestly, so much that I couldn't see
Reaching out never satisfied me

With the back and the forth
Every hang up took the soul from me
I feel empty inside
More to lose than to try and make it better

I keep on going the distance
Time keeps on making me hate this
It was hot as hell, I still feel
As good as it was, I just couldn't take the distance

This heart never grew stronger
Distance never grew fonder
Just longer to wait
I'm never gonna wait again
I'm never gonna wait
Never gonna wait again
I'm never gonna

I keep on going the distance
Time keeps on making me hate this
It was hot as hell, I still feel
As good as it was, I just couldn't keep on
(I keep on) I keep on going the distance
Time keeps on making me hate this
It was hot as hell, I still feel
As good as it was, I just couldn't take the distance

Couldn't take the distance
Couldn't take the distance
(Reaching out)

Couldn't take the distance
(Reaching out)

Overall Meaning

In Aly & Fila's song "Distance," the lyrics convey a sense of frustration and emotional strain in a relationship. The singer admits that their sanity has slipped away and that they should have found it easier to reach out and communicate. The back-and-forth nature of their interactions and the constant hang-ups have drained their soul, leaving them feeling empty inside. Despite wanting to make things better, they feel like they have more to lose than to gain.

The repeated refrain of "I keep on going the distance" suggests that the singer is determined to continue pushing forward, despite the overwhelming challenges they face. Time, however, only magnifies their dislike for the situation they find themselves in. The line "It was hot as hell, I still feel" hints at the intense passion and desire that once existed between them, but it was not enough to overcome the distance between them.

The lyrics also touch upon the theme of unfulfilled satisfaction and longing for a deeper connection. The singer mentions how reaching out to the other person never brought them the fulfillment they desired. This longing remains unfulfilled, leaving them feeling unsatisfied and craving something more.

Overall, "Distance" portrays the complex emotions that arise in a strained relationship, showcasing the difficulty of maintaining a connection when physical or emotional distance comes into play.

Line by Line Meaning

Sanity kind of got away from me
My mental stability slipped away from me

Calling up should've come more easily
Initiating communication should have been easier

With the back and the forth
Engaging in a cycle of arguments or disagreements

Every hang up took the soul from me
Every failed attempt drained my spirit

I feel empty inside
I have a profound sense of emptiness within me

More to lose than to try and make it better
The potential of losing outweighs the attempt to improve

I keep on going the distance
I continue to persist despite challenges

Time keeps on making me hate this
The passage of time intensifies my dislike

It was hot as hell, I still feel
The situation was extremely difficult, and I still feel its impact

As good as it was, I just couldn't take the distance
Although it had its positive aspects, I couldn't endure the separation

Honestly, so much that I couldn't see
Truly, there was a lot that I failed to perceive

Reaching out never satisfied me
Making efforts to connect with others didn't bring me fulfillment

This heart never grew stronger
My heart never became more resilient

Distance never grew fonder
The physical separation didn't cultivate a stronger affection

Just longer to wait
Only an extended period of waiting

I'm never gonna wait again
I refuse to wait any longer

I keep on going the distance
I persist in my efforts despite the challenges

Time keeps on making me hate this
The passage of time continues to amplify my dislike

It was hot as hell, I still feel
The situation was extremely difficult, and I still experience its effects

As good as it was, I just couldn't keep on
Although it had its positive aspects, I couldn't continue

(I keep on) I keep on going the distance
I persist and continue to push myself despite the challenges

Couldn't take the distance
I couldn't handle the separation

Couldn't take the distance
I couldn't endure the physical separation

(Reaching out)
(Making efforts to connect)

Couldn't take the distance
I couldn't bear the separation

(Reaching out)
(Making efforts to reach out)

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALYSON MICHALKA, AMANDA J MICHALKA, JAMIE SIEROTA, RYAN A SPRAKER

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