A Far Cry
Asia (Rock) Lyrics
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On the wings of the wind
I hear the ocean bell
With a flash of the light
In the beat of the dark
The sound I know so well
I shall never forget you
I should never have left you
The call so strong
[Chorus]
It´s a far cry from a wild world
I want to get back to you
Such a long road, to the homeland
I must make my way to a far cry
From the chords of the earth
To the depths of the sea
I will return
As I look to the hill
Through the eyes of the storm
I touch the flame
I shall never forget you
It´s been so long
I should never have left you
The call so strong
[Chorus]
It´s such a far cry
The lyrics to Asia's "A Far Cry" explore themes of regret, longing, and the desire for home. The song begins with the singer describing the setting of the night, and the sound of the ocean bell. The imagery creates a sense of mystery and unease. The singer immediately references a memory or person they have left behind, and the call to return is strong. The chorus emphasizes how far the singer is from where they want to be, and the journey to make it back home is a long one. The second verse uses elements of nature to illustrate the singer's journey and their emotional state. The lyrics suggest that the journey will be difficult, but worth it to return to the place they belong. The final chorus repeats the theme of distance, emphasizing how difficult it is to be so far from home.
The lyrics of "A Far Cry" could be interpreted in a number of ways. It could be read as a straightforward narrative about a person who has left home and wishes to return. Alternatively, the song could be seen as being more metaphorical, with the singer's journey representing a more internal struggle. The ocean bell and storm imagery could evoke feelings of being lost or disconnected, while the desire to return to the homeland could symbolize a desire for emotional stability or a sense of belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
In the dead of the night
Late at night, when everything is quiet and dark,
On the wings of the wind
Transported by the breeze,
I hear the ocean bell
I can perceive the distant sound of the waves hitting the shore,
With a flash of the light
In an instant, illuminated by a sudden burst of brightness,
In the beat of the dark
Amidst the rhythm of the night,
The sound I know so well
I'm familiar with this sound.
I shall never forget you
You, my love, will always be remembered,
It´s been so long
It's been such a long time since we were together,
I should never have left you
Deep down, I know that leaving you was a mistake,
The call so strong
My desire to be with you is too intense,
It´s a far cry from a wild world
Compared to this untamed world I'm in, it's incredibly different,
I want to get back to you
My heart yearns for the moment when I can be reunited with you,
Such a long road, to the homeland
The journey back home will be a lengthy one,
I must make my way to a far cry
I need to get to a faraway place, where I can finally be with you,
From the chords of the earth
Starting from the earth's roots,
To the depths of the sea
Diving deep into the ocean,
I will return
I will come back to you,
As I look to the hill
Gazing towards the hill,
Through the eyes of the storm
In the midst of a chaotic storm,
I touch the flame
I'm reaching for the fire within me.
It´s such a far cry
The distance between us is immense.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEOFF DOWNES, GREGORY NIGEL HART, BOB MITCHELL, JOHN TIMOTHY PAYNE
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