(1) An alternative ro… Read Full Bio ↴The name Bamboo is shared by multiple artists:
(1) An alternative rock band founded in 2002 in the Philippines.
(2) A rap artist from Philadelphia living in Pittsburgh.
(3) A 1979 German disco group, Side project of Supermax.
(4) A short-lived British house production act.
(5) A Rap artist from Nairobi, Kenya
(6) A Swedish 60's pop group from Stockholm
(7) a Canadian 80's pop group
(8) a British indie / alternative folk / pop duo from Brighton/London UK on Upset The Rhythm records.
(1) an alternative rock band founded in 2002 in the Philippines by vocalist Bamboo Mañalac. Contrary to popular belief, the band was not named after him. According to guitarist Ira Cruz, the word bamboo also relates to strength and durability with an island feel to it. Rounding up the band are Nathan Azarcon on bass and Vic Mercado on drums.
Francisco "Bamboo" Mañalac finally confirmed the breakup of his band in an official statement posted before midnight of January 11, 2011 on the group's website.
(2) a rap artist, singer, producer from Philadelphia living in Pittsburgh, PA. His second, new full-length album is sleighted for release in 2011.
(3) A German disco group consisting of Gerda Cronie, Glendora Maria Robles and Haydee Simona Cyntje produced by Austrian Kurt Hauenstein, which makes Bamboo to a sideproject of his rather famous Supermax project.
(4) a short-lived British house production act formed by producer Andrew Livingstone, formerly of Hed Boys (with Dave Lee/Joey Negro). It had a #2 hit in the UK Singles Chart with "Bamboogie" in 1998, which was based on a sample from the KC And The Sunshine Band song Get Down Tonight . The act's other hit single, also in 1998, was "The Strutt", which peaked at #36.
(6) 1967-1970 Mikael Rickfors (bass, vocals), Ronny Roswall (guitar), Jan Bråthe (bass, trombone), Peter Frick (guitar), Ronnie Gustafsson (guitar)
(7) Bamboo was a band formed in Ontario in 1982, recording one album, with one charting hit in Canada, "Come Day O Night Eh!"; they disbanded in 1986.
(8) BAMBOO, the ongoing project from Nick Carlisle (of Peepholes, Don't Argue) and Rachel Horwood (of Trash Kit, Halo Halo) announce their third studio album, Daughters Of The Sky, due 14th June 2019 on Upset The Rhythm. Far from being a side-project, Bamboo is very much a fully realised pursuit, with the band working on multiple records simultaneously from their Brighton and London base camps. http://www.bamboosongs.co.uk/
So far away
Bamboo Lyrics
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Doesn't anybody stay in one place anymore
It would be so fine to see your face at my door
Doesn't help to know that you're just time away
Long ago I reached for you and there you stood
Holding you again could only do me good
How I wish I could, but you're so far away
One more song about movin' along the highway
Can't say much of anything that's new
If I could only work this life out my way
I'd rather spend it bein' close to you
But you're so far away
You're so far away
Travelin' around sure gets me down and lonely
Nothin' else to do but close my mind
I sure hope the road don't come to own me
But there's so many dreams
I've yet to find
But you're so far away
Doesn't anybody stay in one place anymore
It would be so fine to see your face at my door
And it doesn't help to know, it doesn't help to knowIt doesn't help to know
You're so far away
Bamboo's So Far Away is a song that embodies the feeling of longing and the desire to be close to someone. The song starts with the singer expressing his frustration with the fast-paced nature of the world that has made people's constant movement a norm, making it almost impossible to see the people we care about. He wishes to see the person he loves and wishes they were near him, but unfortunately, distance separates them. He reminisces about a time he had the opportunity to be with them, and he expresses his desire to be with them once more. The lyrics highlight the impact distance can have on a relationship and how it can lead to feelings of loneliness and helplessness.
The second verse reiterates the feeling of loneliness and how traveling around the world can make one feel disconnected from people they care about. The singer expresses his desire to be with the person he loves while also acknowledging that there are other dreams he wants to achieve. The chorus repeats the frustration with distance, wishing the person he loves was close enough to see them anytime he wanted.
In conclusion, Bamboo's So Far Away is a song that perfectly encapsulates the feeling of longing and the impact of distance on a relationship. The lyrics are straightforward and relatable, making it a song that anyone could connect with.
Line by Line Meaning
So far away
The distance between the singer and the person they want to be with is vast.
Doesn't anybody stay in one place anymore
The singer laments that people are constantly moving around and not staying put.
It would be so fine to see your face at my door
The singer wishes the person they miss was close by and they could see them whenever they wanted.
Doesn't help to know that you're just time away
The fact that the person is only a certain amount of time away doesn't make their absence any easier for the singer.
Long ago I reached for you and there you stood
The singer remembers a time when they were close to the person and could touch them.
Holding you again could only do me good
The singer believes that being close to the person they miss could only make them feel better.
How I wish I could, but you're so far away
The singer wishes they could be with the person, but the distance makes it impossible.
One more song about movin' along the highway
The singer is tired of hearing songs about traveling and being on the road.
Can't say much of anything that's new
The singer feels like there's nothing new to say about traveling on the road.
If I could only work this life out my way
The singer wishes they had more control over their life and could be closer to the person they miss.
I'd rather spend it bein' close to you
The singer would rather spend their life being close to the person they miss, rather than traveling around.
Travelin' around sure gets me down and lonely
The singer feels sad and alone because they are constantly traveling.
Nothin' else to do but close my mind
The singer has nothing to do except to shut down mentally because of their loneliness.
I sure hope the road don't come to own me
The singer hopes that they won't become so accustomed to traveling that they can never settle down anywhere.
But there's so many dreams I've yet to find
The singer still has many dreams they want to achieve and experiences they want to have on the road.
And it doesn't help to know, it doesn't help to know
Even though the singer knows that the person they miss is only a certain amount of time away, it doesn't make it any easier for them.
You're so far away
The singer reiterates that the distance between them and the person they miss is still significant.
Contributed by Ellie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rjasbert Strongman
So far away
Doesn't anybody stay in one place anymore
It would be so fine to see your face at my door
Doesn't help to know that you're just time away
Long ago I reached for you and there you stood
Holding you again could only do me good
How I wish I could, but you're so far away
One more song about movin' along the highway
Can't say much of anything that's new
If I could only work this life out my way
I'd rather spend it bein' close to you
But you're so far away
You're so far away
You're so far away
Travelin' around sure gets me down and lonely
Nothin' else to do but close my mind
I sure hope the road don't come to own me
But there's so many dreams
I've yet to find
But you're so far away
Doesn't anybody stay in one place anymore
It would be so fine to see your face at my door
And it doesn't help to know, it doesn't help to know, It doesn't help to know
You're so far away
You're so far away
Enjoy makinig habang sumasabay
JLanguido
So far away
Doesn't anybody stay in one place anymore
It would be so fine to see your face at my door
Doesn't help to know that you're just time away
Long ago I reached for you and there you stood
Holding you again could only do me good
How I wish I could, but you're so far away
One more song about movin' along the highway
Can't say much of anything that's new
If I could only work this life out my way
I'd rather spend it bein' close to you
But you're so far away
You're so far away
Travelin' around sure gets me down and lonely
Nothin' else to do but close my mind
I sure hope the road don't come to own me
But there's so many dreams I've yet to find
But you're so far away
Doesn't anybody stay in one place anymore
It would be so fine to see your face at my door
And it doesn't help to know, it doesn't help to know
It doesn't help to know
You're so far away
Isabel Ortega
I'm Mexican but i was with a filipino for 6 years we have 2 beautiful baby girls we are not 2gether anymore but i keep putting this band to my kids and let them see and learn about filipinos and their culture i luv this band he is good maybe 1 day i'll take my babies to manila hugs and kisses from mexicali mexico besos bamboo
Boy Tuhog
@Neonskies 420 simping at its finest
Neonskies 420
@DARK CHILD hahaha simp
Mr Hoodie X23
Ohh really nice to hear that ma'am 😊 I'm from Philippines..and I love listening old music like this it makes me back in my old day's...I'm a 90's man💪😎
JayRjay
nice
NOOBme gamingYT
<3
Rjasbert Strongman
So far away
Doesn't anybody stay in one place anymore
It would be so fine to see your face at my door
Doesn't help to know that you're just time away
Long ago I reached for you and there you stood
Holding you again could only do me good
How I wish I could, but you're so far away
One more song about movin' along the highway
Can't say much of anything that's new
If I could only work this life out my way
I'd rather spend it bein' close to you
But you're so far away
You're so far away
You're so far away
Travelin' around sure gets me down and lonely
Nothin' else to do but close my mind
I sure hope the road don't come to own me
But there's so many dreams
I've yet to find
But you're so far away
Doesn't anybody stay in one place anymore
It would be so fine to see your face at my door
And it doesn't help to know, it doesn't help to know, It doesn't help to know
You're so far away
You're so far away
Enjoy makinig habang sumasabay
Macoy Mathers
thank you sir
Ronoel Bertulfo
I can't help but to cry whenever I watch this video. Long live the music, thank you so much Bamboo.
kidj2006
Oh wow, this version sounds amazing! It's nice to hear some of the more recent groups covering songs that have so much meaning. Love it!