Coastal
Benton Falls Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
That's where I left you.
Far away.
I wish that I had stayed.
Far away.
How can I get to you.
And I follow.
Separated by miles.
But I will find a way to get there.
I hesitated and you smiled.
You're on that bus and out of here.
And I follow.
From miles behind you.
Just east of Texas.
That's where I'll be.
Young child defenseless.
Don't forget me
The song "Coastal" by Benton Falls is a deeply emotional and introspective track that delves into themes of loss and separation. The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase “far away” multiple times, perfectly encapsulates the sense of distance that the singer feels between themselves and the person they are addressing. Throughout the song, the singer expresses regret about leaving this person and expresses a desire to be closer to them.
In the verse, the singer describes how they are following this person from miles behind them, desperate to bridge the distance between them. The line "you're on that bus and out of here" suggests that the person is leaving, possibly for good, and the singer is struggling to come to terms with the finality of this separation. Meanwhile, the lyric "I hesitated and you smiled" adds a poignant layer to the song. It seems to imply that perhaps if the singer had acted differently at a certain point in their relationship, things might have turned out differently.
The final verse ends with the line "just east of Texas, that's where I'll be" which adds a sense of longing and urgency to the song. The singer declares that they will do whatever it takes, even traveling a vast distance, to try and find their way back to the person they have lost. The final line, "young child defenseless, don't forget me" is a powerful summation of the song's central message. The singer is vulnerable and exposed, desperate for the other person not to forget them, even as they feel themselves slipping further and further away.
Line by Line Meaning
Far away.
I am distanced from you, physically or perhaps emotionally.
That's where I left you.
I departed and now you remain there, wherever it may be.
Far away.
Once again, I emphasize the distance between us.
I wish that I had stayed.
In hindsight, I regret leaving you.
Far away.
Despite wishing I had stayed, I am nonetheless still far away.
How can I get to you.
I am searching for a way to bridge the gap between us.
And I follow.
I am pursuing you, making an effort to close the distance between us.
From miles behind you.
I am trailing behind you, but still trying to catch up.
Separated by miles.
We are physically distant from each other, with miles between us.
But I will find a way to get there.
Despite the distance, I am determined to reach you and will do what it takes to accomplish my goal.
I hesitated and you smiled.
Perhaps I was unsure if leaving was the right decision, but you reassured me with your smile before departing without me.
You're on that bus and out of here.
You have physically left and are traveling away, making our distance even greater.
And I follow.
I am steadfast in my pursuit of you, regardless of the distance or challenges involved.
From miles behind you.
Once again, I emphasize the physical distance between us as I continue to follow from afar.
Just east of Texas.
I will be traveling to a location that is situated to the east of Texas.
That's where I'll be.
I have a destination in mind and will travel to that location.
Young child defenseless.
This line is open to interpretation, but it could suggest a sense of vulnerability or innocence.
Don't forget me.
Despite the distance and challenges we face, I hope that you will remember me and the connection we share.
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind