So Far Away
C. L. DelMastro Lyrics
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I dreamed a dream one day
And now that dream is here beside me
Long the skies were overcast
But now the clouds have passed
You're here at last
Aladdin's lamp is mine
The dream I dreamed was not denied me
Just one look and then I knew
That all I longed for long ago was you
Long ago and far away
I dreamed a dream one day
And now that dream is here beside me
Long the skies were overcast
But now the clouds have passed
You're here at last
Chills run up and down my spine
Aladdin's lamp is mine
The dream I dreamed was not denied me
Just one look and then I knew
That all I longed for long ago was you
Just one look and then I knew
That all I longed for long ago
Was you
The lyrics to C. L. DelMastro's song "So Far Away" describe the realization of a long-awaited dream. "Long ago and far away," the songwriter dreamed of something that seemed unattainable. Despite the cloudy skies and obstacles in the way, the dream has finally come true, and the object of the writer's desires is finally here. The lyrics are full of a sense of wonder and excitement- "Chills run up and down my spine" - and the reference to Aladdin's lamp suggests a magical quality to the dream that has become reality.
The lyrics are simple but powerful, conveying the intensity of the writer's emotions. The focus on a long-cherished dream finally coming true makes the song relatable to anyone who has waited for something they truly desire. The repetition of the phrase "long ago and far away" emphasizes the distance the writer felt from their dream, and the joy of finally having it realized after so much time and effort. Overall, the lyrics to "So Far Away" convey a message of hope, perseverance, and the power of dreams to become reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Long ago and far away
Once upon a time, in a place far away from where I am now,
I dreamed a dream one day
I had a vision or a hope for something I wanted to happen
And now that dream is here beside me
Now, what I once dreamed of has become a reality and is close to me
Long the skies were overcast
For a long time, things seemed bleak and gloomy
But now the clouds have passed
But, thankfully, those hard times have come to an end
You're here at last
You have finally arrived, and I am glad you are here
Chills run up and down my spine
Intense excitement or emotion floods over me
Aladdin's lamp is mine
I feel like I have magically been granted a wish
The dream I dreamed was not denied me
My desire or aspiration was not prevented from becoming a reality
Just one look and then I knew
In one instant or brief moment, I realized without a doubt
That all I longed for long ago was you
That what I wanted most of all, a long time ago, was you.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRA GERSHWIN, JEROME KERN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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