Miles Away
Chamber Lyrics


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You wanted to talk to me, but I couldn't hear
there's things you wanted to say,
but I wouldn't understand
I'm blind to the things that go on in your mind
My mind is blind to the pains of the heart

There's a wall between you and me in thin air
I look right through you as if you're not even there
a sad situation, an individual affair
a burden in my life and I don't think it's fair

I'm miles away
from you today

You're trying just too hard to get to know me
but I'm telling you,
you're not getting through.
It's not your fault and it's not even mine
Another time or another day it could be fine.

Can you picture the future or remember the past
Life is so short we grow so old so fast,
you've got the right idea but the wrong approach
I'm not your jewel, a pendant or a broach

I'm miles away
from you today

There's a wall between you and me in thin air
I look right through you as if you're not even there
a sad situation, an individual affair
a burden in my life and I don't think it's fair

Can you picture the future or remember the past
Life is so short we grow so old so fast,
you've got the right idea but the wrong approach
I'm not your jewel, a pendant or a broach

I'm miles away
from you today






Words: Jules Pribil
Music: Marcus Testory

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Miles Away" by Chamber - L'Orchestre de Chambre Noir can be interpreted in different ways, but at its core, it seems to be about a person who is unable to connect with someone else on an emotional level. The first stanza describes the frustration of the other person trying to communicate, but the singer cannot understand. It's like there's a wall between them, and the singer is blind to the other person's feelings. The singer acknowledges that it's a sad situation that affects both of them, but he feels burdened by it nonetheless.


In the second stanza, the singer tells the other person that they're trying too hard to get to know him. He also acknowledges that it's not their fault, nor is it his. The problem lies in their approaches, and it's just not the right time for them to connect. The third stanza talks about the passage of time and how it affects us all. The singer tells the other person that he's not something to be owned or controlled but an independent human being.


Overall, "Miles Away" is about the difficulties of connecting with others on an emotional level. It's a sad, but relatable sentiment that many can identify with in some aspect of their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

You wanted to talk to me, but I couldn't hear
You attempted to communicate, however, I was not receptive to it.


there's things you wanted to say, but I wouldn't understand
You had certain thoughts you wanted to express, but I lacked the capability to comprehend them.


I'm blind to the things that go on in your mind
I am unable to perceive the thoughts and emotions that occur within your mind.


My mind is blind to the pains of the heart
My mind cannot grasp the emotional suffering that one may endure.


There's a wall between you and me in thin air
A figurative barrier exists between us, despite no tangible indication of it being present.


I look right through you as if you're not even there
I cannot acknowledge your presence or the significance of your existence.


a sad situation, an individual affair
The current state of affairs is woeful and personal to each party involved.


a burden in my life and I don't think it's fair
Your influence in my life is a weighty burden and I feel it is unjust.


You're trying just too hard to get to know me
Your efforts to familiarize yourself with me are excessive and perhaps unnecessary.


but I'm telling you, you're not getting through
Despite your ardent attempts, you are not succeeding in reaching me.


It's not your fault and it's not even mine
Neither party is necessarily responsible for the lack of connection.


Another time or another day it could be fine.
Perhaps in a different moment or circumstance, a connection could be established.


Can you picture the future or remember the past
Do you possess the ability to forecast future events or reminisce on past happenstances?


Life is so short we grow so old so fast,
The brevity of life results in quick aging and the perception of time racing by.


you've got the right idea but the wrong approach
Your intentions are admirable, but the execution is misguided.


I'm not your jewel, a pendant or a broach
I am not an object to be admired or worn for decoration.


I'm miles away from you today
An immense emotional and communicative distance separates us currently.


There's a wall between you and me in thin air
Once again, there is an intangible barrier present, complicating interactions.


I look right through you as if you're not even there
A sense of apathy and inattention still lingers, regardless of efforts to connect.


a sad situation, an individual affair
The situation remains regrettable, personal, and individualistic.


a burden in my life and I don't think it's fair
The issue continues to weigh heavily on me and seems inequitable.


Can you picture the future or remember the past
The same question reiterates, whether one can envision the future or recollect the past.


Life is so short we grow so old so fast,
The same sense of the fleeting nature of life arises once again.


you've got the right idea but the wrong approach
The same advice is given, the intention is sound but the execution lacks efficacy.


I'm not your jewel, a pendant or a broach
The sentiment remains, the other party is not a commodity to be objectified.


I'm miles away from you today
The same distance and distance remains, the gulf between parties increasing.




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