FAR AWAY
Chasing Safety Lyrics
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I'm breaking down I'm crumbling from the weight
That's been resting on top of me. Is it in my face?
Unanswered questions, regretful answers, about my choice of space
Why am I afraid to be who's inside of me?
I've been running towards the light for all eternity
You're far away when I'm on the edge of the world
Don't go, keep a place for me in your heart
Far away when I'm on the edge of the world
Don't go, keep a place for me in your heart
As I stand here on the edge of this fucking cliff
Should I just jump give up and put an end to this?
All I seem to want is to die. All I want is to die
I've been so lost and I just need to feel alive
You're far away when I'm on the edge of the world
Don't go, keep a place for me in your heart
Far away and I'll never make it back home
Back home, is there a place for me in your heart?
I was blinded now I see what's in front of me
All the things I thought I never loved have opened up my eyes, my eyes
I'm on the edge but I see my way back home to start something new
You're far away when I'm on the edge of the world
Don't go, keep a place for me in your heart
Far away but I'm on my way back home
Back home, cause there's a place for me in your heart
Cause there's a place for me in your heart far, far away
The song Far Away by the band Chasing Safety revolves around themes of feeling disconnected and longing for a sense of belonging. The lyrics communicate a sense of desperation and hopelessness as the singer grapples with their own inner turmoil. The first verse highlights the weight that the singer is carrying, and the burden of the unanswered questions and regret they are experiencing. They are questioning their choices and struggling to understand why they are afraid to express their true self. The singer has been running towards the light, seeking redemption and freedom but they still feel lost and unfulfilled, longing for a sense of purpose.
The chorus serves as a plea to the person who is far away, perhaps a loved one who offers some sort of comfort or support to the singer. The singer is trying to find a reason to keep going and not giving up. They are standing on the edge of the world, contemplating whether to end it all. However, the thought of that person who is far away is what is keeping them from taking that final step. Towards the end of the song, the singer realizes what's compelling them to keep going. They are coming to a realization that they just need to see what's in front of them and not be blinded by their fears. They feel a sense of hope and a desire to start anew, knowing that their journey won't be an easy one, but they will always have a place in the other person's heart.
Line by Line Meaning
You're far away
The person the singer is speaking to is physically distant from them.
I'm breaking down I'm crumbling from the weight
That's been resting on top of me. Is it in my face?
The singer is struggling with a heavy burden and is wondering if it's obvious to others.
Unanswered questions, regretful answers, about my choice of space
The singer has regrets about their decisions and the space they occupy in life.
Why am I afraid to be who's inside of me?
The singer is questioning why they are scared to express their true self.
I've been running towards the light for all eternity
The singer has been searching for something positive and uplifting for a very long time.
I've been so lost and I just want to feel alive
The singer feels directionless and longs for a sense of vitality.
You're far away when I'm on the edge of the world
Don't go, keep a place for me in your heart
The person the singer is speaking to is emotionally distant when the singer feels most isolated, and the singer is pleading for them to hold onto a connection to their heart.
Far away when I'm on the edge of the world
Don't go, keep a place for me in your heart
The person the singer is speaking to seems out of reach when they feel their most vulnerable and the singer is asking them to maintain a bond with their heart.
As I stand here on the edge of this fucking cliff
Should I just jump give up and put an end to this?
All I seem to want is to die. All I want is to die
The singer is on the brink of despair and considering suicide as a possible escape from their pain.
You're far away when I'm on the edge of the world
Don't go, keep a place for me in your heart
The singer is reiterating their previous request to the person to stay connected to their heart even when they feel the most alone.
Far away and I'll never make it back home
Back home, is there a place for me in your heart?
The singer is experiencing separation from a feeling of belonging and wonders if they still have a connection to the person's heart.
I was blinded now I see what's in front of me
All the things I thought I never loved have opened up my eyes, my eyes
The singer has released their ignorance and is capable of appreciating things that they previously dismissed as unimportant.
I'm on the edge but I see my way back home to start something new
The singer has been on the brink of despair but now sees a way to create a new start.
You're far away when I'm on the edge of the world
Don't go, keep a place for me in your heart
The singer is asking once again for the person to hold onto their connection even during their vulnerable moments.
Far away but I'm on my way back home
Back home, cause there's a place for me in your heart
The singer is coming back from their emotional precipice and recognizing that they still have a connection to the person's heart.
Cause there's a place for me in your heart far, far away
The singer understands that they are loved even when physically distant from the person, and that there will always be a place for them in their heart.
Contributed by Eliana E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.