The singer also collaborated with fellow Filipino singers Nina, Sitti, Rachelle Ann Go, Sarah Geronimo, Sheryn Regis, Erik Santos and Mark Bautista. He regularly appears in ABS-CBN's variety show ASAP 18.
Bautista shot "The Kitchen Musical" with fellow Stages talent, Karylle, and other Asian and Filipino talents in Singapore.
Bautista transferred to GMA Network and he is slated to perform on Party Pilipinas for the first time on March 24, 2013. Bautista was under ABS-CBN for 10 years. He signed a three-year exclusive contract with GMA Network on March 20, 2013.
Never Far Away
Christian Bautista Lyrics
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Another mile from my home
At times I feel quite alone
Cause you know, cause you know all there is to know
So hold my heart, as it's breaking apart
And I'll, I'll hold yours in mine
Oh oh oh oh, you're never far away
Oh oh oh oh, you're never far away
From me
I close my eyes and try to see
See you right in front of me
As if you're only in my dreams
But you are everywhere and in between
You're the moonlight in the dark of my night
And you shine bright so I can see
Oh oh oh oh, you're never far away
Oh oh oh oh, you're never far away
Oh oh oh oh, you're never far away
From me
You catch my tears as they fall
It's like I never left at all
And all the world feels so small
Cause right now we are high above it all
So hold me close, don't ever let me go
Tell me what I already know
Oh oh oh oh, you're never far away
Oh oh oh oh, you're never far away
Oh oh oh oh, you're never far away
From me
(repeat)
Another mile down the road...
The song "Never Far Away" by Christian Bautista speaks about the comfort of having someone who knows you deeply, even when they are physically distant. The singer feels alone, but they find solace in the fact that the person they love knows all about them. The chorus repeats that this person is "never far away," emphasizing the emotional connection between them. By "holding each other's hearts," they can alleviate the pain of being apart. The singer imagines their loved one everywhere, even in their dreams. They are a source of light in the darkness of the singer's life. This person catches the singer's tears and makes the world feel small, as if they are above everything else.
The use of "never far away" throughout the chorus emphasizes the theme of distance and how it doesn't necessarily mean separation. The song relies on the power of emotional connection and the idea that love can transcend physical limits. This idea is reinforced by the singer closing their eyes to try and see their loved one, as if they are conjuring an image through sheer force of will. The language of holding hearts, catching tears, and never letting go emphasizes the importance of touch and comfort in a relationship, even if it is from a distance.
Line by Line Meaning
Another mile down the road
Even though I am far away from my home, I am still moving forward and pushing through the distance.
Another mile from my home
I am physically far away from the place where I feel comfortable and safe.
At times I feel quite alone
Being far away from my home and loved ones, I feel lonely and isolated at times.
Cause you know, cause you know all there is to know
But even though I'm away from home, you understand me completely, as you know me inside-out.
So hold my heart, as it's breaking apart
Although my heart is broken and shattered, please hold it with yours, so that it feels loved and cared for.
And I'll, I'll hold yours in mine
As you hold mine, I will hold yours, embracing each other's hearts, and feeling connected and supported.
Oh oh oh oh, you're never far away
I feel that even though I am physically far from you, you are always present in my heart and mind.
I close my eyes and try to see
When I miss you, I try to imagine your presence, closing my eyes so that I can visualize you in my mind.
See you right in front of me
I visualize you standing right in front of me, being able to see and feel your presence
As if you're only in my dreams
Sometimes I think you exist just in my imagination, as if you were a product of my subconscious mind or fantasy.
But you are everywhere and in between
However, I know that you exist in reality and in my life, even if you're not physically present with me.
You're the moonlight in the dark of my night
You're like a shining moonlight that brightens up my life during the darkest moments or times of distress.
And you shine bright so I can see
Your love, support, and guidance illuminate the path that I'm walking through, filling my life with hope and direction.
You catch my tears as they fall
You're always there to comfort me and share my pain, wiping away my tears and making me feel heard and understood.
It's like I never left at all
When I'm with you, I feel as if I've never left my home, as you create a sense of familiarity, warmth, and belonging in my life.
And all the world feels so small
The distance between us and the physical world shrinks in your presence, making everything feel closer and less significant.
Cause right now we are high above it all
When we're together, all the worldly problems and issues seem insignificant, as we rise above them and enjoy each other's company.
So hold me close, don't ever let me go
Please hold me tightly and never let me go, as your touch gives me a sense of protection, comfort and love.
Tell me what I already know
Assure me once again that your love and presence will always be with me, as I already know that, but need to hear it from you.
Contributed by Asher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.