Far Away
Cut Copy Lyrics


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One thing that I just can't conceive
Is how to let you go.
And if you will stay with me
Then we will always know.

We will find out
As we change about.
Is this the last part?
Here is when we shout:

One thing that I just can't conceive
Is how to let you go.
These days await if we believe
I'll make it to the show.

We will find out
As we change about.
Is this the last part?
Here is when we shout:

And you could say, "give your love to me,"
But I was far away.
And you could be handing love to me,
But I was far away.
And you could say "bring your love to me,"
But I was far away.
And you could be handing love to me
But I was far away.

I've lost myself once and I see
That I was weak of heart.
And if you will stay with me
We face the hardest part.

We will find out
As we change about.
Is this the last part?
Here is one we shout:

And you could say, "give your love to me,"
But I was far away.
And you could be handing love to me,
But I was far away.
And you could say "bring your love to me",
That I was far away.
And you could be handing love to me,
But I was far away.

If you believe a hand on your sleeve
Can pull you over,
Because you know wherever you go
I'll be over your shoulder.

If you believe a hand on your faith
Can pull you over,
Because you know wherever you go
I'll be over your shoulder.

And you could say, "give your love to me,"
But I was far away.




And you could be handing love to me,
But I was far away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cut Copy's "Far Away" explores the struggles of holding onto a relationship despite physical distance. The singer expresses their inability to let go of the person they love, even as they are far apart. They believe that if the other person stays with them, they will always know the strength of their love. The lyrics suggest that as time passes and circumstances change, they will find out if their love can withstand the distance. The uncertainty of the future is acknowledged in the lines, "We will find out as we change about. Is this the last part? Here is when we shout."


The chorus of the song repeats different versions of the idea that although the singer's lover may try to give them love or bring their love to them, they were still far away. The distance between the two is a constant barrier to their happiness, even as they hope that their love will overcome it. As the song comes to a close, the singer admits to their own past weakness and acknowledges that they will face challenges ahead. However, the final lines offer a sense of assurance to the listener. No matter where they go or what they do, the singer will be there for them, supporting them.


Line by Line Meaning

One thing that I just can't conceive
I cannot fathom the idea of letting you go.


Is how to let you go.
I don't know how to let you go.


And if you will stay with me
If you choose to stay with me,


Then we will always know.
We will always be certain of our feelings.


We will find out
We will discover


As we change about.
As our circumstances transform.


Is this the last part?
Is this the end?


Here is when we shout:
Now is when we should raise our voices.


These days await if we believe
If we have faith, these upcoming days hold promise.


I'll make it to the show.
I will eventually succeed and be where I want to be.


And you could say, "give your love to me,"
You could demand my love,


But I was far away.
But I was emotionally distant.


And you could be handing love to me,
You could be trying to offer me love,


But I was far away.
But I was too distant to accept it.


And you could say "bring your love to me,"
You could ask me to come to you,


That I was far away.
Even though I was distant and far away.


If you believe a hand on your sleeve
If you think someone can pull you back


Can pull you over,
Can change your mind or alter your path,


Because you know wherever you go
Because you are aware that wherever you go,


I'll be over your shoulder.
I'll always be there for you as a support.


I've lost myself once and I see
I've been lost before, and I can now recognize


That I was weak of heart.
That my heart was not strong enough to endure.


We face the hardest part.
The most difficult challenge is ahead of us.




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Written by: Dan Whitford

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Erick Arenas

Lyrics:

One thing that I just can't conceive
Is how to let you go.
And if you will stay here with me
Then we will always know.
We will find out
As we change about.
Is this the last part?
Here is when we shout:
One thing that I just can't conceive
Is how to let you go.
These days await if we believe
I'll make it to the show.
We will find out
As we change about.
Is this the last part?
Here is when we shout:
And you could say, "Your love to me, "
But I was far away.
And you could be a love to me,
But I was far away.
And you could say "Your love to me",
That I was far away.
And you could be a love to me,
But I was far away.
I've lost myself once and I see
That I was weak at heart.
And if you will stay here with me
We face the hardest part.
We will find out
As we change about.
Is this the last part?
Here is one we shout:
And you could say, "Your love to me, "
But I was far away.
And you could be a love to me,
But I was far away.
And you could say "Your love to me",
That I was far away.
And you could be a love to me,
But I was far away.
If you believe a hand on your sleeve
Can pull you over,
Because you know wherever you go
I'll be over your shoulder.
If you believe a hand on your faith
Can pull you over,
Because you know wherever you go
I'll be over your shoulder.
And you could say, "Your love to me, "
But I was far away.
And you could be a love to me,
But I was far away.



All comments from YouTube:

Mike McCready

If this one does not get you moving something is you with you.
A masterpiece of retro 80s alt dance.
10 years later and they are still pumping gems like this out.
Appreciate the ppst!!

kittervision

agree! i LOVE the 80s synth influence. so catchy, yet moves me in a way i wouldn't expect. goosebumps.

Tom Little

Something is you with you? What the fuck sense does that make?

DreFromMaine8472

This is one of my favorite album tracks from this band, it could easily have been a single!

Daniel Barros

extraño mi adolecencia con ésto jaja Grandes!

HeapsYeah

The synth parts under the chorus sound so good.

liwi

The synths are life

Erik From Canada

I had that synth stuck in my head and nearly went crazy for 20 minutes trying to remember literally anything else about the song. I'm really glad to have found it!

erjc

ELO sample! https://www.whosampled.com/sample/13176/Cut-Copy-Far-Away-Electric-Light-Orchestra-Four-Little-Diamonds/

Erick Arenas

Lyrics:

One thing that I just can't conceive
Is how to let you go.
And if you will stay here with me
Then we will always know.
We will find out
As we change about.
Is this the last part?
Here is when we shout:
One thing that I just can't conceive
Is how to let you go.
These days await if we believe
I'll make it to the show.
We will find out
As we change about.
Is this the last part?
Here is when we shout:
And you could say, "Your love to me, "
But I was far away.
And you could be a love to me,
But I was far away.
And you could say "Your love to me",
That I was far away.
And you could be a love to me,
But I was far away.
I've lost myself once and I see
That I was weak at heart.
And if you will stay here with me
We face the hardest part.
We will find out
As we change about.
Is this the last part?
Here is one we shout:
And you could say, "Your love to me, "
But I was far away.
And you could be a love to me,
But I was far away.
And you could say "Your love to me",
That I was far away.
And you could be a love to me,
But I was far away.
If you believe a hand on your sleeve
Can pull you over,
Because you know wherever you go
I'll be over your shoulder.
If you believe a hand on your faith
Can pull you over,
Because you know wherever you go
I'll be over your shoulder.
And you could say, "Your love to me, "
But I was far away.
And you could be a love to me,
But I was far away.

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