Long Distance
Dave Palmer Lyrics

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Well if this gets ugly,
I'd swear,
This ain't our last chance,
The vultures that circle,
My head,
Are flying alongside,
The world's turning.

I let somebody get under my skin,
Long distance losing is all that I've seen,
Now there's a river
Now there's a river.

Nothing can save me,
My reserve betrayed me,
It calmed the hurricanes,
I'm burning to get there,
The middle of nowhere,
Storm warnings flicker while,
The world's turning,

I let somebody get under my skin,
Long distance losing is all that I've seen,
Now there's a river
Now there's a river.

I let somebody get under my skin,
Long distance losing is all that I've seen,

Now there's a river
Now there's a river

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dave Palmer's song Long Distance showcases a battle with distance in relationships. The singer is clearly worried about the challenges they face in maintaining the connection between them, but remains optimistic that the relationship can weather any storm. The first verse suggests that there may be some conflict, with the reference to vultures circling the singer’s head, which may symbolize the presence of negativity or obstacles to overcome. Despite this, the singer remains hopeful of a solution and does not believe that this is their last chance at keeping the relationship intact.

The second verse emphasizes the feeling of helplessness in a long-distance relationship as the singer tries to maintain their composure amidst the chaos. The reference to “long distance losing” is poignant and illustrates the challenges that lovers face when being separated by distance. The chorus metaphorically describes the changing course of their relationship, as the river represents a new journey towards something different. The repetition of this line suggests that the singer is understanding the changes that come with a long-distance relationship and may be accepting them, which is a powerful and emotional statement.

Line by Line Meaning

Well if this gets ugly,
In the event that this situation turns bad,

I'd swear,
I can guarantee,

This ain't our last chance,
We will have more opportunities,

The vultures that circle,
Negative thoughts that plague me,

My head,
In my mind,

Are flying alongside,
Persistently present,

The world's turning.
Time keeps moving forward regardless.

I let somebody get under my skin,
I allowed someone to emotionally affect me,

Long distance losing is all that I've seen,
My past experiences with distant relationships have ended in failure,

Now there's a river
Metaphorically a boundary crossed,

Nothing can save me,
I am helpless,