Miles Away
Dave Simonett Lyrics
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See your just as useless as I am
We could take the back roads home tonight
It's deep and dark out there, I can't see the other side
When mother nature's done, I know you'll be the lucky one
Maybe one day we'll get it right
But I know who I am, even when I can barely stand
And when I'm miles away
There's just one way out, we all know that
This motel room has got the best of me
The yellow ceiling's coming down, I can barely breathe
Well I saw you in a dream
Falling fast in a sea of green
Maybe one day we'll get it right
That morning we got high
Across the table with patient eyes, that could be miles away
It's been a while
But I can still see alright
I can't find much to say
There was a time when we felt safe inside
Brushstroke barking, baby what a ride
Adjacent stained glass visions, you and I
A part of something wider, spread out a billion miles
And there's a brown dog at the door
A light outside, tell me what's it for
Maybe one day we'll get it right
Sedation on the run, a little corner for everyone
That now seems miles away
The song "Miles Away" by Dave Simonett explores themes of distance, isolation, and longing for connection. In the first verse, the lyrics suggest a sense of resignation and self-awareness. The singer acknowledges the futility of their plans and compares themselves to someone else who is equally useless. They express a desire to take the back roads home, symbolizing a desire to escape and find solace in the unknown. However, they also convey a sense of uncertainty and fear, unable to see what lies ahead in the darkness.
The chorus highlights the idea of leaving the past behind and moving forward, emphasizing that there is no way to go back. The motel room becomes a metaphorical prison, suffocating the singer as the ceiling closes in on them. They mention seeing someone in a dream, perhaps representing a lost connection or relationship. The lyrics convey a glimmer of hope, suggesting that one day they might find a way to get things right.
The second verse continues the theme of distance and the struggle to communicate effectively. The singer talks about being able to see but struggling to find the right words to express themselves. They mention a time when they felt safe and describes it through vivid imagery, such as "brushstroke barking" and "stained glass visions." These images convey a sense of nostalgia and past harmony. However, the closing lines of the verse suggest that this feeling is now distant and unattainable, a reminder of something that once was.
In the final section, the lyrics mention a "brown dog at the door" and a light outside. These images evoke a sense of waiting and anticipation, but the singer wonders what they are waiting for. The song concludes on a note of resignation, acknowledging the distance between where they are now and where they desire to be.
Overall, "Miles Away" explores the themes of distance, longing, and yearning for connection. It reflects on the elusive nature of finding satisfaction and the struggle to bridge the gap between where we are and where we want to be.
Line by Line Meaning
Cost of living, separate your plan
The high cost of living forces us to abandon our original plans and make separate financial decisions.
See your just as useless as I am
I realize that you are just as helpless or ineffective as I am in this situation.
We could take the back roads home tonight
Instead of the usual route, we have the option to take the less traveled and more secluded paths to get back home.
It's deep and dark out there, I can't see the other side
The journey ahead is uncertain and challenging, making it hard to see the end or what lies beyond.
When mother nature's done, I know you'll be the lucky one
After enduring the unpredictable wrath of nature, you will emerge as the fortunate one.
Maybe one day we'll get it right
Perhaps in the future, we will finally attain success or find the correct path.
But I know who I am, even when I can barely stand
Despite my struggles and instability, I have a clear understanding of my identity.
And when I'm miles away
During times when I am emotionally or physically distant.
Leave it all behind, you can't go back
Let go of the past and move forward since it's impossible to return to what has already transpired.
There's just one way out, we all know that
There is only one possible path to escape or find a solution, and we are all aware of it.
This motel room has got the best of me
The environment of this motel room has overwhelmed and consumed me.
The yellow ceiling's coming down, I can barely breathe
Feeling suffocated as the deteriorating yellow ceiling seems to be closing in, making it difficult to breathe.
Well I saw you in a dream
I had a dream where I encountered you or witnessed your presence.
Falling fast in a sea of green
Descending rapidly into a vibrant and overwhelming green environment.
Maybe one day we'll get it right
Perhaps in the future, we will finally attain success or find the correct path.
That morning we got high
Referring to a specific morning when we were under the influence of drugs or in an altered state.
Across the table with patient eyes, that could be miles away
Sitting across from each other, looking into each other's eyes, but emotionally distant or disconnected.
It's been a while
A significant amount of time has passed since we last interacted or saw each other.
But I can still see alright
Despite the passage of time, I can still perceive and understand things clearly.
I can't find much to say
I struggle to find meaningful words or conversation topics.
There was a time when we felt safe inside
In the past, we experienced a sense of security and comfort within our relationship or circumstances.
Brushstroke barking, baby what a ride
Vivid and expressive experiences or moments that were both disruptive and exhilarating.
Adjacent stained glass visions, you and I
Shared moments of beauty or colorful memories that we experienced together.
A part of something wider, spread out a billion miles
Being connected to a larger existence or universal entity that extends vastly, even across billions of miles.
And there's a brown dog at the door
A brown dog is present or waiting at the entrance of a place.
A light outside, tell me what's it for
An external source of illumination raises questions about its purpose or significance.
Maybe one day we'll get it right
Perhaps in the future, we will finally attain success or find the correct path.
Sedation on the run, a little corner for everyone
Trying to escape or avoid reality by seeking temporary relief or solace in different ways.
That now seems miles away
Those previous coping mechanisms or distractions feel distant or unattainable in the present.
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Written by: Dave Simonett
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