Distance
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Distance, I'll keep my distance
These things I never seem to meet
So I'll leave the murder scene

Honey, What got broke here
Won't go back together again
So I'll leave this while I can
Here
Here
Here
Here

Nothing, to be scared of
My dreams they keep a hold of me
My guide when I can't see

Call, I will be there
I'm sure your passing the test
I wish you all the best

Here
Here




Here
Here

Overall Meaning

The song "Distance" by Editors is a ballad that expresses the pain and sadness associated with distance by telling the story of two people who have grown apart. The opening line, "Distance, I'll keep my distance," sets the tone for the entire song as it acknowledges the desire to keep away from someone who was once close but is now far away. The repetition of the line "Here" throughout the song adds to the intensity of the emotion as if to say "this is where we are now" and there is no going back.


The second stanza, "Honey, what got broke here, won't go back together again," implies that something was broken in the relationship and cannot be fixed. The singer knows that it is best to leave the situation, as he says "so I'll leave this while I can." The third stanza of the song, "nothing to be scared of, my dreams they keep a hold of me," suggests that the singer is not afraid of losing the other person as he has his own dreams to hold onto.


The final stanza of the song is hopeful as the singer states "call, I will be there, I'm sure your passing the test, and I wish you all the best." These lyrics suggest that while they may be separated by distance, the singer still cares for the other person and wishes them well. The song's slow and steady tempo, combined with the heartfelt lyrics, evoke an emotional response from listeners, making it a cherished ballad.


Line by Line Meaning

Distance, I'll keep my distance
I'll maintain a safe and comfortable gap between us


These things I never seem to meet
These requirements I can never seem to fulfill


So I'll leave the murder scene
So I'll exit this situation that has turned sour


Honey, what got broke here
What caused the damage in our relationship


Won't go back together again
Cannot be repaired and returned to its previous state


So I'll leave this while I can
So I'll leave this situation before it gets worse


Nothing, to be scared of
There is nothing frightening or worrisome


My dreams they keep a hold of me
My aspirations are what keep me grounded


My guide when I can't see
They are the guiding light when I cannot see a clear path


Call, I will be there
If you need me, I will be available to help


I'm sure you're passing the test
I have confidence that you are succeeding in your endeavors


I wish you all the best
I hope everything goes well for you




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher Dominic Urbanowicz, Edward Owen Lay, Russell Leetch, Thomas Michael Smith

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