Distance
Elijah Newman Lyrics
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No matter what you say, just give it to me straight
You told me you would do all you could
To keep me alive, and stay by my side
And I won't let you out of my life
And I won't let you out of my life
Brother you're my friend, ought to be my kin
Just keep your head high, and I swear we'll get by
Think with your heart, and we'll make a new start
And I won't let you out of my life
And I won't let you out of my life
And we will rise up
And we will come up
Out of these graves
The ones we have made
And we will rise up
And we will come up
Out of these graves
The ones we have made
And I won't let you out of my life
The lyrics to Elijah Newman's "Distance" speak to the complex and often tumultuous nature of relationships, specifically the relationship between brothers or close friends. The first verse, "Put away your guns, and I'll put away mine // No matter what you say, just give it to me straight // You told me you would do all you could // To keep me alive, and stay by my side // And I won't let you out of my life," highlights the importance of open communication and honesty in any relationship. The singer acknowledges that both parties have likely been hurt or defensive in the past, but pleads for a fresh start and a commitment to stay present for each other.
The second verse, "Brother you're my friend, ought to be my kin // But sometimes I feel, that you're distant still // Just keep your head high, and I swear we'll get by // Think with your heart, and we'll make a new start // And I won't let you out of my life," delves deeper into the singer's feelings of distance and disconnection. He recognizes that his friend and brother should be closer to him, but there is still a lingering gap between them. The singer encourages his friend to stay positive and optimistic, and to listen to his heart to make a change. The repetition of the line "And I won't let you out of my life" serves as a reminder of the singer's unwavering commitment to the relationship, despite any past or present difficulties.
The chorus, "And we will rise up // And we will come up // Out of these graves // The ones we have made," is a powerful declaration of hope and resilience. The singer acknowledges that both parties have made mistakes in the past, creating "graves" that they now must climb out of. However, the use of "we" suggests a partnership and a mutual desire to move forward and make things right.
Overall, "Distance" is a poignant and emotional song that speaks to the ups and downs of friendship and brotherhood. It highlights the importance of honesty, communication, and forgiveness, and encourages listeners to stay committed to the people they care about.
Line by Line Meaning
Put away your guns, and I'll put away mine
Let's both stop fighting and focus on resolving our issues peacefully.
No matter what you say, just give it to me straight
Don't hold back any information, be honest with me.
You told me you would do all you could
You promised to put effort and dedication into our relationship.
To keep me alive, and stay by my side
You promised to support me and protect me from harm.
And I won't let you out of my life
I am committed to keeping you in my life and not losing you.
Brother you're my friend, ought to be my kin
You are more than just a friend, you are family to me.
But sometimes I feel, that you're distant still
I sense that you are still emotionally distant from me.
Just keep your head high, and I swear we'll get by
Stay positive and optimistic, we will overcome our challenges.
Think with your heart, and we'll make a new start
Let's make decisions based on emotions and feelings, and start anew.
And we will rise up
We will overcome and triumph over our struggles.
And we will come up
We will succeed and emerge stronger than before.
Out of these graves
Out of our negative situations and circumstances.
The ones we have made
That we ourselves have created.
And I won't let you out of my life
Once again, I am committed to keeping you in my life and not losing you.
Contributed by Aaliyah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.