Faraway places
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics

Far away places with strange sounding names
Referring to exotic, distant locations that are unfamiliar to the singer

Far away over the sea
Referring to locations beyond the singer's immediate surroundings

Those far away places with the strange sounding names are calling
The singer is being drawn to these far off places

Calling me
The artist feels a strong desire to travel to these locations

Goin' to China or maybe Siam
Listing specific locations the artist wishes to visit

I wanna see for myself
Expressing the singer's desire to experience these places firsthand

Those far away places I've been reading about in a book that I took from a shelf
The singer has been researching and learning about these locations through literature

I start getting' restless whenever I hear the whistle of a train
The artist feels an increasing restlessness and eagerness to travel when hearing the sound of a train whistle

I pray for the day I can get underway
The artist longs for the opportunity to begin their travels

And look for those castles in Spain
The artist is searching for romantic or idyllic locations in addition to the exotic ones

They call me a dreamer
The singer's aspirations may seem unrealistic or fanciful to others

Well maybe I am
The artist acknowledges the possibility that their desires may be considered unrealistic

But I know that I'm burning to see those far away places with the strange sounding names
Despite doubts or criticisms, the singer feels a passionate urge to see these places

Calling, calling me
Reiterating the intense desire to explore these far off locations