So Far Away
English Lyrics


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Long ago and far away
I dreamed a dream one day
And now that dream is here beside me

Long the skies were overcast
But now the clouds have passed
You're here at last
Chills run up and down my spine
Aladdin's lamp is mine
The dream I dreamed was not denied me

Just one look and then I knew
That all I longed for long ago was you

Long ago and far away
I dreamed a dream one day
And now that dream is here beside me

Long the skies were overcast
But now the clouds have passed
You're here at last

Chills run up and down my spine
Aladdin's lamp is mine
The dream I dreamed was not denied me

Just one look and then I knew
That all I longed for long ago was you

Just one look and then I knew




That all I longed for long ago
Was you

Overall Meaning

In English's song "So Far Away," the singer reflects on a long-held dream that has finally come to fruition. The opening lines, "Long ago and far away/I dreamed a dream one day," set the tone for a wistful reflection on the past. The dream that the singer refers to could be a metaphor for a long-held desire or goal, or it could be a literal dream that they had at some point in the past. Regardless of the specifics, the singer conveys a sense of longing and anticipation as they wait for the dream to come true.


The verses that follow describe the journey from waiting for the dream to finally achieving it. The singer compares the initial stage of waiting to a cloudy sky, but notes that now the clouds have passed and the dream has arrived. The metaphor of Aladdin's lamp also suggests a sense of magic and wonder - like a genie fulfilling the singer's wishes. The bridge of the song shifts to a moment of realization and fulfillment, as the singer describes the sensation of chills running up and down their spine. Finally, the last two lines of the song reinforce the idea that the singer's long-awaited dream has been fulfilled by the presence of the person they are addressing.


Overall, "So Far Away" is a song about hope, perseverance, and the satisfaction of finally achieving a long-held dream. While the specifics of the dream and who the singer is addressing are left somewhat ambiguous, the emotions and experiences that are conveyed are universal.


Line by Line Meaning

Long ago and far away
It has been a considerable amount of time since I dreamt of this day


I dreamed a dream one day
I had a vision of this moment that I'm experiencing today


And now that dream is here beside me
Finally, my dream has become a reality and it's in front of me


Long the skies were overcast
A gloomy weather was similar to my life, suggesting all hope was gone


But now the clouds have passed
Thankfully, the gloomy period has come to an end


You're here at last
The love of my life has finally come to me after such a long wait


Chills run up and down my spine
I feel a sudden surge of excitement and joy running through my entire body


Aladdin's lamp is mine
It's like my long-awaited wish has come true with the help of a magical genie


The dream I dreamed was not denied me
The vision I had for so many years did not go unfulfilled


Just one look and then I knew
I realized with just one glance that my long search is finally over


That all I longed for long ago was you
All my desires and hopes from the past were directed towards finding you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IRA GERSHWIN, JEROME KERN

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Lyrics: Martin Garrix & David Guetta - So Far Away (feat. Jamie Scott & Romy Dya)

Light them up, light them up
Tell me where you are, tell me where you are
The summer nights, the bright lights
And shooting stars, they break my heart
I’m calling you now but you’re not picking up
Your shadows so close if you’re still in love
Then light a match, light a match baby
In the dark, show me where you are

Oh love, how I miss you every single day
When I see you on those streets
Oh love, tell me there's a river I can swim that will bring you back to me
Cause I don't know how to love someone else
I don't know how to forget your face
Oh love, god I miss you every single day
Now you’re, so far away
So far away

Its breaking me, I’m losing you
We were far from perfect, but we were worth it
Too many fights and we'd cry
But never said we're sorry, stop saying you love me
You’re calling me now but I can't pick up
Your shadows too close and I'm still in love
The summer’s over now but somehow
It still breaks my heart, we could have had the stars

Oh love how I miss you every single day
When I see you on those streets
Oh love tell me there's a river I can swim that will bring you back to me
Cause I don't know how to love someone else
I don't know how to forget your face
Oh love god I miss you every single day
Now you’re, so far away

So far away
So far away
So far away

Oh love how I miss you every single day
When I see you on those streets
Oh love tell me there's a river I can swim that will bring you back to me
Cause I don't know how to love
Someone else
I don't know how to forget your face
Oh love god I miss you every single day



Siddhant Samantaray

This song is so beautifully composed and sung.
We would sing it on the phone , on video calls.
This is the song I used to listen to with her when she was around .
It's almost a year by December I guess
Flashbacks ..
That's just the way of life , sometimes happy , sometimes tedious , sometimes dark .
People die out of disease.
Some of old age
Some get killed
You can be rich
You can be poor
You will walk this path alone
You will fight
You will win
You will loose
It will never be perfect .
And the journey will end one day .



Rabiatul alia

Light 'em up, light 'em up
Tell me where you are, tell me where you are
Summer nights, bright lights
And the shootin' stars, they break my heart
Callin' you now, but you're not pickin' up
Shadows so close if that's still enough
Light a match, light a match
Baby, in the dark, show me where you are
Oh, love
How I miss you every single day
When I see you on those streets
Oh, love
Tell me there's a river I can swim that will bring you back to me
'Cause I don't know how to love someone else
I don't know how to forget your face
No, love
God, I miss you every single day and now you're so far away
So far away
It's breakin' me, losin' you
We were far from perfect
But we were worth it
Too many fights, and we cried
But never said we're sorry
Stop sayin' you love me
You're callin' me now, but I can't pick up
Your shadow's still close, and I'm still in love
The summer's over now
But somehow it still breaks my heart
We could have had this talk
Oh
Oh, love
How I miss you every single day
When I see you on those streets
Oh, love
Tell me there's a river I can swim that will bring you back to me
'Cause I don't know how to love someone else
I don't know how to forget your face
No, love
God, I miss you every single day and now you're so far away
So far away
So far away, oh
So far away
So far away
Oh, love
How I miss you every single day
When I see you on those streets
Oh, love
Tell me there's a river I can swim that will bring you back to me
'Cause I don't know how to love someone else
I don't know how to forget your face
Oh, love
God, I miss you every single day when you're so far away



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Question of the day: Out of the four artists in this track which is your favorite?

StrikeGamerPVP

Martin obvious

Patricia Stein

WaveMusic Martin 🐼😊

XC Birdie

mmm they all have good music

Tyberus Wilde

WaveMusic my favorite artist is Martin.

anesti matsoli

omg that's hard but i think l'm gonna say Martin Garrix

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Lyrics: Martin Garrix & David Guetta - So Far Away (feat. Jamie Scott & Romy Dya)

Light them up, light them up
Tell me where you are, tell me where you are
The summer nights, the bright lights
And shooting stars, they break my heart
I’m calling you now but you’re not picking up
Your shadows so close if you’re still in love
Then light a match, light a match baby
In the dark, show me where you are

Oh love, how I miss you every single day
When I see you on those streets
Oh love, tell me there's a river I can swim that will bring you back to me
Cause I don't know how to love someone else
I don't know how to forget your face
Oh love, god I miss you every single day
Now you’re, so far away
So far away

Its breaking me, I’m losing you
We were far from perfect, but we were worth it
Too many fights and we'd cry
But never said we're sorry, stop saying you love me
You’re calling me now but I can't pick up
Your shadows too close and I'm still in love
The summer’s over now but somehow
It still breaks my heart, we could have had the stars

Oh love how I miss you every single day
When I see you on those streets
Oh love tell me there's a river I can swim that will bring you back to me
Cause I don't know how to love someone else
I don't know how to forget your face
Oh love god I miss you every single day
Now you’re, so far away

So far away
So far away
So far away

Oh love how I miss you every single day
When I see you on those streets
Oh love tell me there's a river I can swim that will bring you back to me
Cause I don't know how to love
Someone else
I don't know how to forget your face
Oh love god I miss you every single day

picture poet

WaveMusic wow 😍

Emong Sheu

WaveMusic like to see you soon then we 6th the side of it all me know when you

Emi Susanti

martin garrix

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