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Miles Away
Eyes Like Diamonds Lyrics
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Oh, please, don't you go
Are you ready for the eye contact?
Ollie ollie oxen free
Go, wash away what we could have created
You're missing out
If this is so long
Then goodbye, my love
You'll always be remembered
And the impact
That you left on me I swear
And I swear
Baby, you got a long way to go from here
Tell me that it's possible
Anything is possible
Back and back around
We will get caught up in lust
And I'll stay the same
So get, get, get up and let's go
Live our lives and learn to let go
Letting you know you're an angel
I won't be the one to let the fire burn out miles away from here
(I will stay the same)
The lyrics in Eyes Like Diamonds' song "Miles Away" depict a bittersweet goodbye between two lovers. The first lines, "Was this some sort of secluded action? Oh, please, don't you go," suggest that the ending of the relationship was unexpected or undesired by one party. The following lines, "Are you ready for the eye contact? Ollie ollie oxen free," could be interpreted as one final moment of intimacy or vulnerability between them before parting ways.
The chorus of the song reveals the true emotional depth of the situation. The singer acknowledges that the relationship is over, saying "If this is so long, then goodbye, my love." However, they also express gratitude for the impact their partner had on their life and the memories they shared together. The repetition of "And I swear" emphasizes the sincerity of these sentiments.
Line by Line Meaning
Was this some sort of secluded action?
Questioning the distance and intent behind the actions taken.
Oh, please, don't you go
Begging and pleading for the person not to leave.
Are you ready for the eye contact?
Preparing for the deep connection and intimacy of eye contact.
Ollie ollie oxen free
A cue to the other person that it's safe to come out and connect.
Go, wash away what we could have created
Letting go of what could have been and moving on.
You're missing out
Reminding the other person of what they are giving up.
If this is so long
Acknowledging that this could be the end of a relationship.
Then goodbye, my love
Saying farewell and expressing love for the other person.
You'll always be remembered
Promising that the other person will not be forgotten.
And the impact
Reflecting on the profound effect the other person had on the artist.
That you left on me I swear
Vowing to never forget the influence of the other person.
Baby, you got a long way to go from here
Realizing that the other person has a long journey ahead of them.
Tell me that it's possible
Seeking reassurance that things could work out.
Anything is possible
Believing in the potential for positive change.
Back and back around
Cycling through similar experiences and emotions.
We will get caught up in lust
Admitting to the power and allure of passionate desire.
And I'll stay the same
Promising to remain true to oneself.
So get, get, get up and let's go
Encouraging the other person to seize the moment and move forward.
Live our lives and learn to let go
Embracing the journey of life and accepting the inevitability of change and loss.
Letting you know you're an angel
Expressing admiration and appreciation for the other person.
I won't be the one to let the fire burn out miles away from here
Declaring a commitment to keeping the relationship alive, even at a distance.
Contributed by Mackenzie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rick Wermer
omg.. They sound pretty awesome.. Too bad the screamer does inhale.. That's the reason i don't listen to this..
silver0078
>: the lead singer before this was better. this guy is kinda weak...but thats just my opinion. Still good song though.