In Loving Memory
Few and Far Between Lyrics


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just to the edge of the lake i'm walking you back
watching you throw yourself to the windy city again, once again my friend
and i just have to let you go away again
i'm not so good at goodbyes, so we'll leave it at "see you soon"
i know that we can see this through

with decision taking hold, throwing a fork in the open road
you can't turn it away,
and i just have to let you go away again
i'm not so good at goodbyes, so we'll leave it at "see you soon"
i know that we can see this through





it's a memory of the way we had it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Few and Far Between's song In Loving Memory describe a bittersweet farewell. The singer of the song is walking with their friend by a lake, watching them head back to the city once again. The friend seems to be embarking on a new journey, and the singer is torn between wanting to hold onto their friend and recognizing the inevitability of their departure. Despite their difficulty in saying goodbye, the singer acknowledges that they must let their friend go, though they express faith in the strength of their friendship, believing that they can make it through this parting.


The chorus of the song reflects on the memories shared between the singer and their friend, the moments they've spent together and the connection they share. The decision that the friend is making seems to be a difficult one, with uncertain consequences, but the singer knows that they will find a way to weather this separation. The song is a poignant and heartfelt tribute to the strength of the bond between friends.


Line by Line Meaning

Just to the edge of the lake I'm walking you back
As we walk towards the lake, I guide you towards the goodbye that awaits us


Watching you throw yourself to the windy city again, once again my friend
I observe you surrendering yourself to the city's chaotic grasp, leaving me behind once again as your friend


And I just have to let you go away again
I am forced to accept that you must depart yet again


I'm not so good at goodbyes, so we'll leave it at 'see you soon'
Saying farewell is not my forte, so we'll settle with 'see you soon'


I know that we can see this through
We both know we can endure whatever the future holds for us


With decision taking hold, throwing a fork in the open road
As we face the crossroad of decisions, uncertainty and doubt loom ahead


You can't turn it away
We cannot ignore the tough choices that await us


And I just have to let you go away again
I am still faced with the harsh reality of you having to leave again


I'm not so good at goodbyes, so we'll leave it at 'see you soon'
As before, we'll opt for 'see you soon' instead of emotionally draining goodbyes


I know that we can see this through
We both have confidence in our bond and our ability to overcome distance and time apart


It's a memory of the way we had it
What remains is a recollection of how we once were, a memento of the time when we were together.




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