The official music video features Gabrielle singing the song whilst wearing dark sunglasses and a large black leather jacket, intercut with clips from Bridget Jones's Diary.
Out Of Reach
Gabrielle Lyrics
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Wasn't right
I was stupid for a while
Swept away by you
And now I feel like a fool
So confused
My heart's bruised
Was I ever loved by you?
Out of reach, so far
I never had your heart
Out of reach
Couldn't see
We were never
Meant to be
Catch myself
From despair
I could drown
If I stay here
Keeping busy everyday
I know I will be okay
But I was
So confused
My heart's bruised
Was I ever loved by you?
Out of reach, so far
I never had your heart
Out of reach
Couldn't see
We were never
Meant to be
So much hurt
So much pain
Takes a while
To regain
What is lost inside
And I hope that in time
You'll be out of my mind
And I'll be over you
But now I'm
So confused
My heart's bruised
Was I ever loved by you?
Out of reach
So far
I never had your heart
Out of reach
Couldn't see
We were never
Meant to be
Out of reach
So far
You never gave your heart
In my reach, I can see
There's a life out there
For me
The song "Out of Reach" by Gabrielle is a soulful track about unrequited love and the pain that comes with it. The lyrics describe the singer's feelings of foolishness, confusion, and heartbreak after falling for someone who was never truly interested in her. The opening lines, "Knew the signs, wasn't right, I was stupid for a while," convey her regret for ignoring the warning signals that she should have heeded. The phrase "swept away by you" suggests that she was caught up in the excitement of the moment, but now feels like a "fool" for letting herself get carried away.
The chorus, "Out of reach, so far, I never had your heart, out of reach, couldn't see, we were never meant to be," further emphasizes the sense of distance and disconnection between the two individuals. Despite her efforts to keep busy and move on, the singer is still struggling to come to terms with the fact that she was never truly loved by the person she had feelings for. The song's closing lines, "In my reach, I can see, there's a life out there for me," hint at a glimmer of hope and the possibility of finding love in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Knew the signs
I saw the signs that this relationship wasn't right.
Wasn't right
The relationship was not healthy or appropriate.
I was stupid for a while
I made a mistake by getting involved with this person.
Swept away by you
I was swept up and carried away by my emotions for you.
And now I feel like a fool
Looking back, I feel foolish for getting so caught up in this relationship.
So confused
I am feeling lost and unsure about what to do next.
My heart's bruised
My heart has been hurt by this relationship.
Was I ever loved by you?
I am questioning whether or not you ever truly loved me.
Out of reach, so far
You are emotionally distant, and I can't seem to get through to you.
I never had your heart
You never truly let me in or shared your true feelings with me.
Couldn't see
I was blinded by my emotions for you and couldn't see the truth.
We were never meant to be
Despite my hopes, it's clear that we were not meant to be together.
Catch myself
I am trying to regain control of my emotions.
From despair
I am struggling with feelings of hopelessness and sadness.
I could drown
I feel like my emotions could consume me and pull me under.
If I stay here
If I continue to dwell on this relationship, I may never recover.
Keeping busy everyday
I am trying to distract myself and stay busy to help me move on.
I know I will be okay
I believe that with time, I will heal and be okay.
So much hurt
I am experiencing a lot of pain as a result of this relationship ending.
So much pain
My heart is aching with the pain from this relationship.
Takes a while
It will take some time for me to fully heal from this experience.
To regain
I need to do the work to regain my emotional well-being.
What is lost inside
I am trying to find a way to fill the empty space inside of me that this relationship left behind.
And I hope that in time
I have faith that eventually, my heart will heal and I will find happiness again.
You'll be out of my mind
With time, I hope to move on from this relationship and let go of my feelings for you.
And I'll be over you
Eventually, I will be able to let go of these feelings and move on from this relationship.
You never gave your heart
Even though we were together, you never truly opened up to me or gave me your heart.
In my reach, I can see
Despite the pain of this relationship, I can see the potential for a brighter future ahead.
There's a life out there
I have hope that there are good things waiting for me in the future.
For me
I am starting to realize that I am worthy of a healthy, happy relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jonathan Shorten, Louisa Bobb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Knew the signs
Wasn't right
I was stupid for a while
Swept away by you
And now I feel like a fool
So confused,
My heart's bruised
Was I ever loved by you?
Out of reach, so far
I never had your heart
Out of reach,
Couldn't see
We were never meant to be
Catch myself
From despair
I could drown
If I stay here
Keeping busy everyday
I know I will be OK
But I was
So confused
My heart's bruised
Was I ever loved by you?
Out of reach, so far
I never had your heart
Out of reach
Couldn't see
We were never
Meant to be
So much hurt
So much pain
Takes a while
To regain
What is lost inside
And I hope that in time,
You'll be out of my mind
And I'll be over you
But now I'm
So confused,
My heart's bruised
Was I ever loved by you?
@sophiemurray2029
Who’s listening to this song in 2024?
@inesgeurts7934
Every person who shops in the store I work at, sadly
@patriciaciaccio3858
Me❤
@bsinton
Well some how I came across this song it's 2 am and can't sleep I forgot about this song
@user-ut9sw8bz5y
Me
@vladimirleal1859
March me
@jacquigreen8895
Bridget Jones's Diary. This song is timeless. Movie soundtracks have introduced the world to some unforgettable music.
@jeanoconnor5761
Who is listening to this song 2024? .Brilliant
@napinkaew7012
2024 going down mem lane. Fantastic!
@user-pn8xi5yg7p
Moi en 2024❤❤