Just Out Of Reach
George Jones Lyrics


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Love that runs away from me
Dreams that just won't let me be
Blues that keep on bothering me
Change that just won't set me free
To far away from you and all you're charms
Just out of reach of my two empty arms.

Each night in dreams I see your face
Memories time can not erase
Then I awake and find you gone
I'm so blue and all alone
So far away from lips so sweet and warm
Just out of reach of my two empty arms.

Ah honey, you know that old lonesome feeling that I have all the time
It's just knowing that I know you'll never be mine
And the dreams that always keeps on hurting in my mind
I know we're only bound that she and I could never be.

To far away from lips so sweet and warm
Just out of reach of my two empty arms.





Just out of reach of my two empty arms

Overall Meaning

The song 'Just Out Of Reach' by George Jones is a classic country ballad about a man who is reminiscing about a lost love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of his inner turmoil, the desperation in his voice palpable. He laments that love runs away from him, and that he is haunted by dreams and memories of the one he loves. The blues in his life seem to never go away, and he is unable to find solace from the change that is taking place. He is just out of reach of the one he desires most, and all he has are his two empty arms.


The heartrending lyrics are relatable to anyone who has lost someone they loved deeply. The song tackles themes of unrequited love, regret, and the constant yearning for something that may never be attainable. The melancholic melody complements the lyrics perfectly, and George Jones' emotive vocals bring a rawness to the song that makes it all the more poignant.


Overall, 'Just Out Of Reach' is an enduring classic that speaks to the heart of anyone who has experienced the pain of a love that is out of reach.


Line by Line Meaning

Love that runs away from me
The love I desire keeps eluding me


Dreams that just won't let me be
I constantly dream of being with you, but reality is different


Blues that keep on bothering me
The sadness and loneliness keep affecting me


Change that just won't set me free
I hope for change, but it never comes and it makes me feel trapped


Too far away from you and all your charms
You are physically distant from me, and I miss everything about you


Just out of reach of my two empty arms.
I want to hold you so bad, but I can't because you're not here


Each night in dreams I see your face
My dreams are the only place where I can be with you


Memories time can not erase
The memories we shared are still vivid and strong


Then I awake and find you gone
When I wake up, I realize that you're not really there


I'm so blue and all alone
I feel sad and lonely without you


So far away from lips so sweet and warm
You are physically distant from me, and I miss your affection


Just out of reach of my two empty arms.
I want to hold you close, but I can't because you're not here with me


Ah honey, you know that old lonesome feeling that I have all the time
I feel lonely and sad all the time, and you know it


It's just knowing that I know you'll never be mine
I know that we can't be together, and it hurts me


And the dreams that always keeps on hurting in my mind
My dreams of being with you only cause me pain


I know we're only bound that she and I could never be.
We can't be together, and that's a reality I can't change


Too far away from lips so sweet and warm
You are physically distant from me, and I miss your tenderness


Just out of reach of my two empty arms.
I want to hold you tightly, but you're not here and it makes me feel alone




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Virgil Stewart

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Comments from YouTube:

MrMusicguyma

George manages to invest most songs with more feeling than most singers can muster.

Wayne Starkey

Great country song by George Jones!

Orbie Olsson

Love the Possum!!! Just saw his daughter,Georgette. She's fantastic too!

Trey Stewart

Runs in the blood George and tammy for parents lol Natural born song bird!

ElvisFanForever19561

George is awesome. I love every song he ever sang! Thank you for posting. This is the first time I have heard him sing this one.

WarryWally Ferdinandus

Thanks ! George is one of my favourite Country artists and this is really perfect !

Trey Stewart

pure country goodness from old George Jones!

Jack Kane

FANTASTIC .

jeff werner

It's a classic and The Possum knows just how to treat it.....mmmmmmm ty for uploading it tpage6

George jones Fan

George can sing other country singers songs and make them his own.

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