Minutes Away
Jeremy Shada Lyrics
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I'm minutes away
If this thing goes right, maybe I can stay
I won't hold my breath
I just can't forget
Rumors and pictures that don't match what you said
There's shades of grey
I'll make 'em black and white
You said you done no wrong
Yeah, right?
Waiting for the lies, everybody does it
Looking for the truth, always far from it
Waiting for the lies, nobody's above it
Maybe there's truth, doubt I'll ever touch it
You and me, babe
We're always minutes away
In the heat of the moment, emotions are high
"He said, she said," just killing time
You couldn't help it, who am I to judge?
Why have relationships when you can just "have fun"
Waiting for the lies, everybody does it
Looking for the truth, always far from it
Waiting for the lies, nobody's above it
Maybe there's truth, doubt I'll ever touch it
You and me, babe
We're always minutes away
We've been talking all night, babe
You loving me is more than minutes away
There's shades of grey
I'll make 'em black and white
You say you've done no wrong, yeah, right?
Don't give me fake tears, don't even try
If you that felt bad, why were you with him that night?
Let's be honest
You're telling me lies
Babe, we both know it
Using those sad eyes
It's broke, but you won't fix it
All I hear is lies
Maybe I love it
This is who you are
The truth is what you make it
You and me, babe
We're always minutes away
Even if we get together, babe
You leaving me is just minutes away
The song "Minutes Away" by Jeremy Shada talks about the uncertainty and the constant back and forth in a relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer is driving towards their significant other's place, hoping that things go right this time and maybe they can stay longer. However, they also cannot forget the rumors and pictures that they have seen, which contradict what their partner said earlier. The lyrics then talk about how everyone is waiting for lies, and nobody is above it. The heat of the moment and the high emotions make it difficult for us to see the truth. The song suggests that they are always minutes away from a breakup, and their love is more than minutes away.
The song is very relatable to the listeners as most of them have experienced such uncertainty and back and forth in their relationships. The song is a reflection of the timeless theme of people wanting to be sure of something before they invest themselves completely. The song conveys the message that truth is hard to find, and we should not believe everything we see or hear. It can hurt sometimes, but it's better to hear the truth than to live in a lie.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm driving to you
I am in the car, heading towards your location
I'm minutes away
I am very close to arriving at your location
If this thing goes right, maybe I can stay
If our encounter goes well, perhaps I can spend more time with you
I won't hold my breath
I am not keeping my hopes up too high
I just can't forget
I cannot help but remember what has happened between us
Rumors and pictures that don't match what you said
There are unverified stories and images that contradict the things you have told me
There's shades of grey
The situation is not entirely black and white
I'll make 'em black and white
I will try to clarify and simplify the situation
You said you done no wrong, yeah, right?
You claim to have not made any mistakes, but I am skeptical
Waiting for the lies, everybody does it
We are waiting for deception to reveal itself, as it is a common occurrence
Looking for the truth, always far from it
We are searching for the truth, but it always seems out of reach
Nobody's above it
No one is immune to falsehood or dishonesty
Maybe there's truth, doubt I'll ever touch it
It is possible that there is some truth to the situation, but I do not expect to find it
In the heat of the moment, emotions are high
During passionate instances, feelings are intense
"He said, she said," just killing time
Hearing differing accounts is just wasting time
You couldn't help it, who am I to judge?
You could not control your actions, and I have no right to pass judgment
Why have relationships when you can just "have fun"
Why bother with committed relationships when you can simply engage in casual encounters?
You loving me is more than minutes away
Our love is not bound by proximity; it transcends physical distance
Don't give me fake tears, don't even try
Do not attempt to manipulate me with insincere emotions
If you that felt bad, why were you with him that night?
If you truly regretted your actions, why did you spend time with him that night?
Let's be honest
Let us speak candidly
You're telling me lies
You are communicating falsehoods to me
Babe, we both know it
We both recognize this is the case
Using those sad eyes
Attempting to convey remorse through facial expressions
It's broke, but you won't fix it
The relationship is damaged, but you are not attempting to repair it
All I hear is lies
All I hear from you are untruthful statements
Maybe I love it
Perhaps I am willing to tolerate dishonesty from you
This is who you are
Deception is a fundamental part of your personality
The truth is what you make it
You shape the truth to fit your own narrative
You and me, babe / We're always minutes away
Our proximity is always a factor in our interactions
Even if we get together, babe / You leaving me is just minutes away
Even if we establish a relationship, your departure is always imminent
Writer(s): Jeremy Shada
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