FAR AWAY
Jessie & The Raindogs Lyrics


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Hand on the Bible (Lord have mercy)
I think you're the love of my life (yeah)
Maybe 'cause you hop on a flight to find me
I feel like I need you tonight beside me (yeah)
You're still a world away
And you're still waitin' for your papers
Been feelin' like the government wants us to break up
Iphone XXX, FaceTime saves us (yeah)

I feel what you feel when you're far away
When you're far away
When you're far away, oh
I feel what you feel when you're far away
It's been a hundred days
Since I kissed your face, oh

Distance ain't shit because you and I both committed
No fuck boys, no thirsty bitches could ever come between this (Lord have mercy)
It's different, we trust each other
We both been fucked by old lovers
Your sex, it helped me recover
Icebox but you buy me summer (ooh)

I feel what you feel when you're far away (when you're far away)
When you're far away (when you're far away)
When you're far away (when you're far away), oh
I feel what you feel when you're far away (when you're far away)
It's been a hundred days
Since I kissed your face, mmh

On my mama, I'll never hurt you
On my mama, I don't deserve you
Humble love, don't even know your worth
Life before you is just a blur
On my mama, I'll never hurt you
On my mama, I don't deserve you
Humble love, don't even know your worth
Life before you is just a blur

I feel what you feel when you're far away (when you're far away)
When you're far away (when you're far away)
When you're far away (when you're far away), oh
I feel what you feel when you're far away (when you're far away)
It's been a hundred days
Since I kissed your face






(Lord have mercy)

Overall Meaning

The song “Far Away” by Jessie & The Raindogs is a heartfelt love note to a significant other who is far away. The lyrics express the singer’s deep love and longing for their partner, who is waiting for their papers to be approved. Despite the distance between them, the singer feels a deep connection that is sustained by technology like FaceTime. The lyrics convey a sense of trust and commitment between the lovers, with the singer declaring that nothing can come between them.


As the song progresses, the singer employs a series of declarations to emphasize their love and faithfulness. They promise never to hurt their partner and assert that their life before them was a blur. This suggests that the singer’s life lacked meaning or purpose prior to meeting their lover. The heartfelt lyrics, combined with the singer’s emotive delivery, make this song a beautiful tribute to long distance love and commitment.


Line by Line Meaning

Hand on the Bible (Lord have mercy)
Expressing a religious sentiment, acknowledging the importance of the oath and the solemnity of the statement that follows.


I think you're the love of my life (yeah)
Expressing strong affection and attraction towards the person being addressed, implying a possible soulmate connection.


Maybe 'cause you hop on a flight to find me
Suggesting that the dedication and effort to travel a long distance for the sake of the relationship reinforces the feelings of love.


I feel like I need you tonight beside me (yeah)
Expressing a longing for physical intimacy, indicating that the distance is causing emotional strain and dependence on the other person's presence.


You're still a world away
Acknowledging the physical distance that separates the couple, emphasizing the difficulty and challenge of maintaining a long-distance relationship.


And you're still waiting for your papers
Referring to the bureaucratic process of obtaining travel documents or visas, which creates a delay and a sense of uncertainty in terms of the ability to reunite.


Been feelin' like the government wants us to break up
Suggesting that the obstacles and restrictions imposed by immigration laws or other regulations feel like a concerted effort to prevent or discourage the relationship.


Iphone XXX, FaceTime saves us (yeah)
Highlighting the role of technology in helping the couple stay connected and communicate despite the distance, implying a reliance on virtual means of interaction.


I feel what you feel when you're far away
Emphasizing the empathy and shared experience of the pain and isolation caused by the distance, indicating a strong emotional bond and mutual understanding.


It's been a hundred days
Quantifying the amount of time that has passed since the two lovers last saw each other, suggesting a prolonged and difficult period of separation.


Distance ain't shit because you and I both committed
Asserting that the distance is not an insurmountable obstacle because of the dedication and devotion of both partners to the relationship, emphasizing their mutual loyalty and trust.


No fuck boys, no thirsty bitches could ever come between this (Lord have mercy)
Disparaging those who might try to interfere or sabotage the relationship, reiterating the couple's exclusive commitment to each other.


It's different, we trust each other
Noting the special quality of the relationship, highlighting the importance of trust and faith in each other to overcome the distance and the challenges.


We both been fucked by old lovers
Acknowledging the past hurts and betrayals that both partners have experienced in previous relationships, emphasizing the contrast with the current situation and the level of mutual respect and support.


Your sex, it helped me recover
Implying that the physical intimacy between the couple has a healing and rejuvenating effect on one or both partners, emphasizing the positive impact of the relationship on their well-being.


Icebox but you buy me summer (ooh)
Using a metaphor to describe the transformation of a cold and bleak mood or environment into one of warmth and joy through the presence and affection of the other person, emphasizing their positive influence.


On my mama, I'll never hurt you
Asserting a strong promise and commitment to avoiding causing emotional or physical pain to the other person, emphasizing the trust and faith in the longevity of the relationship.


Humble love, don't even know your worth
Expressing a sense of modesty and gratitude towards the other person's love and affection, indicating a lack of entitlement or arrogance.


Life before you is just a blur
Emphasizing the transformative and positive impact of the other person's presence and love on the singer's life, implying a deep appreciation and recognition of their importance.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jessica Reyes, Joe Thornalley, Roget Chahayed

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Comments from YouTube:

texasred777

I've first heard Jessie and the Rain Dogs in the late 90s and still listen to them. I'm 70 yo and some of their music sounds great to me.

Rich Paul

Does anybody know how to get a copy of "Talk to the Hand"?