So far away
Jessie Mueller Lyrics
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It would be so fine to see your face at my door
Doesn't help to know ur just time away
Long ago I reached for u and there u stood
Holding u again could only do me good
How I wish I could, u'r so far away
One more song about moving along the highway
Can't say much of anything that's new
I'd rather spend it being close to you
But u'r so far away
Jessie Mueller's So Far Away is a song about longing for the physical presence of someone who is far away. The lyrics convey a sense of loss, both of emotional and physical connection. The opening line, "So far away, doesn't anybody stay in one place anymore" hints at a world that is constantly moving and changing, making it difficult to hold onto relationships that are not geographically close. The singer then expresses a desire to see their loved one's face at their door, which is a powerful and visceral image of a loved one's presence.
The lyrics also acknowledge the limitations of distance, recognizing that it doesn't help to know the person is just a certain amount of time away. This creates a sense of frustration and helplessness, as the singer cannot simply will their loved one to be closer. The line "Long ago I reached for you and there you stood" suggests that this distance has been a long-standing issue between the two individuals, further emphasizing the ongoing struggle to be close.
The song's chorus uses the repetition of the phrase "So far away" to express the singer's loneliness and desire to be reunited with their loved one. The concluding lines of "But you're so far away" drive home the ongoing pain of separation and the challenges of maintaining a relationship across long distances.
Line by Line Meaning
So far away, doesn't anybody stay in one place anymore
The distance between us has become so great that nobody seems to remain in a single location for a long period of time anymore
It would be so fine to see your face at my door
I yearn to see your face at my doorstep as it would be a wonderful moment
Doesn't help to know ur just time away
Although I know you are only a certain amount of time away, it does not make the distance any less difficult
Long ago I reached for u and there u stood
In the past, I reached out to you and you were there to comfort me
Holding u again could only do me good
I believe that embracing you again would be a positive thing for me
How I wish I could, u'r so far away
Despite my desire to hold you again, you are still far away from me
One more song about moving along the highway
I am constantly hearing songs about people traveling on the road
Can't say much of anything that's new
There is not much that is novel or unique about my current situation
I could only work this life out my way
I am trying to navigate my life in my own manner and according to my own values
I'd rather spend it being close to you
Above all else, I would much prefer to be in close proximity with you
But u'r so far away
Unfortunately, you continue to be geographically distant from me
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