Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Brickman enrolled in the Cleveland Institute of Music taking courses in composition and performance, while taking business classes at Case Western Reserve University. His music career started when he was nineteen, when Jim Henson hired him to write tunes for Sesame Street. He was also hired to write commercial jingles while in college.
Brickman writes a wide variety of music. Besides his piano compositions and love songs, he has also created arrangements of other songs. Several of his albums feature arrangements of children's music; he has produced two Christmas-themed albums The Gift (1997) and Peace (2003); and his 2005 album Grace concentrates on arrangements of well-known Christian music.
Jim Brickman has also starred in the now-on-DVD PBS specials "My Romance: An Evening with Jim Brickman", "Love Songs & Lullabies" and "The Disney Songbook." In 2006, he sponsored his first Jim Brickman Valentine's Day Cruise with Carnival Cruise Lines which has become an annual event.
Never Far Away
Jim Brickman Lyrics
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Another mile from our home
At times I feel quite alone
Cause You know, cause You know all there is to know
So hold my heart, as it's breaking apart
And I'll hold Yours in mine
Oh, oh, oh, oh, You're never far away
Oh, oh, oh, oh, You're never far away
From me
I close my eyes and try to see
See You right in front of me
As if You're only in my dreams
But You are everywhere and in between
You're the moonlight in the dark of my night
And You shine bright so I can see
Oh, oh, oh, oh, You're never far away
Oh, oh, oh, oh, You're never far away
Oh, oh, oh, oh, You're never far away
From me
You catch my tears as they fall
It's like I never left at all
And all the world feels so small
Cause right now we are high above it all
So hold me close, don't ever let me go
Tell me what I already know
Oh, oh, oh, oh, You're never far away
Oh, oh, oh, oh, You're never far away
Oh, oh, oh, oh, You're never far away
From me
Oh, oh, oh, oh, You're never far away
Oh, oh, oh, oh, You're never far away
Oh, oh, oh, oh, You're never far away
From me, yeah, from me, yeah
The lyrics to "Never Far Away" by Jim Brickman feat. Rush of Fools speak to the feelings of loneliness and distance that can arise when we are physically away from loved ones. The opening lines set the scene for this emotional state - another mile down the road, another mile from our home, and the singer feels alone. But the song's title - and the repeated refrain of "You're never far away" - indicates that the singer is not completely alone, because they still have a connection to a loved one (presumably, God).
The second verse continues this theme of feeling the presence of the loved one (God) even when physically apart. The singer closes their eyes and tries to "see" God in front of them, as if they are only in a dream. But the reassurance of the song is that God is "everywhere and in between," and can be found even in the darkest moments. The metaphor of God as "the moonlight in the dark of my night" reinforces this idea of a guiding and comforting presence.
The final verse speaks to the idea that even when we are physically apart, our loved one (God, in this case) can still catch our tears as they fall. The world feels small in these moments of connection, and the singer asks to be held close and never let go. The song's ultimate message is one of hope and faith - that even when we feel alone, we are never truly far from the ones we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Another mile down the road
We have traveled a long distance away from our starting point.
Another mile from our home
We are continuing our journey away from the place where we begun.
At times I feel quite alone
There are moments when I feel isolated and disconnected from others.
Cause You know, cause You know all there is to know
You are aware of everything that happens in my life.
So hold my heart, as it's breaking apart
Please support me emotionally in this difficult time.
And I'll hold Yours in mine
I will offer you the same support and care that you provide for me.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, You're never far away
You are always present and watching over me.
From me
I know that you are always near me, watching over and protecting me.
I close my eyes and try to see
I meditate and visualize your presence.
See You right in front of me
I imagine that you are right here with me, in person.
As if You're only in my dreams
Sometimes it feels like you only exist in my subconscious mind, rather than in reality.
But You are everywhere and in between
I know that you exist in every place and every situation, both large and small.
You're the moonlight in the dark of my night
You bring light and hope to my life, even when everything seems dark and uncertain.
And You shine bright so I can see
You reveal the way forward and guide me to a better future.
You catch my tears as they fall
You comfort me when I am sad, and catch my tears before they hit the ground.
It's like I never left at all
When I am with you, I feel as though I have never been away from you.
And all the world feels so small
Everything else seems insignificant in comparison to the immense love and care you show me.
Cause right now we are high above it all
Together, we transcend the ordinary and ordinary problems we face, rising above them to a higher plane.
So hold me close, don't ever let me go
Please stay with me and hold me tight, never letting me lose sight of your love and support.
Tell me what I already know
Remind me of the love you have for me, which I already know is strong and enduring.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: JASON DAVID INGRAM, KEVIN HUGULEY, WESLEY WILLIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kimberly Jones
Such a beautiful song ! 🥰
Sam
who came here from Friends TV show?
ilmac
No one
BETZY Brize
@sam Meee
manal lahouiri
Me , but it’s not the right song
navicular joyneil
mee
NANHSIRK NUHDIM
Sure
Ali Elsaeed
very good
THE. SHAHID.
❤️
Murkboy2007
Rush of fools