Miles Away
John Corabi (Ex-Mötley Crüe) Lyrics


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I been drinkin' lately, girl, you know I'm sick in love

Don't know when I'll be home, yeah

Oh, then I see the faces when I'm standin' on the stage

It gets me through the nights
And when I'm feelin' cold all I have to do is call

To warn my heart 10,000 miles away

I been feelin' low and I really miss my son

Hey boy, I'm callin' you

When I think about our lives it gets me through the nights

And warm my heart 10,000 miles away

10,000 miles away

10,000 miles away

You knew this was a hard life when you met me

Sometimes I can't feel if it's night or day, yeah

You now I couldn't trade this baby if I had to

Goddamn, it's hard being so in love, it's true

10,000 miles away

10,000 miles away

Maybe I'm a gypsy, baby, livin' on stage

Some thing's I guess will never, never change

Girl, I know you love me even with this path I choose

Baby, I hear you call my name

Anytime at all, anytime at all

I'll warm your heart 10,000 miles away

10,000 miles away

10,000 miles away

10,000 miles away

10,000 miles away

Baby, I wanna make love

10,000 miles away

10,000 miles away

10,000 miles away

10,000 miles away

10,000 miles away





10,000 miles away

Overall Meaning

The song "Miles Away" by John Corabi captures the essence of a rockstar's life on the road and the toll it takes on their personal relationships. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the singer's struggles and longing for his loved ones while being thousands of miles away.


The opening lines, "I been drinkin' lately, girl, you know I'm sick in love / Don't know when I'll be home, yeah," illustrate the emotional turmoil the singer is experiencing. He confesses to feeling low and missing his son, indicating the sacrifices he has made to pursue his career. The reference to being on stage and seeing familiar faces is his way of finding solace and motivation to carry on through the nights.


The chorus, "And when I'm feelin' cold all I have to do is call / To warn my heart 10,000 miles away," reveals that despite the physical distance, he finds comfort in the emotional connection with his loved ones. The repeated line, "10,000 miles away," emphasizes the vast distance between his life on the road and his loved ones back home, emphasizing the loneliness he feels.


Further into the song, the singer acknowledges the challenges of his chosen path, understanding that his significant other knew what they were getting into when they met. He expresses his love and appreciation while acknowledging the difficulty of being in such a deep and committed relationship while being constantly on the move.


Overall, "Miles Away" explores the emotional struggles of a rockstar torn between their career and the personal relationships they hold dear. It delves into themes of longing, sacrifice, and the complexity of maintaining love and connection despite the physical distance.


Line by Line Meaning

I been drinkin' lately, girl, you know I'm sick in love
I have been indulging in alcohol recently, my dear, and you are aware that I am deeply in love and feeling unwell


Don't know when I'll be home, yeah
I am uncertain of when I will return to our shared residence


Oh, then I see the faces when I'm standin' on the stage
In those moments when I am performing on the stage, I observe the expressions on the faces of the audience


It gets me through the nights
Those experiences provide me with emotional strength and help me cope during the nighttime


And when I'm feelin' cold all I have to do is call
When I am feeling emotionally distant and isolated, a simple phone call from you is all it takes to comfort me


To warn my heart 10,000 miles away
Speaking to you serves as a warning to my heart, which feels distant and separated by a vast distance of 10,000 miles


I been feelin' low and I really miss my son
I have been experiencing a sense of sadness and longing, deeply missing my son


Hey boy, I'm callin' you
Hello, my dear son, I am reaching out to you with a phone call


When I think about our lives it gets me through the nights
Reflecting upon our shared existence provides me with strength to endure the difficult nights


And warm my heart 10,000 miles away
Additionally, these thoughts warm my heart despite the immense separation of 10,000 miles


You knew this was a hard life when you met me
You were aware that this lifestyle would be difficult when we first met


Sometimes I can't feel if it's night or day, yeah
At times, I lose track of whether it is night or day due to the challenges I face


You now I couldn't trade this baby if I had to
You understand that I would never willingly exchange this lifestyle, even if given the option


Goddamn, it's hard being so in love, it's true
It is incredibly challenging to be deeply in love, and it is undeniably true


Maybe I'm a gypsy, baby, livin' on stage
Perhaps I am a wanderer, my dear, continuously living a life centered around performing on stage


Some thing's I guess will never, never change
Certain aspects, I suppose, will always remain the same


Girl, I know you love me even with this path I choose
My dear, I am aware that you love me despite the unconventional path I have opted for


Baby, I hear you call my name
Darling, I can hear you when you call my name


Anytime at all, anytime at all
At any given moment, anytime at all


I'll warm your heart 10,000 miles away
I will provide comfort to your heart, even though we are separated by a great distance of 10,000 miles


Baby, I wanna make love
Darling, I desire to engage in lovemaking


10,000 miles away
Despite being separated by a vast distance of 10,000 miles




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