Brothers In Arms
John Ondrasik Lyrics
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And you're so far away from me
And where are you when the sun goes down?
You're so far away from me
So far away from me
So far I just can't see
So far away from me
I'm tired of being in love and being all alone
When you're so far away from me
I'm tired of making out on the telephone
And you're so far away from me
So far away from me
So far I just can't see
So far away from me
You're so far away from me
I get so tired of having to explain
When you're so far away from me
See you've been in the sun and I've been in the rain
And you're so far away from me
So far away from me
So far I just can't see
So far away from me
You're so far away from me
The lyrics for John Ondrasik's "Brothers in Arms" talk about the struggle of being in love but being separated from your partner. Through the lyrics, Ondrasik conveys the feeling of being in a "mean old town" while being "so far away" from the person he loves. This is something that a lot of people can relate to in long-distance relationships where the physical distance can take a toll on a relationship.
Ondrasik's frustration is also highlighted in the song. He's "tired of being in love and being all alone." It's a feeling of exhaustion that people in long-distance relationships can understand. They miss their partner's physical presence, and "making out on the telephone" doesn't compare to the real thing.
In the second verse, Ondrasik also talks about how the distance has changed him and his partner. While he's been "in the rain," his partner has been "in the sun." It's a metaphorical way of highlighting the differences in their experience while they're apart.
Overall, the lyrics for "Brothers in Arms" explore the emotions experienced in long-distance relationships, and the frustration of being so far away from the person you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am again in this mean old town
I find myself in this unpleasant town once again
And you're so far away from me
You are physically distant from me
And where are you when the sun goes down?
I wonder where you are during the night
You're so far away from me
I feel like you are emotionally distant from me as well
So far away from me
You are very distant from me
So far I just can't see
You are too far for me to perceive
I'm tired of being in love and being all alone
I am weary of feeling lonely even when I love you
When you're so far away from me
Your physical distance keeps me feeling lonely
I'm tired of making out on the telephone
I am unsatisfied with making do with just talking on the phone
And you're so far away from me
Your absence still feels prominent even when we talk
I get so tired of having to explain
I become weary of constantly having to clarify
When you're so far away from me
I must explain things despite your physical absence
See you've been in the sun and I've been in the rain
You have experienced happiness while I have been in pain
And you're so far away from me
Even though you have experienced joy, your distance still affects me
So far away from me
Your physical and emotional distance are still pervasive
So far I just can't see
Despite my efforts, I cannot perceive you due to your distance
You're so far away from me
Your distance is still affecting me greatly
Contributed by Sadie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.