Miles Apart
Kainos Lyrics


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As I drive through this wasteland
I think of the mess in my life
All the broken promises
Like miles they pass by
Between Tucson and Phoenix
While stars filled an empty sky
I decided to forget myself
And not even try

Sweet surrender
That's what I'm longing for
Sweet surrender
To make up the distance between us
When we're miles apart

How I have missed your whispers
Your heavenly lullabies
The further away I drift from you
Another part of me dies

Oh to be that close to you
To feel you breathe to hear you speak
Your words shake inside of me
And I don't know what I would do
If you were to ever leave
Where would I be
Where would I be

Sweet surrender
That's what I'm longing for
Sweet surrender
That's what I'm longing for
Sweet surrender
That's what I'm longing for
Sweet surrender




To make up the distance between us
When we're miles apart

Overall Meaning

"Miles Apart" by Kainos is a song about the feelings of isolation and loneliness that come with distance between loved ones. The singer of the song is driving through a deserted landscape while reflecting on the broken promises in their life that have left them feeling lost and disconnected. The mention of Tucson and Phoenix suggests that the singer is driving through a desert in the Southwest United States, emphasizing the feeling of loneliness and isolation. The imagery of stars filling the empty sky emphasizes the vastness and emptiness of the landscape.


The chorus of the song expresses the singer's longing for a "sweet surrender" that could bridge the distance between them and their loved one, even as they are miles apart. The singer yearns for the comforting presence of their loved one, and fears that the further they drift apart, the more of themselves they will lose. The lines "Your words shake inside of me / And I don't know what I would do / If you were to ever leave" emphasize the singer's vulnerability and dependence on their loved one.


Overall, "Miles Apart" is a poignant reflection on the difficulties of maintaining connections across distance and the yearning for the comfort and support of loved ones, even in difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

As I drive through this wasteland
As I travel through this desolate landscape


I think of the mess in my life
I reflect on the chaos and disorder in my life


All the broken promises
All the unfulfilled commitments


Like miles they pass by
They slip away into the distance like the miles rolling by


Between Tucson and Phoenix
Amidst the expanse between two cities


While stars filled an empty sky
With the starry night sky above me, devoid of any other illumination


I decided to forget myself
I chose to neglect my own concerns


And not even try
And abstain from making any effort


Sweet surrender
An alluring submission


That's what I'm longing for
Is what I crave the most


To make up the distance between us
To bridge the gap that separates us


When we're miles apart
When distance keeps us apart


How I have missed your whispers
How I yearn for the sound of your soft voice


Your heavenly lullabies
The enchanting songs you sing


The further away I drift from you
The more distant I become from you


Another part of me dies
Another part of me withers away


Oh to be that close to you
Oh, to be intimately near to you


To feel you breathe to hear you speak
To sense your respiration and hear your words


Your words shake inside of me
Your expressions resonate within me


And I don't know what I would do
I'm unsure of what to do


If you were to ever leave
If you were to depart my company forever


Where would I be
What would become of me


Sweet surrender
An attractive form of submission


That's what I'm longing for
Is what I yearn for


Sweet surrender
An alluring submission


That's what I'm longing for
Is what I crave the most


Sweet surrender
An enchanting giving up


That's what I'm longing for
Is what I yearn for


Sweet surrender
An appealing forfeiture


To make up the distance between us
To bridge the gap that separates us


When we're miles apart
When distance keeps us apart




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sweet! I love it!!!

@ACMusic7

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@ClubbingKing08

I like it very much, even if the video itself is a little silly (and just oh so youtube-esque) the music is very pleasing. Keep it up!

@DorkGeniuzBeatz

WOW..you guys sound super good together and the contrast between the autotune it amazaaaaaziiiiiiiiing...lol

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You guys gotta love my cousin:) I love you Kainos:)

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How cute:D

@Loves2Sing86

It turned out really good! And I think the autotune sounds rad. And yeah...I said rad. :]

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