So Far Away
Mark and the Gist Lyrics
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And you're so far away from me
And where are you when the sun go down
You're so far away from me
You're so far away from me
So far I just can't see
You're 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
'Cause you're so far away from me
You're so far away from me
So far I just can't see
You're so far away from me
You're so far away from me, all right
And I get so tired when I have 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
You're so far away from me
So far I just can't see
You're so far away from me
You're so far away from me
You're so far away from me
You're so far away from me
You're so far away from me
The lyrics of Mark and the Gist's So Far Away convey a sense of longing and frustration experienced by someone stuck in a "mean old town" without their loved one by their side. The repeated phrase "you're so far away from me" emphasizes the physical distance between the singer and their partner, which has taken a toll on their relationship. The singer is tired of feeling lonely and resorting to phone calls and long distance communication to maintain their connection. The metaphorical contrast between "you've been in the sun and I've been in the rain" further highlights the perceived imbalance and distance between the two. Overall, the song conveys a yearning for physical intimacy and closeness that cannot be fulfilled due to the distance between the singer and their partner.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was originally released in 1985 by Dire Straits. Mark Knopfler, the lead guitarist and singer of the band, wrote the song after spending time apart from his wife while on tour. The lyrics were inspired by the sense of disconnection he felt from her during that time. The cover version by Mark and the Gist came out in 1991 and became a hit in Australia. Another interesting fact is that the music video for the song features footage of the band performing on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The song has also been covered by a number of other artists, including Willie Nelson, Rod Stewart, and Paul Oakenfold.
The chords for So Far Away are:
Verse:
D / / / D / / / D / / / D / / /
G / / / D / / / G / / / D / / /
Chorus:
G / / / D / / / G / / / D / / /
G / / / D / / / G / / / D / / /
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am again in this mean old town
I am back in this unpleasant town once again
And you're so far away from me
But you are too far away from me
And where are you when the sun go down
I wonder where you are when the sun sets
You're so far away from me
Because you are so far from me
So far I just can't see
The distance is so great that I cannot even see you
You're so far away from me, all right
This distance is causing me to feel frustrated and unhappy
I'm tired of being in love and being all alone
I am exhausted from being in love and feeling isolated
When you're so far away from me
Because you are too far away from me
I'm tired of making out on the telephone
I am tired of relying on phone calls for physical intimacy
'Cause you're so far away from me
Because of the distance between us
And I get so tired when I have to explain
I am worn out from having to constantly explain our distance
When you're so far away from me
Because you are so far away from me
See you've been in the sun and I've been in the rain
You have been enjoying yourself while I have been struggling
And you're so far away from me
And this is all because of the distance between us
You're so far away from me
You are too far from me
So far I just can't see
Our separation is too significant for me to comprehend
You're so far away from me
Our distance is causing me great distress
You're so far away from me
You are really far away from me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mark Knopfler
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