Far Away
Marsha Ambrosius Lyrics


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So sad to see you go so soon
I know that you ain't coming back
In the beginning everything was cool
Toward the end of it all it's all bad
I know I played my part in making it what it is
And I know that you did the same
I guess I'm up outta here
I'm moving on again
I'm sure that you will understand
I play by the rules
You play by the game
I couldn't of stayed
It's easier to say
'Cause I was by your side
When you went through the pain
I guess it doesn't matter now that you're so far away

And every minute you're gone
I'm missing you so
I can't believe that you're far away
Can't get you out of my mind
Boy you're out of my life
I can't believe that you're far away
And it would be different
If you could hear me baby
Now that you're so far away
Didn't want you to go babe, babe

Ooh tear stains on my pillow
Tryna forget ya
Don't know what I'm gonna do
More days and counting
I've been laying and staring
Myself in the mirror
All alone in my room
I can't feel this way again
Gotta think with my head
'Cause my heart is what got me here
So hurt from what you've done
More than enough reasons for me to move on
'Cause I gave you my word
You put your trust in me
Supposed to be the one to give you what you need
I was by your side
When we were meant to be
Guess it doesn't matter now that you're so

Far away

And every minute you're gone
I'm missing you so
I can't believe that you're far away
Can't get you out of my mind
Boy you're out of my life
I can't believe that you're far away
And it would be different
If you could hear me baby
Now that you're so far away
Yeah

If I'd have known Sunday morning
That you would be gone
I would have never come home
I wouldn't have answered my phone
To hear the voice at your tone
I knew that something was wrong babe
The cops the one who had told me
That you was alone inside an empty room
Identified you as my baby
Oh my baby, so far away

And every minute you're gone
I'm missing you so
I can't believe that you're far away
Can't get you out of my mind
Boy you're out of my life
I can't believe that you're far away
And it would be different
If you could hear me baby
Now that you're so far away
Yeah
Can't believe that you're gone

Please come back now I miss you baby
Back in my life why don't you baby
You ain't have to leave me boy
Without you I can't go on

Please come back now I miss you baby
Back in my life why don't you baby




You ain't have to leave me boy
Without you I can't go on

Overall Meaning

"Far Away" by Marsha Ambrosius is a heart-wrenching song about the pain of losing someone you love. The lyrics depict the regret and heartbreak felt by the singer after realizing that the relationship is over and the person she loves is never coming back. She sings about the ups and downs of the relationship and how she played her part in its demise. The memory of the person she loves is a constant presence, even though they are no longer together, and she is tormented by the thought that they are so far away from each other.


The lyrics "In the beginning, everything was cool, towards the end of it all, it's all bad" paints a picture of a relationship that started off well but gradually disintegrated over time. The singer acknowledges her own mistakes in the relationship and takes responsibility for her actions, adding, "I guess I'm up outta here, I'm moving on again, I'm sure that you will understand." However, the pain of the loss and the longing for her former partner is palpable throughout the song.


The chorus "Can't believe that you're far away, can't get you out of my mind, boy, you're out of my life" encapsulates the heartbreak and longing felt by the singer. She wishes that she could go back and change things or that the person she loves would come back to her. The song ends on a sad note, with the singer begging for her former partner to come back, adding that without them, she can't go on.


Line by Line Meaning

So sad to see you go so soon
It is heartbreaking to see you leave so abruptly.


I know that you ain't coming back
I am aware that you are not returning.


In the beginning everything was cool
At the start, everything was going well.


Toward the end of it all it's all bad
Towards the conclusion, everything has turned out poorly.


I know I played my part in making it what it is
I acknowledge that I played a role in creating this situation.


And I know that you did the same
I also know that you had some contribution to what we have now.


I guess I'm up outta here
I have decided to leave.


I'm moving on again
I am trying to progress and leave the past behind.


I'm sure that you will understand
I believe that you can comprehend this decision.


I play by the rules
I adhere to the regulations.


You play by the game
You follow the tactics of the game.


I couldn't of stayed
I could not remain anymore.


It's easier to say
It is less complicated to express this now than before.


'Cause I was by your side
Since I was with you.


When you went through the pain
During the moment of your suffering.


I guess it doesn't matter now that you're so far away
Now that you are distant, I suppose it no longer holds any significance.


And every minute you're gone
For every passing moment that you are not here.


I'm missing you so
I am yearning for you greatly.


Can't get you out of my mind
I cannot stop thinking about you.


Boy you're out of my life
You have left my life.


And it would be different
Things would alter if only.


If you could hear me baby
If only you could listen to me, my love.


Now that you're so far away
Now that you are distant.


Ooh tear stains on my pillow
Crying has left marks on my pillow.


Tryna forget ya
Trying to erase you from my mind.


Don't know what I'm gonna do
I am unaware of how to proceed.


More days and counting
The number of days continues to grow.


I've been laying and staring
I have been lying here and gazing at nothing.


Myself in the mirror
I am only able to observe myself in the mirror.


All alone in my room
I am isolated in this room.


I can't feel this way again
I cannot endure this sadness once more.


Gotta think with my head
I must make logical decisions.


'Cause my heart is what got me here
Emotionally-driven choices have led to my current state.


So hurt from what you've done
The pain of your actions has traumatized me.


More than enough reasons for me to move on
I have countless justifications to continue with my life.


'Cause I gave you my word
Since I made a promise to you.


You put your trust in me
You had faith in me.


Supposed to be the one to give you what you need
I was expected to provide you with what you required.


When we were meant to be
When we were destined for each other.


Guess it doesn't matter now that you're so
Now that you are far away, I guess it is irrelevant.


If I'd have known Sunday morning
Had I been aware on Sunday morning.


That you would be gone
That you would leave me permanently.


I would have never come home
I would have never returned home.


I wouldn't have answered my phone
I would not have picked up the phone.


To hear the voice at your tone
To hear your voice on the other end.


I knew that something was wrong babe
I had a feeling that something was amiss, my love.


The cops the one who had told me
It was the police who broke the news to me.


That you was alone inside an empty room
You were by yourself in an empty space.


Identified you as my baby
They told me that it was you, my love.


Oh my baby, so far away
Oh my love, you are so distant.


Please come back now I miss you baby
I implore you to return, my love, as I long for your presence.


Back in my life why don't you baby
Please come back into my life, my love.


You ain't have to leave me boy
You did not have to depart, my dear.


Without you I can't go on
I cannot continue without you in my life.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Marsha Ambrosius, Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, Edward, Jr. Holland

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@erfbgu2643

I understand how you feel Dionne. My mother passed away suddenly; coming up on 5 years ago. She would always say that I didn't call her and when she would call me sometime, I wouldn't answer because I was "busy". It's so easy to get caught up in our day to day and forsake the important things or people in our lives. Well, now my mom is gone and I wish that I could have those times back when she would call me, I definitely wouldn't be busy.

I'm learning now to live in the moment and enjoy family and friends while I still can.

Still my mom is with me daily---all of the lessons she gave me and she lives in my memories and heart. Your mom is there Dionne---your memories and in your heart.

Keep the faith friend---I bet that is what your mom would want you to do. Those in your family who survive your mom...love them and enjoy them...make some time for them as much as you can.

At the end of the day though don't forget...Christ has conquered the grave and if you belong to Him your latter will be greater than your past. I will say a prayer for you.



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@harmonymothershed

who’s listening in 2024???

@nickwebberdjceeskee

me!

@kakakhodenn9128

Me, of course.
One of my favorite female singers EVER ❤. Just love her, especially this tune 💋🌹🌺👏🏽

@Healer_392

❤❤❤

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Here 4 it🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉2024

@katrinajohnson9678

Classic neo soul queen 👸🏽

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@ItsBambiisPlayhouse

This song means so much to me

@MissDuckButter72

I lost someone close to me when this came out and everytime it plays it takes me there!

@audreyevans4854

Me too😍

@shannonbegood587

And so what. What do you want... a cookie?

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