Just Out Of Reach
Mary Duff Lyrics
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Dreams that just won't let me be
Blues that keep on botherin' me
Chains that just won't set me free
Too far away from you and all your charms
Just out of reach of my two open arms
Each night in dreams I see your face
Then I awake and find you gone
I'm so blue and all alone
So far away from lips so sweet and warm
Just out of reach of my two open arms
That lonesome feeling all the time
Knowing you cannot be mine
Dreams that hurt me in my sleep
Vows that we just could never keep
So far away from lips so sweet and warm
Just out of reach of my two open arms
Just out of reach of my two open arms
The song "Just Out of Reach" by Mary Duff is a soulful ballad about the pain of unrequited love. The first verse describes the singer's feelings of loneliness and frustration at not being able to obtain the love they desire. The repetition of the line "just out of reach" emphasizes the distance and impossibility of the situation. The second verse goes deeper into the singer's emotions, highlighting the memories that haunt them each night and the feeling of being alone when they wake up. The third verse touches upon the day-to-day pain of the situation, with the singer feeling like they are unable to move on and constantly tortured by their unfulfilled desires.
Overall, the song masterfully captures the universal experience of unrequited love and the heartache that comes with it. By evoking strong emotions through its lyrics, "Just Out of Reach" has become a beloved classic for country music fans everywhere.
Line by Line Meaning
Love that runs away from me
Mary Duff is expressing the feeling of love that she is unable to hold and keep close to her.
Dreams that just won't let me be
Mary Duff is having dreams where she sees the face of the one she loves, but they are only dreams and cannot become a reality.
Blues that keep on botherin' me
Mary Duff's sadness and longing for the one she loves is causing her constant pain and suffering.
Chains that just won't set me free
Mary Duff feels trapped and unable to move on from the love that she cannot have.
Too far away from you and all your charms
The one Mary Duff loves is not nearby and she is unable to enjoy their company and all the things she loves about them.
Just out of reach of my two open arms
Despite Mary Duff's willingness to hold and embrace her love, she cannot because they are not within her reach.
Each night in dreams I see your face
Mary Duff is unable to forget the face of the one she loves and sees it every night in her dreams.
Memories time cannot erase
Mary Duff's past memories with the one she loves are unforgettable and cannot be erased by time.
Then I awake and find you gone
Mary Duff wakes up from her dreams only to find that the one she loves is not there with her in reality.
I'm so blue and all alone
Mary Duff is feeling sad and lonely without the one she loves by her side.
That lonesome feeling all the time
Mary Duff is constantly feeling lonely and sad without the one she loves.
Knowing you cannot be mine
Mary Duff understands and accepts that the one she loves is not meant to be with her and cannot be hers.
Dreams that hurt me in my sleep
Mary Duff's dreams of the one she loves are causing her pain and heartache even when she sleeps.
Vows that we just could never keep
Mary Duff and the one she loves made promises to each other but were unable to keep them, causing their love to be unfulfilled.
Just out of reach of my two open arms
Despite Mary Duff's willingness to hold and embrace her love, she cannot because they are not within her reach.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Virgil Stewart
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Pamela Wolfe
Love that runs away from me
Dreams that just won't let me be
Blues that keep on botherin' me
Chains that just won't set me free
Too far away from you and all your charms
Just out of reach of my two open arms
Each night in dreams I see your face
Memories time cannot erase
Then I awake and find you gone
I'm so blue and all alone
So far away from lips, so sweet and warm
Just out of reach of my two open arms
....... MUSIC .......
That lonesome feelin' all the time
Knowing you cannot be mine
Dreams that hurt me in my sleep
Vows that we could never keep
So far away from lips, so sweet and warm
Just out of reach of my two open arms
Just out of reach of my two open arms
Bill Brown
She has a beautiful voice and the songs are great love them
john sandiford
Thanks for listening Bill
David parkin
Brilliant performance by red haired Mary..... stunning..... simply the best!
Rebecca D
Mary Duff has a beautiful voice enjoy listening. :)
Thank you John 💛🎸🎵
john sandiford
Thanks for listening Rebecca
Ben Craft
3/21/19 listening to this marvelous woman.....everyday ! She is so wonderful to hear. Love you, Mary!
john sandiford
Thanks for listening Ben
Ruth Boykin
Wow, this was awesome! Thank you, John!
Pamela Wolfe
Love that runs away from me
Dreams that just won't let me be
Blues that keep on botherin' me
Chains that just won't set me free
Too far away from you and all your charms
Just out of reach of my two open arms
Each night in dreams I see your face
Memories time cannot erase
Then I awake and find you gone
I'm so blue and all alone
So far away from lips, so sweet and warm
Just out of reach of my two open arms
....... MUSIC .......
That lonesome feelin' all the time
Knowing you cannot be mine
Dreams that hurt me in my sleep
Vows that we could never keep
So far away from lips, so sweet and warm
Just out of reach of my two open arms
Just out of reach of my two open arms
john sandiford
Thanks for listening Pamela