So far away
Mary Lambert Lyrics
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Slide my hand across the sheets
Pretend you're there
But missing you is a slow burn
Every time the earth turns
I'm reminded that night is only half the time
Even when I'm hurting
I know this is worth it
Gotta give me something
To get me through the nothing
One more night
Kiss me like the world is gonna disappear
I'm a better person when I have you here
Oh I, I, I got you and I, I can get through
Anything as long as I can see your face
Right now you're so far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
I don't need a map
To tell me where you are
You and I, we come from the same star
Every day is a heartache
And every night I lie awake
I'm reminded that the bed is only half mine
Even when I'm hurting
I know this is worth it
Tell me it'll be alright
Gotta give me something
To get me through the nothing
One more night
Kiss me like the world is gonna disappear
I'm a better person when I have you here
Oh I, I, I got you and I, I can get through
Anything as long as I can see your face
Right now you're so far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
Nobody's got the time
Nobody's got the time
Nobody's got the time
For love
Nobody's got the time
Nobody's got the time
Nobody's got the time
For love
Kiss me like the world is gonna disappear
I'm a better person when I have you here
Oh I, I, I got you and I, I can get through
Anything as long as I can see your face
Kiss me like the world is gonna disappear
I'm a better person when I have you here
Oh I, I, I got you and I, I can get through
Anything as long as I can see your face
Right now you're so far away, so far away
So far away, so far away (so far away)
Mary Lambert’s song “So Far Away” is a ballad that poetically illustrates the feelings and emotions of longing and missing someone, and how those feelings accentuate with distance. The lyrics start with Mary feeling so far away from anywhere in the world and trying to pretend that the person she misses is beside her. However, the feeling of missing someone becomes more intense over time and eventually becomes a slow burn that she cannot extinguish. Every day and every night she thinks about that person, she is reminded of how the bed is only half hers, and that there is nothing that can fill up that emptiness inside her.
Mary asks the person she misses to kiss her like the world is going to disappear because she feels that missing someone creates a void which can only be filled by the presence of the person she loves. She acknowledges that having that person in her life makes her a better person and that as long as she can see that person’s face, she can overcome any obstacle. The song portrays how love can be all-consuming, and how people would do anything, even endure the pain of separation, to keep that love alive.
Overall, “So Far Away” is a heart-wrenching and relatable song that touches on the challenges of distant relationships, and how the longing for someone can be all-consuming. It is a beautiful ode to love that is worth fighting for despite the pain that separation brings.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm million miles away from anywhere
I feel disconnected and distant from everything around me.
Slide my hand across the sheets
I imagine you're lying next to me and try to make myself feel your presence.
Pretend you're there
I try to trick myself into thinking you're with me.
But missing you is a slow burn
I ache for you in a way that never really fades.
Every time the earth turns
The world keeps moving forward, but I can't move on without you.
I'm reminded that night is only half the time
Even though the dark of night feels endless without you, I know that daylight will come too soon.
Even when I'm hurting
Even when I feel broken and alone.
I know this is worth it
I believe that our love is worth the pain of being apart.
Tell me it'll be alright
I need reassurance that we'll be together again soon.
Gotta give me something
I need some kind of comfort or hope to hold onto.
To get me through the nothing
To get me through the empty feeling of being without you.
One more night
I don't know how much longer I can handle being apart from you, but I'll try to make it through just one more night.
Kiss me like the world is gonna disappear
Hold me tight and make me feel like nothing else matters but this moment with you.
I'm a better person when I have you here
Your love makes me a stronger, happier, and more fulfilled person.
Oh I, I, I got you and I, I can get through
As long as I have you, I can survive anything.
Anything as long as I can see your face
Just the sight of you brings me hope and joy.
Right now you're so far away, so far away
I miss you more than words can express.
I don't need a map
My heart will always lead me to you.
To tell me where you are
I feel your presence in my soul, even when we're physically apart.
You and I, we come from the same star
Our souls are entwined and destined to be together.
Every day is a heartache
Every day without you feels like a physical pain.
And every night I lie awake
I can't even find peace in sleep because you're all I can think about.
The bed is only half mine
Without you, the bed feels empty and cold.
Nobody's got the time
Everyone is too busy with their own lives to make time for love.
For love
Love is undervalued and neglected in our society.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anne Maureen McDonald, Benedetto Rotondi, Eric Rosse, Mary Lambert
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