Far From Home
Matt Woods Lyrics
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Rolling round the ferris wheel
And all the world's made out for me (?)
I know you're there, I don't see.
So you're a bad girl, three tattoos,
So you're a brave girl on the move.
Think you're a free soul on your own,
You're far from home, so far from home
You're all alone, you're all alone.
I know I shouldn't critisize
But I should be there by your side
From where you go, for what you do
You're gonna need me next to you.
You pack a bag, I'll start the car
You tell me: "Jump!", I say: "How far?"
You bite your nails just like before,
And you say: "Drive", I'll hit the floor
Till we're far from home, so far from home
We're all alone, we're all alone
I know I shouldn't critisize
But I should be there by your side
From where you go, for what you do
You're gonna need me next to you.
So when the day becomes the night,
And there's a shadow in your eyes
You lie awake, you think it through
You're gonna need me
First she (draws you in),
Then she (spits you out)
First she (draws you in),
And then she (spits you out)
Oh, that's just an angel so afraid to love,
Yeah, well I could save her
Oh I'll never, never give up
I know I shouldn't critisize
But I should be there by your side
From where you go, for what you do
You're gonna need me next to you.
So when the day becomes the night,
And there's a shadow in your eyes
You lie awake and you think it through
You're gonna need me next to you.
The song Far From Home by Matt Woods is a poignant reflection on the feeling of being lost and alone in the world, and the desperate need for connection and companionship despite the seeming freedom and independence of an adventurous spirit. The singer addresses a brave and wild girl with tattoos and a penchant for biting her nails, who is far from home and all alone, but perhaps too proud or stubborn to admit that she needs someone by her side. The chorus repeats the phrase "far from home" as a somber reminder of the emotional distance and alienation that can come with seeking new experiences and chasing after dreams.
The verses of the song suggest that the singer is willing to be that supportive presence in the girl's life, offering to pack a bag, start the car, and go wherever she wants to go, as long as they can do it together. The bridge of the song introduces the idea of the girl as an angel who is afraid to love, and the singer as someone who could save her, but is also determined to never give up on her. The final repetition of the chorus brings the song full circle, emphasizing the importance of being needed by someone else in order to feel like you belong and have a place to call home.
Overall, Far From Home is a moving and relatable song that captures the complex emotions of wanderlust, isolation, and longing for connection that many people experience at some point in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's a taste of how I feel
I'm going to describe my feelings now
Rolling round the ferris wheel
My emotions are spinning like a ferris wheel
And all the world's made out for me (?)
The world seems perfect to me right now
I know you're there, I don't see.
I'm aware of your presence, but I can't see you
So you're a bad girl, three tattoos,
You're not afraid to break the rules, you have three tattoos
So you're a brave girl on the move.
You're courageous, always on the move
Think you're a free soul on your own,
You believe you're a free spirit, independent
Think you're a wild child, rolling stone girl
You think of yourself as an adventurous and unpredictable person, always on the move
You're far from home, so far from home
You're physically and emotionally distant from home
You're all alone, you're all alone.
You feel lonely and isolated
I know I shouldn't criticize
I'm aware I shouldn't judge you
But I should be there by your side
I know I should support you
From where you go, for what you do
No matter where you go or what you do
You're gonna need me next to you.
You'll need me by your side
You pack a bag, I'll start the car
You prepare your things, I'll get the car ready
You tell me: "Jump!", I say: "How far?"
You want me to do something, but I need to know to what extent
You bite your nails just like before,
You're anxious, just like in the past
And you say: "Drive", I'll hit the floor
You tell me to drive, and I'll do it right away
Till we're far from home, so far from home
We'll be driving until far away from home
We're all alone, we're all alone
We're both feeling lonely and isolated
So when the day becomes the night,
When the day ends and becomes night
And there's a shadow in your eyes
When you have a sad or worried expression
You lie awake, you think it through
You stay awake, pondering over things
You're gonna need me
You'll realize you need me
First she (draws you in),
At first she attracts you
Then she (spits you out)
Then she rejects you
First she (draws you in),
Again, she draws you in
And then she (spits you out)
And again, she pushes you away
Oh, that's just an angel so afraid to love,
She's like an angel who's scared of loving
Yeah, well I could save her
I believe I could help her
Oh I'll never, never give up
I'll always be persistent
So when the day becomes the night,
Again, when the day turns into night
And there's a shadow in your eyes
When you're worried or sad
You lie awake and you think it through
You ponder over things in the night
You're gonna need me next to you.
You'll need me by your side
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