Miles and Miles
Moya Brennan/Schiller Lyrics

In Schiller's song "Miles and Miles," the lyrics depict a narrative of a person who is contemplating the complexities of love and relationships. The song is metaphorical, with the "miles and miles" used to depict the emotional distance between two people. The song begins with the lines "How time can fade away, there seems too much to say," which portrays the singer's struggle to express their feelings adequately. They are unsure of how to bridge the emotional gap between themselves and the person they love. Despite this, they continue to persevere, as they "stumble through the day, miles and miles." This line suggests that even though they face difficulties, they are determined to keep going.

The singer's devotion to the person they love is apparent in the next line, "My heart cannot divide, this feeling deep inside." They are committed to their relationship and cannot fathom the thought of separating. The following line, "How far from fear I lied, miles and miles," reveals that the singer was lying about their fears, and their love for the other person is more profound than any fears they may have had.

The final lines of the first verse mention the singer standing by a wall with no sign of tears to fall. This line suggests that they are holding back their emotions, maybe not wanting to show vulnerability. The singer continues to say, "As long as you will call miles and miles." They are willing to put in the effort to maintain the relationship, as long as the other person reciprocates their feelings. The second verse then discusses the singer's search for where love can grow and their willingness to confront the bitterness that may come with it.