Potty Mouth have shared the stage with Andrew W.K., The Pains of Being Pure At Heart, Bleached, Waxahatchee, and more, and recently performed at the New Museum in NYC in conjunction with their exhibit āNYC 1993: Experimental Jet Set, Trash and No Star.ā
Long Haul
Potty Mouth Lyrics
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but I've always been the kind to say "it's not too far."
As long as there's someone out there,
as long as there's someone out there it's not too far.
Some of the people who know me best
live so far away it's crazy that we ever met.
As long as there's someone out there,
You, you're somewhere out in the middle.
Sometimes I worry that you,
you're gonna tell me that something has changed
and it's not worth the wait.
Don't hold it against me that it's been a while,
I haven't forgotten you despite all the miles.
As long as there's someone out there,
as long as there's someone out there it's not too far.
You, you're somewhere out in the middle.
Sometimes I worry that you,
you're gonna tell me that something has changed
and it's not worth the wait.
You're somewhere out in the middle
but is it worth all the trouble?
Sometimes I think about you
and how you're out in the middle.
Sometimes I worry that you,
you're gonna tell me that something has changed.
You, you're somewhere out in the middle.
Sometimes I worry that you,
you're gonna tell me that something has changed
and it's not worth the wait.
The lyrics of Potty Mouth's song "Long Haul" explore the painful emotions that come with long-distance relationships. The opening line of "The closer they get the farther they are" aptly captures the paradoxical nature of long distance - the more two people try to bridge the physical gap between them, the more emotionally distant they can become. The singer of the song acknowledges that long-distance relationships require a certain level of optimism and faith in order to work. And yet, the prospect of having someone on the other end of the line is enough to keep the hope alive.
Line by Line Meaning
The closer they get the farther they are
Despite the physical proximity, some people can feel more distant than ever
but I've always been the kind to say "it's not too far."
Despite the distance, I would rather believe that there is a chance for things to work out
As long as there's someone out there,
The presence of a caring person can make anything seem possible
as long as there's someone out there it's not too far.
With the support of someone who loves me, any distance can be overcome
Some of the people who know me best
Despite their close relationships, some of my dearest friends live far away
live so far away it's crazy that we ever met.
The geographic distance between us can be hard to reconcile with our deep bond
You, you're somewhere out in the middle.
You are physically between two distant points, but maybe also in the middle of your own emotional journey
Sometimes I worry that you,
I have moments of doubt about you possibly changing your mind or feelings
you're gonna tell me that something has changed
You might communicate that you no longer want to be with me in the way that we were before
and it's not worth the wait.
You might conclude that the distance is too much to bear, and that we should end our relationship
Don't hold it against me that it's been a while,
Please forgive me for not reaching out more frequently or sooner
I haven't forgotten you despite all the miles.
My physical distance from you doesn't diminish the love and care I feel for you
You're somewhere out in the middle
You are in a liminal space between distinct places or feelings
but is it worth all the trouble?
I question whether the effort of maintaining a relationship through distance is worth the potential challenges
Sometimes I think about you
I often imagine scenarios in which we can be together, despite the distance between us
and how you're out in the middle.
The physical distance between us might also correspond to a feeling of uncertainty or indecision
Sometimes I worry that you,
I am plagued by moments of doubt or anxiety about your feelings or commitment to our relationship
you're gonna tell me that something has changed.
I fear that you might communicate a shift in your feelings, leading to a change in our relationship
You, you're somewhere out in the middle.
Again, I feel that you are physically and emotionally in a somewhat undefined space that makes our relationship more challenging
Sometimes I worry that you,
I can't help but be concerned about the potential changes or shifts you might go through
you're gonna tell me that something has changed
The uncertain nature of our relationship is something that feels difficult to overcome
and it's not worth the wait.
The potential end of our relationship is something that daunts me, no matter how much we care about each other
Contributed by Madison D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.