REACHING OUT
Queen+Paul Rodgers Lyrics


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Lately I've been hard to reach
I've been too long on my own
Everybody has a private world
Where they can be alone

Are you calling me?
Are you trying to get through?
Are you reaching out for me?
Like I'm reaching out for you





Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song, "Lately I've been hard to reach, I've been too long on my own," seem to suggest that the singer has been keeping to themselves and distancing themselves from others. The use of the word 'lately' implies a change in behavior and the phrase 'hard to reach' suggests that maybe they've been avoiding contact with others. The next lines, "Everybody has a private world, Where they can be alone," affirms the idea that everyone has their own space, where they can retreat from the world and be by themselves.


The following lines, "Are you calling me, Are you trying to get through, Are you reaching out to me, Like I'm reaching out for you," can be seen as a plea for connection. The singer is acknowledging that they have been distant but is also asking if someone is trying to reach out to them, to bridge the gap. The use of the words 'you' and 'me' highlight the need for both parties to take action and make an effort to connect. It's a reminder that we all need each other, and sometimes we need to reach out to be reached.


Overall, the song Reaching Out is a touching reminder of the importance of connection and reaching out to one another. It's a powerful message that highlights the need for human interaction and the fact that we all need each other from time to time.


Line by Line Meaning

Lately I've been hard to reach
I've been distant and unapproachable lately


I've been too long on my own
I've been alone for a prolonged period of time


Everybody has a private world
Everyone has their own personal space


Where they can be alone
Where they can enjoy solitude


Are you calling me?
Are you trying to contact me by phone?


Are you trying to get through?
Are you attempting to reach me by any means?


Are you reaching out for me?
Are you making an effort to communicate with me?


Like I'm reaching out for you
Just as I am trying to contact you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ANDY HILL, DON BLACK

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@Cabbitania

Lately I've been hard to reach
I've been too long on my own
Everybody has a private world
Where they can be alone

Are you calling me?
Are you trying to get through?
Are you reaching out for me?
Like I'm reaching out for you...



All comments from YouTube:

@TheMagicalMidge

0:40 "I'm just so fuckin' depressed, I just can't seem to get out this slump
If I could just get over this hump"

@theboirug1144

MagicalMidge OMG YESS

@theboirug1144

But I need something to pull me out this dump
Took my bruises took my lumps

@deleted9371

the b o i Rug
A took my bruises took my lumps. Fell down then a got right back up but a need that spark to be psyched back up and no run from me you pick the mic back up

@ydraptor

@@jnaechappell39 In my shoes
Just to see what it’s like to be me
I’ll be you, let’s trade shoes
Just to see what it’d be like to
Feel your pain, you feel mine
Go inside each other’s minds
Just to see what we find, look at shit through each other’s eyes

@TSJ99

@deleted9371
***”in order for me to pick the mic back up”

@1979Shady

Eminem did bring me here thanks EM for sharing this classic

@kaungsattoe9790

1979Shady also me bro

@tye1372

Same here

@camilaaraujoq

Me too! But I'm looking for some version like that

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