So Far Away
Rooftop Heroes Lyrics

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This is my life
It's not what it was before
All these feelings I've shared
And these are my dreams

That I'd never lived before

Somebody shake me 'cause I

I must be sleepin'

Now that we're here
It's so far away
All the struggle we thought was in vain
And all the mistakes
One life contained
They all finally start to go away
And now that we're here
It's so far away
And I feel like I can face the day
I can forgive and I'm not ashamed
To be the person that I am today

These are my words
That I've never said before
I think I'm doin' okay
And this is the smile
I've never shown before
Somebody shake me 'cause I
I must be sleepin'

Now that we're here
It's so far away
All the struggle we thought was in vain
And all the mistakes
One life contained
They all finally start to go away
And now that we're here
It's so far away
And I feel like I can face the day
I can forgive and I'm not ashamed
To be the person that I am today

I'm so afraid of waking
Please don't shake me
Afraid of waking
Please don't shake me

Now that we're here
It's so far away
All the struggle we thought was in vain
And all the mistakes
One life contained
They all finally start to go away
And now that we're here
It's so far away
And I feel like I can face the day

I can forgive and I'm not ashamed
To be the person that I am today

Overall Meaning

"So Far Away" is a powerful and emotional song by Rooftop Heroes that discusses the struggles and mistakes of life and the hopefulness of moving forward. The lyrics describe the profound changes that have occurred in the singer's life, as they have grown and become more self-aware. They recognize the struggles and mistakes they have made in the past, but are grateful for the progress they have made and the person they have become. The song emphasizes the importance of forgiving oneself and moving forward with strength.

The chorus of the song, "Now that we're here, it's so far away," reflects the idea that one's present self can feel so different from the person they were in the past. The struggles and mistakes they thought would define them forever seem distant and surmountable. The singer feels empowered and capable of facing the future, despite their past faults.

The repetitive line, "Somebody shake me 'cause I, I must be sleepin'" speaks to the dreamlike quality of this change. It feels surreal and almost unbelievable, and the singer needs a reminder that it is real and not just a dream. The line "I'm so afraid of waking, please don't shake me" shows the fear of losing this new self-awareness and progress.

"So Far Away" is a song that can resonate with anyone who has overcome their struggles and grown into a better version of themselves. It emphasizes the idea that forgiveness and self-acceptance are necessary for moving forward and feeling truly content.

Line by Line Meaning

This is my life
I am talking about my current existence and experiences

It's not what it was before
My current situation is different from my past

All these feelings I've shared
I have expressed my emotions to others

And these are my dreams
These are the things I aspire to achieve

That I'd never lived before
These are new aspirations for me

Somebody shake me 'cause I
Expressing disbelief in my current situation

I must be sleeping
It feels too good to be real

Now that we're here
Currently, in my new situation

It's so far away
My past struggles and mistakes seem so distant

All the struggle we thought was in vain
The difficulties we have faced now appear worth it

And all the mistakes
Errors made before now

One life contained
Everything that has happened in my existence so far

They all finally start to go away
My past mistakes and struggles no longer have power over me

And now that we're here
In my current situation

It's so far away
My past difficulties are so removed from my present reality

And I feel like I can face the day
I have renewed confidence in myself for the future

I can forgive and I'm not ashamed
I am able to let go of my past mistakes, and they no longer cause me shame

To be the person that I am today
I am content with who I have become out of my past experiences

These are my words
I am expressing myself honestly and openly

That I've never said before
I have kept these thoughts and feelings inside until now

I think I'm doin' okay
Overall, I am content with how I am handling my new reality

And this is the smile
This happiness is real and genuine

I've never shown before
I have not expressed this level of joy previously

I'm so afraid of waking
I am scared to lose this new reality

Please don't shake me
I want to hold onto this happiness

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John April, Jonathan Wysocki, Michael Mushok, Aarron Lewis

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