Just Out of Reach
Sandy Kelly Lyrics
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Love that runs away from me
Dreams that just won't let me be
Blues that keeps on bothering me
Chains that just won't set me free
Too far away from you and all your charms
Each night in dreams, I see your face
Memories, time cannot erase
And I awake and find you gone
And I'm so blue and all alone
So far away from you, so sweet and warm
Just out of reach of my two empty arms
That lonesome feeling all the time
Knowing that you could not be mine
Dreams that hurt me in my sleep
Vows that we could never keep
So far away from you and all your charms
Just out of reach of my two empty arms
The song "Just Out Of Reach" by Sandy Kelly conveys a sense of longing and despair for a love that remains unattainable. The opening lines, "Out of reach of my two empty arms," depict the singer being unable to hold onto the love she desires. The repeated chorus line, "Just out of reach of my two empty arms," drives this point home as she laments being too far away from the person she loves.
The following verses provide additional detail about the pain she experiences. The love she desires "runs away" from her, leaving her to face persistent "blues" and "chains" that keep her trapped in her longing. She sees her love in her dreams, but wakes up to find reality is far less fulfilling. The memories of her love, represented through her dreams, persist even though time has passed, leaving her feeling "blue and all alone."
The final verse is particularly poignant. The knowledge that her love can never be hers is a burden that is never lifted, and her dreams only serve to remind her of what she can never have. The broken vows and unfulfilled promises only add to the pain she experiences. The song concludes with the singer still feeling "so far away" and "just out of reach" of the love she desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of reach of my two empty arms
I am feeling lonely and helpless because the person I love is not here with me to hold.
Love that runs away from me
The love I feel keeps slipping away from my grasp and I can't hold on to it.
Dreams that just won't let me be
I keep dreaming of a life with you, but it's not possible as you are not here with me in reality.
Blues that keeps on bothering me
The constant feeling of sadness and loneliness is always bothering me and I can't seem to shake it off.
Chains that just won't set me free
I feel trapped in this state of loneliness and there seems to be no escape from it.
Too far away from you and all your charms
You are too far away from me and I miss everything about you that makes me happy.
Just out of reach of my two empty arms
You are just out of my reach and I can't hold you to comfort me when I'm feeling lonely.
Each night in dreams, I see your face
Even in my dreams, I can't escape the thought of you and how much I miss you.
Memories, time cannot erase
The memories of you and the time we spent together are unforgettable, and I can't let them go.
And I awake and find you gone
Every time I wake up, I realize that you are not beside me, and I feel empty and alone.
And I'm so blue and all alone
The sadness and loneliness that I feel is overwhelming, and it's hard to get through the day.
So far away from you, so sweet and warm
The distance between us is so great, and I miss your comforting presence and warmth.
That lonesome feeling all the time
I feel lonely all the time, and it's hard to shake off that feeling.
Knowing that you could not be mine
I know deep down that we can't be together, and it hurts me to accept the reality.
Dreams that hurt me in my sleep
Even in my dreams, the thought of not being with you and the pain it brings me is unbearable.
Vows that we could never keep
We made promises to each other that we can't keep, and it's difficult to come to terms with that.
So far away from you and all your charms
You are too far away from me, and I miss everything about you that makes me happy.
Just out of reach of my two empty arms
You are just out of my reach, and I can't hold you to comfort me when I'm feeling lonely.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: V.F. (PAPPY) STEWART
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