Many the Miles
Sara Bareilles Lyrics

There's too many things that I haven't done yet
I feel like there are so many things in life that I still want to experience or achieve.

There's too many sunsets I haven't seen
I haven't taken the time to appreciate some of the simple, beautiful things in life.

You can't waste the day wishing it'd slow down
I can't keep dwelling on how fast time seems to be moving; I need to make the most of every day.

You would've thought by now I'd have learned something
Given my life experiences so far, it's surprising that I haven't gained more wisdom or knowledge.

I made up my mind when I was a young girl
From a young age, I knew what I wanted in life and what was important to me.

I've been given this one world
I view the world as a gift or a precious opportunity to do something meaningful.

I won't worry it away, no
I don't want to spend my time stressing about things I can't control or don't need to worry about.

Now and again I lose sight of the good life
At times, it's easy to forget all the positive things in life and get bogged down by negativity.

I get stuck in a low light
Sometimes I feel trapped or held back by my own negative emotions or circumstances.

But then love comes in
Despite whatever difficulties or hardships I may face, love has the power to bring joy and hope into my life.

How far do I have to go to get to you
I feel like there is something or someone important in my life that is far away or difficult to reach.

Many the miles
The distance between me and what I want or need feels great.

Send me the miles and I'll be happy to follow you, love
If I have to travel a great distance to be with someone I love, I am willing to do so because they make me happy.

I do what I can wherever I end up
I try to make the most of my situation, no matter where I am or what challenges I am facing.

To keep giving my good love
Despite any difficulties or setbacks, I try to keep giving my love unconditionally to others.

And spreading it around
I want to share the love I have with others so that they can experience it too.

'Cause I've had my fair share of take care and goodbyes
I have experienced loss and the pain of saying goodbye to people or things that were important to me.

I've learned how to cry
Through my experiences with loss and hardship, I have learned to express my emotions and feel my pain.

And I'm better for that
Despite the pain, I have grown and become stronger as a result of my experiences.

Red letter day and I'm in a blue mood
Even though today is supposed to be special or significant, I am feeling down or sad.

Wishing that blue would just carry me away
I want my sadness or negative emotions to overwhelm me completely and carry me away from my problems.

I've been talking about, don't know if it's helping or not
I have been trying to express my feelings or talk about my problems, but I'm not sure if it's making any difference.

But surely something has got to, got to, got to give
I believe that eventually something has to change or improve, even if I'm not sure what that will be.

Cause I can't keep waiting to live
I am tired of feeling stagnant or stuck and I want to start living my life to the fullest.

Many the miles
The journey or distance between me and what I want or need feels great.

Ooh, send me the miles and I'll be happy to
I am willing to travel a great distance to get what I want or need in life.

Many the miles
The challenge of getting what I want or need in life feels daunting because of the numerous obstacles in the way.

I've been talking to God, don't know if it's helping or not
I have been seeking guidance or solace from a higher power, although I'm not sure if it's making a difference.

Many the miles
The length of the journey or challenge I am facing feels insurmountable.

Send me the miles and I'll be happy to
If I have someone or something to guide me through the journey, I am willing to travel the distance to get what I want or need.

Follow you, love
I am willing to follow the person I love through any distance or challenge because they make my life worth living.