Miles Away
Savatage Lyrics

And a cool, cool rain comes down
A refreshing moment of relief arrives amidst a world that has been scorched by the unforgiving sun.

On a world burned by the sun
The world is depicted as being damaged by the sun's heat, with the rain offering a brief respite from the harshness.

And the moon arises like a child
As the night takes over, the moon appears in a similar fashion to a child, innocent and uncorrupted.

And the moment is undone
The moment is fleeting and cannot be captured or held onto forever.

And the stars never say what they see
The stars are portrayed as keeping secrets, observing and knowing things that they never tell.

As the moon flirts with shadows it makes
As the moon appears and interacts with the darkness, it creates shapes and forms, possibly revealing more secrets.

Through the fallen trees
The shadows created by the moon dance and move through the thick forest, adding to the mysteriousness of the night.

Some would wait for the morning light
Some people might prefer to wait for the morning to come, unable to enjoy or appreciate the beauty of the night.

But I fall asleep 'til I'm safe
The artist feels comfort and security in the darkness of the night, as opposed to the revealing light of day.

In the arms of night
The night is personified as having protective arms that shield the artist from the harshness of the day.

Let the darkness roll in
Embrace the darkness and let it engulf you, allowing it to mask the flaws and scars of the past.

Let it wipe the light away
Allow the darkness to consume the light, removing the harshness that it reveals.

In the distance
Despite the darkness and the uncertainty of the future, there is always something beckoning in the distance.

Always calling
The future is always calling out and urging the singer forward, even in the absence of light or direction.

Morpheus he beckons play
The Greek god of dreams, Morpheus, is referenced as luring the singer into a dreamlike state in which reality is obscured.

Still the morning is preordained
The morning will come regardless of whether it is wanted or not, and it is expected or predetermined.

But I believe light is the source of all our pain
The artist has a personal belief that light exposes our faults and weaknesses, causing suffering and pain.

It reveals the smallest sin
Light exposes even the smallest imperfections or mistakes, making them visible and subject to scrutiny.

But dark covers all and will always take you
The darkness is depicted as being an all-encompassing force that can engulf and hide everything, regardless of its nature.

Armed and gunning
The artist is ready and prepared for whatever may come, even if it means using weapons or force.

I'll be running
The artist intends to remain on the move, never staying in one place for too long.

Always just before the day
The artist always remains one step ahead of the day, never allowing it to catch up or overtake them.

Day is dawning
The morning light is approaching, bringing with it the reality of the day and its responsibilities.

But I'm already miles away, miles away
Despite the impending dawn, the artist has already distanced themselves from the reality of the day, both physically and figuratively.

In the night there's wonder
The singer believes that the night is full of mystery and amazement that is just waiting to be discovered.

Always there for you to see
This wonder is always present for those willing to seek it, hidden in the darkness and shadows.

In the light of morning
The morning, in contrast, is depicted as exposing the truth and flaws of the night, making them fade away.

Visions fade
The things seen and experienced at night are not always long-lasting and may easily disappear in the light of day.

And dreams can flee
The dreams and illusions that seemed so real in the darkness may vanish and disappear once the light is shed on them.

With the darkness the night forgives
The night is able to conceal and forgive the past, allowing the singer to move forward without the burden of past mistakes.

Covers our scars and lets the lost souls live
The night is able to hide and shelter those who are lost or in despair, allowing them to survive and continue on despite their hardships.

And the morning's a distant fear
The morning, with its responsibilities and harshness, is seen as a far-off and unwelcome concept by the artist.

But if we move fast they'll never find us
The artist believes that if they keep moving and stay ahead of the day, they will be able to escape its grasp and remain hidden in the shadows.

Through a world that's in decay
The world is portrayed as being in decline and disrepair, possibly due to the effects of the harsh sun and revealing light.

Let them thunder, stare and wonder
The singer is unconcerned with what others may think or say, instead focusing on their own path and direction.

Cause I'm already miles away, miles away, yeah
The repeated phrase emphasizes the artist's distance, both physically and emotionally, from the reality of the day and its hardships.

Oh miles away
A final repetition of the phrase drives home the singer's desire to remain far away from the harshness of the day and its responsibilities.