Long Slow Distance
Sivert Høyem Lyrics

And I don't know how
I am unsure of how to proceed in this situation.

And I don't know why
I do not understand the reason for my current circumstances.

Golden days, precious moments
There were good times in the past that were valuable and enjoyable.

Passed me by
Those moments are gone and cannot be retrieved.

My struggle was only
The hardships I faced were simply a challenge to overcome.

A wrestle with time
I was fighting against the passing of time.

And how I only saw clearly
I only began to understand once it was too late.

What I left behind
The things I neglected or abandoned as I tried to move forward.

But it hurts
The truth is painful to accept.

When you say to me
Your words have an emotional impact on me.

That I only know myself
You believe that I am self-centered and lack empathy for others.

That I don't know no one else
You think that I am not able to truly understand or connect with other people.

Hurtful words ...
Your criticism is hurtful to me.

But I don't disagree
I cannot argue against your observations about me.

You stand removed from me
You are emotionally distant from me.

And only this long slow distance is real
Our emotional separation is the only thing that feels tangible and significant to me.

Why, why should I care
I am questioning whether it is worth it to invest emotional energy in this relationship.

I can run, I can crawl
I am capable of pushing forward through any obstacle, no matter how difficult it may be.

I'm getting there
I am making progress, even if it is slow.

You roll over slowly
You are moving away from me in a deliberate and gradual way.

As you drift away
You are leaving me behind and becoming more distant over time.

Just a sigh...
You are expressing a sense of resignation or disappointment.

And you're on your way
You are leaving this situation behind and moving on to something else.