So Far Away
Stacey Kent / Art Hirahara Lyrics
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Doesn't anybody stay in one place any more?
It would be so fine to see your face at my door
It doesn't help to know
That you're just time away
Long ago I reached for you and there you stood
Holding you again could only do me good
How I wish I could
One more song about moving along the highway
Can't say much of anything that's new.
If I could only work this life out my way
I'd rather spend it being close to you
But you're so far away
Doesn't anybody stay in one place any more?
It would be so fine to see your face at my door
It doesn't help to know you're so far away
Yeah, you're so far away
Traveling around sure gets you down and lonely
Nothing else to do but close my mind
I sure hope the road don't come to own me
There's so many dreams I've yet to find
But you're so far away
Doesn't anybody stay in one place any more?
It would be so fine to see your face at my door
It doesn't help to know you're so far away
Yeah, you're so far away
The lyrics to "So Far Away" by Stacey Kent and Art Hirahara explore the theme of longing and distance in relationships. The first verse expresses a sense of nostalgia and longing for someone who is physically far away. The line "Doesn't anybody stay in one place anymore?" reflects the transient nature of modern life where people are constantly on the move.
The song touches upon the yearning to have that person close by, emphasizing the desire to see their face at the door. The idea that they are only "time away" adds to the frustration of the distance between the singer and the person they long for. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and longing, as the singer reveals how holding that person again would bring only good things.
The second verse introduces the concept of being on the road and emphasizes the monotony of constant movement. The singer acknowledges that there isn't much new to say about this nomadic lifestyle, but if they had the choice, they would prefer to be close to the person they miss. The repetition of the line "you're so far away" underscores the emotional weight of the distance and the feeling of isolation that comes with constantly being on the move.
In the third verse, the loneliness and weariness of traveling are highlighted. The lyrics express a hope that the road doesn't consume the singer and that they can continue to hold onto their dreams. The longing for the person they desire becomes even more pronounced as they acknowledge all the dreams they have yet to fulfill.
Overall, "So Far Away" by Stacey Kent and Art Hirahara captures the universal experience of missing someone who is physically distant. The lyrics convey a deep longing for connection and illustrate the emotional toll that constant movement and distance can have on an individual.
Line by Line Meaning
So far away
The distance between us is significant and difficult.
Doesn't anybody stay in one place any more?
People seem to constantly move and change their location, making it hard to maintain relationships.
It would be so fine to see your face at my door
I long to have you physically present with me, as it would bring me immense joy.
It doesn't help to know that you're just time away
Knowing that you are only a matter of time away doesn't alleviate the longing and yearning I feel.
Long ago I reached for you and there you stood
In the past, I tried to connect with you, and you were there for me.
Holding you again could only do me good
Being able to embrace and hold you once more would have a positive impact on me.
How I wish I could
I deeply desire to have the ability to do so.
But you're so far away
Unfortunately, the physical distance between us creates a significant barrier.
One more song about moving along the highway
Yet another song about the experience of constantly traveling and being on the road.
Can't say much of anything that's new.
There isn't much fresh or original to say about this topic.
If I could only work this life out my way
If only I had the ability to shape and organize my life according to my preferences.
I'd rather spend it being close to you
Given the choice, I would prefer to spend my life in close proximity to you.
But you're so far away
Unfortunately, the physical distance continues to separate us.
Traveling around sure gets you down and lonely
Constantly being on the move can be disheartening and bring about feelings of isolation.
Nothing else to do but close my mind
With nothing else to occupy my thoughts, I find solace in closing off my mind.
I sure hope the road don't come to own me
I genuinely hope that the continuous traveling lifestyle does not take control of my life completely.
There's so many dreams I've yet to find
There are numerous aspirations and dreams I have yet to fulfill.
Yeah, you're so far away
Once again, I am reminded of the great distance between us.
Doesn't anybody stay in one place any more?
I wonder if it has become uncommon for people to remain settled in a single location for an extended period.
It would be so fine to see your face at my door
The mere thought of having the pleasure of seeing your face at my doorstep brings me immense joy.
It doesn't help to know you're so far away
Knowing that you are far away doesn't provide any comfort or relief.
Yeah, you're so far away
Once again, I am reminded of the immense physical distance that separates us.
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Written by: Carole King, Jim Tomlinson
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