Away
Summertime's End Lyrics


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If I was a whisper that brushed your hair
Would you trace me into the sky?
And if I was the raincloud that filled the air
Would anyone still see you cry?
If I was the moment that made you smile
When all your colours fade to grey
Would you still hold on so tightly then
Even when I′m far away?

I'm so far away

If we could go dancing between the stars
Would gravity pull you down?
And if you were a lighthouse on the shore
Would you keep on spinning round?
If we could go back and change it all
Would you leave your life the same?
And could you just swear you′ll remember me
When everything fades away

If I was the fire that lit the way
Would your hope return again?
If I was the love that could keep you warm
Would you battle through the pain?
Could we be forever side by side
When the new world is here to stay?
Just tell me you'll always know inside
That I'm not far away





I′m not far away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Summertime's End's song "Away" are filled with metaphors that express the idea of longing to be close to someone, yet knowing that distance separates them. The lyrics explore different scenarios in which the singer imagines being present with their loved one. The first verse imagines the singer as a whisper or the raincloud, wondering if their presence would affect the emotions of their loved one. The second verse is more optimistic, as it imagines the possibility of dancing amongst the stars, yet acknowledging the reality of gravity. The third verse portrays a situation where the singer wishes they could change things in the past, yet the question remains whether their loved one would still remember them. The final verse presents the idea of wanting to be a source of comfort and encouragement, and hoping that they can remain connected despite any kind of distance.


Overall, the lyrics suggest that the singer is geographically far away from their loved one, but their emotional connection still exists. The song highlights the importance of memories and remembering the past, while also embracing the present and looking towards the future.


Line by Line Meaning

If I was a whisper that brushed your hair
If I was a subtle presence in your life


Would you trace me into the sky?
Would you follow me beyond your world?


And if I was the raincloud that filled the air
If I was heavy and overwhelming


Would anyone still see you cry?
Would anyone notice your sadness?


If I was the moment that made you smile
If I brought you joy


When all your colours fade to grey
During hard times


Would you still hold on so tightly then
Would you still cling to me?


Even when I'm far away?
Even if I'm not there physically?


If we could go dancing between the stars
If we could live without boundaries


Would gravity pull you down?
Would you still feel grounded?


And if you were a lighthouse on the shore
If you were a guiding light


Would you keep on spinning round?
Would you keep pushing forward?


If we could go back and change it all
If we could alter our past


Would you leave your life the same?
Would you still end up where you are now?


And could you just swear you'll remember me
And could you promise to never forget me?


When everything fades away
When everything disappears


If I was the fire that lit the way
If I was a guide


Would your hope return again?
Would you regain your optimism?


If I was the love that could keep you warm
If I was a comforting presence


Would you battle through the pain?
Would you endure hardship?


Could we be forever side by side
Could we be together always?


When the new world is here to stay?
When things have changed for good?


Just tell me you'll always know inside
Just promise me you'll hold onto it forever


That I'm not far away
That I'm still a part of your life




Writer(s): Daniel Throssell

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Summertime's End

Thank you! I'm not signed to a label at the moment, so I'm just an indie musician. Really happy that you like the music. Hope you were able to check some of the other stuff out and enjoy it!

Summertime's End

Thanks for listening, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment too :) I like the acoustic version I did of this song way better though.

Colton Tindle

I've been surfing through all the Summertime's End music I can find on YouTube, and so far, this is my favorite. The music in this song is wonderful. Notably, 0:00 through 0:23 and 1:35 to 2:05 come to mind. That's the kind of music I am personally a fan of. Upbeat, dreamy, just like my beloved Owl City. Of course, Summertime's End has its own style as well. I love the lyrics as well, rhyming is important, and descriptive and imaginative words make me smile. :)

ThatFuckinGame

For Some reason I remembered this song back when people said it was the closest to Owl City. that was 10 years ago lmao. still sounds great

Summertime's End

Thanks! Yeah, he's an amazing musician. I love his work!

Lauren Sachs

I'm so happy I found this(: Owl City lost the ethereal quality of his music. You have captured it so well while still having your own individual style. This is my new obsession<3

nepali ganja warrior

Owlcity is still my favorite.no one can replace Adam young but this is also very good.as someone said below in comment section that it seems like Owlcity is becoming a genre. :)

Summertime's End

Thanks very much! I really appreciate you showing your friends. It really helps. Really glad you like it!

Bally

I'm not a HUGE fan of the style Owl City brought to electronic music, but I really like the concept. This has got to be one of the best conceptual pieces I've heard. EVER. It's simple, airy, and definitely has something reminiscent about it. Great job man!

Ceitidh Thomas

I love this song. It reminds me of Owl City (I LOVE Owl City) This is beautiful, I can't wait for you to become mainstream and get the recognition you deserve :) Beautiful music :)

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