Distance
System Syn Lyrics


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When there is so much distance between us
I do not know how we can exist
Out of pity
Out of shame
Out of my mind
But you are innocence
And I am filth
And our paths may never cross again
If we leave now
We must leave now

Maybe I don't want you to wait around for me
Maybe your ideal is something we cant be
Maybe you don't realize what it is you've done
Maybe you don't realize you've never been the only one

But I always settle in comfortability
[Yeah, I know it's not a word]
Though right now I grow restless
And just when I needed you the most
You didn't even try to think of the right words to say
So while you slept I lay next to you weeping
Just as when you wake I lie next to you
Dying inside
We must leave now

You complain about the ways of your life
And I don't really want to hear it
Even when I ask
You never wanted to know my thoughts
You never wanted to know how I feel
And you never took the time to know me




And I have no one when I cry
Yet you have me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Distance by System Syn tell a story of a relationship that is falling apart due to distance and different personalities. The singer reflects on the challenges of keeping the connection alive, and how it seems like their paths may never cross again. He speaks about his own shortcomings, calling himself "filth," and expressing his doubts about being able to offer anything of value to his partner.


In the second verse, the singer questions the nature of the relationship, wondering if his partner is waiting around for him or if they are even capable of being ideal for each other. He expresses frustration with his own tendencies to settle for comfortability, even when he is feeling restless. The singer also reveals a moment of vulnerability, where he weeps next to his partner while they sleep, and his partner doesn't even try to comfort him.


The song is a poignant commentary on the difficulties of maintaining a long-distance relationship, particularly when one or both partners have personal issues that make it challenging to connect. It is a powerful example of how music can convey deep emotions and tell a story that resonates with the listener.


Line by Line Meaning

When there is so much distance between us
Our relationship has drifted apart significantly.


I do not know how we can exist
I cannot fathom a way for us to continue as we are.


Out of pity
I feel sorry for you.


Out of shame
I feel embarrassed and disappointed about our situation.


Out of my mind
I am going crazy over our relationship issues.


But you are innocence
You are pure and blameless in our situation.


And I am filth
I am guilty and responsible for our issues.


And our paths may never cross again
It's possible that we may never connect again in the future.


If we leave now
It would be best for us to end things now.


Maybe I don't want you to wait around for me
Perhaps I don't want you to hold onto false hope for our relationship.


Maybe your ideal is something we cant be
It's possible that your expectations for our relationship are unattainable.


Maybe you don't realize what it is you've done
You might not be aware of the impact you've had on us.


Maybe you don't realize you've never been the only one
It's possible that you are unaware that I have other people in my life who matter to me.


But I always settle in comfortability
I tend to choose what is comfortable and familiar, even if it's not the best option for me.


Though right now I grow restless
Currently, I am feeling uneasy and dissatisfied.


And just when I needed you the most
When I needed your support the most...


You didn't even try to think of the right words to say
...you failed to provide me with the emotional support I needed.


So while you slept I lay next to you weeping
While you were asleep, I was crying beside you in bed.


Just as when you wake I lie next to you
Similarly, when you wake up, I am still lying next to you.


Dying inside
I am suffering immensely internally.


You complain about the ways of your life
You frequently express dissatisfaction about your life.


And I don't really want to hear it
Honestly, I do not have the capacity to hear your complaints right now.


Even when I ask
Even in the moments when I genuinely inquire about your well-being...


You never wanted to know my thoughts
...you always rejected the opportunity to truly know what's going on with me.


You never wanted to know how I feel
You never expressed genuine interest in truly understanding my emotions.


And you never took the time to know me
You never put in the effort to get to know me deeply.


And I have no one when I cry
I have no one to turn to when I need comfort and solace.


Yet you have me
Despite all of this, I am still here for you.




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