So Far Away
Tami Neilson Lyrics
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You get a little smaller
Suns getting lower and the
Shadows getting taller
Light gets caught in the tree top branches
Released to the fire as
The tree becomes ashes
High above the water see the cloud sit solo
The whale can dive to the bottom of the ocean
Frozen time and frozen motion
So far away, so far away
When I get there, it's gonna be a better day
So far away, so far away
I'll get there tomorrow if I leave yesterday
Say goodbye to the family table
Work when you can and sleep when you're able
The price keeps rising and the
Kids are getting bolder
Every time I think of you
You get a little older
Little bit softer and round at the shoulder
So far away, so far away
When I get there, it's gonna be a better day
So far away, so far away
I'll get there tomorrow if I leave yesterday
I'll get there tomorrow if I leave yesterday
The song "So Far Away" by Tami Neilson captures a deep sense of longing and distance. The opening lines, "Every time I think of you, you get a little smaller," suggest a feeling of separation and the fading of a connection. As the sun sets and the shadows grow taller, there is a sense of loss and the passing of time. The metaphor of light getting caught in the tree top branches and being released as the tree turns to ashes signifies the transience of life and the inevitability of change and decay.
The lyrics then shift to a more ethereal scene, where the hills glow gold and the sun's rays reflect on the water. There is a sense of solitude as a cloud sits solo above, and the whale diving to the bottom of the ocean depicts a freeze-frame moment, where time feels suspended and motionless. This imagery speaks to the distance between the singer and their yearning for a better, more peaceful place.
The chorus reinforces the theme of distance, both physical and emotional. The repetition of "so far away" emphasizes the longing and the belief that things will be better when the singer finally reaches their destination. The line "I'll get there tomorrow if I leave yesterday" suggests a desire to leave the past behind and move forward towards a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I think of you
Every time I reminisce about you
You get a little smaller
Your presence in my mind diminishes
Suns getting lower and the
The sun is descending and the
Shadows getting taller
Shadows are growing in height
Light gets caught in the tree top branches
Sunlight gets trapped in the branches of the trees
Released to the fire as
Set free into the blaze as
The tree becomes ashes
The tree turns into ashes
Hills glow gold as the rays of the sun go
The hills radiate golden light as sunlight fades
High above the water see the cloud sit solo
Above the water, witness the solitary cloud
The whale can dive to the bottom of the ocean
The whale has the ability to descend to the ocean floor
Frozen time and frozen motion
Time and motion are frozen in place
So far away, so far away
Distant in distance, very far
When I get there, it's gonna be a better day
I believe that upon reaching there, the next day will be brighter
So far away, so far away
Distant in distance, very far
I'll get there tomorrow if I leave yesterday
I will arrive there in the future if I move on from the past
Say goodbye to the family table
Bid farewell to the gathering place of the family
Work when you can and sleep when you're able
Engage in labor whenever possible and rest when achievable
The price keeps rising and the
The cost keeps escalating and the
Kids are getting bolder
Children are becoming more daring
Every time I think of you
Every time I recall your memory
You get a little older
You age a bit further
Little bit softer and round at the shoulder
A bit gentler and with slightly fuller shoulders
I'll get there tomorrow if I leave yesterday
I will arrive there in the future if I move on from the past
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