FAR AWAY
The Countdowns Lyrics


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Long ago and far away
I dreamed a dream one day
And now that dream is here beside me

Long the skies were overcast
But now the clouds have passed
You're here at last
Chills run up and down my spine
Aladdin's lamp is mine
The dream I dreamed was not denied me

Just one look and then I knew
That all I longed for long ago was you

Long ago and far away
I dreamed a dream one day
And now that dream is here beside me

Long the skies were overcast
But now the clouds have passed
You're here at last

Chills run up and down my spine
Aladdin's lamp is mine
The dream I dreamed was not denied me

Just one look and then I knew
That all I longed for long ago was you

Just one look and then I knew




That all I longed for long ago
Was you

Overall Meaning

The Countdowns' song "Far Away" is a beautiful love song that captures the feeling of finally achieving a dream that was once just a distant hope. The song is about a dream that the singer had long ago, and he is now grateful that the dream has come true. The opening lines, "Long ago and far away, I dreamed a dream one day" set the stage for a nostalgic reminiscing about a distant memory. The lyrics show that even though the singer has achieved his dream, the memory of dreaming and longing for the dream still lingers, which adds a sense of depth and complexity to the song.


The lyrics of the chorus, "Chills run up and down my spine, Aladdin's lamp is mine", suggest a feeling of awe and amazement. The singer has finally found the treasure at the end of the rainbow, and he can't quite believe it. This feeling is reinforced in the next line, "The dream I dreamed was not denied me", which emphasises the fact that the dream was difficult to achieve, and it took a lot of effort and perseverance to get there.


The song's message is clear: dreams can come true, and it's worth the waiting and working for. The final lines of the song, "Just one look and then I knew, that all I longed for long ago was you", underline the fact that the dream was not just about achieving a goal or acquiring a thing, but ultimately about finding love and companionship.


Line by Line Meaning

Long ago and far away
A distant and forgotten time, but still memorable


I dreamed a dream one day
A conscious hope that was not yet fulfilled


And now that dream is here beside me
The dream has finally come true


Long the skies were overcast
A time of gloom and misery


But now the clouds have passed
The difficulties have ceased to exist


You're here at last
The awaited person is finally present


Chills run up and down my spine
The feeling of excitement and nerves


Aladdin's lamp is mine
The dream has become a reality beyond expectation


The dream I dreamed was not denied me
The dream has become true unexpectedly


Just one look and then I knew
Immediately realized the truth


That all I longed for long ago was you
The only thing that was desired in the past was the person present now




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ira Gershwin, Jerome Kern

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