Long Distance
The Districts Lyrics
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i can see your face in the sun with your eyes closed
stare outside now
watch the dreams, they slide
ronnie on the stone, towed me from the ground
water seeps below
fits right in my arms
see them smile
stay out in the sun and watch the dreams
this light reaches her hair
dead leaves and dirty soil
smeared between her fingers
ain't it strange
to be in love and all
aw, now, now
being scared
spins with my mind
and fills me up
let me feel you one more time
being strange
to be in love at all
now, now
being scared
well i thought that sound
would fill me up
to the dirty ground
long distance
slow time
is it easier?
aching fears corrupt my mind
long distance
reach around and pull away my spine
if it'll make me feel alright
talking through a tin can
i can hear the voices around my head
it's a shame we all become the thing
we didn't want to see at all
gimme a minute to control myself
a minute ‘till you're back down to where you are
cause i just wanna come
i just wanna get down
let's see what this sex really means to me
and the walls, they mock me
they're the deepest blue of all
ain't it strange
to be in love and all
aw, now, now
being scared
spins with my mind
and fills me up
let me feel you one more time
being strange
to be in love at all
now, now
being scared
well i thought that sound
would fill me up
to the dirt in the ground
long distance
slow time
is it easier?
aching fears crawl up my mind
long distance
reach around and pull away my spine
if it'll make me feel alright
long distance
slow time
is it easier?
aching fears corrupt my mind
long distance
reach around and pull away my spine
if it makes you feel alright
long distance
slow time
is it easier?
aching fears crawl up my mind
long distance
reach around and pull away my spine
if it'll make me feel alright
The Districts' song Long Distance contemplates the difficulties of maintaining a long distance relationship. The idea of "talking through a tin can" creates a sense of distance, isolation, and limited communication between the two individuals involved. The singer can "see your face in the sun with your eyes closed," which suggests a longing for closeness that cannot be realized. The dreams "slide" and "water seeps below," which can be interpreted as a metaphor for time passing and the inability to control certain aspects of life. The singer also mentions Ronnie on the stone, which can be interpreted as a funeral or burial, suggesting a sense of loss and grief that adds to the emotional weight of the song.
The chorus repeats the phrase "long distance slow time" which further emphasizes the difficulties of long distance relationships. The singer expresses his fear and anxiety about the relationship falling apart due to the distance, but also expresses a desire to make it work. The walls that "mock" the singer and the "ache" of missing their loved one are vivid and poignant, giving the song an added layer of emotion. The song ends on a hopeful note, as the singer suggests that the pain and difficulty of the relationship might be worth it "if it makes you feel alright."
Line by Line Meaning
Talking through a tin can
Communicating through a distant medium
i can see your face in the sun with your eyes closed
Visualizing the loved one's face in bright daylight
stare outside now
Gazing out of the window
watch the dreams, they slide
Observing the passing dreams
ronnie on the stone, towed me from the ground
A person helped the artist stand up
water seeps below
The ground is getting wet
fits right in my arms
Hugging someone close
see them smile
Noticing the smile on the loved one's face
stay out in the sun and watch the dreams
Spending time outdoors and daydreaming
this light reaches her hair
Sunlight shines on the loved one's hair
dead leaves and dirty soil
Nature's decay and dirt
smeared between her fingers
Touching nature and getting dirty
ain't it strange
Isn't it peculiar?
to be in love and all
To experience love fully
aw, now, now
Sighing with sadness
being scared
Feeling frightened
spins with my mind
Affects the artist's thoughts
and fills me up
Overwhelms the singer
let me feel you one more time
Craving physical contact with the loved one
being strange
Feeling odd
to be in love at all
Experiencing love in general
well i thought that sound
The artist was hoping for something else
would fill me up
Would satisfy me
to the dirty ground
Down to earth and basic level
long distance
Being far apart from the loved one
slow time
Time passing by slowly
is it easier?
Is it more convenient?
aching fears corrupt my mind
Painful worries affect the artist's thoughts
reach around and pull away my spine
The distance hurts emotionally
if it'll make me feel alright
If it will provide comfort
i can hear the voices around my head
Hearing inner voices and thoughts
it's a shame we all become the thing
It's unfortunate we become what we dislike
we didn't want to see at all
What we tried to avoid
gimme a minute to control myself
Allowing time to regain composure
a minute ‘till you're back down to where you are
Waiting for a moment to feel connected again
cause i just wanna come
The artist wants to be intimate
let's see what this sex really means to me
Exploring the significance of physical love
and the walls, they mock me
Feeling ridiculed by the surroundings
they're the deepest blue of all
The walls are colored the saddest shade of blue
Writer(s): Mark David Lawrence, Robert Richard Grote, Braden Isaac Lawrence, Connor Phillip Jacobus
Contributed by Dylan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@leonardoduran7568
Talking through a tin can
I can see your face in the sun with your eyes closed
Stare outside now
Watch the dreams, they slide
Ronnie on the stone, towed me from the ground
Water seeps below
Fits right in my arms
See them smile
Stay out in the sun and watch the dreams
This light reaches her hair
Dead leaves and dirty soil
Smeared between her fingers
Ain’t it strange
To be in love and all
Aw, now, now
Being scared
Spins with my mind
And fills me up
Let me feel you one more time
Being strange
To be in love at all
Now, now
Being scared
Well i thought that sound
Would fill me up
To the dirty ground
Long distance
Slow time
Is it easier?
Aching fears corrupt my mind
Long distance
Reach around and pull away my spine
If it’ll make me feel alright
Talking through a tin can
I can hear the voices around my head
It’s a shame we all become the thing
We didn’t want to see at all
Gimme a minute to control myself
A minute ‘till you’re back down to where you are
Cause i just wanna come
I just wanna get down
Let’s see what this sex really means to me
And the walls, they mock me
They’re the deepest blue of all
Ain’t it strange
To be in love and all
Aw, now, now
Being scared
Spins with my mind
And fills me up
Let me feel you one more time
Being strange
To be in love at all
Now, now
Being scared
Well i thought that sound
Would fill me up
To the dirt in the ground
Long distance
Slow time
Is it easier?
Aching fears crawl up my mind
Long distance
Reach around and pull away my spine
If it’ll make me feel alright
Long distance
Slow time
Is it easier?
Aching fears corrupt my mind
Long distance
Reach around and pull away my spine
If it makes you feel alright
Long distance
Slow time
Is it easier?
Aching fears crawl up my mind
Long distance
Reach around and pull away my spine
If it’ll make me feel alright
@kinow8
Saw them live, met the lead singer outside the theater , had a smoke and chatted for a bit, then I gave a high five and went in and they rocked the place.
@charliewalsh652
Your comment is so true ,I had the pleasure seeing these guys open up for hippocampus at the ball room in buffalo man what a show . This lead singer was livin his dream that young boy took the house down I will never forget the performance ! This comment bringsmeback to that night this guy was natural what a star , so glad you got the chance to meet him . Then he left the stage with his tiny amp. His six string and then returned to help his drummer break down his set and carry it off stage ,I wanted to cry the effort and love he had for what he was doing .I think I was the only one watching . You comment was so him , you are one cool person! See ya.
@echosierraenroute
i wonder if smoking helps his voice be so amazing.
@kinow8
@@echosierraenroute I’m not sure! He Ahmad a unique one forsure! I still listen to them daily hahaha
@GustheOttsel
Sweet Jesus I've been playing this song nonstop for the past few days now, I'll probably get sick of it, but It's so worth it man.
@brittanystilwell5730
me too haha
@CnnrFrench
oy squidward
@meganwike2407
I don't think I'll ever get sick of this song
@rronukimeraj4608
Where can I find the tabs for it?
@KL-jp3fp
Every time i see comment, i like them for the people who comment can listen this music again