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Far Away
The Martins Lyrics
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Tell me where you are, tell me where you are
Summer nights, bright lights
And the shootin' stars, they break my heart
Callin' you now, but you're not pickin' up
Shadows so close if that's still enough
Light a match, light a match
Oh, love
How I miss you every single day
When I see you on those streets
Oh, love
Tell me there's a river I can swim that will bring you back to me
'Cause I don't know how to love someone else
I don't know how to forget your face
No, love
God, I miss you every single day and now you're so far away
So far away
It's breakin' me, losin' you
We were far from perfect
But we were worth it
Too many fights, and we cried
But never said we're sorry
Stop sayin' you love me
You're callin' me now, but I can't pick up
Your shadow's still close, and I'm still in love
The summer's over now
But somehow it still breaks my heart
We could have had this talk
Oh
Oh, love
How I miss you every single day
When I see you on those streets
Oh, love
Tell me there's a river I can swim that will bring you back to me
'Cause I don't know how to love someone else
I don't know how to forget your face
No, love
God, I miss you every single day and now you're so far away
So far away
So far away, oh
So far away
So far away
Oh, love
How I miss you every single day
When I see you on those streets
Oh, love
Tell me there's a river I can swim that will bring you back to me
'Cause I don't know how to love someone else
I don't know how to forget your face
Oh, love
God, I miss you every single day when you're so far away
The Martins’ “Far Away” is a heart-wrenching song that explores the pain of losing someone and the desperate desire to have them back. The lyrics depict the singer’s longing for their former love, whom they can’t seem to forget. The song begins with a plea for the love interest to reveal their location and is filled with vivid imagery, including “summer nights,” “bright lights,” and “shootin’ stars.” It’s clear that the singer is still in love and misses the person dearly.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the relationship and the rough patches they went through. The lines “We were far from perfect / But we were worth it” show that despite their issues, the relationship was meaningful and valuable. The singer expresses regret over past fights and not saying sorry. The lyrics evoke the pain of loss, causing the singer to feel like they’re breaking apart just by being away from their former love.
The chorus is a repeated plea to bring their love back. The line “Tell me there's a river I can swim that will bring you back to me” highlights the desperation the singer feels. Ultimately, the song is about the desire to fix what’s broken and reconcile with someone who was once so important.
Line by Line Meaning
Light 'em up, light 'em up
I want to see where you are
Tell me where you are, tell me where you are
Please tell me your location
Summer nights, bright lights
Memories of warm nights with bright lights
And the shootin' stars, they break my heart
The sight of shooting stars brings me sadness
Callin' you now, but you're not pickin' up
Trying to call you, but no answer
Shadows so close if that's still enough
Even your shadow is not far from me
Light a match, light a match
Trying to find you in the darkness
Baby, in the dark, show me where you are
Please reveal your location in the darkness
Oh, love
Expressing affection towards a significant other
How I miss you every single day
I long for you each day
When I see you on those streets
Seeing you in public causes me emotional pain
Tell me there's a river I can swim that will bring you back to me
Asking for a way to bring you back to me
'Cause I don't know how to love someone else
I can only love you and no one else
I don't know how to forget your face
Your face is burned in my memory
God, I miss you every single day and now you're so far away
I miss you dearly every day and now you are distant
We were far from perfect
Our relationship had flaws
But we were worth it
But our love was valuable
Too many fights, and we cried
We had too many arguments and tears shed
But never said we're sorry
We never apologized for our mistakes
Stop sayin' you love me
Don't say you love me if you don't mean it
The summer's over now
The season of our love has come to an end
But somehow it still breaks my heart
But it still hurts to think about
We could have had this talk
We could have communicated better
So far away
You are too far from me
So far away, oh
So distant from me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: David Guetta, Giorgio H. Tuinfort, Jamie Scott, Jason P. D. Boyd, Martijn Garritsen
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@nilderodrigues8553
I never said that I would give you silver or gold
Or that you would never feel the fire or shiver in the cold
But I did say you'd never walk through this world alone
And I did say, don't make this world your home
I never said that fear wouldn't find you in the night
Or that loneliness was something you'd never have to fight
But I did say I'd be right there by your side
And I did say I'll always help you fight
'Cause you know I made a promise that I intend to keep
My grace will be sufficient in every time of need
My love will be the anchor that you can hold onto
This is the promise, this is the promise I made to you
I never said that friends would never turn their backs on you
Or that the world around you wouldn't see you as a fool
But I did say like me, you'll surely be despised
And I did say my ways confound the wise
I didn't say you'd never taste the bitter kiss of death
Or have to walk through chilly Jordan to enter into rest
But I did say I'd be waiting right on the other side (yeah, yeah)
And I did say I'll dry every tear you cry
'Cause you know I made a promise that I've prepared a place
And some day sooner than you think you'll see me face to face
And you'll sing with the angels and a countless multitude
This is the promise, this is the promise I've made to you
So just keep on walkin', don't turn to the left or right
And in the midst of darkness, let this be your light
That hell can't separate us and you're gonna make it through
This is the promise, this is the promise I made to you, oh
This is the promise, this is the promise I made to you
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@bend.8888
I'm crying as I write this. I'm a 69 year old combat disabled Marine having been disabled 50 years ago. As I get older it gets harder. Recently I found your song, The Promise, that you performed with he Gathers. When I'm having a bad day and things seem impossible, I play it, over and over. I cry the whole time. Then, I have the understanding and strength to go on. My faith is unshakable but when one sits alone, in pain, full of regrets, this song, and specifically your performance, gives me the renewed strength I need. I've listened to this about 15 times today. Thank you, all three of you, so very much. May God bless your lives and sustain your ministry as long as it serves His needs. I pray you see this with the hopes it blesses your hearts and lives as you and it have blessed mine.
@roselineabuto7721
May our Faithful God comfort and strengthen you Ben
@mayadavid4915
Call it all practice for the real event when we see Him face to face. Cling to HIM through it all and thank Him that the best is yet to come for you. Blessings and gratitude for your service.
@mayabachimbwizu4758
@@mayadavid4915 MY BROTHER GOD WILL NOT FORSAKE ANYONE AS HE MADE A PROMISE TO US JUST HOLD ON TO THE CROSS HE IS A GOD OF POSSIBILITIES IT SHALL BE WELL IN JESUS NAME
@michaellonda4722
Be strong, my brother Ben.... Jesus cares you... He saves you. GBU.
@estherwaweru1708
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@daviddavis9732
This is one of the wake-up songs that my wife and I listen to every morning while we drink our first cup of coffee. It's awesome to know the Lord.
@geetasinanan6855
I recently lost my darling first love to cancer. He served as a Senior Crown Prosecutor in the UK for over 25 years and returned to his homeland and served as special prosecutor in the highest court in the land, Court of Appeal, serving as a voice for the voiceless. But more than this, he served His Lord by the life he lived, the witness he shared with his colleagues and clients. He loved his children, his wife and his Lord. Yes, we all have regrets but thank God for His mercy and faithfulness that we have the blessed hope of reuniting with our loved ones.
@Tina-iu9ww
I have been diagnosed with advanced COPD and I am believing the promises Jesus Christ made
@soniagrey-royal1354
Who is here presently listening and worshipping God, knowing there is no failure in Jesus..He keeps His Word.Hallelujah!!!!