1000 Miles
Vanessa Carlton Lyrics
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Walkin' fast, faces pass and I'm homebound
Starin' blankly ahead, just making my way
Makin' a way through the crowd
And I need you
And I miss you
And now I wonder
If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time would pass me by?
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you tonight
It's always times like these when I think of you
And I wonder if you ever think of me
'Cause everything's so wrong and I don't belong
Living in your precious memory
'Cause I'll need you
And I'll miss you
And now I wonder
If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time would pass me by?
Oh 'cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you tonight
And I, I don't wanna let you know
I, I drown in your memory
I, I don't wanna let this go
I, I don't
Makin' my way downtown
Walkin' fast, faces pass and I'm homebound
Starin' blankly ahead, just making my way
Makin' a way through the crowd
And I still need you
And I still miss you
And now I wonder
If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time would pass us by?
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you
If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time would pass me by?
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you
If I could just hold you
Tonight
Vanessa Carlton's "A Thousand Miles" is an emotional ballad about missing someone and wishing to be with them. The song starts with the singer walking downtown, surrounded by people but feeling alone and lost. She longs to be with someone, thinking of how much she misses them and wondering if they feel the same way. She wishes she could fall into the sky and be with that person. The pain of being separated from them is overwhelming and she feels like she doesn't belong without them. Despite this, she doesn't want to let go of the memories they share and still needs and misses them. She ends the song still walking through the crowd, still hoping to see that special someone.
This song is a poignant and bittersweet ode to the pain of missing someone. It expresses the universal feeling of longing for a loved one, no matter how far away or unattainable they may be. The "thousand miles" mentioned in the chorus represent the distance between the singer and the person she misses. The lyrics paint a powerful picture of loneliness and heartbreak, but also of hope and determination to keep going. The melody is upbeat and catchy, which creates an interesting contrast to the emotional lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Makin' my way downtown
I'm walking in the busy city center
Walkin' fast, faces pass and I'm homebound
I'm in a hurry, passing by many people and heading back home
Starin' blankly ahead, just making my way
I am lost in my own thoughts as I walk
Makin' a way through the crowd
I am pushing through the group of people on the street
And I need you
I feel a deep need for your presence
And I miss you
I long for you to be near me
And now I wonder
I am questioning what could happen
If I could fall into the sky
If I could escape reality and soar above everything
Do you think time would pass me by?
Would time move on without me noticing?
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
I would go to great lengths to see you
If I could just see you tonight
Seeing you is all that matters to me right now
It's always times like these when I think of you
In moments of loneliness, I reflect on you
And I wonder if you ever think of me
I question if you have ever thought about me like I have thought about you
'Cause everything's so wrong and I don't belong
I am struggling and feel out of place without you by my side
Living in your precious memory
I am holding onto the fond memories I shared with you
And I still need you
My need for you has not faded
And I still miss you
My yearning for you has not gone away
If I could fall into the sky
I wish I could escape reality and be close to you
Do you think time would pass us by?
If we were together, would time fly by quickly?
If I could just see you
The only thing that matters is being able to see you
If I could just hold you
The only thing that would make everything better is being able to hold you in my arms tonight
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Vanessa Carlton
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Making my way downtown
Walking fast
Faces pass
And I'm home-bound
Staring blankly ahead
Just making my way
Making a way
Through the crowd
And I need you
And I miss you
And now I wonder
If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time would pass me by?
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you tonight
It's always times like these
When I think of you
And I wonder if you ever think of me
'Cause everything's so wrong
And I don't belong
Living in your precious memory
'Cause I need you
And I miss you
And now I wonder
If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time would pass me by?
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you tonight
And I, I don't wanna let you know
I, I drown in your memory
I, I don't wanna let this go
I, I don't
Making my way downtown
Walking fast
Faces pass
And I'm home-bound
Staring blankly ahead
Just making my way
Making a way
Through the crowd
And I still need you
And I still miss you
And now I wonder
If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time would pass us by?
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you
If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time would pass me by?
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you
If I could just hold you tonight
@survivingalone7015
"How did you know? I love this song!"
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came here for this comment 😂
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@akiu8490
WHITE CHICKS REFERENCE? Oh im all up for it
@arifuworufu
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@@akiu8490
No Brasil o nome do filme é , As branquelas😅
@danielbelak145
For years, I just can´t unsee Terry Crews when I hear this song
@EmilioMedranoMusic
x2 Hahahahahahah
@Disney65Fan
ROFL I know I can picture Terry shaking his head and singing the song to Marlon Wayans in drag haha
@atthesnatchgame
Lmaoooooo