Miles Away
We Were Promised Jetpacks Lyrics


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Being a cloud that won't rain
From up above I should open up when your underneath
I'm giving up on giving up
I'm so sick of everything
I wanna be the one you blame
So I'm breathing on everything

I want to be miles away
I want to be a want to be

Being a cloud that won't rain
From up above I should open up when your underneath
I'm giving up on giving up
I'm so sick of everything
I wanna be the one you blame
So I'm breathing on everything

I want to be miles away
I want to be a want to be

I've given up everything, everything
Run out of thoughts to think, thoughts to think
All the time
You're not mine
I've given up everything, everything
Sick til my hearts content, hearts content




All the time
You're not mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Miles Away" by We Were Promised Jetpacks seem to express a sense of frustration, longing, and resignation. The repetition of the line "Being a cloud that won't rain" suggests a feeling of being unable to release emotions or express oneself fully. The metaphorical cloud represents a state of emotional detachment or numbness.


The line "From up above I should open up when you're underneath" implies a desire to be there for someone and support them, but feeling incapable of doing so. It conveys a sense of being distant or disconnected from the one they want to be there for.


The repeated refrain "I'm giving up on giving up" hints at a sense of exhaustion and tiredness with the struggles and challenges in life. The lyrics express a feeling of being disillusioned and fed up with everything. The desire to be blamed suggests a longing for emotional engagement, even if it means being held responsible for negative situations.


The line "So I'm breathing on everything" may signify a desperate attempt to feel alive or make an impact in some way, as if trying to leave a mark on the world. It hints at a desire to break free from the emotional cloud that prevents them from fully experiencing life.


The chorus, "I want to be miles away, I want to be a want to be," suggests a yearning for escape and transformation. It reflects a desire to be physically or emotionally distant from the current circumstances, perhaps in order to find a new identity or purpose.


The following verses express a sense of surrender and resignation. The singer claims to have given up everything and run out of thoughts to think. The repetition of "You're not mine" hints at a failed connection or unrequited love, emphasizing a feeling of loss or unfulfilled desire.


Overall, "Miles Away" explores themes of emotional detachment, frustration, and a desire for change. It captures the complexities of human emotions and the longing for a sense of purpose and connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Being a cloud that won't rain
Feeling emotionally stagnant and unable to express and release emotions like a cloud that fails to let out rain


From up above I should open up when your underneath
Although I should provide support and understanding when you are feeling down and in need, I am struggling to do so


I'm giving up on giving up
I am tired of continuously surrendering and losing hope, so I am deciding to stop giving up altogether


I'm so sick of everything
I have reached a point of complete dissatisfaction and exhaustion with all aspects of life


I wanna be the one you blame
I desire to take on the responsibility and be held accountable for everything that goes wrong or causes frustration in your life


So I'm breathing on everything
In an attempt to exert control or influence, I am metaphorically exhaling onto every situation


I want to be miles away
I yearn to be physically and emotionally distant, seeking distance from current circumstances


I want to be a want to be
I aspire to exist as someone who desires to be more, driven by ambition and dreams


I've given up everything, everything
I have sacrificed and abandoned every aspect of my life, leaving nothing behind


Run out of thoughts to think, thoughts to think
My mind has run dry of ideas and perspectives to consider and ponder upon


All the time
Consistently, continuously


You're not mine
You do not belong to me or share an intimate connection with me


Sick til my hearts content, hearts content
I am unwell and displeased to the fullest extent, reaching my emotional and physical limits


All the time
Consistently, continuously


You're not mine
You do not belong to me or share an intimate connection with me




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Written by: We Were Promised Jetpacks

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