Far Away
Zeno Lyrics


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Walking out on the shore
Casting stones at deep blue gazing eyes
Circles open the door
Loving faces start to rise

Sometimes I feel I'm drifting far away
And I can hear a song from far away
A song that will be living on and on
And you're the one I'll sing it to

Sahara sand in my eyes
Longing for some rain to wash them clear
The sun won't give me no smile
If my love won't bum the fear

And if it's only a dream
I don't wanna be a seer of your kind
If it's reality
You just keep on dreaming blind

Sometimes I feel I'm drifting far away
And I can hear a song from far away




A song that will be living on and on
Some day I'm gonna sing it all along

Overall Meaning

Zeno's "Far Away" is a reflective piece that delves into the complexities of human emotion and the bittersweet feeling of being disconnected from the world around you. The song opens with a serene image of the singer walking along the shore, throwing stones at the ocean with "deep blue gazing eyes" - perhaps an allusion to the vast, mysterious nature of the universe. The mention of "circles" hints at the cyclical nature of life and the fact that, as the song progresses, the singer is about to embark on a journey of both self-discovery and growth.


As the lyrics progress, the song explores the theme of distance - both physical and emotional. The singer sings of feeling like they are "drifting far away", alluding to the sense of detachment from their surroundings, while the lines "Sahara sand in my eyes/Longing for some rain to wash them clear" paint a vivid picture of isolation and turmoil. The chorus, which is built around the line "A song that will be living on and on/And you're the one I'll sing it to", showcases the singer's longing for connection - both through the act of singing and through simply having someone to sing to.


The song is a poignant and emotional dissection of human emotions and the disconnect we often feel from the world around us. It is powerful in its simplicity and is a true testament to Zeno's skill as a songwriter.


Line by Line Meaning

Walking out on the shore
Taking a walk by the shore


Casting stones at deep blue gazing eyes
Throwing stones at the deep blue ocean and watching the ripples form


Circles open the door
The circles (ripples) produced by throwing stones open a door to new experiences


Loving faces start to rise
The act of connecting with nature and opening oneself up to new experiences brings about feelings of love


Sometimes I feel I'm drifting far away
The singer sometimes feels disconnected from their surroundings


And I can hear a song from far away
The singer hears a distant song that seems to beckon them


A song that will be living on and on
The song the singer hears is timeless and will remain forever


And you're the one I'll sing it to
The singer intends to share this song with a special person in their life


Sahara sand in my eyes
The singer is experiencing difficulties and feels as though they are lost in the vastness of the desert


Longing for some rain to wash them clear
The singer wants to be relieved of their difficulties and wishes for a refreshing change


The sun won't give me no smile
The harsh sun in the desert does not bring any happiness to the singer


If my love won't bum the fear
The singer needs the love of someone special to overcome their fears


And if it's only a dream
The realization that it might all just be a figment of imagination


I don't wanna be a seer of your kind
The singer wants to distance themselves from a person who only believes in the logical explanation of things


If it's reality
The possibility that what the singer is experiencing is real and not just in their head


You just keep on dreaming blind
The singer is referring to a person who is blinded by the mundane aspects of life and unable to see the beauty that surrounds them


Some day I'm gonna sing it all along
One day, the singer intends to sing the distant song they hear for all to hear




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