The group was founded in 1979 by Bernardo Bonezzi (Madrid, 1964-2012 ), who even before the age of fourteen had led a band called Morbus Acre and formed part of the seminal group of the Madrid scene Kaka de Luxe. The Zombies pooled influences of glam rock (Lou Reed, David Bowie, Brian Eno ) and new wave (Talking Heads, B- 52's ). They signed to RCA , who released the group's first single, the catchy "Groenland", a song that still remains among the best-known Spanish pop songs of the 80, and is present in numerous compilations of music from the decade.
Encouraged by the success of the single, they recorded their first album, 'Extraños juegos', one of the most successful pop albums of the 80s. However, following the release of the second LP, 'La muralla china', Bonezzi decided to leave the group in 1982 to pursue other projects.
Just Out Of Reach
Zombies Lyrics
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Time has changed you, I can see
Try to remember how we used to be
Come on back to me
Just out of reach
Don't stand back and you will see
Just how easy it can be
Just out of reach
Time will show that I mean what I say
You'll see, you'll see
You'll wonder why you doubted my work
When our love was meant to be
Come on home, you'll be glad
Back here I won't be mad
Funny you should be the one to make me feel sad
Just out of reach
Just out of reach
Time will show that I mean what I say
You'll see, you'll see
You'll wonder why you doubted my work
When our love was meant to be
Come on home, you'll be glad
Back here I won't be mad
Funny you should be the one to make me feel sad
Just out of reach
The Zombies' song "Just Out of Reach" explores the theme of lost love and the agony of trying to reach out to a former lover who seems to be beyond one's reach. The singer laments the changes that time has wrought upon his lover and begs her to remember their past and "come on back" to him. However, despite his efforts, she remains "just out of reach."
The song's melancholic tone is evocative of the feelings of longing and regret that often accompany lost love. The singer believes that their love was meant to be and that his lover will eventually come to realize this. He urges her to return home where they can be together again, yet he concedes that he won't be angry with her for the hurt she has caused him. The song ends on a melancholic note, emphasizing the unchanging and unrequited nature of the singer's love for his former partner.
Overall, "Just Out of Reach" is a poignant reflection on the difficulty of reconciling with a lost love and the enduring emotional pain that it can cause.
Line by Line Meaning
Just out of reach
Feeling distant from someone you long/ed for
Time has changed you, I can see
I can perceive changes in someone owing to the time passed
Try to remember how we used to be
Recall the way we were previously
Come on back to me
Return to the relationship we shared
Don't stand back and you will see
Don't hesitate, as it'll become clearer to you
Just how easy it can be
How effortless our love can be if you give it a try
But you stand contentedly
However, you stand there satisfied regardless
Time will show that I mean what I say
Gradually, you'll recognize the truth in what I say
You'll see, you'll see
You'll perceive it clearly in the end
You'll wonder why you doubted my work
You'll reproach yourself for not having faith in me
When our love was meant to be
Seeing that we were supposed to be in love
Come on home, you'll be glad
Come back to me, and you'll feel happier as a result
Back here I won't be mad
I won't be angry when you return
Funny you should be the one to make me feel sad
It's strange that you of all people make me sad
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLIN EDWARD MICHAEL BLUNSTONE
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kleo8577
One of the best British bands ever. Never get tired of listening to them. 🇬🇧🙌
Bill Descoteaux
Definitely one of their greatest songs that for some unknown reason, probably inadequate promotion, never really hit. Whereas Rod Argent and Chris White did the bulk of the songwriting for The Zombies, this song is actually courtesy of Colin Blunstone!
LaurenJayne Diamond
Really good song, love their voices, and that organ really rocks!!! Many thanks.
Joseph Welzenbach
One of their best songs especially the organ part in the middle.
First Lastname
The Zombies still include this in their setlist ! Great tune!
LaurenJayne Diamond
Really good song, and of course the Zombies rocked way back then. Thanks for the turn on!!!
CHARLES LASSITER
GREAT SONG----LOVE THAT HARMONY AND ZOMBIES ORGAN. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS SMASHING HIT!!!!
Martin Splichal
Saw them a few years ago. They were totally fantastic.
oughton oughton
These guys had great voices with harmonies to match WOW ive adored them since their beginning ,, until eternity i say lol Jane x
shelley Ganz
HAUNTINGLY BRILLIANT!! THEIR BEST!!