Distance
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Running from you now
Mind racing as my feet they hit the ground (so far from you)
Hiding from the truth, hiding from the truth, right in front of you
I know you see me
But when I try to take control you always seem to let me know it ain′t working, it ain't working
Cuz I put you at a distance
I′m alone and I need you now
These walls that I built were a prison
I'm hoping that you gonna break them down
Break it down for me
Break it down
I feel like I cant breath
Break it down
V2
Cant turn back around (noo)
I need to know that you wont leave me down (on my own again)
I believe in you, I believe in you
You know what to do, am I getting through?
Pre
I'm ready for your love, I′m ready come and tear me down
Tear me down
The song "Distance" by JSPH is a ballad about the difficulties of a relationship and the struggles of accepting one's own vulnerability. The opening lines "Running from you now, mind racing as my feet they hit the ground" set the tone for the song's theme of avoidance. JSPH sings about wanting to hide from the truth, even though it's right in front of them. The line "I know you see me" is a nod to the fact that the other person can see through the avoidance, but JSPH still finds it difficult to face their emotions.
In the chorus, JSPH admits to putting up walls around themself and keeping their partner at a distance. They feel trapped by these walls and hope that the other person can break them down. The line "I'm alone and I need you now" shows JSPH's vulnerability and desire for intimacy. The second verse continues the theme of uncertainty, and JSPH expresses their fear of being left alone. However, they also express their belief in their partner's ability to support them ("I believe in you, you know what to do").
Overall, "Distance" is a powerful song that explores the complexities of relationships and the human emotion. It speaks to the fear of vulnerability and the desire for intimacy, and the struggles that can arise when these two emotions clash.
Line by Line Meaning
Running from you now
I'm trying to distance myself from you right now
Mind racing as my feet they hit the ground (so far from you)
My mind is racing as I try to physically distance myself from you
Hiding from the truth, hiding from the truth, right in front of you
I'm hiding from the truth of our situation, which is right in front of me
I know you see me
I know that you can see through my attempts to distance myself from you
But when I try to take control you always seem to let me know it ain't working, it ain't working
Whenever I try to take control of the situation, you remind me that it's not going to work
And when i try to walk away you never seem to run and chase me, this is crazy
Whenever I try to leave, you don't chase after me, and that feels crazy to me
Cuz I put you at a distance
I've intentionally put distance between us
I'm alone and I need you now
Despite my efforts to distance myself from you, I feel alone and in need of your presence
These walls that I built were a prison
The emotional walls I've built up around myself have become a prison
I'm hoping that you gonna break them down
I'm hoping that you will help me break down these emotional barriers
Break it down for me
Please help me break down these walls
Break it down
Keep breaking down these emotional barriers with me
I feel like I cant breath
My emotional barriers are suffocating me
Cant turn back around (noo)
I can't go back to how things were before
I need to know that you wont leave me down (on my own again)
I need to know that you won't abandon me, leaving me alone again
I believe in you, I believe in you
I have faith in you to help me through my emotional struggles
You know what to do, am I getting through?
I trust that you know how to help me, and I'm hoping that my message is getting through to you
I'm ready for your love, I'm ready come and tear me down
I'm finally ready to let your love break down my emotional barriers
Tear me down
Please tear down my emotional walls and allow me to be vulnerable with you
Writer(s): Dustin James Corbett, Joseph Nevels
Contributed by Zachary L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.