Following the promotion of his proper debut single “MAKO“, released late last year, and the interesting track “DIVE“, released last month, he’s returns with another simple but effective production.
Showing once again, his unique potential with a magnificent voice, the singer delivers a delicious and minimalist production that is ideal for a good chill session.
YATES is currently working on his debut EP, scheduled to be released sometime this year.
TOO FAR AWAY
yates Lyrics
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Falling through my fingers
I'll keep 'em smiling, watch my face
Keep on hiding, no truth and no thirst
I'll find a place,
I'll let the doors keep out of sight
And let it all come out there
I've had my plans but I throw them in the cans
It's not enough to say I'm sorry
Or why I go and throw it all away
Or how I wish that you could hold me
But now you're just too far away
Far away...
I've found a place that I'm lost in
And I'm not sure if I want more
And all I know is, I'm longing for something
To be in control
I'll keep on trying
Hold your hand, squeeze it tighter,
So you know I am true
Maybe you'll buy it,
It's best if I keep quiet else a payment is due
It's not enough to say I'm sorry
Or why I go and throw it all away
Or how I wish that you could hold me
But now you're just too far away
Far away...
Oh I'm sorry
Yeah I'm sorry
Oh I'm sorry I'm too far away
Oh I'm sorry
Yeah I'm sorry
Oh I'm sorry I'm too far away
It's not enough to say I'm sorry
Or why I go and throw it all away
Or how I wish that you could hold me
But now you're just too far away
It's not enough to say I'm sorry
Or why I go and throw it all away
Or how I wish that you could hold me
But now you're just too far away
Oh I'm sorry
Yeah I'm sorry
Oh I'm sorry I'm too far away
Oh I'm sorry
Yeah I'm sorry
Oh I'm sorry I'm too far away...
The lyrics of Yates's song "Too Far Away" express feelings of regret, loneliness, and the longing for control. The singer is fumbling with a handful of sand, feeling the grains slip through their fingers, which metaphorically represents how they struggle to hold onto their plans and control in their life. They put on a façade of happiness, hiding their true emotions and thirst for something more.
The singer finds solace in a place they are lost in but unsure if they desire or need more. They try to prove their loyalty to someone, hoping they will believe it, but they fear the consequences of letting their truth come out. Throughout the song, the singer apologizes for their actions and distance, acknowledging that saying sorry is not enough, and wishing they could be held by someone they care about, but they feel too distant.
Overall, the song communicates the sense of being disconnected from oneself and others. The words capture the emptiness and the search for something more, the unwillingness to let go of control, and the attempt to keep it together while facing a sense of distance from someone they care about.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got my hands feeling down few grains of sand
I feel like time is running out and the things I try to hold onto are slipping away like sand through my fingers.
Falling through my fingers
The things I care about are disappearing and there's nothing I can do to stop them.
I'll keep 'em smiling, watch my face
I'll pretend everything is okay, even though deep down inside I feel lost and alone.
Keep on hiding, no truth and no thirst
I keep my pain hidden from others and try to numb myself to it, but I know deep down that it's not healthy.
I'll find a place, I'll let the doors keep out of sight
I'll try to find a safe place where I can be alone with my thoughts and shut out the outside world.
And let it all come out there
I'll try to confront my feelings and let myself feel the pain and sadness I've been burying.
I've had my plans but I throw them in the cans
I've given up on my dreams and goals because they seem too far out of reach.
So that nobody knew
I keep my pain and struggles hidden from others so that they won't judge or pity me.
It's not enough to say I'm sorry
I know that my apologies and regrets won't change the past or fix the problems I'm facing.
Or why I go and throw it all away
I don't understand why I sabotage myself and push away the people and things I need in my life.
Or how I wish that you could hold me
I long for comfort and support from someone, but I'm afraid they won't understand or won't be there for me.
But now you're just too far away
The person or thing I need feels out of reach, and I don't know how to bridge the distance between us.
I've found a place that I'm lost in
I've retreated to a psychological state where I feel lost and confused about my identity and purpose.
And I'm not sure if I want more
Even though I'm struggling, I'm not sure if I'm willing or able to change my situation for the better.
And all I know is, I'm longing for something
I know that something is missing from my life, but I don't know what that is or how to find it.
To be in control
I want to feel like I have agency and power over my own life, but right now I feel powerless.
I'll keep on trying
Even though I've been knocked down, I'll continue to push forward and work towards my goals.
Hold your hand, squeeze it tighter, so you know I am true
I want to show the people I care about that I'm committed to them and that I'm not going to give up on our relationship.
Maybe you'll buy it, it's best if I keep quiet else a payment is due
I hope that the people I care about will believe that I'm sincere, but I'm afraid that if I reveal too much they will see me as weak or flawed.
Oh I'm sorry, Yeah I'm sorry, Oh I'm sorry I'm too far away
I'm apologizing for my emotional distance and disconnection from the people I care about, but I don't know how to change it.
Writer(s): Nikolai Potthoff, Ben Yates
Contributed by Olivia T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.