Thousand Miles Away
Distance and Desperation: A Thousand Miles Away by Joey Holli
Lyrics
Sorry I'm calling I know I did it once or two
Expressing regret for making a call despite having done it before.
I been having problems and often they start with thoughts of you
Acknowledging personal problems that often originate from thoughts of someone specific.
Things we never polished I'm stalling and walking backwards
Highlighting unresolved issues and a reluctance to confront them, leading to backward movement.
I'm falling I'm standing up then I'm crawling I lost my handle
Describing a struggle with emotions, going from standing to crawling and losing control.
Alcoholic consumption is bringing a bunch of vandals inside of my soul and spirit and telling me how to manage
Linking alcohol consumption to inner turmoil, with external influences dictating how to manage life.
Don't hesitate I'm just a thousand miles away
Expressing physical distance, possibly due to emotional separation.
I miss your fragrance it sounds outrageous
Expressing a longing for the person's scent in a dramatic way.
But I won't come back home today
Declaring the decision not to return home on the current day.
You're cyanide toxic you push me into overdrive
Describing the person as toxic, pushing the speaker into an intense state.
You're not shit it really makes me over life
Expressing frustration and dissatisfaction with life.
I don't need no one to call I fucking hate advice
Rejecting the need for advice and expressing dislike for it.
You were so polite you turned into a bitch it happened overnight
Noting a drastic change in the person's behavior from politeness to negativity.
I've been waking up I'm sweating out my older life
Describing a challenging waking experience, possibly related to the past.
Tried to help but all your problems you just made them mine
Attempting to help with the person's problems, but they become shared burdens.
You just made them mine mine mine
Reiterating the idea that the person's problems are now intertwined with the speaker's life.
Don't hesitate I'm just a thousand miles away
Repeating the physical distance, emphasizing the emotional gap.
I miss your fragrance it sounds outrageous
Expressing a continued desire for the person's scent despite the distance.
But I won't come back home today
Reaffirming the decision not to return home on the current day.
I don't want to make you sad I don't want to make you sad no more
Expressing a desire not to cause sadness anymore.
I just want to make you laugh till your lungs get sore
Expressing a wish to bring joy through laughter.
I just want to take you back I just want to take you back and forth
Expressing a desire to reconcile and move back and forth in the relationship.
I just want to drive you mad let love take its course
Expressing a desire to intensify emotions and let love take its course.
It's all a game I don't even know my direction
Confusion about life's direction, emphasizing the chaotic nature of the situation.
Upset but obsessing you every day
Feeling upset and obsessed with the person daily.
Out of line from time to time but I get the message
Acknowledging occasional misbehavior but understanding the underlying message.
I'll fuck off and head out the other way
Expressing a willingness to move away from the current situation.
Walk through the fire for you if I had to
Showing a strong commitment, willing to endure hardship for the person.
If you couldn't breathe lungs I'd give my last two
Expressing a deep level of sacrifice for the person's well-being.
Had a lot times but nothing could surpass you
Acknowledging past experiences but emphasizing the importance of the current connection.
Might lose my mind if it turns out I don't have you
Expressing a fear of losing one's sanity without the person.
Don't hesitate I'm just a thousand miles away
Reiterating the physical distance, suggesting a persistent theme in the relationship.
I miss your fragrance it sounds outrageous
Expressing the ongoing desire for the person's scent despite the physical separation.
But I won't come back home today
Affirming the decision not to return home on the current day.
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