Far and Away
Love Lost in Distance: Suzy Bogguss' Far and Away Tale
Lyrics
Do you ever wonder what happened to us
Expressing curiosity about the fate of a past relationship.
Probably you don't think about it too
Suggesting that the other person may not reflect on the relationship.
Much
Emphasizing the perceived lack of consideration or thought.
If I could hold you I know what I'd say
If given the chance to be close, the speaker knows what they would express.
But I don't even know where you are
The speaker is uncertain about the current whereabouts of the other person.
Just that you're so far away
Despite the uncertainty, it's clear that the person is physically distant.
Far and away you were the love of my life
Acknowledging the significance of the past relationship as the love of the speaker's life.
No one comes close I don't have to think twice
Asserting that no one else compares, requiring no second thoughts.
Nobody else hurt me that much
Indicating the emotional impact of the other person's departure.
When they went away
Highlighting the pain caused by others who left in the past.
You couldn't stay, I tried to hold on
Efforts were made to maintain the relationship despite difficulties.
Until the day you left me alone
Recounting the moment when the other person eventually left, leaving the speaker alone.
Still I'd have to say you were the best love I've
Despite the pain, affirming that the departed person was the best love experienced.
Known far and away
Reiterating the exceptional nature of the past love, emphasizing the distance.
I'm not the kind to live in the past
Declaring a present-oriented attitude, not dwelling on the past.
I can't back and the day's go so fast
Reflecting on the swift passage of time, unable to revisit the past.
I try to be strong and live for today
Expressing an attempt to be resilient and focus on the present.
And it will be brighter tomorrow
Optimistically looking forward to a brighter future despite the current distance.
But right now it's so far away
Acknowledging the current emotional distance, contrasting with the hopeful anticipation for a better tomorrow.
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