Far Far Away

Slade

I've seen the yellow lights go down the Mississippi
I've seen the bridges of the world and they're for real
I've had a red light of the wrist
Without me even gettin' kissed
It still seems so unreal

I've seen the morning in the mountains of Alaska
I've seen the sunset in the east and in the west
I've sang the glory that was Rome
And passed the hound-dog singer's home
It still seems for the best

And I'm far, far away
With my head up in the clouds
And I'm far, far away
With my feet down in the crowds
Lettin' loose around the world
But the call of home is loud
Still is loud

I've seen the Paris lights from high upon Montmartre
And felt the silence hanging low in No-Man's-Land
And all those spanish nights were fine
It wasn't only from the wine
It still seems all in hand

And I'm far, far away
With my head up in the clouds
And I'm far, far away
With my feet down in the crowds
Lettin' loose around the world
But the call of home is loud
Still is loud

I've seen the yellow lights go down the Mississippi
The grand Bahama island stories carry on
And all those arigato smiles
Stay in your memory for a while
There still seems more to come

And I'm far, far away
With my head up in the clouds
And I'm far, far away
With my feet down in the crowds
Lettin' loose around the world
But the call of home is loud
Still is loud

And I'm far, far away
With my head up in the clouds
And I'm far, far away
With my feet down in the crowds
And I'm far, far away
But the sound of home is loud
Still is loud


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Far Far Away Lyrics as written by Neville Holder Jim Lea

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    General Comment
    I genuinely like this song. It has meaningful lyrics and a great glam-rock tune. In my opinion, the lyrics explain how one can travel the world over and visit some of the most amazing places, but, ultimately, home is the place we love the most. Great song and an amazing band!
    Ellivison May 18, 2007   Link
  • +1
    General Comment
    Noddy wrote the lyrics while they were on tour in America and he was literally looking over the red lights of the Mississippi.
    zakinbristolon April 01, 2014   Link
  • 0
    General Comment
    It's such a great song, why noone had commented on this ? ;/ When I listen to it, I always have these 3 words in my mind - Home, sweet home. ;)
    SmileAwayon May 13, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment
    This song is great. Imagining all those places...Noddy does it again!
    Kenichion August 01, 2006   Link
  • 0
    Memory
    This song was played at my Uncle's funeral a couple of days ago. He grew up as a massive Slade fan and this song was absolutely perfect for the occasion. He is now unfortunately far, far away but the call of home will always be as loud. Rest in peace David.
    mightybearon December 06, 2009   Link
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    General Comment
    I doubt the 2 and 3. why rhyme real to unreal? why talk about a wrist? My version: I've seen the yellow lights go down the Mississippi I've seen the preachers of the world in Theophoreal I've had a red light affairiste Without me even gettin' kissed It still seems so unreal
    vphion April 04, 2023   Link

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