Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
She calls me from the cold
Just when I was low, feeling short of stable
And all that she intends
And all she keeps inside, isn't on the label
She says she's ashamed
And can she take me for awhile?
Can I be a friend, we'll forget the past
Maybe I'm not able
And I break at the bend
We're here and now, but will we ever be again
'Cause I have found
All that shimmers in this world is sure to fade
Away again
She dreams a champagne dream
Strawberry surprise, pink linen and white paper
Lavender and cream
Fields of butterflies, reality escapes her
She says that love is for fools who fall behind
And I'm somewhere in between
I never really know
A killer from a savior
'Til I break at the bend
We're here and now, but will we ever be again
'Cause I have found
All that shimmers in this world is sure to fade
Away again
It's too far away for me to hold
It's too far away
It's too far away for me to hold
It's too far away
It's too far away for me to hold
It's too far away
It's too far away for me to hold
It's too far away
It's too far away for me to hold
It's too far away
It's too far away for me to hold
It's too far away
Guess I'll let it go
Just when I was low, feeling short of stable
And all that she intends
And all she keeps inside, isn't on the label
She says she's ashamed
And can she take me for awhile?
Can I be a friend, we'll forget the past
Maybe I'm not able
And I break at the bend
We're here and now, but will we ever be again
'Cause I have found
All that shimmers in this world is sure to fade
Away again
She dreams a champagne dream
Strawberry surprise, pink linen and white paper
Lavender and cream
Fields of butterflies, reality escapes her
She says that love is for fools who fall behind
And I'm somewhere in between
I never really know
A killer from a savior
'Til I break at the bend
We're here and now, but will we ever be again
'Cause I have found
All that shimmers in this world is sure to fade
Away again
It's too far away for me to hold
It's too far away
It's too far away for me to hold
It's too far away
It's too far away for me to hold
It's too far away
It's too far away for me to hold
It's too far away
It's too far away for me to hold
It's too far away
It's too far away for me to hold
It's too far away
Guess I'll let it go
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
Cajun Girl
Little Feat
Little Feat
Gentle Hour
Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo
This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
Magical
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
How would you describe the feeling of being in love? For Ed Sheeran, the word is “Magical.” in HIS three-minute album opener, he makes an attempt to capture the beauty and delicacy of true love with words. He describes the magic of it all over a bright Pop song produced by Aaron Dessner.
American Town
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran shares a short story of reconnecting with an old flame on “American Town.” The track is about a holiday Ed Sheeran spends with his countrywoman who resides in America. The two are back together after a long period apart, and get around to enjoying a bunch of fun activities while rekindling the flames of their romance.
Page
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
There aren’t many things that’ll hurt more than giving love a chance against your better judgement only to have your heart crushed yet again. Ed Sheeran tells such a story on “Page.” On this track, he is devastated to have lost his lover and even more saddened by the feeling that he may never move on from this.
I'll interpret this song line by line.:D
She calls me from the cold-the girl that left him comes back to him when her life has gone sour Just when I was low, feeling short of stable-still when he misses her, having no stability in life And all that she intends-her true intentions And all she keeps inside isn't on the label-can't be seen because she hides them She says she's ashamed-says she's ashamed of how things ended. Can she take me for awhile-she wants to be in his life again Can I be a friend, we'll forget the past-at the least a friend, and can they forget the past? Or maybe I'm not able-but he's not sure if he can foget how she was to him And I break at the bend-and he "breaks" from trying to bend himself from the person he is to the one she wants him to be
We're here and now, will we ever be again-she's back now, will they ever have a second chance? 'Cause I have found-he's realized All that shimmers in this world is sure to fade-anything that is good, will never stay that way Away again-ever
She dreams a champagne dream-she dreams a perfect life Strawberry surprise, pink linen on white paper-"" Lavender and cream-"" Fields of butterflies, reality escapes her-everything she believes, is not true She says that love is for fools that fall behind,-this line confuses me..ha And I'm somewhere between-he's somewhere in between the love triangle Never really know-he never knows A killer from a savior-the girl is there to save him or ruin him more 'Til I break at the bend-and breaks again
We're here and now, will we ever be again-same 'Cause I have found-same All that shimmers in this world is sure to fade Away again-same
It's too far away for me to hold Too far away....-she's been gone for so long that the love he once had fornher is to far for him to get back It's too far away for me to hold Too far away....
It's too far away for me to hold Too far away.... It's too far away for me to hold Too far away.... It's too far away for me to hold Too far away....
It's too far away for me to hold Too far away....
Guess I'll let it go.... -so even though he knows he loves her, he has to give her up because she will never be the girl he wants
^^Perfect interpretation, but that line about "love is for only fools that fall behind" means that she's having fun and love isn't in the equation. She just wants to have fun and not worry about love yet, but he's behind in her seek for enjoyment.
Loved your interpretation.
@chilimak20
@chilimak20 Your exactly right! I've a been rock musician/songwriter since the late 80's. It's basically a break up song in different packaging. He's saying, they were once together, she calls him out of the blue just when his heart was healing & thought she might restart their relationship & is talking about marriage etc. He's at the point where he's isn't quite over her & unfortunately vulnerable enough to take her back regardless of how the relationship ended.<br /> He's pretty sure that if he takes her back, she'll break his heart again. So he's thinking out loud, "do I try this again? Can I love her all over again? Will it be different? <br /> Seems we've all been there. Music is timeless & regardless what the writer intended, we all have our interpretations of songs. That's the beauty of music....<br /> :(Rexx Anthony Michaels)