One thing that I just can't conceive
Is how to let you go.
And if you will stay with me
Then we will always know.

We will find out
As we change about.
Is this the last part?
Here is when we shout:

One thing that I just can't conceive
Is how to let you go.
These days await if we believe
I'll make it to the show.

We will find out
As we change about.
Is this the last part?
Here is when we shout:

And you could say, "give your love to me,"
But I was far away.
And you could be handing love to me,
But I was far away.
And you could say "bring your love to me,"
But I was far away.
And you could be handing love to me
But I was far away.

I've lost myself once and I see
That I was weak of heart.
And if you will stay with me
We face the hardest part.

We will find out
As we change about.
Is this the last part?
Here is one we shout:

And you could say, "give your love to me,"
But I was far away.
And you could be handing love to me,
But I was far away.
And you could say "bring your love to me",
That I was far away.
And you could be handing love to me,
But I was far away.

If you believe a hand on your sleeve
Can pull you over,
Because you know wherever you go
I'll be over your shoulder.

If you believe a hand on your faith
Can pull you over,
Because you know wherever you go
I'll be over your shoulder.

And you could say, "give your love to me,"
But I was far away.
And you could be handing love to me,
But I was far away


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Far Away Lyrics as written by Dan Whitford

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  • +1
    General Comment

    I Looooooove this song, but not sure I get it.

    Is it about a guy trying to break up with a girl, that he never had the time / feelings to love anyway, or does he really wanna be with her because he simply cant let her go and think about her all the time even though he did something stupid earlier on (but i was far away)?..

    Or what?

    Chatizon May 31, 2008   Link
  • +1
    General Comment

    maybe it's about going on tour and having to sacrifice a relationship because of it? or even just moving to another country, i suppose.

    paul_bankson July 07, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    I always thought it was, "and you could say, hello to me, but I was far away. And you could be, a love to me, but I was far away" shrug

    I love this song, though :D

    60_miles_an_houron May 24, 2008   Link
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    only song i really like from ghost colours. seriously yall, czech out their 1st one brite like neon love. it is unbelievably brilliant compared to their sophtmore slump. man im picky-sounding. but if you hear thier 1st, youll understand. peas.

    justanon June 13, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    Maybe it's: And you could say your love to me, but I was far away And you could be a lot to me, but I was far away.

    Fanjitaon August 01, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    I think this song is set mid-breakup. It's somebody admitting they've been distant but really wants another chance at the relationship - "Is this the last part?"

    jessabelleon September 19, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    I'm listening to a live set on the radio, and it sounds like Dan's saying "And you could send your love to me, But I was far away And you could be a love (or a lot?) to me But I was far away".

    One of my favourite songs from the new album. I have to disagree with justan though, I think In Ghost Colours is a much better album than Bright Like Neon Love... BNLN was good but patchy, this one sounds more whole.

    SnootFrackon September 21, 2008   Link
  • -1
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    the sound of the chorus reminds me of four little diamonds by elo

    brindleon May 10, 2009   Link

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