@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
the sky has lost its color
the sun has turned to grey
at least that's how it feels to me
whenever you're away
i crawl up in a corner
as i watch the minutes pass
each one brings me closer to
the time when you'll be back
you're comin back
i can't take the distance
i can't take the miles
i can't take the time until the next time i see you smile
i can't take the distance
and i'm not ashamed
that i can't take a breath without seeing your name
but i can't breathe a hurricane
and still be standing tall
when all the dust has settled down
but i can't take the distance
i still believe in feelings
but sometimes i feel too much
i make believe you're close to me
but it ain't close enough
not nearly close enough
i can't take the distance
i can't take the miles
i can't take the time until the next time i see you smile
i can't take the distance
and i'm not ashamed
that i can't take a breath without seeing your name
but i can't breathe a hurricane and
still be standing tall
when all the dust has settled down
i can't take the distance
i can't take the miles
i can't take the time until the next time i see you smile
i can't take the distance
and i'm not ashamed
that i can't take a breath without seeing your name
and i can't take the distance
the distance
the sun has turned to grey
at least that's how it feels to me
whenever you're away
i crawl up in a corner
as i watch the minutes pass
each one brings me closer to
the time when you'll be back
you're comin back
i can't take the distance
i can't take the miles
i can't take the time until the next time i see you smile
i can't take the distance
and i'm not ashamed
that i can't take a breath without seeing your name
but i can't breathe a hurricane
and still be standing tall
when all the dust has settled down
but i can't take the distance
i still believe in feelings
but sometimes i feel too much
i make believe you're close to me
but it ain't close enough
not nearly close enough
i can't take the distance
i can't take the miles
i can't take the time until the next time i see you smile
i can't take the distance
and i'm not ashamed
that i can't take a breath without seeing your name
but i can't breathe a hurricane and
still be standing tall
when all the dust has settled down
i can't take the distance
i can't take the miles
i can't take the time until the next time i see you smile
i can't take the distance
and i'm not ashamed
that i can't take a breath without seeing your name
and i can't take the distance
the distance
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Distance Lyrics as written by Evan Lowenstein Ty Lacy
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oh my gosh i just downloaded this song for no reason one day. and oh-my-gosh. i cant stop listening to it. its sooo awesome. and it reminds me of my ex boyfriend when he moved. we loved each other so much and he moved. he died from being in a car accedent after he moved while we were still together and i wish this song was around when that happned. cause thats all it reminds me of. :-)
THis explains how I feel about my boyfriend. I had to move away and we have been together for about 2 years and I miss him so bad, and I never can wait to see him again but I know everything will be ok because we really love and trust each other, and I will be 18 soon! I love him with all me heart and soul and I hope, that he gets this b/c I haven't talked to him to \dayand I miss him really bad. I love you JONO call me please
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Okay this song is really good. It really hits close to home with me and the one person who I love more than anything. Except that person live 2 states away, 539 miles, and 9 and a half hours. So its rough, but are love is still strong. I love you corey!
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