Lyric discussion by thecrowing83 

Cover art for Always Be lyrics by Jimmy Eat World

Small correction and explanation on the chorus:

I'm alone in this I'm a "as-I've-always-been" Right behind what's happening She's a "lost-in-this" She's a light She'll always be a little far for me to reach

"As-I've-Always-Been" and "Lost-in-This" in the way you could refer to someone as a "has-been" or "never-was". I think anyway... I didn't write it. Just my lil lyrical interpretation. Hope this helps.