Saturday, February 4, 2012

You're so far away

It's been more than 10 years, or even 15, the last time I heard this song. This is a Roxette's song that was not as popular as 'It must have been love' or 'Listen to your heart' for instance. But, I loved the song, as much as I loved 'Anyone' or 'The rain' or 'Fading like a flower' or 'I wish I could fly' or 'Things would never be the same'. I have no particular impression or emotion or memories pertaining to the song's lyrics, but I just loved it for it's so easy listening. And most of Roxette's songs I love because they always tell the story of the cold Scandinavian country: gloomy, dark, cold. Because I knew Roxette's songs that I found out the statement 'suicidal rate of Scandinavians are high because of the weather'. The truth is, I don't know whether it's true or not (I have a Scandinavian friend telling me that it's a hoax, predictably). But I heard/read more often about their welfare system. Of their liberal ways of life. Of their successful development and system. Recently (last year wasn't it?), about the killing of an ultra right wing gunman in a youth labor party's camp in Sweden. By the way, following is the lyrics. Enjoy!
"So Far Away" (Roxette)

In the coldest time of year,
Darkness all around my heart. I was alone but didn't fear To wander in the light of stars.
In the bright and silent night, Winds would knock and disappear. Still I felt the feeling near, Like the first time you were ever here. You're so far away, So far away, You left me, You told me you would stay. You never said goodbye
And I'll keep asking why, I keep on asking how, Oh come unto me now. I have breathed the morning air,
I have heard the four winds blow. I was weary but prepared to follow Down this lonely road. In the room where lovers sleep, Winds would knock and disappear. Still I felt the music near, Like the first time we were ever here.
You're so far away, So far away, You left me, You told me you would stay. You never said goodbye And I keep wondering why, I keep on wondering how, Oh come inside me now.



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