Far And Away

In 'Far And Away,' Slash delves into the depths of longing and unfulfilled love. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that feels eternally out of reach, encapsulated in the recurring theme of distance and time. The opening lines, 'Across the lawn last great divide / The distant longing never dies,' set the stage for a narrative of separation and yearning. This sense of an insurmountable gap is a central motif, suggesting that the love in question is not just physically distant but also emotionally and temporally unreachable.

The chorus, 'You seem so far and away / Another life, another time and place,' reinforces the idea that this love belongs to a different realm altogether. It's as if the narrator is trapped in a different dimension, unable to bridge the gap to the one they long for. This is further emphasized by the lines, 'A love I'll never come to see / You know I tried, can't let it be,' which convey a sense of resignation and helplessness. The narrator's body aches with longing, and the pain only intensifies with time, highlighting the emotional toll of this unfulfilled desire.

The song also touches on the theme of hope and the quest for a miracle. The repeated plea for a miracle, 'I'm waiting on a miracle today,' underscores the narrator's desperation and the slim hope that somehow, against all odds, this love might be realized. The closing lines, 'And I wait so long to find you / And I wait so long to live,' encapsulate the essence of the song—a life put on hold, waiting for a love that seems perpetually out of reach. Slash's poignant lyrics and emotive delivery make 'Far And Away' a powerful exploration of love, loss, and the enduring hope for connection.