So Far Away
The Goo Goo Dolls
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Why do you stare me down? Am I wrong? Should I turn and kiss the ground? And I never felt that way I ain't the one and you know I don't come from such a place And I didn't get those things Those things that you can't grow You say that it's all my fault And I don't need to know Tell me something I don't know And I'll find that I'm always looking 'round behind me You said that it's all been said before Now I find that there's something I don't know And I hate your attitude I ain't scared at all 'cause it don't matter what you do And I'll turn around to see the truth You're tearing it down, yeah, you're bringing it down And it's all on you And I didn't get those things Those things that you can't grow You say that it's all my fault And I don't need to know Tell me something I don't know And I'll find that I'm always looking 'round behind me You said that it's all been said before Now I find that there's something I don't know And I know I don't know (Rock and roll) And I'll stay there If you break enough glass and there's no one to hear And your heart's full of hate 'cause your mind's full of fear Let it go Oh, so far away So far away So far away (Something I don't know) Oh, so far away So far away So far away
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Written by: GEORGE TUTUSKA, JOHN RZEZNIK, ROBBIE TAKAC
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"So Far Away" is a song by the alternative rock band The Goo Goo Dolls. It was released as part of their second studio album, "Jed", in 1989.
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Band HistoryAt the time of the song's release, the band consisted of John Rzeznik, Robby Takac, and George Tutuska. Rzeznik is the band's main lyricist and has a marked influence on their overall sound.
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Song Position in the Album"So Far Away" is the fifth song on the "Jed" album.
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Sound and StyleThe song embodies the raw, punk-tinged sound of the band's early years before they transitioned towards a more mainstream, pop-rock sound in the mid-90s.
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Song GenreThe song belongs to the Punk Rock and Alternative Rock genres.
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Song Popularity"So Far Away" is not one of the band's most recognized songs as it was produced before they gained widespread popularity with songs like "Iris" and "Slide."
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Critical ReviewCritics describe the song as gritty and melodic, imbued with punk spirit and influenced by bands like The Replacements.
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Album Reception"Jed", where "So Far Away" is featured, was not commercially successful and received mixed reviews, but it held a certain charm for fans who appreciated the band's punk origins.
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LyricistRobby Takac, the band's bassist, wrote the lyrics for "So Far Away."
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Meaning of the SongAlthough the band hasn't spoken directly about the song's meaning, fans speculate that "So Far Away" might depict feelings of emotional distance or longing for someone or something out of reach.
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Production DetailsThe song, like the rest of "Jed", was produced by the band in collaboration with Armand John Petri.
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Record Label"So Far Away" was released under the label, Metal Blade Records.
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