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"From Afar" is the debut single by Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy. It was first released on 21 January 2013 as a track on his debut EP God Loves You When You're Dancing (2013), serving as its lead single, and is also featured on his debut studio album Dream Your Life Away (2014). Joy said "I wrote [it] in 2010 and wrote the outro in 2012, and it's a been a song I've played regularly the last couple of years because I just think it's a really universal theme of loving someone from a distance. It's a sad kind of song though the outro is a bit more upbeat and slightly more epic. That was something that happened when we produced the song. It's an old favourite of mine anyway."The song was certified platinum in Australia in 2018. 


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2014
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You told me 'boy look the other way'
You told me 'boy bite your tongue'
Yes that's not the way,
Yeah that's not the way
Ah that's just not the way that friends behave
Ah that's just not the way that friends behave
Oh no, no, no,
No, no, no, no

You lined me up
Across the room
Two falling sparks
One willing fool
And I, I always knew
That I would love you from afar

You told me 'boy look the other way'
You told me 'boy hide those hands'
Well I've been living on the crumbs of your love
And I'm starving now

And that is just the way that we remain
Ah that will be the way that we remain
Oh no no no
No no no no

You lined me up
Across the room
Two falling sparks
One willing fool
And I, I always knew
That I would love you from afar

You lined me up
Across the room
Two falling sparks
One willing fool
And I, I always knew
That I would love you from afar

It shouldn't come as a surprise
What I'm feeling, what I'm feeling now
It shouldn't come as a surprise
She got darling hazel eyes

It shouldn't come as a surprise
What I'm feeling, what I'm feeling now

It shouldn't come as a surprise
What I'm feeling, what I'm feeling now

It shouldn't come as a surprise
What I'm feeling, what I'm feeling now

It shouldn't come as a surprise
What I'm feeling, what I'm feeling now

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Vance Joy

James Keogh is an Australian singer-songwriter born in Melbourne. Vance Joy has signed a five-album deal with Atlantic Records. He has a arts/law degree from Monash University. more »

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Written by: JAMES KEOGH

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15 facts about this song

Genre
"From Afar" falls into the indie-pop and folksy genres of music.
Album
The song "From Afar" is from Vance Joy's debut studio album titled "Dream Your Life Away," which was released in September 2014.
Authorship
Vance Joy, whose real name is James Keogh, wrote the song himself.
Track Position
"From Afar" is the very first song on the "Dream Your Life Away" album.
Theme
The song's lyrics discuss unrequited love and longing, which is a common theme in Vance Joy's music.
Music Video
The music video for "From Afar" was released in January 2014 and features a man observing another man and woman from afar, reflecting the lyrical themes of the song.
Accolades
Though the song did not achieve huge commercial success, it was well received by critics and established Vance Joy as a prominent new force in the indie music scene.
Inspiration
Vance Joy mentioned in interviews that he was inspired by ordinary life and his own experiences while writing this song.
Versions
There are several versions of "From Afar," including live sessions and performances at various music festivals.
Instrumentation
Vance Joy, well-known for his guitar skills, uses both guitar and ukulele in "From Afar," blending indie and folk styles.
Popularity
"From Afar" is consistently popular among Vance Joy's fans and frequently performed at his live concerts.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "From Afar" since its release, proving its popularity and relevance in the music industry.
Release Break
"From Afar" was released after Vance Joy's hit single "Riptide," proving that he was not just a one-hit-wonder.
Streaming
"From Afar" has gained millions of streams across various platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music, making it one of Vance Joy's most streamed songs.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "From Afar" are regarded as poetic and emotionally potent, which is a common characteristic of Vance Joy's songwriting style.

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