A Thousand Miles

Vanessa Carlton

About A Thousand Miles

"A Thousand Miles" (originally titled "Interlude") is the debut single written and recorded by American pop singer Vanessa Carlton. Produced by Curtis Schweitzer and Ron Fair, the song was released as the lead single for Carlton's album Be Not Nobody (2002). Her signature song, it became Carlton's breakthrough hit and one of the most popular songs of the year. To date, it remains Carlton's biggest hit in the United States, and her only single to reach the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100. The song had widespread success worldwide, reaching number one in Australia, where it was most successful, the top five in Ireland, and the top ten in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and the Netherlands. The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Icarus the Owl, Victoria Justice, David Archuleta, and the Glee Cast. It has also been sampled by T. I., Cheryl Cole, and Cam'ron. It has also become a popular internet meme. 


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2010
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Making my way downtown walking fast
Faces pass and I'm home bound
Staring blankly ahead just making my way
Making a way through the crowd

And I need you
And I miss you
And now I wonder

If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time would pass me by?
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you tonight

It's always times like these when I think of you
And I wonder if you ever think of me
'Cause everything's so wrong and I don't belong
Living in your precious memories

'Cause I'll need you
And I'll miss you
And now I wonder

If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time would pass me by?
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you tonight

And I, I don't want to let you know
I, I drown in your memory
I, I don't want to let this go
I, I don't

Making my way downtown walking fast
Faces pass and I'm home bound
Staring blankly ahead just making my way
Making a way through the crowd

And I still need you
And I still miss you
And now I wonder

If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time would pass us by?
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you

If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time would pass me by?
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you, if I could just hold you tonight

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Vanessa Carlton

Vanessa Lee Carlton (born August 16, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. Upon completion of her education at the School of American Ballet, Carlton chose to pursue singing instead, performing in New York bars and clubs while attending university. Three months after recording a demo with producer Peter Zizzo, she signed with A&M Records. She began recording her album, which was initially unsuccessful until Ron Fair took over. Her debut single, "A Thousand Miles", reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2002. Her debut album, Be Not Nobody, followed and received platinum certification in the United States. Her subsequent albums, Harmonium (2004) and Heroes & Thieves (2007), failed to exceed the commercial success of the first. … more »

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Written by: Vanessa Carlton

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15 facts about this song

Release
"A Thousand Miles" was initially released as a commercial single on February 12, 2002.
Album Debut
The single is featured on Vanessa Carlton's debut album, "Be Not Nobody," which was released in April 2002.
Commercial Success
It reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Billboard Adult Top 40.
Grammy Nomination
The song was nominated for "Record of the Year", "Song of the Year" and "Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)" at the 2003 Grammy Awards.
Music Video
A music video was shot for the song featuring Vanessa Carlton playing a piano traveling through various locations across America.
Cultural Impact
The song and particularly its piano intro have been widely recognized and featured in numerous pop culture instances, including films, TV shows, and commercials.
Movie Feature
It was prominently featured in the 2004 movie "White Chicks" where it was used for comedic effect in a lip-syncing scene.
Track Composition
Vanessa Carlton composed the song and its famous introductory piano riff.
Inspirations
Carlton wrote the song about her grandfather, whom she was exceedingly close with before his death.
Chart Performance
Internationally, the song was also well received, hitting number one in Australia, top five in Ireland and UK, and top ten in France, Italy, and the Netherlands.
Second Version
A second version of the music video was filmed for international markets showing Carlton in a ballet studio.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists in different genres, and it's a popular choice for auditions in singing competitions.
Social Media Trend
It gained resurgence in popularity during the 2020 TikTok trend where users shared their creative interpretations of the song.
Platinum Seller
The song was certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA in the US.
Career Influence
"A Thousand Miles" is credited with launching Carlton's career and remains her best-known song.

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