Story Behind The Song

Relationships can be like water or gasoline - some are good to see all the time, others are toxic. "From a Distance" is a sassy pop song about loving some people more from afar, inspired by my move to LA.

Song Description

"From a Distance" is a bold and sassy pop song about the complicated nature of relationships. The lyrics explore the idea that some people are better loved from afar, while others can be toxic and damaging to be around. Inspired by the artist's move to Los Angeles, the song compares relationships to water and gasoline, with some being good to see all the time, while others are dangerous and best kept at a distance. The opening verse sets the tone for the song, with a powerful bass drop and a declaration that the artist is about to "throw this blow". The lyrics speak to the weight that relationships can place on one's soul, and the gloves that must be worn in order to avoid losing control. The pre-chorus acknowledges that there is a mutual attraction between the two parties, but that the artist is tired of being kind and not being heard. The chorus repeats the theme of loving someone from a distance, wanting them when they are wanted, but not missing them when they are not around. The second verse builds on the theme of breaking free from a toxic relationship, with the artist wanting to hear their own voice and beat their own record, without the weight of the other person's wants and needs holding them back. The pre-chorus continues to explore the idea of inconsistent love and narcissism, with the artist only loving the other person when they like them, and liking them from a distance. The bridge introduces the idea of ending the game of a toxic relationship, with the artist wanting to be friends and pretending that both parties have decided to take space and time apart. The final pre-chorus acknowledges that forgiveness is possible, but only if the other person admits to being iron-fisted and twisting stories. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, solidifying the idea that some people are best loved from a distance, and that it is possible to hold someone when they need it, without leaving them in your head. Overall, "From a Distance" is a power

Lyrics

(Verse 1)
Drop the bass, cause I'm about go low
And elevate, cause I'm about to throw this blow
As I strip the weight, pressing down on my soul
Are your gloves in place, 'cause I'm about to lose control

(Pre-Chorus 1)
I know you want me and you don't got no resistance
And I was kind 'cause you were always so persistent
But I'm sick of being nice, when you don't listen
'Cause you know I love you when I like you
And I like you from a distance

(Chorus 1)
From a distance
I want you when I want you
No I never want you missing
But from a distance
I love you when I like you
But I like you from a distance

From a distance
I'll hold you when you need, no
I'll never leave you in your head
But from a distance
I love you when I like you
But I like you from a distance

(Verse 2)
Cut the chords, 'cause I just wanna hear my voice
When I break the boards by beating my record
In this sport, we won't stop
Don't even check the score, I'm about to bring the noise
You could've stopped the war
But now we've only got one choice

(Pre-Chorus 2)
I used to want you but your love was inconsistent
Now I know the love you had was narcissistic
You didn't want me 'til I had to call it quits and
Now I only love you when I like you
And I like you from a distance




(Chorus 2)
From a distance
I want you when I want you
No I never want you missing
But from a distance
I love you when I like you
but I like you from a distance

From a distance
I'll hold you when you need, no
I'll never leave you in your head
But from a distance
I love you when I like you
but I like you from a distance

From a distance (x4)

(Bridge)
I don't want the weight of your wants
Or the way you're always victimizing
You, I'm done, with being the bad guy
I'm gonna end this game, as your friend
I'll pretend that we had both decided
We need space and time

(Pre-chorus 3)
If you give up and admit you're iron-fisted
I'll forgive you for the stories that you twisted
But if I'm throwing in my towel, don't forget this
That I only love you when I like you
And I like you from a distance

(Chorus)
From a distance
I want you when I want you
No I never want you missing
But from a distance
I love you when I like you
but I like you from a distance

From a distance
I'll hold you when you need, no
I'll never leave you in your head
But from a distance
I love you when I like you
but I like you from a distance