So Far Away by Avenged Sevenfold was written in tribute to the bands drummer, The Rev, who passed away in 2009. The song reflects the pain and longing felt by the band members, conveying feelings of loss and the hope of reunion in the future.
Never feared for anything Never shamed but never free A life to heal the broken heart With all that it could Lived the life so endlessly Saw beyond what others see I tried to heal your broken heart With all that I could
Will you stay Will you stay away forever?
How do I live without the ones I love? Time still turns the pages of the book, it's burned Place and time, always on my mind I have so much to say but you're so far away
Plans of what our futures hold Foolish lies of growing old It seems we're so invincible The truth is so cold A final song, a last request A perfect chapter laid to rest Now and then I try to find The place in my mind
Where you can stay You can stay awake forever
How do I live without the ones I love? Time still turns the pages of the book, it's burned Place and time always on my mind I have so much to say but you're so far away
Sleep tight I'm not afraid (not afraid) The ones that we love are here with me Lay away A place for me (place for me) 'Cause as soon as I'm done I'll be on my way To live eternally
How do I live without the ones I love? Time still turns the pages of the book, it's burned Place and time always on my mind And the light you left remains But it so hard to stay And I have so much to say and you're so far away
I love you You were ready The pain is strong and urges rise But I'll see you When He lets me Your pain is gone, your hands untied So far away (And I need you to know) So far away (And I need you to need you to know)