Basia Bulat

Distance

Basia Bulat


It hasn't been too long 
since I've been following the sun, 
crossing streets with my eyes closed, 
swimming the river alone. And I knew 
how you felt 
when you saw me dive in. 
But what could I do? 
I had my heart 
set on it. 

Some people have 
a way 
of searching for their end. 
And most don't even know 
they're looking for it. 
Late in the night, 
we'll pass each other by, 
see each other for a moment 
but it's only borrowed light. 

And all I see is 
distance. 
And all I can feel is where 
my heart is. 
If you only knew 
how hard it is, 
I'd find my way home 
through all of this. 

One day you'll understand 
when you swim the way I've gone. 
You'll fill the streets with flowers. 
You'll wake up with the sun. 
And then you'll know 
how I felt 
when you saw me diving in. 
I was looking for the dark. 
I was trying to forget. 

Cuz all I see is 
distance. 
And all I can feel is where 
my heart is. 
If you only knew 
how hard it is, 
I'd find my way home 
through all of this.