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The Distance Lyrics by Fred Small

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[Verse 1]
We pass through these rooms without speaking
Where the light throws a pattern of lace
You say you don't know if you are leaving
But there's no shadow of doubt upon your face
And you tell me there is no other
And I know you well enough to know it's true
And well enough to know you need a lover
Who can give what I never gave to you

[Chorus]
And you can say that you were lonely
When I lay right by your side
You can say you saw the distance
When I looked you in the eye
And you can say I nevеr reached you
No matter how many timеs I tried
But don't say I didn't love you
'Cause that's a god damn lie

[Verse 2]
I emptied the drawer filled with letters
And I bowed my head and cried
No one ever loved me better
There was love in every line
But there were times I didn't hold you
When all you needed was a touch
And there were times when I said nothing
When one word would have been enough

[Bridge]
And it seems sometimes like I lost my hand to a machine
In an accident a long time ago
It grabbed at my fingers and tore them off clean
Still I wait for these fingers to grow
And if I had fingers I'd touch your cheek
With a gesture so gentle and fine
I would braid your hair with baby's breath
I would take your hand in mine

[Chorus]
And you can say that you were lonely
When I lay right by your side
You can say you saw the distance
When I looked you in the eye
And you can say I never reached you
No matter how many times I tried
But don't say I didn't love you
'Cause that's a god damn lie

[Verse 3]
I hear your voice in the morning
Singing softly to yourself
I know you imagine the loving
That awaits you with somebody else
And maybe I will find another
Who will take me in spite of these scars
And each of us yet may discover
How innocent we are

[Chorus]
'Cause you can say that you were lonely
When I lay right by your side
You can say you saw the distance
When I looked you in the eye
And you can say I never reached you
No matter how many times I tried
But don't say I didn't love you
'Cause that's a god damn lie
I know you won't say I didn't love you
'Cause you know it would be a lie
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Fred Small

Fred Small

About “The Distance” by Fred Small

Read the complete lyrics to "The Distance" by Fred Small from the album "Jaguar". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"The Distance" is performed by Fred Small. from the album "Jaguar" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "The Distance", explore more songs by Fred Small using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"The Distance" is credited to Fred Small. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Distance" appears on "Jaguar".

Visit the Fred Small artist page at /artist/fred-small for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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