A Million Miles
Rihanna · A Girl Like Me [2006]
Here we lay face to face once again
The silence cuts like a knife as we pretend
And I'm wondering who will be the first
To say what we both know
We're just holding on to "could have been's"
And we should be letting go
[Chorus:]
It feels like you're a million miles away
As your lying here with me tonight
And I can't even find the words to say
I can't find a way to make it right
And we both know that the stories ending
We played the part but we're just pretending
And I can't hide the tears
Cause even though you're here
Feels like you're a million miles away
Away,
Was it me? Or was it you?
That broke away from what we were
It's like the seasons love has changed
And every time I think about it
It tears me up inside
Like the rivers of emotion
But I've got no more tears to cry
[Chorus:]
It feels like you're a million miles away
As your lying here with me tonight
And I can't even find the words to say
I can't find a way to make it right
And we both know that the stories ending
We played the part but we're just pretending
And I can't hide the tears
Cause even though you're here
Feels like you're a million miles away
Away,
We can try to talk it over
But we've walked that road before
Boy our song has played its last note
And we both know for sure
That it's time to close that door
[Chorus:]
It feels like you're a million miles away
As your lying here with me tonight
And I can't even find the words to say
I can't find a way to make it right
And we both know that the stories ending
We played the part but we're just pretending
And I can't hide the tears
Cause even though you're here
Feels like you're a million miles away
A million miles away...
The silence cuts like a knife as we pretend
And I'm wondering who will be the first
To say what we both know
We're just holding on to "could have been's"
And we should be letting go
[Chorus:]
It feels like you're a million miles away
As your lying here with me tonight
And I can't even find the words to say
I can't find a way to make it right
And we both know that the stories ending
We played the part but we're just pretending
And I can't hide the tears
Cause even though you're here
Feels like you're a million miles away
Away,
Was it me? Or was it you?
That broke away from what we were
It's like the seasons love has changed
And every time I think about it
It tears me up inside
Like the rivers of emotion
But I've got no more tears to cry
[Chorus:]
It feels like you're a million miles away
As your lying here with me tonight
And I can't even find the words to say
I can't find a way to make it right
And we both know that the stories ending
We played the part but we're just pretending
And I can't hide the tears
Cause even though you're here
Feels like you're a million miles away
Away,
We can try to talk it over
But we've walked that road before
Boy our song has played its last note
And we both know for sure
That it's time to close that door
[Chorus:]
It feels like you're a million miles away
As your lying here with me tonight
And I can't even find the words to say
I can't find a way to make it right
And we both know that the stories ending
We played the part but we're just pretending
And I can't hide the tears
Cause even though you're here
Feels like you're a million miles away
A million miles away...
A Million Miles
Released in 2006 on the album A Girl Like Me, "A Million Miles" stands as a defining track in Rihanna's early solo career. The song blends R&B and pop sensibilities with a melodic structure that became a staple of her discography during this pivotal era. Featuring a distinct vocal performance and a signature beat, the recording showcases her transition from the group Little Mix to a solo artist with a mature sound. It remains a popular track within her catalogue, often cited alongside hits like "Diamonds" and "Bad Girl" as key examples of her early work. The song's enduring appeal lies in its catchy production and Rihanna's emotive delivery, cementing its place in her body of work from the mid-2000s.