A Million Miles Away

Rihanna · Rihanna's - 3 Cd Collector's Set [2009]

Here we lay face to face once again

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



It feels like you're a million miles away

As you're lying here with me tonight

And I can't even find the words to say

I can find a way to make it right



And we both know that the story's ending

We play 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, way



Was it me, or was it you that broke away?

For what we were is like a seasons love is change

And every time I think about it, it tears me up inside

Like the rivers of emotion but I got no more tears to cry



It feels like you're a million miles away

As you're lying here with me tonight

And I can't even find the words to say

I can find a way to make it right



We both know that the story's ending

We play 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 walked that road before

While our song is playing its last note

And we both know for sure that it's time to close that door



It feels like you're a million miles away

As you're lying here with me tonight

And I can't even find the words to say

I can find a way to make it right



We both know that the story's ending

We play 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



Million miles away

A Million Miles Away

Rihanna's 'A Million Miles Away' captures the emotional distance often found in her ballads, showcasing her ability to convey vulnerability through melody. Released during a period of significant artistic evolution, the track highlights her transition into more introspective R&B and pop territories. The song's production emphasizes atmospheric textures that allow her vocal performance to take center stage, reflecting the depth of her discography. As part of her extensive catalogue, this recording demonstrates her skill in crafting songs that resonate with themes of longing and separation. It stands as a testament to her versatility, bridging the gap between upbeat hits and more contemplative works that define her musical legacy.