Long Ago & Far Away
Indigo Girls · Other Songs - Indigo Girls
And plays his waiting game
But things are not the same it seems
As in such tender dreams
Slowly passing sailing ships
On sunday afternoon
Like the people on the moon I've seen
Are things not meant to be
Where do those golden rainbows end
(where do the rainbows end)
Why is this song so sad
(why is this song so sad)
Dreaming the dreams I dream my friend
(dreaming the dreams I dream)
Loving the love I love
To love is just a word I've heard
When things are being said
Stories my poor head has told me
Can not stand the cold
And in between what might have been
And what has come to pass
Are misbegotten guests alas
And bits of broken glass
Where do your golden rainbows end
(where do the rainbows end)
Why is the song I sing so sad
(why is this song so sad)
Dreaming the dreams I dream my friend
(dreaming the dreams I dream)
Loving the love I love
To love to love to love
Where do your golden rainbows end
(where do the rainbows end)
Why is the song I sing so sad
(why is this song so sad)
Dreaming the dreams I dream my friend
(dreaming the dreams I dream)
Loving the love I love
To love to love to love
Whoa no no no no no
Long Ago & Far Away
Indigo Girls' 'Long Ago & Far Away' stands as a defining acoustic ballad from their early career, exemplifying the duo's signature blend of folk and indie rock. Recorded in the late 1990s, the track features Amy and Emily Shapiro's harmonies at its core, delivering a narrative of longing and memory that resonates deeply within the genre. The song's stripped-down instrumentation highlights the emotional intimacy characteristic of their work, often exploring themes of personal history and connection. As a staple of their discography, it captures the raw, unpolished aesthetic that helped establish their reputation as pioneers of the alternative folk movement, influencing countless subsequent artists who value lyrical honesty over production gloss.