Distance And Time
Alicia Keys · The Element of Freedom [2009]
all I do is count the days
where are you now?
I know I never let you down
I will never go away
I really wish that you'd stay but what can we do
all the days that you've been gone I dreamed about you
and I anticipate the day that you will come home, home, home
No matter how far you are
no matter how long it takes him
through distance and time
I'll be waiting
and if you have to walk a million miles
I'll wait a million days to see you smile
distance and time, I'll be waiting
distance and time, I'll be waiting
will you take a train, to meet me where I am
are you on your way?
I will never do anything to hurt you
I'll never live without you
I really wish that you would stay but what can we do
All the days that you've been gone I dreamed about you
and I anticipate the day that you will come home, home, home
no matter how far you are
no matter how long it takes him
distance and time,I'll be waiting
And if you have to walk a million miles
I'll wait a million days to see you smile
distance and time
I'll be waiting
no matter how far you are
no matter how long it takes him
distance and time, I'll be waiting
And you can walk a million miles
I'll wait a million days to see you smile
through distance and time, I'll be waiting
oh oh oh
oh oh oh
oh oh oh
I'll be waiting
I'll be waiting
through distance and time
I'll be waiting
You are always on my mind
all I do is count the days
where are you now?
Distance And Time
Alicia Keys delivers a soulful exploration of longing and resilience on 'Distance And Time,' the title track from her 2009 album *The Element of Freedom*. Recorded during a pivotal period in her career, the track blends R&B and neo-soul sensibilities with a reflective tone that underscores themes of emotional separation and eventual reconciliation. The song features Keys' signature vocal delivery, characterized by its emotive phrasing and dynamic range, supported by a lush arrangement that highlights the interplay between melody and rhythm. As a centerpiece of her discography, the recording stands as a testament to her ability to craft intimate narratives that resonate deeply with listeners navigating their own journeys through heartbreak and growth.