I'm driving down the highway
Cold and dark, dead
(It's deceiving)
It's deceiving
And miles and miles pass by
And I'm alone
My eyes feel like they're bleeding
But I'm just crying
Is this what I ask for?
Is this what I ask for?
I hate myself when I'm away from you
I swear I'm sorry (I'm sorry)
Please don't hate me too
And I don't know if my heart will make it through
I swear I'm sorry (I'm sorry)
Please don't hate me too
I don't suppose you heard me
Call your name, girl
If you say louder
Then I'll scream louder
The cities in between us block the way
And they make it harder
But I'll scream louder
Is this what I ask for?
Is this what I ask for?
I hate myself when I'm away from you
I swear I'm sorry (I'm sorry)
Please don't hate me too
And I don't know if my heart will make it through
I swear I'm sorry (I'm sorry)
Please don't hate me too
Don't hate me
Don't fail now
Hold on to hope
'Cause I'm yours
I'm coming home to you soon
(I'm coming home)
'Cause the road is very worn
And it's begging me to come back to you
I hate myself when I'm away from you
I swear I'm sorry (I'm sorry)
Please don't hate me too
(I'm coming home)
Don't hate me too
Please don't hate me too
About This Song
"Distance" is a deeply emotional ballad that captures the anguish of being physically separated from someone you love, with the protagonist driving alone through a dark highway while consumed by regret and longing. The song explores themes of self-hatred during separation, desperate apologies, and the fear that love might not survive the strain of distance. Musically, it features Secondhand Serenade's signature acoustic-driven rock style with John Vesely's vulnerable vocals carrying the raw emotional weight over gentle guitar melodies that build to more intense moments. The track resonates with anyone who has experienced long-distance relationships or the pain of being away from loved ones, making it a standout example of early 2010s alternative rock's focus on intimate, confessional songwriting.
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