Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: guitar
Song Meaning of “Miles Shorter” by Jesse Cook
Miles Shorter is a reflection on the deep yearning for connection and understanding between two people. The song talks of miles, both physical and emotional, that have come between them, creating a divide that is difficult to overcome.
The narrator laments the nature of their relationship, with a “bridge made of questions,” suggesting the urge for clear communication and a bridge between them. There is a sense of unfinished business between the two, representing an inability for them to resolve whatever it is that drove them apart.
The line “It’s miles shorter, but all I can do is cry” reveals the extent of the hurt felt by the the narrator, who wishes for a way to bridge the distance between them, to come to a better understanding. The chorus’ plea for the other person to stay highlights just how much both people want to rebuild the relationship that has been damaged. Despite the distance, the narrator still yearns for an understanding and closure that comes with being able to be in each other’s presence.