2025 Competition Lyrics Entry:

Miles From Nowhere by Emitt Tierce

Lyrics

In the mist of morning I can see her smile
Fragrant flowers in her hair
And in that moment I could see what might have been between us
Moments that still haunt me
Will it ever be anything more?
When darkness comes and doubt blots out the sun
And you’re miles from nowhere
Where do you run?
Who can you turn to?
Is there a road that leads to somewhere?

Tried to tell mysef that I could make you stay
Not believing all the while
Now it seems to dream is my only destination
Moments that haunt me
It seems that it will never be anything more
When darkness comes and doubt blots out the sun
And you’re miles from nowhere
Where do you run?
Who can you turn to?
Is there a road that leads to somewhere?

Do you know?
Do you know the distance between us?
What’s been . . . what will be?
And then?
Maybe letting go . . .
Maybe letting go . . .

Moments that still haunt me
Was it ever really anything?
Will it ever be anything more?
Where do you run?
Who can you turn to?
When you’re miles from nowhere
Where do you run?
Who can you turn to?
Follow the road that leads you somewhere

Author

Bio

EJames
Miles From Nowhere
(from artist project Man Walking)

Co-author(s)

Lyrics Competition Results

Emotional Impact:
11/ 20
Technical Skill:
12/ 20
Memorability:
8/ 20
Storytelling:
8/ 20
Imagery:
8/ 20
Total Score:
47/ 100
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