Martin Garrix & David Guetta
So Far Away
feat. Jamie Scott & Romy Dia
On July 30, 2017, during his closing set at Tomorrowland, Martin Garrix premieres a brand new track. The crowd hears So Far Away for the first time, an emotional future bass track created together with David Guetta.
That night, the version played features vocals from Ellie Goulding, giving the song a very different tone. But in the months that follow, the track evolves. When it is officially released on December 1, 2017, the final version features Romy Dya on vocals.
The track keeps that strong emotional core, blending soft melodies with a more energetic drop, something that quickly made it stand out. It also reflects a rare collaboration between two of the biggest names in electronic music, bringing together different styles into one track.
So Far Away becomes a global hit during the winter of 2017-2018, reaching high positions across multiple countries and earning several gold certifications, including in Australia, Belgium, Canada and France. Over time, it remains one of the most recognizable collaborations between Martin Garrix and David Guetta.
Videoclip
Directed by Damian Karsznia
Produced by : Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort
Release date : December 07, 2017
Label : STMPD RCRDS
Lyrics
Written by David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort, Jamie Scott, Jason Boyd, Martin Garrix.
Light ’em up, light ’em up
Tell me where you are, tell me where you are
Summer nights, bright lights
And the shootin’ stars, they break my heart
Callin’ you now, but you’re not pickin’ up
Shadows so close if that’s still enough
Light a match, light a match
Baby, in the dark, show me where you are
Oh, love
How I miss you every single day
When I see you on those streets
Oh, love
Tell me there’s a river I can swim that will bring you back to me
‘Cause I don’t know how to love someone else
I don’t know how to forget your face
No, love
God, I miss you every single day and now you’re so far away
So far away
It’s breakin’ me, losin’ you
We were far from perfect
But we were worth it
Too many fights, and we cried
But never said we’re sorry
Stop sayin’ you love me
You’re callin’ me now, but I can’t pick up
Your shadow’s still close, and I’m still in love
The summer’s over now
But somehow it still breaks my heart
We could have had this talk
Oh
Oh, love
How I miss you every single day
When I see you on those streets
Oh, love
Tell me there’s a river I can swim that will bring you back to me
‘Cause I don’t know how to love someone else
I don’t know how to forget your face
No, love
God, I miss you every single day and now you’re so far away
So far away
So far away, oh
So far away
So far away
Oh, love
How I miss you every single day
When I see you on those streets
Oh, love
Tell me there’s a river I can swim that will bring you back to me
‘Cause I don’t know how to love someone else
I don’t know how to forget your face
Oh, love
God, I miss you every single day when you’re so far away
So Far Away era snapshots