So Far Away (Staind song)

Infobox Single
Name = So Far Away


Artist = Staind
from Album =
14 Shades of Grey
Released = September 18, 2003
Format = CD single
Recorded = 2003
Genre = Alternative rock
Post-grunge
Power ballad
Length = 4:05
Label = Elektra Records
Producer = Staind
Chart position =

• #1 (US Mainstream Rock Tracks)
• #1 (US Modern Rock Tracks)
• #24 (US Billboard Hot 100)
• #20 (American Top 40)

Reviews =
Last single = "Price to Play"
(2003)
This single = "So Far Away"
(2003)
Next single = "How About You"
(2003) |

"So Far Away" was the second single released off American hard rock band Staind's fourth album 14 Shades of Grey. It was released in late 2003 and its momentum carried over into 2004. The song enjoyed much success on both rock and mainstream radio, reaching #1 on the Modern Rock Tracks for seven non-consecutive weeks, and #1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks for fourteen consecutive weeks, one of the longest runs in the chart's history. The song also became the band's second Top 40 Hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #24. It was featured in a promotional advertisement for the 2004 remake of "The Punisher", although it was not included on the soundtrack. The song was used as a tribute on WWE to wrestler Mick Foley. The song also featured in an episode of Smallville.

"So Far Away" has been described by critics as 'an honest and grateful musing on success' [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000942LT] ; fans however feel that the song represents Aaron Lewis moving on in life and speaking of hope and uncertainty [http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=4485] , along with the running theme of 14 Shades of Grey.

Video

Two videos for the song were recorded. One was filmed as promotional footage only and received minimal airplay; the one that was aired mostly on MTV and other television stations during the song's success was one of the band mostly playing live, with several shots of Aaron Lewis' daughter Zoe Jane. "So Far Away" was also used in trailer footage of "The Punisher" before the movie was released. WWE have used this song in one of their Tribute To The Troops videos for 2007.

Track listing

American release

#"So Far Away"
#"So Far Away" (Radio Edit)
#"Novocaine" (Non Album Track)
#"Zoe Jane" (Live at KROQ)

British release

#"So Far Away" (Radio Edit)
#"Mudshovel" (Live)
#"Home-Grown Promo Footage" (Multimedia)

Lyrics

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