So Far Away

The speaker describes a life that feels newly changed: they can share feelings, express themselves, and show a smile they had hidden before. At first, this happiness seems almost unreal, as if they might be dreaming. The mood grows from surprise and uncertainty toward relief, self-forgiveness, and confidence about facing the day.

“Somebody shake me” is an idiom-like request meaning “help me check that this is real.” The image of waking suggests that the speaker fears losing this hopeful state, especially when they plead not to be shaken. “So far away” may mean that past struggles and mistakes now feel distant, even though the speaker is still looking back on them.

The lyrics leave the reason for this change unstated. It could reflect a new relationship, a personal breakthrough, or another change that makes life feel different; the words do not settle the question. The speaker’s fear of waking also makes the joy feel fragile: they welcome the new person they are becoming, but worry it may not last. The closing confidence suggests acceptance, while the repeated dream imagery preserves some uncertainty.