By May 2021, the video had amassed over 233 million views on YouTube.
"So Far Away" is a collaborative future-bass ballad by Dutch producer and French DJ David Guetta , released on December 1, 2017 , via STMPD RCRDS . The track features vocals from British singer Jamie Scott and Dutch singer Romy Dya . Production & Collaboration History
Symbols like rivers and shooting stars are used to represent the emotional distance between the two individuals. Music Video Analysis By May 2021, the video had amassed over
The video uses specific objects and symbolic elements to match the song's energy, emphasizing the "so far away" feeling between the characters.
Directed by , the official music video visualizes two contrasting worlds: the reality we inhabit and a surreal world representing feelings, dreams, and memories. Production & Collaboration History Symbols like rivers and
Originally, the track featured vocals from Ellie Goulding . It was premiered during Garrix's headline set at Tomorrowland 2017 , where Guetta joined him on stage. However, Goulding's management pulled her vocals after the live preview was released before she had heard the final product.
Romy Dya , who originally recorded the demo vocals, was chosen to replace Goulding. She is joined by Jamie Scott , known for co-penning hits for One Direction. Lyrical Theme & Meaning Originally, the track featured vocals from Ellie Goulding
The lyrics depict a struggling couple reminiscing about a past love and the difficulty of moving on after a relationship ends.