Alan Parsons Project, The - I Can't Get There From Here Lyrics






Seize the day
That was what you always told me
Find a way
You would say as you would hold me
Get away from here
It's all so clear
You can't stay

Long ago
We were old enough to love
But not to know
There were dreams we kept inside
But didn't show
and now we don't know
how to let go

I can't get there from here
And you can't get here from there
And we can't go anywhere
As long as we're still standing on this road that leads
Nowhere

Touch the sky
If you don't, when you grow old
You'll wonder why
You did just what you were told
No one will cry for you
If all you do
Is long to fly

I can see
Our final curtain falling
Let it be
Listen to the voices calling out
To all who hear
Don't let your fear
Push life aside

I can't get there from here
And you can't get here from there
And we can't go anywhere
As long as we're still standing on this road that leads
Nowhere

But out there it gleams
Far beyond all the things we know
The world of our dreams
Calling to us but we don't go

I can't get there from here
And you can't get here from there
And we can't go anywhere
As long as we're still standing on the road that leads
Nowhere

The road that leads nowhere





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  1. T.... J....

    My younger sister passed away in 2018. This song reminds me just how much I miss her and want her to be here. I love you so much, Barbara.

  2. T.... J....

    I absolutely LOVE this song

  3. T.... t....

    It’s a long time I didn’t have a song I needed to hear again and again. It’s happened. This is my song. Just a part of myself. As happened with “Since the last goodbye”, or “Limelight “ A piece of art. Thanks Alan. You nailed it again

  4. G.... U....

    SONG SO SUPER
    THANK YOU ALAN PARSON
    YOU HAVE BIG HEART AND HOT SOUL..

  5. S.... P....

    As anyone seen this movie? looks good

  6. A.... C....

    Bellísima melodía, gracias Sr.Alan Parsons por su música.

  7. T.... J....

    Just beautiful. <3

  8. A.... N....

    This seems so much like my story. :) Thanks Alan Parsons, sir. :)

  9. A.... S....

    We shared the moment with Alan during their show stop at “The Genesee Theatre” where film was originated in Waukegan and Wandsworth, Il.

  10. K.... S....

    And Steve Hackett is in the credits! 😀

  11. F.... L....

    Sin comentarios... que grande Alan Parsons.
    Me encanta y emociona.

  12. J.... R....

    Another musical jewel of this great producer, musician,! APP for ever!

  13. h.... h....

    Only Alan Parsons-alone-solo Best of the Best

  14. A.... S....

    Music from the master of masters in Waukegan Illinois 2019 also In 2020 I personally like to see Alan schedule a special performance with THE CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA in Illinois in honor of the film in Wadsworth Quadrangle & The Genesee Theatre in Waukegan IL

  15. a.... r....

    Ian Bairnson is a Genius no one is like him brilliant guitarist always loved his work

  16. A.... A....

    after j.s. Bach.... it's you !!!! thank you, life teacher

  17. A.... J....

    This new generation musician must learn from this music

  18. A.... J....

    What a great song, congratulation Alan

  19. T.... ....

    Beautiful. This is music

    T.... ....

    Real music not like the rinse and repeat we usually get these days, awesome song.

  20. E.... L....

    So beautiful. A classic!

  21. m.... ....

    Must be Mr Bairnson????????

  22. d.... s....

    Is it taken from movie of 12 years ago?

  23. M.... B....

    Nice coda to a career. Gets it done to me.

  24. 6.... ....

    Qué bonita!!! Maravillosa balada.

  25. R.... L....

    Touches me deeply

  26. L.... s....

    Sublime!

  27. R.... ....

    Video sucks, nothing but English soap.

  28. T.... C....

    They spent a small fortune on that video, huh? "Here, Jared, you walk up my driveway...I'll just sit here and play the guitar and we'll have some bloke film us with a 200 dollar drone camera. Big time, baby!!"

  29. A.... F....

    oh my!!! at the end song i cry and cry,mom,dad, son,daughter...Mary,where did they go,i have nothing left...

  30. D.... ....

    That film took over a decade to make! Beautiful song.

  31. D.... ....

    We’re all on a road that’s going nowhere, we are all going to die, soon afterwards dies the last person that remembers our name, sometime later the human race will come to extinction, like all living creature. Few billion years, and our Sun will run out of power. Shutdown Earth. And yet, we have to enjoy this ride to nowhere. The purpose is to feel alive in every moment and live to the full.

  32. S.... M....

    Jared Mahone's voice melts the heart like butter. An extremely talented man with a heart of gold, a prolific songwriter and vocal tone like honey. I hope to hear him on more AP projects!

  33. A.... C....

    Fabulous song, Ian Bairnson is amazing on guitars and Jared sings with all his heart. Amazing movie as well, exceeded my expectations by far. Congrats Frontiers. Must be your nicest release ever!

  34. S.... M....

    Это так прекрасно. 🌹🌹🌹👏

  35. M.... M....

    Yo observo en el estribillo una inspiración (por no decir plagio) con este otro tema de Eric Johnson "Cliffs of Dover"
    https://youtu.be/aiRn3Zlw3Rw

    M.... M....

    Whaaaaaaaat?

  36. A.... F....

    Oh yes, I'm crying here.

  37. S.... C....

    His vocals sound incredibly similar to Colin Blunstone (Old and Wise) ...simply brilliant to hear this in 2019 ...love the new album

  38. H.... s....

    Ahora la vida tiene más sentido gracias por volver Alan Parsons no era lo mismo sin su música

  39. L.... L....

    This was the summer that STAR WARS and Close Encounters were both released; by the melodious tune, Alan makes it blend perfectly with the movie story line. So these young guys where the creators of the visuals behind these two sci-fi masterpieces? I would say..

  40. s.... b....

    A peaceful song . A beautiful voice . Lovely music . Magic to my ears. Just takes you away to a beautiful place , wherever that may be.

  41. a.... ....

    did the 5-25-77 come out in 2007, 2017 or 2019?

    a.... ....

    Test screenings in 2007... One day only stunt release on the 4Oth Anniversary of the release of Star Wars on 5-25-17, in 32 theaters, just like Star Wars. Final release later this year!

  42. J.... ....

    Why is a music video for a new song using scenes from a movie that's 12 years old? I find this confusing. Anyone know what the story is?

    J.... ....

    Test screenings in 2007... One day only stunt release on the 4Oth Anniversary of the release of Star Wars on 5-25-17, in 32 theaters, just like Star Wars. Final release later this year!

  43. J.... G....

    I love this song and just sounds as always the essence of a Alan Parsons music. Great work and long over due.

  44. S.... O....

    la voz y la canción tienen un dejo a Joey Scarbury, Believe It or Not ...

  45. a.... ....

    That looks like the kid from freaks and geeks

    a.... ....

    It IS the kid from Freaks and Geeks! :) Great guy... and so fun to work with!

  46. D.... H....

    Clips from the movie "5 -25-77" ( 2007 )

  47. B.... R....

    damn! this is so beautiful. I am crying ... no, no, no ... correction. I am big boy. I don't cry. I don't! I don't!

  48. P.... N....

    Alan Parsons makes us really proud! The recipe is still right there no matter what... Just a reminder there ' s sophistication in modern music...funny thing l, this song bridge reminds of Ammonia Avenue's. Keep it up, Mr. Parsons!!!

  49. A.... T....

    Where are Ian Bairnson, colin blunston, David Paton, Lenny zakatek? OK, this new voice reminds me Eric woolfson

    A.... T....

    Alwan Tamalus the solo is by Ian Bairson

  50. B.... K....

    this is Cliff Richard👎👎👎⛔⛔⛔

  51. J.... L....

    1:10 Space:1999?. Wow!!!

    J.... L....

    I had to add it. One of my favorite shows, growing up...

  52. R.... M....

    The unmistakable sound of Alan Parsons. Brilliant.

  53. J.... ....

    I'm unfamiliar with the singer.

    J.... ....

    Jared Mahone from Columbus OH. Fantastic singer songwriter!

  54. B.... F....

    incredible video making

    B.... F....

    Thank you!

  55. �.... ....

    いい曲ですね!😊👍

    Nice song !👍😂

  56. M.... ....

    Hi music lovers! Come to listen our newest LP "Metronhomme - 4"! It's free here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbrSti5ifybGNiynayn84VdO0tX20ifeF

  57. D.... M....

    This song is really great, been listening to it a lot

  58. E.... S....

    I don't like the first cut, but this is 100% Alan Parsons, very nice theme. I hope the album will follow this kind of themes.

  59. O.... M....

    Necesito más canciones tuyas en mi vida, mister Alan Parson

  60. j.... ....

    wonderful song!!!!!! Can anyone tell me where I can find the movie please!!!!!!

  61. C.... B....

    Unbelievably beautiful and meaningful music - I have listened to Alan Parsons for so long and it has stayed with me giving me the soundtrack of my life - so I have to say a huge thanks for being part of me - a special place in my heart! Still giving us a reason to fall in love with your music!

  62. x.... ....

    How can be that the latest song of APP is the soundtrack of a 2007 movie..? 🤔

    x.... ....

    The movie is not actually a 2007 movie. IMDB improperly labeled it that because of test screenings. It comes out later this year.

    x.... ....

    It's not a 2007 movie. IMDB is wrong. It was TEST screened then. It comes out this year.

  63. L.... F....

    Wonderful song. Perhaps, instead of using it solo this should've entered the UK Eurovision heat in a 3 minutes shortened version, I'm pretty sure it'd been chosen to participate and very likely also won, going on to even win the Eurovision itself. I really think it could've been done, the UK's first victory in many years and putting AP right back on the musical map again, internationally. What a classic winner it'd been, being such a classic style and memorable tune. Oh well, one can dream.

  64. L.... W....

    Does anyone know the name of this movie? This is absolutely incredible!

    L.... W....

    It's called "5-25-77" and will come out later this year.

    L.... W....

    @Patrick Read Johnson thanks for the info. Looking forward to this.

  65. l.... ....

    Impresionante tema. la voz de Mahone me remonta al registro de Colin Blunstone mezclado con el GRAN Eric Woolfson.

    l.... ....

    Tienes razon

    l.... ....

    Pensé lo mismo cuando lo escuché, al igual que la segunda voz en soiree fantastique

  66. k.... ....

    Chad with Camaro

  67. G.... ....

    This is a great, GREAT song but the producer went a little TOO hard on the auto-tune... kinda kills it for me! Shame.

    G.... ....

    There was no auto-tune. Jared was in key the whole time.

    G.... ....

    Patrick Read Johnson Oh I have no doubt about that! But the vocals were tuned regardless, as an amateur mixer myself, I can tell. Great song anyhow!

    G.... ....

    Aurotune? Nooooo man he sings well not like actual singers

  68. E.... D....

    Sounds like the ols Alan Parsons Project, brings back some good old memories .....😌

  69. S.... N....

    Magic music. ...finally....

  70. Z.... D....

    Amazing

  71. T.... e....

    *Alan rules📏*
    🎹❤️

  72. T.... e....

    Where can I see it!?🤔
    🙏🏽...

  73. M.... N....

    Good song, but i don't like the mix. The vocals are way to much up front!

    M.... N....

    Mix is perfect, this voices needs this space

  74. S.... C....

    Es magia su música, máster Alan Parsons!!!

  75. M.... M....

    An Ian Bairnson solo, at long last!!!! Great song, great song.....

  76. F.... ....

    Just for the sake of conversation......this song sounds like one of Barry Manilow's ballads from the 70s and 80s. Too bad they didn't use him as his voice and this song are classic "Manilow".

    F.... ....

    Sorry, have to agree to disagree. APP is in another zone to Manilow. Manilow sang middle of the road ladies songs. Parsons stuff is on a deeper level.

  77. H.... M....

    Holy...new Alan Parsons music.

  78. A.... D....

    An awesome song from AP after a long time. It is really nice to listen a good piece of new progressive rock music. Waiting for the album.

  79. R.... G....

    How interesting that the "5-25-77" movie is not available anywhere in any format...

    R.... G....

    No????🤔

    R.... G....

    It will be available later this year! :)

    R.... G....

    I want it on blue ray

  80. A.... ....

    Alan... Glad to hear some NEW production..Any chance on 5.1 surround sound..I'm a big fan of Surround Sound Music..aka.."ON AIR" WAS / IS A GREAT ALBUM IN 5.1 SURROUND SOUND.. AS WAS THE D.S.O.T.M. MIX ALBIT 4.0 QUAD..LISTEN WITH QUAD HEADPHONES.. Welcome back ..

  81. l.... d....

    06/04/19BR

  82. A.... C....

    Can wait the released from this magnificent album

    A.... C....

    Is it this song from a upcoming album? I thought that it was a 80's song.

  83. U.... ....

    I'm not at all surprised that you dabble with magic, Alan, because you're a true musical magician yourself. Nobody does it better!

  84. C.... S....

    Great song, but I hate it when they end with a great guitar solo, and it fades out. ;o(

  85. O.... k....

    Did anyone else get a little nervous when the flames were coming out of the Pinto?

  86. G.... F....

    First time I have heard it. Pretty song, APP is awesome, but his solo work I don't know about.
    🇧🇷

  87. A.... V....

    Justo estaba escuchando los albumes de APP, que bueno que haya sacado un nuevo album con su sonido característico, es muy buena... 01-04-19 - Ayac

  88. R.... ....

    I enjoy it! sincerely! you did it great!

  89. F.... M....

    Amazing - taking a trip back to 81 82 83 84 - thank you Sir - made my day - beautiful lyrics and song - the orchestra arrangement is perfect - just wish the guitar solo were a little longer - extended version perhaps?

    F.... M....

    Well put sir. And that guitar solo was cut short IMO as well. Could have extended for at least another 30 sec. for full effect.

    F.... M....

    Thanks for commenting - sometimes 30 seconds can make a difference - all the best my friend

  90. C.... E....

    3:22 Sounding an awful lot like the great Colin Blunstone. Nicely done!

  91. E.... C....

    Perfect

  92. S.... L....

    GREAT (y) (y)

  93. S.... ....

    Not bad, specially the guitar solo, but about '77, their "I Robot" LP remains prioritary (Alan Parsons Project)

    S.... ....

    Don't let it show was my favourite and love this song here so beautiful, need to see this film

  94. J.... M....

    OMG. Alan Parsons at his very best.

  95. m.... l....

    Alan Parsons basically has 2 sounds.. 1) Cool and 2) cheesy. This.. is cheesy. Don't get me wrong, its nice, it's warm, it's a throwback to way back when..particularly the vocals.. but it's just .. schmaltzy. And 'as long as we're still standing..." that kind of musical lick has been so overdone. Alan, I know you're reading this.. you engineered and produced some great music in your "Project". But.. just remember these words.. Eric is gone, and so.. it's too late now, the magic is lost.

    m.... l....

    Rubbish

    m.... l....

    @JimmyJam184 I wouldnt say this song is rubbish.. but certainly expendable let's just say

    m.... l....

    @mike langzen nice that you thought I meant the song. But in reality....

    m.... l....

    @JimmyJam184 I'll finish your thought.. "but in realty I think your comment also applies to the video". Well I guess it's all subjective. But it's just too bad you disagree that "its nice, it's warm, it's a throwback to way back when"... I guess you're harder on it then I am. In all honesty, im a big fan of APP.. and my comment is not rubbish, its my thoughts and I think theyre very reasonable and fair. Ultimately, who cares, this boring lacklustre song isn't worth a debate. Cheers.

    m.... l....

    Nahh is simple you need feelings to apreciate this kind of music, some people are more sensitive than other, this generation is empty inside

  96. D.... J....

    Vintage stuff that reminds me of peak Project material - for me, vocally, I'm reminded of the great Colin Blunstone, and there's some really great musical ideas in there, especially the melody that underpins the "I can't get there from here, you can't get here from there" couplet. Would have loved to be anticipating 1 or 2 more instrumentals on the new album as well though......:-)

    D.... J....

    Thank you!

  97. M.... L....

    Wow finiley Alan is doing is old style