Arm's Length

Some distances are measured in meters. Some in careful inches. What does it cost to keep the people you love at arm's length? Listen/download ➤ https://ffm.colortheory.com/armslength ARM'S LENGTH ©2026 Brian Hazard (ASCAP) Cold sheets separate us Like an unaccepted death Your skin miles away But just a fraction of a breath Brittle bones and bitter blame We play a hollow, hollow game To keep my feelings well-contained At arm's length A meter of air At arm's length I know it’s not fair Watch your step Mind the gap I draw the map to keep you At arm's length At arm's length Once more I’ll crack the door But I won’t invite you in Jaw tight, chin to the skies Never dare to meet your eyes Count the ceiling tiles, 1-2-3-4 We don’t talk about the war To keep myself from wanting more If I let you in the calm might shatter If I let you in the glass might crack I need you near me But stay behind the line Measured distance My insistence In my defense Summoning the strength Safe in this space Knowing my place Forever at arm's length COLOR THEORY @colortheory Bandcamp - http://colortheory.bandcamp.com Spotify - http://spoti.fi/1UbfAWa Patreon - www.patreon.com/colortheory Twitter - www.twitter.com/colortheory Facebook - www.facebook.com/colortheory YouTube - www.youtube.com/colortheory Instagram - www.instagram.com/colortheory Official - www.colortheory.com Want five of my best songs for free? https://colortheory.com Get two new exclusive tracks every month: http://patreon.com/colortheory