Who is Vanessa Carlton singing about in A Thousand Miles?

Who is Vanessa Carlton singing about in A Thousand Miles?

“A Thousand Miles” is a piano-driven pop song supported by a string orchestral arrangement. Carlton says that the song was inspired by a crush she had on a Juilliard student (who is now a “very famous actor”) whom she met while she was attending The School of American Ballet.

Who is A Thousand Miles written for?

“A Thousand Miles” is about a Juilliard student Vanessa Carlton had a crush on in the mid-90s. Carlton is purposefully not gendering the person or naming them because they’re now a famous actor. “I would never talk to this person,” Carlton, who is bisexual, told Vice. “I was very shy.”

What is the theme of A Thousand Miles by Vanessa Carlton?

“A Thousand Miles” is basically about eagerly missing a loved one who is not physically present. Vanessa Carlton is so enthusiastic about seeing and holding this person that she has no problem walking a thousand-miles just to be with them. Hence the name of the song.

Is A Thousand Miles a one hit wonder?

A Thousand Miles was a worldwide smash in 2002, thanks to its unforgettable piano riff and the video – which sees Vanessa being driven across America on her piano. She sold over a million copies of her debut album, thanks to this one enormous hit single.

Is A Thousand Miles about a woman?

“The song is about a crush I had on a Juilliard student,” Carlton told Entertainment Tonight, adding, “I can’t say the person’s name because they are a famous actor and I don’t want to say it…. I’m purposefully, I’m not attaching a gender and it will remain like that.”

What does it mean to fall into the sky?

‘” She said the lyrics “If I could fall into the sky” were inspired by “the idea of, like, you have a better chance of falling up than ever having a relationship with this person.”