Not Far (a song for Mema)

Album: This Is Not the Album (2015)
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Songfacts®:

  • This tribute to Austin Mahone's late grandmother finds him he reminiscing about their cherished moments together. Austin released the tender tune as a free download on September 24, 2015, saying: "Three years ago today I lost my grandma to cancer. I wrote this song about her. I hope this song reminds you of the good times that you had with someone that you may have lost too. I miss you every day Mema."
  • The accompanying video includes intimate photographs and personal footage of Austin and his grandma.

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