But that lightness makes “A Thousand Miles” the perfect template for a humorous meme. Wayans got their start when they used the song in their movie White Chicks, and it’s been the subject (victim?) of remixes and parodies ever since.
There’s nothing about Vanessa Carlton’s 2002 pop hit that makes it an obvious fodder for memes. The song is non-offensive, expressing the usual sentiments of “I miss you”.