Away
Andy Breckman Lyrics
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You know it isn't you love
I'd never be untrue love
You know I'd never stray.
But that rivers rolling,
the distant bells are tolling,
telling me that I am bound away.
Take me by my hand love
We will meet again love, on another day.
There is much I don't know, I dont know where dreams go.
All I know is I am bound away.
Away away, I long to stay.
But the wind is from the west and its tugging at my vest nd its telling me that i am bound away.
When the distant thunder wakes them from their slumber and my old friends wonder.
This is what you'll say:
He was not a hero, he did not lie to me though when he found that he was bound away.
Away away, I long to stay. But the wind is from the west and its tugging at my vest nd its telling me that i am bound away. (2)
I love you girl but I am bound away.
The lyrics of Andy Breckman's "Away" describe a painful goodbye from the perspective of the person leaving. The singer expresses his deep affection for his love but recognizes that he must depart, as indicated by both the rolling river and the distant bells tolling. He pleads with his partner to understand and take his hand, promising to meet again on another day. However, he admits that there is much he doesn't know, including where dreams go, but all he knows is that he is bound away. The wind from the west tugs at his vest, reminding him of his duty, while he longs to stay. In the end, he acknowledges that he is not a hero but did not lie to his partner, thus asking them to tell their old friends that he found he was bound away.
The song's tone is somber and melancholic, reflecting the sadness and uncertainty of departure. The lyrics showcase the inner struggle and turmoil faced by someone who must leave their loved ones behind to fulfill their duties. The use of nature's elements, such as the rolling river and the wind tugging at his vest, emphasizes the inevitability of the situation and the sense of going against one's natural inclination. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is not leaving by choice but is compelled to do so due to factors beyond his control.
Line by Line Meaning
What else can i do, love?
I am at a loss in this situation, my dear.
You know it isn't you love
You are not the problem here, my love.
I'd never be untrue love
I promise I would never betray you, my love.
You know I'd never stray.
You can trust that I would never wander, my love.
But that rivers rolling,
However, the river is flowing,
the distant bells are tolling,
And the far-off bells are ringing,
telling me that I am bound away.
Signaling that I am destined to leave.
Say you'll understand love
Please promise me that you will comprehend, my love.
Take me by my hand love
Lead me by the hand, my love.
We will meet again love, on another day.
We will reunite, my love, on another occasion.
There is much I don't know, I dont know where dreams go.
There is still so much unknown, such as where dreams disappear.
All I know is I am bound away.
All I am certain of is that I must leave.
Away away, I long to stay.
Oh, how I yearn to remain.
But the wind is from the west and its tugging at my vest nd its telling me that i am bound away.
However, the western wind is urging me on and indicating that I must leave.
When the distant thunder wakes them from their slumber and my old friends wonder.
When the distant thunder startles them from their sleep and my previous companions ponder.
This is what you'll say:
These are the words you shall speak:
He was not a hero, he did not lie to me though when he found that he was bound away.
He was not a heroic figure, but he was truthful to me even when he realized he had to leave.
I love you girl but I am bound away.
I adore you, my dear, but I am bound to depart.
Away away, I long to stay. But the wind is from the west and its tugging at my vest nd its telling me that i am bound away. (2)
Once again, I yearn to remain, yet the western wind persistently nudges me to leave.
Contributed by Blake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.