BarlowGirl's Philosophy
The band has gained a following with their "Anti-Conformity" message of "Don't be conformed, be Transformed" from Romans 12:1-2. Besides believing in abstinence and modesty, the band has also taken a stand on not dating, but their main message remains that people should look to God for love and security, and he will bring everything else into our lives. Very simply, trust God. They encourage people to trust the unseen. Just because you can't see God doesn't mean He isn't there!
Self Titled Debut Album
BarlowGirl instantly hit the spotlight in 2004 with their acclaimed self-titled debut album, coupled with the success of its first single, Never Alone. The longest running No. 1 song in 2004 on R&R’s CHR and CRW Rock charts, Never Alone was named "Song of the Year" on each of these charts. The CD has sold over 250,000 units (as of April 2005) and featured the singles Never Alone and Mirror which both garnered much airplay on Christian radio stations. These number one songs earned the trio four 2005 GMA (Gospel Music Association) awards (formerly the Dove Award) award nominations, including the prestigious Best New Artist award, Best Rock Song and Rock Album. The trio was the best selling new Christian artist of 2004. BarlowGirl received a 2006 GMA award nomination for Rock/Contemporary Song of the Year for Mirror.
Another Journal Entry
Their second album, Another Journal Entry, was released on September 27, 2005. The first single from the album, Let Go, had already begun receiving airplay on Christian radio stations. Their next single from this album, I Need You to Love Me, has also received recent some airplay on some Christian radio stations after the album's debut. The album debuted at #3 on Soundscan's Christian album chart, and, as of Oct. 10, is at 85 on Billboards Top 200 Current Albums chart. The trio was nominated for three additional 2006 GMA (Gospel Music Association) awards: Group of the Year, Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year, and and Rock Recorded Song of the Year for Let Go.
BarlowGirl- She Walked Away
BarlowGirl Lyrics
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Home was more her prison now
Independence called out
She had to get it
A fight was all she needed
To give her reason
She slammed the door with no goodbye
Now she's driving to fast
She didn't care to glance behind
And through her tears she laughed
It's time to kiss the past goodbye
I'm finally on my own
Don't try to tell me no
There's so much more for me
Just watch what I will be
[Chorus]
She walked away
Couldn't say why she was leaving
She walked away
She left all she had believed in
Not a day goes by
For the ones she's left behind
They're always asking "why?"
And thoughts of her consume her mind
God please let her know
The love we tried to show
We'd promise anything
If you'd just bring her home
[Chorus]
Tell her we love her
Tell her she's wanted
And one more thing God
Tell her please, come home
Please, come home
[Chorus: x2]
The choice is yours alone now
Tell me how this story, ends
In BarlowGirl's song "She Walked Away", the singer is a young woman who feels trapped and confined within her home. She yearns for independence and decides to leave, with a fight pushing her towards her final decision. She walks away from her loved ones without saying goodbye, driving fast away from her past, tears in her eyes as she laughs. She is excited about the prospect of finally being able to be on her own and prove herself to the world. However, those she left behind are devastated and cannot stop thinking about why she chose to leave. They pray for her return, asking God to bring her back home.
The lyrics of this song touch on themes of young adulthood, freedom, and the struggles that come with living under someone else's roof. It talks about the hard choice of deciding to leave everything you know behind in pursuit of new opportunities and a chance to prove yourself. The song also acknowledges the pain and heartbreak that comes with leaving loved ones behind and the constant hope that things will eventually work out.
Line by Line Meaning
She couldn't take one more day
The girl had reached her limit and was tired of living in the same place every day.
Home was more her prison now
She started to feel trapped in her own house and needed to escape to be free.
Independence called out
She longed for freedom and an independent life.
She had to get it
She felt that she needed independence and it became an urgent necessity.
A fight was all she needed
The girl felt that an argument or disagreement would give her the motivation she needed to leave.
To give her reason
The fight would give her a justified cause or reason to leave home.
She slammed the door with no goodbye
She left without saying goodbye or informing anyone, implying she needed to escape quickly.
And knew that it was time
She felt a sense of urgency that it was the right time for her to walk away.
Now she's driving to fast
The girl is now moving away at a dangerous speed.
She didn't care to glance behind
She has no interest in looking back at the past or the place she left behind.
And through her tears she laughed
Despite the sadness and tears, she is still happy and excited about starting a new life elsewhere.
It's time to kiss the past goodbye
She wants to forget about the past and start afresh.
I'm finally on my own
She's excited about her newfound independence.
Don't try to tell me no
She doesn't want to hear anyone's opinion on her decision.
There's so much more for me
She believes there is better life ahead for her, away from her old life.
Just watch what I will be
She wants to prove herself and make a mark in the world after walking away from her old life.
[Chorus]
The chorus emphasizes the girl leaving home without reason and leaving those she loves behind.
Not a day goes by
Those left behind continue to think of her every day.
For the ones she's left behind
Her loved ones are those she left behind and are affected by her leaving.
They're always asking "why?"
Her loved ones constantly ask why she left without an explanation.
And thoughts of her consume her mind
Her leaving is always on the mind of her loved ones.
God please let her know
Her loved ones pray that she is fine wherever she's gone.
The love we tried to show
Her loved ones tried their best to show her love before she left and hope she understands that.
We'd promise anything
Her loved ones are willing to do anything to bring her back home.
If you'd just bring her home
Her loved ones appeal to God to bring her back home as they miss and long for her to return.
Tell her we love her
Her loved ones want her to know how much they love her and miss her.
Tell her she's wanted
Her loved ones want her to understand that they always want her around and have a place for her in their hearts.
And one more thing God
Her loved ones have one more thing to ask of God regarding her wellbeing.
Tell her please, come home
Her loved ones plead with God to bring her back home safe and sound.
The choice is yours alone now
The girl has to make her own decisions and be responsible for the consequences thereof.
Tell me how this story, ends
The song appeals to God to show how the story (of the girl's life after leaving home) will end.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALYSSA KATHERINE BARLOW, BARLOWGIRL ., BARLOWGIRL BARLOWGIRL, LAUREN ASHLEY NICOLE BARLOW, MARY ANN BARLOW, REBECCA ELIZABETH MARIE BARLOW, VINCENT ROBERT FRANCIS BARLOW
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