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.
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
The lyrics to BarlowGirl's "She Walked Away" tell the story of a young woman who feels trapped in her home and seeks independence. She reaches a breaking point and decides to leave without saying goodbye to her loved ones. She speeds away in her car, leaving everything behind with a mixture of tears and laughter. The chorus expresses the confusion and sorrow of those she left behind, who constantly wonder why she made the decision to leave. They pray that God brings her back home, and the song ends with a plea for the listener to consider the consequences of their choices.
The opening lines of the song describe the singer's emotional state: "She couldn't take one more day/Home was more her prison now." The monotony and claustrophobia of her daily life has become suffocating, and she craves freedom. The lyrics reveal that her decision to leave was somewhat impulsive: "A fight was all she needed/To give her reason/She slammed the door with no goodbye/And knew that it was time." However, as she drives away from her old life, she experiences a mix of emotions, including tears and laughter.
The chorus expresses the confusion and sorrow of those left behind: "Not a day goes by/For the ones she's left behind/They're always asking 'why?'/And thoughts of her consume their mind." They can't understand why she left everything behind, including the core beliefs that she held dear. They pray for her to come back and are willing to do anything to show her that they love her.
Overall, "She Walked Away" is a poignant reflection on the difficult decision to leave behind everything you know in search of something better. The song raises questions about what drives people to step outside of their comfort zones and the consequences that they face when they do.
Line by Line Meaning
She couldn't take one more day
The girl couldn’t bear to live in the same environment continuously any more
Home was more her prison now
Instead of a shelter, her home became a place of restriction and confinement for her
Independence called out
She realized she wants to be free and independent
She had to get it
She needed to find a way to achieve her freedom and independence
A fight was all she needed
Her inner strength was triggered and all she needed was to fight for her freedom
To give her reason
This struggle gave her the much-needed reason to take the difficult step of walking away
She slammed the door with no goodbye
She left without revealing her final decision and with anger
And knew that it was time
She finally realized that enough was enough and it was time for her to leave
Now she's driving too fast
She is reckless and driving fast meaning she is not focused
She didn't care to glance behind
She is making a conscious decision to not look back, indicating a disconnection from her past
And through her tears she laughed
The journey meant a significant emotional toll, but she finds it hopeful and made fun of it despite tears
It's time to kiss the past goodbye
It is now time for her to move on and leave behind her past experiences
I'm finally on my own
She is now free and taking control of her life
Don't try to tell me no
She doesn't want to be told what to do anymore now that she is independent
There's so much more for me
She is optimistic about her future and feels there are plenty of opportunities available for her
Just watch what I will be
She's confident that she will accomplish great things
She walked away
She has made up her mind to leave everything behind and start anew
Couldn't say why she was leaving
She didn't have concrete reasons to explain why she had to leave
She left all she had believed in
She left behind all the things she held to be true
Not a day goes by
Every single day feels difficult and like a challenge to her loved ones left behind
For the ones she's left behind
Her absence has created a void in the lives of her loved ones
They're always asking 'why?'
The reason for her departure is always on their minds, constantly worrying them.
And thoughts of her consume their mind
Thoughts of her departure and absence has become a major part of their life
God please let her know
She is praying for divine intervention and that God will help her find peace
The love we tried to show
She knows that her loved ones had the purest of intentions
We'd promise anything
They're willing to do anything to bring her back
If you'd just bring her home
They want her to come back home, and are pleading with God for help
Tell her we love her
They want her to realize how much love and support she has, and wants her to come back
Tell her she's wanted
She wants her to know that she still has a family, and that she is valued and needed
And one more thing God
She, once again, pleads with God to help and do one more thing
Tell her please, come home
Once again, they ask God for assistance to help her to come back to her loved ones
The choice is yours alone now
This is a final decision she has made, and it's up to her to decide her next move
Tell me how this story, ends
The artist is curious to know the outcome of the girl's story, and what eventually led her back to her loved ones.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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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Rachel Carrico
This song is exactly what I did when I was 21 years old. I hated my family for always mistreating me, I had only one friend and she married my brother, so I felt very alone and just wanted to find my own hapiness. I met someone online that lived in another state away, left without explaining, I was just very angry for how my family always made fun of me and beat me down. Unfortunately the guy I left with was not a good person and from the first night with him I was violently raped. I was so humiliated and ashamed of myself for making such a rash decision going with someone I knew nothing about. But because of my family, I had a lot of pride, and decided no matter what I went through on my own with this man or another, it was better than going back home to be told "I told you so" and confirm all their beliefs about me that I was stupid and unlovable. So despite being raped the first night, I stayed there for 5 months. I made many more poor choices while I was there, and it was 5 months of horrific experiences. My real mom was the only one really concerned about me, and begged me to come home. It was around my birthday she got concert tickets to see Kieth Urban that she persuaded me. I was believing I would go back after the concert, but once I got away from my abusive boyfriend, I came to my senses and realized I suffered enough, and going home didn't mean I needed to be around all my family, just the ones that really cared. I learned a lot from walking away, painfully. But I grew into myself more and became independent. My family didn't change, but the choices I made while I was away changed me. Not only did I learn how to stand on my own 2 feet, I also found God. In all the pain, I brought me to my knees. When I got home, I was radically different and set my mind to being an influence, and showing my family and others a better way to be. I'm not sure how I've personally influenced them or anyone else by my story, but I am still working on myself and doing my best to be changed continually "by the renewing of your mind", as it says in Romans 12:2. I am no one special today, but my hope is to one day be a motivational speaker or a counselor, or be in youth ministry of some kind to help those that have been abused, or need their story to be heard, validated, and affirmed in faith in God, and themselves. Thank you for reading mine.
Shinigami Kitsune
Thank you for telling your story. You could've chose to stay silent, but you made the decision to speak out. Much respect and God bless.
M D
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OK Jeffy
Holy Shit I remember running away in 2002
Lily Wirth
I also left at 18 now I'm 23 almost 24 and still trying to find my way home. I guess me leaving hurt more people than I thought and I can't take it back. I'm all alone.
Virginia Paige Lewis
Thank you for sharing your story my sister I’m proud of you and thank you
Sophie-May
still love this song! such an underrated band
hello Friends
I just discovered this song totally by chance and slightly on accident! This song is one of my new favorites! Quite strong lyrics
Bridgette Burnett
This song is for my mother...Love you mom, here to help you through anything...
hello Friends
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