Bethany Joy Lenz (formerly Galeott… Read Full Bio ↴Los Angeles, USA (2000 - present)
Bethany Joy Lenz (formerly Galeotti) born April 2, 1981 in Hollywood, Florida), known as Joie Lenz, is an American actress, director, producer, and musician, best known for her portrayal of Haley James Scott on the CW television drama One Tree Hill.
She has also starred as Michelle Bauer Santos on the CBS Daytime soap opera Guiding Light and is recognized for her music as a solo artist and as a member of the band Everly.
Prior to One Tree Hill, Galeotti spent most of her acting career on the stage. She has called Musical theater her passion, and has performed in various productions of "Annie", "The Wizard of Oz", "Gypsy", "Cinderella", etc.
Since Lenz's exit from Guilding Light she has completed a demo of original music. Trained by the director of The Brooklyn College of Opera, Lenz plays the guitar and piano, and writes her own music. Her first album, entitled Preincarnate was released in October 2002 . Lenz continues to release new music oftentimes through her character Haley James Scott. In 2005, after recording "When the Stars Go Blue" with costar Tyler Hilton, the duo joined The Wreckers and Gavin DeGraw for a 25-city North American One Tree Hill Tour that started in Vancouver. Lenz and Hilton scored the #89 spot on February 2005's Billboard Pop 100 chart with the duet "When the Stars Go Blue." While on tour, Lenz debuted her second independent record entitled, Come On Home. Despite her hectic schedule during the tour, Lenz also filmed her first music video for "Songs in My Pockets" at Coney Island Beach and Astroland in Brooklyn, New York. In 2006 alongside ex-American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi, Lenz co-wrote and recorded "Halo" which was released in the second volume of the One Tree Hill Soundtrack. During this time, Lenz inked a deal with Sony Epic Records and worked with her producer, Ron Aniello to record original material. However, in 2006 after changes within the company, Lenz split from the label. Despite the musical setback, that same year Galeotti traveled to Los Angeles to write and record several songs for the soundtrack for Ten Inch Hero. Lenz's split with Epic allowed her to open new doors in her music career and since then she has decided to sign under the independent record label Hillasterion. In 2008, Lenz took her music to new grounds and formed the band Everly with her lifelong friend, Amber Sweeney. Immediately after the duo was formed, Everly, musical acts Angels & Airwaves, and Kate Voegele teamed up with the USO for a live concert event for military personnel. The USO concert was filmed and formed the basis for a One Tree Hill episode, titled Even Fairy Tale Characters Would Be Jealous.
Don't Walk Away
Bethany Joy Lenz Lyrics
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Even if you asked me to
I could never say goodbye
Make you cry, Oh
I could never stumble
With you walking by my side
I could never love you
So don't walk away
Don't walk away
Don't lie, tell me that youre gonna sta
Please don't walk away
If I made a promise,
I would stay by your side
It's only the beginning
I love you
So don't walk away
Don't walk away
Don't lie and tell me that you're gonna stay
Please don't walk away
Please don't walk away
Oh, when all the road is dark and dreary
You know my nature, does not swell
This disposition must be washed away forever
So, please don't walk away
Please don't walk away
Please don't walk away
But I could never leave you
Even if you asked me to
Now I could never say goodbye,
Make you cry, oh
Oh
The lyrics of Bethany Joy Lenz's song "Don't Walk Away" express the desperation of someone who deeply loves another person and is afraid of losing them. The song talks about how the singer can never leave the person they love even if they were asked to, and how they could never imagine a life without them. The singer is afraid of stumbling without the person by their side and loves them more than anything else in the world. The person who is being sung to seems to be on the verge of walking away from the relationship, and the singer pleads with them not to leave.
The lyrics of the song "Don't Walk Away" convey a deep sense of love, longing, and fear of loss. The singer feels that she cannot live without the person she loves and doesn't want to imagine a life without them. The lyrics talk about how love is about making promises and keeping them, and how the singer hopes that the person they love will stay by their side. The singer is afraid of being left alone and fears that they will stumble without the person they love near them. The song is an emotional appeal to the person being sung to not to give up on the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I could never leave you
I am deeply devoted to you and would never abandon you, under any circumstance.
Even if you asked me to
My commitment to you is so strong that I would not comply if you requested that I leave you.
I could never say goodbye
The mere thought of ending our relationship causes me profound emotional pain, and I cannot bear to part with you.
Make you cry, Oh
I care for you deeply and would never intentionally hurt your feelings or cause you to cry.
I could never stumble
Having you by my side gives me the strength and confidence to navigate any obstacle without falter.
With you walking by my side
Your presence is reassuring and brings comfort to my soul; I feel protected when we are together.
I could never love you
There is no limit to the depth and extent of my love for you; it knows no bounds or restrictions.
More than I already do
My love for you is already all-consuming and intense, and I cannot imagine loving you any more deeply than I do right now.
So don't walk away
I am pleading with you not to end our relationship, as I cannot bear the thought of losing you.
Don't lie, tell me that you're gonna stay
I implore you to be truthful with me about your intentions, and not to lead me on by making false promises or conveying false hopes.
If I made a promise,
If I made a vow to you, I would honor it and remain by your side through all trials and hardships.
I would stay by your side
My loyalty to you is unwavering, and I would not abandon you, even in the most trying circumstances.
It's only the beginning
Our journey together has only just begun, and there is so much more to explore and experience; we have a bright future ahead.
I love you
My affection for you is pure and genuine, and it is the driving force behind my unwavering devotion and loyalty to you.
Oh when all the road is dark and dreary
Even during moments of difficulty and strife, I will stand by you and face adversity alongside you, never wavering in my commitment to you.
You know my nature, does not swell
My character is not prone to arrogance, overconfidence, or pride; rather, it is defined by humility, authenticity, and honesty.
This disposition must be washed away forever
Any negative or undesirable traits I possess must be eliminated entirely, and I will work tirelessly to become the best partner and person I can be for you.
Please don't walk away
I am begging you to stay with me, as I cannot imagine life without you, and I will do everything within my power to make our relationship work.
Now I could never say goodbye,
As time has gone on, my love for you has only grown stronger, and I cannot fathom the idea of ever losing you or saying goodbye.
Oh
An exclamation expressing the depth and intensity of my emotions, particularly the love I feel for you.
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@cosmicdog13
I used to listen to this song daily as a teenager. Still, listen to it sometimes, and it's always as equally beautiful as it was when I first listened to it.
@cindyaletor5345
2022 I still listen to it, I will never forget this song it's in my heart!!
@OXxANNMARiE
love her music .. only discoverd it and cant stop listening too it. She amazing <3
@Dnl361990
This song is very emotional! I really like it.
@renatarodrigues
beautiful song .. Bethany is really great
@dotgrey6542
Joy is still happening in 2016😊
@rebeccamuli1419
such a beautiful, mellow song
@bgflv
this song was introduced to me by my ex lover ... I was stunned I really don't know how to react.... but to be honest the more I tell my self I should stop loving him the more I am falling... I am already dying inside.. I live away from my family and I don't have anyone to cry to.. if he only know how much I still love him....
@brookedavis9
very very pretty betnahy and song OTH FOREVEEERR!!
@sabrina14488
chui super fan elle a une voix manifique elle fait passer beaucoup d'émotion a travers ses chansons!elle est vraiment talentueuse!en tout cas moi j'adore!