Walk Away
Bill Ward/Black Sabbath/Geezer Butler/Ronnie James Dio/Tony Iommi Lyrics
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Nothing I've seen in my life has ever pleased me more
She's got the look of freedom, and it makes you think she's wild
But I can see right through it all, it's the way to have a child
Oh, walk away
She's looking to love you
There's nothing to say
Walk away, walk on
She moves in sunlight, never seen the night at all
Like a star in the midnight sky, burns before it falls
I've never been lonely, and I can't imagine why
Maybe she could be the one to tell me, I guess it's do or die
Can't see her fire
But I can feel her heat, all right
It's rising higher
I'm walking the wire
Walk on by
Oh, walk away
She's looking to love you
There's nothing to say
Just turn your head and walk away
Oh, walk on by, walk away
Oh, oh, oh walk on, walk on, walk on, walk way
You'll feel her fire, she'll lift you higher
But don't be fooled, just turn your head and walk away
The song ‘Walk Away’ by Black Sabbath is a warning to a man about a woman he is attracted to. The man describes the woman as being very beautiful, free-spirited and wild. However, he sees through her facade and realizes that she’s trying to trap him into a relationship by using him to have a child. He advises the man to turn his head and walk the other way, despite how tempting it may be. He knows that if the man falls for her, he will get burnt just like a star that falls from the sky.
The lyrics are full of metaphors and vivid imagery that paint a picture of the woman in question. She’s described as being like a star in the midnight sky or the sun that moves in sunlight, never having seen the night at all. Despite her beauty, she’s dangerous because she’s trying to use the man for her own gains. The man is warned to not be fooled by her and instead, to walk away before he gets hurt.
Overall, ‘Walk Away’ is a powerful song that warns people to not fall prey to temptation or be swayed by deceptive appearances. It’s a reminder that sometimes the things that seem too good to be true, often are.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord she's handsome as she flows across the floor
She is beautiful and graceful as she moves around.
Nothing I've seen in my life has ever pleased me more
I have never felt so satisfied with anyone else before.
She's got the look of freedom, and it makes you think she's wild
She appears to be free-spirited and untamed.
But I can see right through it all, it's the way to have a child
I know that it's just a façade she puts on, and she's really just trying to find a partner to have a child with.
Oh, walk away
I advise you to leave and not get involved with her.
She's looking to love you
She is searching for someone to love.
There's nothing to say
There's no point in trying to change her mind or convince her otherwise.
Just turn your head and walk away
It's best to just ignore her and move on with your life.
Walk away, walk on
Leave without hesitation or regret.
She moves in sunlight, never seen the night at all
She only comes out during the day and doesn't seem to experience anything during the night.
Like a star in the midnight sky, burns before it falls
Her beauty may be fleeting, like a star that shines brightly before disappearing.
I've never been lonely, and I can't imagine why
I have never felt alone, and I can't understand why someone else would feel that way.
Maybe she could be the one to tell me, I guess it's do or die
Perhaps she could be the one to show me what loneliness is like, but it's a risk I have to take.
Can't see her fire
I can't see any passion or intensity in her.
But I can feel her heat, all right
Her energy and warmth are still palpable.
It's rising higher
My attraction to her is growing stronger.
I'm walking the wire
I'm taking a risk by getting closer to her.
Walk on by
Just keep moving forward and ignore her.
You'll feel her fire, she'll lift you higher
She may have a passionate side that can excite and thrill you.
But don't be fooled, just turn your head and walk away
Don't let her beauty and passion blind you, it's still best to leave and not get involved.
Lyrics © Alfred, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TERRENCE BUTLER, RONNIE JAMES DIO, TONY IOMMI, WILLIAM T. WARD
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