Look Away
Brett Hite Lyrics
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for your love in my life
falling into nowhere, knowing when i get there
that i won't be fine
i thought you were the angel, that i've been praying for
gave me a glimpse of heaven, then showed me the door
look away for a minute, but only for a minute
i'll be fine, i'll just bear and grin it
all the right reasons just ain't good enough
tell me the truth, am i the only one that can say
i love you
sorry i can't take it, but i just can't fake it
i'm really not okay
running around in circles, chasing different girls
but none compare to you
i thought you were the angel, that i've been praying for
gave me a glimpse of heaven, then showed me the door
look away for a minute, but only for a minute
i'll be fine, i'll just bear and grin it
when it hurt's so bad, falling in love
all the right reasons just ain't good enough
tell me the truth, am i the only one that can say
i love you
i know that we can make it, if we give it a try
we both had our problems, but i know there is time
look away for a minute, but only for a minute
i'll be fine, i'll just bear and grin it
when it hurts so bad, falling in love
all the right reasons just ain't good enough
tell me the truth, am i only one who can say
i love you
look away look away for a minute, but only for a minute
i'll be fine, i'll just bear and grin it
when it hurts so bad, falling in love
all the right reasons just ain't good enough
tell me the truth, am i only one who can say
i love you
The lyrics of "Look Away" by Brett Hite talk about the pain of unrequited love and the difficulty of moving on. The singer walks on a tightrope, holding onto lost hope, hoping for the love of the person he desires. However, he knows that he is falling into nowhere and that he won't be fine when he gets there. He had thought that the person he was in love with was an angel he had been praying for, but after showing him a glimpse of heaven, they just closed the door. The singer begs the listener to look away for a minute while he bears and grins the pain of hurting from falling in love. He questions if he is the only one who can say, "I love you," and he knows that he cannot fake being fine.
The singer feels lost in his pursuit of love, unable to find someone who compares to the person he desires. He has been running around in circles, chasing different girls, but cannot find anyone as special as the one he loves. He believes that they both have their problems, but they can make it if they give it a try. The singer again pleads with the listener to look away for a minute while he bears the pain of falling in love. He knows that falling in love can hurt so bad, and even though he has all the right reasons, it is still not good enough.
Overall, the lyrics of "Look Away" beautifully portray the pain of unrequited love and the difficulty of moving on, and the singer's powerful voice and the emotion conveyed in the lyrics make it a touching song.
Line by Line Meaning
walking on a tight rope, holding onto lost hope
Feeling like I'm risking everything to hold onto something that may already be lost.
for your love in my life
In pursuit of the affection and companionship of an individual in order to improve my own life.
falling into nowhere, knowing when i get there
Feeling like I have no direction or purpose, and no matter where I end up, it won't be where I want to be.
that i won't be fine
Knowing that the outcome will not be positive, and it will have a negative effect on my emotions and well-being.
i thought you were the angel, that i've been praying for
Believing that someone has the qualities of an ideal partner who can bring happiness and love into my life.
gave me a glimpse of heaven, then showed me the door
Experienced a period of happiness and fulfillment before being abruptly cast aside and left feeling hurt and betrayed.
look away for a minute, but only for a minute
Feeling the need to take a brief break from the situation, but recognizing that it will only be temporary.
i'll be fine, i'll just bear and grin it
Assuring myself that I will cope and keep moving forward, even if it requires putting on a brave face and hiding the pain.
when it hurt's so bad, falling in love
Feeling intense emotions of pain and heartbreak in the context of a romantic relationship.
all the right reasons just ain't good enough
Recognizing that despite having logical reasons for pursuing a relationship, it may not necessarily lead to happiness.
tell me the truth, am i the only one that can say
Asking for honesty and transparency in a relationship, and wondering if the other person feels the same way.
i love you
Expressing deep affection and attachment towards another person.
sorry i can't take it, but i just can't fake it
Admitting that I cannot continue pretending that everything is okay, and that the pain is too much to bear.
running around in circles, chasing different girls
Engaging in futile attempts to find love and affection from various individuals, without success.
but none compare to you
Expressing that despite seeking other romantic relationships, none of them live up to the standards set by the desired partner.
i know that we can make it, if we give it a try
Believing that with effort and dedication, the relationship can be salvaged and improved.
we both had our problems, but i know there is time
Acknowledging that both individuals in the relationship have their own issues, but remaining hopeful that they can work through them together.
look away look away for a minute, but only for a minute
Repeating the need for a temporary break from the situation, but emphasizing that it will only be a brief time away.
am i only one who can say i love you
Questioning if the other person feels the same depth of affection, and if I am alone in expressing such a strong emotional connection.
Contributed by Bailey L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.