Walking Away
Chiano Sky Lyrics
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Then you're walking away
You wanna hold my hand baby
But you're too scared to say it
You say you love me, love me
That you need me, need me
Then show it, I'll know it
If falling is so easy
Then why am I crying
It's not suposed to be like this
I wanna know my place
Come on invide my space
I wanna feel like I'm needed, I'm needed
by you
I wanna know what it feels like
to be haunted by you, Oh!
I wanna know what it feels like
to be wanted by you
You kiss me honey
like you want me to stay,
Love is so hard to get
but so quick to throw away
You say you want me, want me
That you crave me, crave me
Then show it, I'll know it
Like a moth to a flame
It's not a game for the sane
It's not supposed to be like this
I wanna understand
Wanna do what I can
I wanna feel like I'm needed, I'm needed
by you
I wanna know what it feels like
to be haunted by you, Oh!
I wanna know what it feels like
to be wanted by you, Oh!
Just touch and go
And it's killing me, killing me,
Running so fast to nowhere
It's not just a phase
We cannot erase
What we have, What we have
I wanna know what it feels like
to be haunted by you, Oh!
I wanna know what it feels like
to be wanted by you, Oh!
I wanna know what it feels like
to be haunted by you, Oh!
Chiano Sky’s “Walking Away” is a ballad that explores the insecurities and complexities that come with a rocky relationship. The lyrics suggest a partner who can’t make up their mind, who vacillates between professing intense love and affection and then turning around and leaving without warning. The singer is left feeling confused, hurt, and alone: “If falling is so easy then why am I crying? It’s not supposed to be like this. I wanna know what it feels like to be wanted by you.”
Throughout the song, the singer pleads with their partner to be more honest and forthcoming about their feelings. They want to feel needed, to know that they have a place in the other person’s life. The refrain of “I wanna know what it feels like to be haunted by you” suggests a deep longing and desire for connection, even if it comes with pain.
Overall, “Walking Away” is a poignant and honest portrayal of the push-and-pull of a tumultuous relationship. The lyrics capture the confusion, frustration, and yearning that come with loving someone who can’t seem to make up their mind.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you love me one minute
You express your love for me very briefly
Then you're walking away
But then you leave suddenly and without explanation
You wanna hold my hand baby
You want to have physical intimacy with me
But you're too scared to say it
But you are afraid to express it verbally
You say you love me, love me
You repeatedly tell me that you love me
That you need me, need me
And that you desperately require my presence
Then show it, I'll know it
But I need actions to back up your words in order to believe you
If falling is so easy
If love is supposed to be effortless
Then why am I crying
Then why am I experiencing so much emotional pain?
It's not supposed to be like this
Love should not be bringing me so much distress
I wanna know my place
I want to understand my role in our relationship
Come on invide my space
I want you to enter my personal world
I wanna feel like I'm needed, I'm needed by you
I want to be valued and indispensable in your life
Like a moth to a flame
I am drawn to you uncontrollably and recklessly
It's not a game for the sane
Our relationship is not an easy, rational experience
I wanna understand
I want clarity and insight into our connection
Wanna do what I can
I want to put in effort to make things work
Just touch and go
We are only briefly involved and flittingly connected
And it's killing me, killing me
This lack of commitment is causing me severe emotional pain
Running so fast to nowhere
We are moving at a rapid pace, but without direction
It's not just a phase
Our connection is not merely temporary
We cannot erase
We cannot ignore or eliminate
What we have, What we have
The relationship that we currently possess
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@acadoe
This song deserved/s more acclaim that it has received. It is quality.
@ren642653
this girl is amazing, this is an epic song, if this is how South African music is going to start being like it is going to be world class, keep it up Chianosky!!!!!!!!
@Tino_Maven
First heard this in 2012 when I was in grade 9, on Kfm. It became an anthem ilat home, even my mom fell in love with it. Looking back those were truly some of my best years. I'm still in love with the song. It connects me to parts of myself that I've forgotten about over the years. Exactly what good music should do.
@nhinguyenhoang2259
i love this song ❤️🌹
@jean-marievanvuuren5830
2019 and still one of my favorite songs!
@artfornomads9788
This song was ahead of its time🤞🏽🚬
@diamondgirl1264
Absolutely! ❤
@johnnybarwise
I just LOVE this song!!!!!!! :-)
@franlikannemeyer5812
i just really need more songs like this from you.. im dead.. i love it so much
@raymondneib4419
i loved this song back in the day how time flies.