Walk Away
Christina Aguilera Lyrics

What do you do When you know something's bad for you And you still can't let go?
Despite knowing that a person or thing is harmful, how does one move on from the love and loyalty that has been established?

I was naive, your love was like candy Artificially sweet, I was deceived by the wrapping Got caught in your web, and I learned how to bleed I was prey in your bed and devoured completely
I was inexperienced, receiving your love was pleasant but superficial like candy that misleads, my trust was betrayed when I got tangled in your deceitful trap, I suffered and became vulnerable, and finally was completely victimized by you.

Oh, and it hurts my soul, 'cause I can't let go All these walls are caving in I can't stop my sufferin' I hate to show that I've lost control 'Cause I, I keep going right back to the one thing that I need To walk away from, yeah
It's tormenting me to be unable to break free from you, I feel trapped, and I am in pain that never stops. I don't want to show my vulnerability and weakness, but I can't resist always turning back to you, the one thing that I desperately need to move away from.

I need to get away from you I need to walk away from you Get away, walk away, walk away
I know that I must distance myself from you and sever all ties, escape from you, walk away, and never look back.

I should have known that I was used for amusement (for amusement) Couldn't see through the smoke, it was all an illusion Now I've been licking my wounds (licking my wounds) But the venom seeps deeper (deeper, deeper) We both can seduce, but darling, you hold me prisoner (prisoner)
I was being manipulated and played with for fun. I was too blinded by your lies to see through the deception; now, I am healing by looking back at how you hurt me but the emotional poison still infects me. Although we both have been seductive to each other, you are the one who has a hold on me as if I am a captive.

Oh-oh, I'm about to break, I can't stop this ache I'm addicted to your allure and I'm fiendin' for a cure Every step I take leads to one mistake I keep going right back to the one thing that I need, oh
I am breaking down under the weight of this pain and torment, I am hooked on your spell, and I am craving relief. Every move I make, I seem to make mistakes and get stuck going in circles, looking back at the one thing that I think will make me feel okay.

I can't mend, this torn state I'm in Getting nothing in return What did I do to deserve The pain of this slow burn? And everywhere I turn I keep going right back to the one thing that I need To walk away from, yeah
I am so shattered that I cannot put my pieces back together, and I am getting no rewards for my loyalty to you. Why must I suffer this prolonged agony? And yet, no matter where I look, I keep getting drawn to the only thing I need to try to get away from.

Every time I try to grasp for air I get smothered in despair, it's never over, over, oh Oh It seems I'll never wake from this nightmare I let out a silent prayer, let it be over, over, ooh
No matter how much I struggle, I get suffocated with hopelessness, it just keeps dragging on, and the feeling of doom never ends. It seems like I'm endlessly stuck in this terrible dream and I keep praying for it to stop but it never does.

Inside I'm screaming, begging, pleading no more, ah-ah I don't know what to do My heart has been bruised So sad, but it's true Each beat reminds me of you
I am inwardly screaming, begging, and asking for the agony to stop. I don't know what to do in this situation. My heart has been broken and hurts terribly. It's upsetting and unfortunate, but it's the truth that every time my heart beats, I am reminded of you.

Ooh, it hurts my soul 'cause I can't let go All these walls are cavin' in I can't stop my sufferin' I hate to show that I've lost control, 'cause I I keep going right back to the one thing that I need, oh
It pains me deeply that I'm unable to release you from my heart. I feel trapped and overwhelmed. I don't want to appear as if I am weaker than I am feeling. But I continue to go back to the one thing that I feel will help me move on.

I'm about to break, I can't stop this ache I'm addicted to your allure And I'm fiendin' for a cure, no hey Every step I take leads to one mistake I keep going right back to the one thing that I need, oh
I am breaking down, and the pain is unbearable. I can't help but be captivated by your charm, and I am craving for a remedy to heal me. Every step I take seems to lead me down to a path filled with challenges, leading me to return back to you, the one thing that I believe will make everything right again.

I need to get away from you Need to walk away from you (ooh) I need to get away from you Need to walk away from you (only thing I need to do) I need to get away from you Need to walk away from you (is walk away from you) I need to get away from you Need to walk away from you I need to get away from you (yeah) Need to walk away from you I need to get away from you Need to walk away from you I need to get away from you (walk away) Need to walk away from you I need to get away from you (walk away) Need to walk away from you
I must remove myself from your life and obstacles, walk away from your hold on me, only thing I can do is walk far away, cut all ties and leave, get away from you and leave it all behind, there's only one way, and that's to walk away from you.