Walk Away
Death In The Park Lyrics
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We're still sifting through the ashes.
I just picked out my stake.
This chemical reaction.
We need to walk away, walk away.
Oh, can you feel it for the first time?
The way that you feel right now
With a whole in your chest
And a stutter in your breath
You'll come around
Walk away, walk away
Oh, can you feel it for the first time?
Your head's under water
Come up for oxygen
And all in time
You're gonna find yourself alone
If you don't try
You're gonna die without a home
And all in time
So you don't have to be alone
Please don't cry
We all wake up to the same sunrise
I recognize the hurt and pain in your eyes
We all stare into the same sunlight
I bet you'll see the moon and stars in your eyes
Walk away, walk away
Oh, can you feel it baby?
The song Walk Away by Death In The Park describes a difficult moment in a relationship where both parties have come to a realization that they need to move on. The first stanza "Is this insane? We're still sifting through the ashes. I just picked out my stake. This chemical reaction" implies that the relationship has reached a point of destruction, and while one person has made their decision to leave, the other person is still coming to terms with the situation. The phrase "this chemical reaction" could also signify the intense emotional reaction one feels during a breakup.
The chorus "We need to walk away, walk away. Oh, can you feel it for the first time?" implies that this decision to move on is new and challenging for both people involved. It's a difficult decision to make, but it's necessary for them to move on. The second verse takes a more optimistic tone by using metaphors of water and air to suggest that time will heal the pain, "Your head's under water. Come up for oxygen. And all in time, you're gonna find yourself alone." The lyrics also emphasize that everyone experiences pain and hurt in life, but it doesn't mean that it's the end of the world.
Overall, the song Walk Away is a representation of the difficulty in letting go of something that was once cherished, but has now become toxic. The lyrics describe a new beginning, one that is frightening but could lead to something better.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this insane?
Questioning the rationality of the situation.
We're still sifting through the ashes.
Continuously dealing with the aftermath of a catastrophic event.
I just picked out my stake.
Taking necessary action to move forward and leave behind negative influences.
This chemical reaction.
The intense emotions that are felt in response to the situation.
We need to walk away, walk away.
To prevent further damage, it is necessary to leave the situation behind and move forward.
Oh, can you feel it for the first time?
Experiencing the full range of emotions for the first time in response to the situation.
Don't you forget
Reminder not to forget the current state of emotions.
The way that you feel right now
The intense emotions that are currently being experienced.
With a whole in your chest
Feeling an emotional emptiness.
And a stutter in your breath
Breathing difficulties due to the emotional impact of the situation.
You'll come around
Reassurance that things will improve in time.
Your head's under water
Feeling overwhelmed and suffocated by the situation.
Come up for oxygen
Taking a break from the situation to regain composure.
And all in time
With time, things will improve.
You're gonna find yourself alone
Continuing down the current path will result in loneliness.
If you don't try
If no effort is made to change the situation, nothing will improve.
You're gonna die without a home
Continuing down the current path will result in having nowhere to turn.
So you don't have to be alone
There are opportunities to change and avoid loneliness.
Please don't cry
A plea to not succumb to sadness and despair.
We all wake up to the same sunrise
Shared human experiences and emotions.
I recognize the hurt and pain in your eyes
Sympathy for the pain being experienced.
We all stare into the same sunlight
Shared human experiences and perspectives.
I bet you'll see the moon and stars in your eyes
Optimism for future happiness and fulfillment.
Oh, can you feel it baby?
Reinforcement of the emotional intensity of the situation.
Contributed by Henry D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.