Don't Turn Away
Dolby's Cube Lyrics
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I don't know what went wrong
Two people who had so much together
Really ought to get along - yeah
But something started to change inside of you
And right out of the blue
Two friends with such a lot to give
I don't know where you are
What are we trying to prove?
Cause when this world's too big to take on your
Shoulders
Feels like love is in vain
You could break down in my arms babe
But it really hurts when you turn away
And I can take the look you give me, believe me, cause
I know you are in pain
I can take the names you call me
But I can't stand when you turn away
Don't turn away
Cause I can feel you all around me
But you keep me here in the dark
And each time we try to settle down
Something seems to keep us apart, don't it baby?
You and me, we're on the outside
Pretending we don't care
Too proud to show our feelings,
To open up the love you know we could share when
I will always be there
Cause when this world's too big to take on your
Shoulders
Feels like love is in vain
You could break down in my arms babe
But it really hurts when you turn away
And I can take the look you give me, believe me
I know you are in pain
And I can take the names you call me
But I can't stand when you turn away
The lyrics of Dolby's Cube's "Don't Turn Away" express the frustration of two people struggling to maintain a relationship that has started to deteriorate. The opening lines, "I don't know why you're not talking to me, I don't know what went wrong," immediately set the tone for the song and suggest that there has been a breakdown in communication. The second line "Two people who had so much together really ought to get along" expresses the singer's belief that despite the difficulties they've encountered, they should still work through their problems as two people who once enjoyed an intense connection.
The chorus of the song addresses the pain of feeling rejected by someone you love. The lines "Feels like love is in vain, you could break down in my arms, babe, but it really hurts when you turn away" suggest a sense of desperation and the desire to connect with the other person, despite the painful feelings the singer experiences as a result of their rejection. The final verse urges the other person to open up and share their feelings, suggesting that neither person can move past their current state until they are willing to be vulnerable and honest with each other.
Overall, the lyrics of "Don't Turn Away" express the frustration and pain of being in a struggling relationship, while also offering a message of hope that the two people involved can work through their difficulties and find a way back to a place of connection and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why you're not talking to me
I am confused and clueless as to why you are not communicating with me.
I don't know what went wrong
I have no idea what happened that caused this rift between us.
Two people who had so much together
We used to be so close and had a lot of good times together.
Really ought to get along - yeah
It is only logical and natural for us to reconcile and be friends again.
But something started to change inside of you
Something inside you began to shift and it is affecting our relationship.
And right out of the blue
It happened suddenly and unexpectedly.
Two friends with such a lot to give
We have so much to offer each other and it is a waste to let our friendship go to waste.
I don't know where you are
Or what you're going through
I have no idea what you are currently experiencing and where you are physically located.
What are we trying to prove?
We need to question our motives and actions in avoiding each other and hurting our relationship.
Cause when this world's too big to take on your
Shoulders
Feels like love is in vain
You could break down in my arms babe
But it really hurts when you turn away
The world can be overwhelming and love may feel futile, but you can always rely on me for support and comfort. However, it hurts me deeply when you reject me and our relationship.
And I can take the look you give me, believe me, cause
I know you are in pain
I can take the names you call me
But I can't stand when you turn away
I can handle any negative reactions or words you might have towards me, but I cannot endure your emotional distance and disconnection from me.
Don't turn away
Please do not close yourself off from me and our friendship.
Cause I can feel you all around me
But you keep me here in the dark
I know you are present in my life, but you are not allowing me to see and understand what is going on with you emotionally and mentally.
And each time we try to settle down
Something seems to keep us apart, don't it baby?
Every time we attempt to address and resolve our issues, something always interferes and pushes us apart.
You and me, we're on the outside
Pretending we don't care
We are both isolated and disconnected, pretending not to care about each other to avoid getting hurt.
Too proud to show our feelings,
To open up the love you know we could share when
I will always be there
Our pride is preventing us from expressing our true emotions and opening up to the love that we know we have for each other. However, I will always be here for you no matter what.
Writer(s): Allee Willis, Thomas Dolby
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