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Walk Out On Me
Empire Cast Lyrics

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Don't look at me that way
Like you know how it's going to end
'Cause I'm too sad to be honest
And I'm too hurt to pretend
And darling someone not mend

Walk out on me
Walk out on me

See you for the last time
Walk out on me
Walk out on me
Giving you a life line
Say so long then walk away
Say so long then walk away

We tried our best to do this
We hung in there for a while
But love can't live on a promise
It was meant to fall out of line
Darling this is our last goodbye

Walk out on me
Walk out on me
See you for the last time
Walk out on me
Walk out on me
Giving you a life line
Say so long then walk away
Say so long then walk away

Walk out on me
Walk out on me
See you for the last time
Walk out on me
Walk out on me
I'm giving you a life line
Say so long then walk away
Say so long then walk away

You say so long and then walk away

Overall Meaning

In Empire Cast's song "Walk Out On Me," the singer is addressing their partner and acknowledging that the relationship has run its course. They are too sad to be honest and too hurt to pretend that everything is okay. The singer is hoping that their partner just walks out on them because it's too difficult to say goodbye. They recognize that they tried their best to make the relationship work, but love cannot sustain itself on promises alone. In a way, they are giving their partner permission to leave, despite the heartache it will bring.

The chorus emphasizes the desire for their partner to leave, to "walk out on me" and say their goodbyes. There is also a sense of finality in the lyrics, with "this is our last goodbye" and "see you for the last time." The singer is giving their all in this plea for their partner to leave, even as they offer a lifeline, suggesting that they both need to move on.

Overall, the song captures the painful moments of a relationship's end, where it's hard to be honest, but the love has run out. The lyrics convey a deep desire for freedom from the pain of pretending there's something left, while also recognizing the heartbreak that comes with letting go.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't look at me that way
Please don't judge me based on how I seem right now

Like you know how it's going to end
You can't predict the outcome of our situation

'Cause I'm too sad to be honest
I'm feeling very low and can't express my true feelings

And I'm too hurt to pretend
I'm in pain and can't pretend that everything is okay

And darling someone not mend
I need someone to help me heal

Walk out on me
You should leave me behind

See you for the last time
This is the last time we'll meet again

Giving you a life line
I'm allowing you to move on

Say so long then walk away
Say goodbye before leaving

We tried our best to do this
We put in a lot of effort into this relationship

We hung in there for a while
We persevered through tough times together

But love can't live on a promise
Love can't survive on just good intentions

It was meant to fall out of line
Our relationship was destined to end

Darling this is our last goodbye
This is the final farewell for us

You say so long and then walk away
You will say goodbye and leave

Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHARLES WRIGHT, SEAN VAN VLEET

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