Away
Enrique Iglesias(安立奎) Lyrics


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Away, away
Oh
Away, away

(I wanna know, I wanna know, I wanna know, I)

This feels like the coldest day in a hurricane
Looking through a glass window
And you're screaming to the top of your lungs
And the bell's done rung
And the crowd can't hear you
And all that I can see is a building burning
(I just gotta rescue my baby)
But you don't even recognize me

And even though the feeling's been gone, I just wanna be here
Would you pick up the little pieces of remains
I'm going down, the plane is smoking
And the only one who can save me is you, but you want to

Throw me away
Away, away, away
Oh, why?
I wanna know
I wanna know why you wanna throw me away
Away, away, away
Oh, why?
I gotta know why you wanna throw me away
Away, away, away
Oh, why?
I gotta know
I wanna know why you wanna throw me away

You used to ask why was I so skeptic (of love)
Girl, 'cause it changes
And it ain't got to be no real reason
You start to live the dream and before you know
There's a door that opens, and the moment you walk in, it close
(Maybe it's somebody else or a situation that you can't help)
Ooh, love, oh, love, oh, love, oh, love
Just ain't what it used to be

I confronted my fears with open arms
Although you said you will never give up on us
But now you blow me away
Away, away, away
Oh, why?
I wanna know
I wanna know why you wanna throw me away
Away, away, away
Oh, why?
I gotta know
I gotta know why you wanna blow me away
Away, away, away
Oh, why?
I wanna know why you wanna blow me away

Perfect we said we'd never be
So why is this happening to me?
No way, no way (No way)
No way, no way (No way)
No way, no way (Way)
No way, no way (No way, no way)
No way, no way (No way)
No way, no way (No way)
No way, no way (No way)
No way, no way (No way, no way)

Away, away, away
Oh, why?
I wanna know
I wanna know why you wanna throw me away
Away, away, away
Oh, why?
I gotta know
I gotta know why you wanna blow me away
Away, away, away
Oh, why?




I gotta know
I wanna know why you wanna throw me away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Away" by Enrique Iglesias are a reflection of a tumultuous relationship that has hit a rough patch. The singer compares the situation to a hurricane, with no clear path of where the relationship is headed. He sings about trying to rescue his partner, who is in distress, but his efforts are not recognized. The chorus "Away, away, away, oh why? I wanna know, I wanna know why you wanna throw me away" shows his confusion and hurt at the sudden distance his partner has created.


The second verse suggests that the singer has been hurt in the past and is skeptical about love. He sings about how love can change and that it does not always have to be for a specific reason. He confronts his fears, but despite his efforts to make the relationship work, he is still being "blown away" by his partner's actions. The bridge of the song contains the line "perfect we said we'd never be, so why is this happening to me?" which suggests that the couple may have had unrealistic expectations of their relationship that they are struggling to reconcile.


Overall, the song is a plea for understanding from the singer's partner. He is confused about their lack of connection and is asking for an explanation for why their relationship is failing.


Line by Line Meaning

Away, away
The singer is displaying a deep sense of sadness and hurt, represented by the repetition of the phrase 'Away, away.'


Oh
The singer is showing emotional pain through the use of a short, mournful interjection.


This feels like the coldest day in a hurricane
The singer is feeling isolated, lost, and alone just as one would feel in the midst of a hurricane during the coldest of days.


Looking through a glass window
The artist is using the metaphor of 'looking through a glass window' to represent feeling disconnected and left out of a situation happening in front of him.


And you're screaming to the top of your lungs
The artist is describing someone else screaming in a desperate attempt to be heard and understood.


And the bell's done rung
The singer feels that a moment has passed and the opportunity to make things right has been missed.


And the crowd can't hear you
The singer feels that despite the attempts to be heard, no one is listening or paying attention.


And all that I can see is a building burning
The artist can only see destruction and chaos happening around him, representing the loss and pain he is experiencing.


(I just gotta rescue my baby)
The artist is pleading to save something or someone important to him amidst the chaos and destruction.


But you don't even recognize me
The artist feels unimportant and unrecognized in the eyes of someone he cares about deeply.


And even though the feeling's been gone, I just wanna be here
The singer is trying to cling onto something that has already passed, showing a sense of hopelessness and desperation.


Would you pick up the little pieces of remains
The artist is expressing a desperate plea for someone to help him pick up the broken pieces of his life that are left behind.


I'm going down, the plane is smoking
The singer feels that his situation is helpless and he is about to crash and burn.


And the only one who can save me is you, but you want to
The singer knows that the only person who can save him is someone who doesn't want to or doesn't care to, adding to the feeling of hopelessness.


Throw me away
The singer feels that he is being treated as something disposable and unimportant.


Oh, why?
The artist is crying out in emotional pain, desperately seeking answers and a way to alleviate the hurt he feels.


You used to ask why was I so skeptic (of love)
The artist is expressing a feeling of betrayal and confusion, as someone he once trusted is now hurting him.


Girl, 'cause it changes
The singer has lost faith in love, as it is unpredictable and changes without warning.


And it ain't got to be no real reason
The singer feels that love can turn on a dime, without any justification or rationale.


You start to live the dream and before you know
The artist feels that he was sucked in by someone else's dream and was caught off guard by how quickly it crumbled.


There's a door that opens, and the moment you walk in, it close
The artist feels that he is always a second too late, and always misses his opportunity to make things right.


Maybe it's somebody else or a situation that you can't help
The artist is wondering if there is another reason for the pain he is feeling, outside of the actions of the person he trusted.


Ooh, love, oh, love, oh, love, oh, love
The singer is expressing disappointment and frustration in the concept of love itself, lamenting its failings.


Just ain't what it used to be
The artist feels that love has changed and isn't what it once was, leaving him feeling empty and heartbroken.


I confronted my fears with open arms
The singer is describing a moment where he faced his fears and put himself in a vulnerable position in order to try to save something important.


Although you said you will never give up on us
The singer feels that he was promised something that wasn't fulfilled, adding to his sense of betrayal.


But now you blow me away
The singer feels that the person he trusted and loved has now turned against him and is causing him pain and heartache.


Away, away, away
The artist is still feeling that sense of isolation and disconnection, represented by the repetition of 'Away, away, away.'


Perfect we said we'd never be
The artist is remembering a time when he and someone else made a promise that they would never be 'perfect,' but instead strive for something real and authentic.


So why is this happening to me?
The singer is asking a rhetorical question that reflects his sense of confusion and disbelief at the hurt he is experiencing.


No way, no way (No way)
The singer is expressing disbelief at his situation, exclaiming 'No way!' repeatedly.


Way
The artist is using a short, mournful interjection to show his feelings of hopelessness and defeat.


I wanna know why you wanna throw me away
The artist is pleading for answers and a way to understand why he is being treated so poorly.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FERNANDO GARIBAY, SEAN GARRETT

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@akshaysharma2318

These lines hit hard
"You used to ask why was I so skeptic of love
Because it changes
And it ain't got to be no real reason
You start to live the dream and before you know
There's a door that opens, and the moment you walk in, it close
Maybe it's somebody else or a situation that you can't help
Just ain't what it used to be
I confronted my fears with open arms
Although you said you will never give up on us
But now you blow me away".
🙌😬



@cruzmendoza7249

Away, away, oh away away

This feels like the coldest day in a hurricane looking through a glass window
And you screaming to the top of yours lungs, and the bells done rung
And the crowd can't hear you
And all that i can see is a building burning
I just gotta rescue my baby
But you don't even recognize me

And even though the feeling's been gone i just wanna be here
To pick up the little pieces of remains
I'm going down the plane is smoking
And the only one who can save me is you but you wanna throw me

Away, away, away, away, oh why?
I wanna know
I wanna know why you wanna throw me
Away, away, away, away, oh why?
I gotta know why you wanna throw me away, away, away, away, oh why?
I wanna Know why you wanna throw me away?

You used to ask why i was i so skeptic, of love
Girls cuz it changes, and it ain't got to be no real season
You start to live the dream and before you know
There's a door that open, and the moment you walk in it close
Maybe it's somebody else or a situation that you can't help
Oh love, oh love, oh love, oh love
Just ain't what it used to be
I confronted my fears with open arms
Although you said you will never give up on us but now you blow me

Away, away, away, away, oh why?
I wanna know
I wanna know why you wanna throw me
Away, away, away, away, oh why?
I gotta know why you wanna throw me away, away, away, away, oh why?
I wanna Know why you wanna throw me away?

Perfect we said we'd never be
So why is this happening to me
No way no way (no way)
No way no way (no way)
No way no way (no way)
No way no way (no way)
No way no way (no way)
No way no way (no way)
No way no way (no way)
No way no way (no way)
No way no way (no way)
No way no way (no way)

Away, away, away, away, oh why?
I wanna know
I wanna know why you wanna throw me
Away, away, away, away, oh why?
I gotta know why you wanna throw me away, away, away, away, oh why?
I wanna Know why you wanna throw me away?



@joycereyes4205

Away

Enrique Iglesias, Sean Garrett
Away, away
Oh
Away, away

(I wanna know, I wanna know, I wanna know, I)

This feels like the coldest day in a hurricane
Looking through a glass window
And you're screaming to the top of your lungs
And the bell's done rung
And the crowd can't hear you
And all that I can see is a building burning
(I just gotta rescue my baby)
But you don't even recognize me

And even though the feeling's been gone, I just wanna be here
Would you pick up the little pieces of remains
I'm going down, the plane is smoking
And the only one who can save me is you, but you want to

Throw me away
Away, away, away
Oh, why?
I wanna know
I wanna know why you wanna throw me away
Away, away, away
Oh, why?
I gotta know why you wanna throw me away
Away, away, away
Oh, why?
I gotta know
I wanna know why you wanna throw me away

You used to ask why was I so skeptic (of love)
Girl, 'cause it changes
And it ain't got to be no real reason
You start to live the dream and before you know
There's a door that opens, and the moment you walk in, it close
(Maybe it's somebody else or a situation that you can't help)
Ooh, love, oh, love, oh, love, oh, love
Just ain't what it used to be

I confronted my fears with open arms
Although you said you will never give up on us
But now you blow me away
Away, away, away
Oh, why?
I wanna know
I wanna know why you wanna throw me away
Away, away, away
Oh, why?
I gotta know
I gotta know why you wanna blow me away
Away, away, away
Oh, why?
I wanna know why you wanna blow me away

Perfect we said we'd never be
So why is this happening to me?
No way, no way (No way)
No way, no way (No way)
No way, no way (Way)
No way, no way (No way, no way)
No way, no way (No way)
No way, no way (No way)
No way, no way (No way)
No way, no way (No way, no way)

Away, away, away
Oh, why?
I wanna know
I wanna know why you wanna throw me away
Away, away, away
Oh, why?
I gotta know
I gotta know why you wanna blow me away
Away, away, away
Oh, why?
I gotta know
I wanna know why you wanna throw me away



All comments from YouTube:

@mariaaparecidaneta7320

Ainda maravilhosa!2021 e ainda vale a pena ouvir!

@theLOLz19

This song is straight forward beautiful. This guy has true talent. I'm proud to say I'm one of his biggest fans. Not many artists are this real. Go Enrique!

@simonemaria856

Minha favorita dele ❤️😍 Música não envelhece.

@Ray11654

Esta canción es infravalorada, debería tener más vistas, es en mi opinión de las mejores de Enrique.

@jocelyngarcia360

Hermosa canción, la descubrí cuando me enteré que Sean que es mi vecino era productor, tanto tiempo y no sabía lo profesional que es pues es la persona más humilde, carismática y agradable que puedan imaginar, a pesar de que platicamos con el en varias ocasiones nunca lo mencionó y hoy lo admiro por tanto talento y tanta sencillez que le brota del corazón.

@irispaloma2192

Soy brasileña pero te amo a ti y a tu música, que talento, que voz, que hermosa eres, felicidades.😂

@katkabalazova7341

Adoro tu música, canciones llenas de amor, letras llenas de emociones, tu interpretación, acercamiento a la gente. ¡Eres Enrique genial y único!❤️💯

@andreiafagundes5947

Enrique ,como sempre maravilhoso!adoro e não  me canso de ouvir essa voz que me  surpreende  a  cada  canção ,parabéns

@PeggySue207

it's been 2 years since I've heard it for the first time and I still feel something special when I listen to it, incredibly good song :)

@erikcorneliochacon5847

Alguien: Cuál es el más bello recuerdo de tu adolescencia??
Yo: Sinceramente el haber escuchado las canciones de Enrique Iglesias.

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