Walk Away
Eric Clapton/Greg Phillinganes/Nathan East/Phil Collins Lyrics
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One of us will hold you, the other one won't.
But I could never share your love or leave it behind.
Break his heart, not mine.
Do you remember tender moments we shared?
How could this true affection vanish into thin air?
He's not worth the trouble, baby; he's just a waste of your time.
Don't you walk away,
You know you're gonna miss me.
Don't you walk away, walk away.
You're gonna miss me,
You're gonna miss my love.
So don't you walk away,
Don't you walk away, walk away.
Don't you walk away, walk away.
So I'll be waiting in the backroom, baby, when you kiss him goodbye.
Oh, break his heart not mine, but
Don't you walk away,
You know you're gonna miss me.
Don't you walk away, walk away.
You're gonna miss me,
You're gonna miss my love.
Don't you walk away, walk away.
Oh don't you walk away.
I know you're gonna miss my love.
Don't you walk away, walk away.
Don't you walk away.
You're gonna miss my love.
Don't you walk away, walk away.
The lyrics of Eric Clapton's "Walk Away" tell the story of a man who is pleading with his partner not to leave him for another man. He acknowledges that she has a choice to make, but hopes that she will not break his heart by leaving him for someone else. The line "You leave a trail of tears wherever you go" speaks to the pain and heartbreak that the woman has caused in the past by walking away from relationships. The man is torn because he cannot share her love with anyone else, but also cannot leave it behind. He begs her to break the heart of the other man rather than his own, showing that he cares deeply for her but is also afraid of being hurt.
The chorus of the song seems to switch between being a plea and a warning. The man's repeated cries of "Don't you walk away" could be seen as a plea for her to stay, but also as a warning that she will regret it if she does leave. He believes that she will miss him and his love, and is hoping that she will stay with him rather than walking away with someone else. The final verse speaks to the man's desperation and willingness to wait for her in the backroom, hoping that when she kisses the other man goodbye she will come back to him.
Overall, "Walk Away" is a song about love, heartbreak, and the fear of being abandoned. The man in the song is trying to hold onto his relationship despite the presence of another man, and is hoping that his partner will choose him over someone else. The repeated chorus of "Don't you walk away" underscores the central message of the song, which is that love is a fragile thing that can be lost if not held onto tightly.
Line by Line Meaning
You leave a trail of tears wherever you go.
You tend to cause emotional pain to others in your wake.
One of us will hold you, the other one won't.
One of us will continue to support you in spite of your actions, while the other will not.
But I could never share your love or leave it behind.
Although I cannot be with you, I cannot forget the love we shared.
Break his heart, not mine.
End your current relationship, but please do it without causing me pain.
Do you remember tender moments we shared?
Do you recall the special memories we created together?
How could this true affection vanish into thin air?
Why did the genuine love between us suddenly fade?
He's not worth the trouble, baby; he's just a waste of your time.
Your current partner is not worth the effort and does not deserve your time.
Oh, break his heart, not mine.
Please choose to end the relationship with him instead of hurting me.
Don't you walk away, You know you're gonna miss me. Don't you walk away, walk away. You're gonna miss me, You're gonna miss my love.
Stay with me because you will regret losing my love.
So I'll be waiting in the backroom, baby, when you kiss him goodbye.
I will be here when you are ready to end things with him.
Oh, break his heart not mine, but
Please do not hurt me, but end things with him instead.
Don't you walk away, You know you're gonna miss me. Don't you walk away, walk away. You're gonna miss me, You're gonna miss my love.
I am telling you once more to not leave me as I am certain you will regret it.
Don't you walk away, walk away. Oh don't you walk away. I know you're gonna miss my love. Don't you walk away, walk away. Don't you walk away. You're gonna miss my love. Don't you walk away, walk away.
Again, I am asking you not to leave me because you will deeply regret losing my love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: FELDMAN, LEVY
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