Walking Out
Estes Lyrics
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I had no time to waste back then
I feel I have my heart again
And where do I begin?
Where do I begin
To reconcile sin?
I feel nothing when it comes to you now
I feel nothing
Walking out on you was just a part of what I had to do
Take me under soon, I would've been asleep too
Two years is much too long to stay the same
But soon I'll change
Change on my own
I love you brother, still
I love you brother, always I will
Keep you in my heart
Keep you in my heart
Walking out on you was just a part of what I had to do
Take me under soon, I would've been asleep too
Two years is much too long to stay the same
But soon I'll change
Change on my own
And one day at a time I'll
Pull your hand out of my mind
And see who you really are
My brother at heart
And where do I begin
To tell you that I miss you?
But I can't turn back now
No I can't turn back now
In the first verse, the artist reflects on the passing of time and how they no longer have any time to waste. They also mention that even in the past, they didn't have time to waste. The line "I feel I have my heart again" suggests that they have regained control or found peace within themselves. However, they are unsure where to begin when it comes to reconciling their past sins, indicating they may have made mistakes or hurt someone.
The artist expresses a sense of emotional detachment and numbness towards a certain person. They state that they feel nothing when it comes to that person now. The chorus reflects on the decision to walk away from this person, acknowledging that it was necessary for their own growth and well-being. They mention that they could have easily fallen into a state of sleep or complacency, but instead, they chose to make a change and move on.
In the second verse, the artist professes their love for someone they refer to as their brother. Despite their decision to walk away from this person, their love for them remains constant and unwavering. They express their intention to keep this person in their heart.
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the importance of their decision to walk away and the impending self-transformation they anticipate. In the final verse, the artist describes their gradual process of letting go and moving on. They mention taking it one day at a time, working to remove this person from their thoughts, and see them for who they truly are. They still miss their brother but acknowledge that there is no turning back now. The song ends with a sense of acceptance of their decision and the resolve to continue moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I have no time to waste now
Currently, I do not have any time to spare or spend aimlessly.
I had no time to waste back then
In the past, I didn't have any time to waste either.
I feel I have my heart again
I sense that I have regained control over my emotions and feelings.
And where do I begin?
I am unsure about how to start or initiate something.
Where do I begin to reconcile sin?
I am faced with the challenge of finding a way to make amends for past wrongdoings or mistakes.
I feel nothing when it comes to you now
Now, I experience a complete lack of emotion or attachment towards you.
I feel nothing
I have an absence of any emotional response or connection.
Walking out on you was just a part of what I had to do
Leaving you behind was only one aspect of what I needed to do for my own well-being.
Take me under soon, I would've been asleep too
If I had stayed any longer in that situation, I would have also been lost or stuck like you.
Two years is much too long to stay the same
Remaining unchanged for a duration of two years is far too prolonged or unacceptable.
But soon I'll change
Fortunately, I will undergo a transformation or alteration in the near future.
Change on my own
I will bring about this change by myself, without any external assistance.
I love you brother, still
Even now, I still hold love and affection for you, my brother.
I love you brother, always I will
The love I have for you, my brother, will endure eternally.
Keep you in my heart
I will continue to hold you dear and cherish your memory within my heart.
And one day at a time I'll
Gradually, taking it step by step, I will
Pull your hand out of my mind
Remove your influence or presence from my thoughts and memories.
And see who you really are
Glimpse or discover your true essence or character.
My brother at heart
Although we may be separated, you will always hold a special place in my heart as a brother.
And where do I begin to tell you that I miss you?
I am unsure of how to start expressing the fact that I deeply long for your presence and companionship.
But I can't turn back now
Unfortunately, I am unable to go back or reverse my actions at this point.
No I can't turn back now
Definitely, it is not possible for me to retreat or go back on my decision now.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Andrew Isbell
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