Walking Away
HAIM Lyrics


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You don't wanna talk, don't wanna work it out
If you were gonna face it, you would've by now
When were you around? Where were you at?
I waited hours and hours, hearing loud sirens
Suffered through this every different day
You see, now I'm not coming around
Coming around, coming around
I'm walking away, walking away, walking away
Walking away, walking away
Walking away, walking away, walking away
Walking away, walking away

You don't wanna give and you don't wanna know how
If you were gonna change things, you would've by now
When were you around? Where were you at?
Trying not think about it, baby
Running up and down the stairs
'Til there's nothing left between us but what we won't say

Walking away, walking away, walking away
Walking away, walking away
Walking away, walking away, walking away
Walking away, walking away

I don't know what's said so many times before
But now it's keeping me away
I know you did it so many times before
But I never thought I'd be the one you betrayed
Away, I'm not gonna wait
Nothing you can say that'll make me rethink
Every chance that we had and messed up
All the times it got away from us

Away, I'm not gonna wait
Nothing you can say that'll make me rethink
Every chance that we had and messed up
All the times it got away from us

Say something, say something, say something
While I can still heal, while I can still heal
Say something, say something, say something
While I can still heal, while I can still heal
Say something, say something, say something
While I can still heal, while I can still heal

Away, I'm not gonna wait
Nothing you can say that'll make me rethink
Every chance that we had and messed up
All the times it got away from us
Away, I'm not gonna wait
Nothing you can say that'll make me rethink
Every chance that we had and messed up
All the times it got away from us
Away, I'm not gonna wait
Nothing you can say that'll make me rethink
Every chance that we had and messed up
All the times it got away from us
Away, I'm not gonna wait
Nothing you can say that'll make me rethink
Every chance that we had and messed up
All the times it got away from us
Away, I'm not gonna wait
Nothing you can say that'll make me rethink
Every chance that we had and messed up
All the times it got away from us
Away, I'm not gonna wait
Nothing you can say that'll make me rethink




Every chance that we had and messed up
All the times it got away from us

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of HAIM's song "Walking Away" narrate the story of a relationship where one person is not willing to work things out, and the other has decided to walk away. The lines, "You don't wanna talk, don't wanna work it out / If you were gonna face it, you would've by now" express frustration and disappointment towards the other person's lack of effort in trying to fix things. The singer is left waiting for the other person who never shows up, as expressed in the lyrics "When were you around? Where were you at? / I waited hours and hours, hearing loud sirens."


The singer finally reaches a tipping point and decides to walk away from the relationship, as seen in the repetition of the chorus "Walking away, walking away." The lines "I don't know what's said so many times before / But now it's keeping me away" express the idea that the repetition of the same mistakes has led to the end of the relationship. The singer expresses a sense of betrayal, as seen in the lines "But I never thought I'd be the one you betrayed."


Overall, the lyrics of "Walking Away" express feelings of frustration, disappointment, and betrayal towards a failing relationship. The singer decides to take control of the situation by walking away and not waiting for the other person to change their ways.


Line by Line Meaning

You don't wanna talk, don't wanna work it out
You are avoiding any conversation or effort to fix the issue


If you were gonna face it, you would've by now
If you had intended to confront the problem, you would have done it already


When were you around? Where were you at?
I can't seem to find you when I need you the most


I waited hours and hours, hearing loud sirens
I wasted a lot of time waiting for you, listening to distress signals


Suffered through this every different day
This pain and suffering is a recurring ordeal for me


You see, now I'm not coming around
I refuse to keep reaching out to you


I'm walking away, walking away, walking away
I've decided to leave and move on


You don't wanna give and you don't wanna know how
You're unwilling to compromise and learn how to resolve the problem


Trying not think about it, baby
I'm attempting to ignore the issue, love


Running up and down the stairs
I'm constantly searching for a solution


'Til there's nothing left between us but what we won't say
We've reached a point where we're withholding what we really mean


I know you did it so many times before
You have a history of betraying me in this way


But I never thought I'd be the one you betrayed
I never expected to become the one you hurt


Say something, say something, say something
Please speak up and address the issue before it's too late


While I can still heal, while I can still heal
Before any more damage is done and I can still recover


Away, I'm not gonna wait
I'm done waiting around for you


All the times it got away from us
The countless times we let the opportunity to save things slip away




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALANA MYCHAL HAIM, ARIEL ZVI RECHTSHAID, DANIELLE SARI HAIM, ESTE ARIELLE HAIM

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@mariadelcarmengonzalezfran3910

Walking Away
HAIM

You don't wanna talk, don't wanna work it out
If you were gonna face it, you would've by now
When were you around, when were you a-
I waited hours and hours, hearing loud sirens
Suffered through lies differently
You see, now I'm not coming around
Coming around, coming around

I'm walking away, walking away, walking away
Walking away, walking away
Walking away, walking away, walking away
Walking away, walking away

You don't wanna give and you don't wanna know how
If you were gonna change things, you wouldn't been there
What were you around, when were you are
Trying not think about it, baby
Running up and down the stairs
'Til there's nothing left between us but what we won't say

Walking away, walking away, walking away
Walking away, walking away
Walking away, walking away, walking away
Walking away, walking away

I don't know what's said so many times before
But now it's keeping me away
I know you did it so many times before
But I never thought I'd be the one you betrayed
Away, I'm not gonna wait
Nothing you could say that'll make me rethink
Every chance that we had and messed up
All the times it got away from us
Away, I'm not gonna wait
Nothing you could say that'll make me rethink
Every chance that we had and messed up
All the times it got away from us

Say something, say something, say something
While I can still heal, while I can still heal
Say something, say something, say something
While I can still heal, while I can still heal
Say something, say something, say something
While I can still heal, while I can still heal

Away, I'm not gonna wait
Nothing you could say that'll make me rethink
Every chance that we had and messed up
All the times it got away from us
[x6]



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@Andy35G

I'm 42,
I've been playing guitar in bands for years,
I love many different genres of music.
Every now and again something comes along that transcends everything with it's emotive soulful sounds and structures!
These guys possess the magic that all the greats do, a long and colourful future awaits Haim.

@jackieringersma7003

I first saw them 6 years ago when they were touring with the Mumford & Sons Gentlemen on the Road tour. They blew me away. They won a Grammy today for this song. I'd say the future is very bright.

@keipidesu

I live for that sweet falsetto

@jbieberloverx20

FAVORITE SONG IN THE ALBUM

@elianaatanos4630

1:20 is the BEST part of the song. What a symphony of voices

@Yungkamo

Eli A. yeahh that part jams !🔥

@armanazmi1670

That’s my fav part

@bizc8776

Top 3 on my favs from the album. such a minimalist masterpiece

@slimrutherford2375

This song is helping me to get over my ex, thanks Haim.

@LIAHEDWARDSKOBE24

those melodies are everything

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