Walk On
Harris Jesse Lyrics
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Too late to try again
No way to deny it
Why not take it on the chin
And walk on?
One day, it was something
Now it's not anything
Why not take it on the chin
And walk on
And walk on?
Don't be so sad and grave
I know you're bold and so brave
That's life as you know it
That's how it's always been
No way to escape it
Why not take it on the chin
And walk on
And walk on?
The lyrics of "Walk On" by Harris Jesse talk about accepting the harsh realities of life and moving on. The opening lines of the song, "Too late to be sorry, too late to try again" suggest that the singer has made some mistakes or missed some opportunities. They understand that it is impossible to undo the past, and so they advise themselves, and possibly the listener, to accept the situation and move forward without regrets. "Why not take it on the chin and walk on?" is a rhetorical question that encourages resilience and determination.
The second verse talks about the fleeting nature of life and how things can change with time. "One day, it was something, now it's not anything, no way to replace it" implies that the singer has lost something valuable, whether it is a relationship, a dream or a material possession. However, instead of dwelling in the sadness of the loss, they again encourage themselves and the listener to keep going. They affirm that "that's life as you know it, that's how it's always been" and that there is "no way to escape it". Ultimately, the message of the song is to be optimistic, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Too late to be sorry
It's too late to apologize for what has already happened.
Too late to try again
There's no use in attempting to redo what is already done.
No way to deny it
It's impossible to reject or ignore what has already happened.
Why not take it on the chin
Why not face the consequences with courage and dignity.
And walk on?
And move forward with resolve.
One day, it was something
At one point, it was a significant thing.
Now it's not anything
Now it's nothing of importance.
No way to replace it
It cannot be substituted for or exchanged with something else.
Don't be so sad and grave
Do not be so upset and serious.
I know you're bold and so brave
I recognize that you are fearless and courageous.
That's life as you know it
This is the reality of the situation as you understand it.
That's how it's always been
This is how things have always been.
No way to escape it
There's no way to avoid or get away from it.
Why not take it on the chin
Why not face it head-on.
And walk on?
And continue forward in spite of it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARK R. HARRIS, TONY W. WOOD
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