Solo
Iyaz Lyrics


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Well ya dun know its ya boy I-Y-A-Z
Alongside the man J-R'a

I said I don't want to walk this earth
If I gotta do it, solo.

See how we used to be a team
Runnin' the streets (yeah)
We was living out our dream (oh)
You used to be my rider
I was your provider
Now we separated in two

Oh baby you left and sailed away alone (Yeah, alone)
And now you got me trapped up on this island
With no way to get home

And I don't wanna go go
I don't wanna go go
I don't wanna it no no
I don't wanna it no no
I don't want to walk this earth
If I gotta do it solo (solo)

Cause I was so high
And now I'm so low
And I don't wanna walk around alone, solo
Said I don't want to walk this earth
If I gotta do it solo (solo) solo

You was the beat on to my top line,
Put us together
And you'd have to hit the rewind
See, you give me a purpose
Now I'm getting nervous
That my heart will never sing again
Oh, when we was runnin' up the airways,
They knew us from the Virgin Islands to the U.K.
See, we was on the way to the platinum and gold
Never thought that you'd go but you did ya, ya you did.

Oh baby you left and sailed away alone (Yeah, alone)
And now you got me trapped up on this island
With no way to get home

And I don't wanna go go
I don't wanna go go
I don't wanna it no no
I don't wanna it no no
I don't want to walk this earth
If I gotta do it solo (solo)

Cause I was so high
And now I'm so low
And I don't wanna walk around alone, solo
Said I don't want to walk this earth
If I gotta do it solo (solo) solo

I don't wanna walk S-O-L-O
(no no no)
I don't wanna walk S-O-L-O

"Oh no oh, no uh no,
Oh no oh no oh no oh"

I don't wanna walk (S-O-L-O)

And I don't wanna go, go
I don't wanna go, go
I don't wanna it no, no
I don't wanna it no, no
I don't want to walk this earth
If I gotta do it solo (solo)

Cause I was so high
And now I'm so low
And I don't wanna walk around alone (Solo)




I said I don't want to walk this earth
If I gotta do it solo (solo) solo

Overall Meaning

The song Solo by Iyaz talks about the pain and loneliness of being left behind after a separation with a partner who was once a part of his life story. He reminisces about the past when they used to run the streets together, and how they were living their dream. The feeling of being trapped on an island with no way back home signifies how helpless he is in the situation because he is clueless as to how he can rekindle the once-strong connection between them. The chorus serves as Iyaz's declaration that he doesn't want to face the world alone, and he can't picture himself walking through life solo.


Moreover, he touches on the former partner's significant role in his life, where he says that he was the beat to his top line, and together, they had an unbreakable bond. He acknowledges that their separation has caused him anxiety to the point that he may never find that type of connection again. The chorus establishes the foundation of the song, where the repetition of the phrase "I don't want to go go" emphasizes the fact that Iyaz doesn't want to lose his former partner and that he can't imagine going through life without them.


In conclusion, the song Solo is a lament about the loss of love and companionship, where Iyaz expresses his pain with a soulful melody and a heartfelt message that captures the essence of the human experience. The song's melody, lyrics, and delivery make it a relatable and timeless piece that speaks to anyone who has lost someone significant in their life or anyone who is afraid to face life alone.


Line by Line Meaning

Well ya dun know its ya boy I-Y-A-Z Alongside the man J-R'a
Introducing himself and giving credit to his collaborator


I said I don't want to walk this earth If I gotta do it, solo.
Expressing that he doesn't want to go through life alone


See how we used to be a team Runnin' the streets (yeah) We was living out our dream (oh) You used to be my rider I was your provider Now we separated in two
Reflecting on better times when they were a successful duo, lamenting their current separation


Oh baby you left and sailed away alone (Yeah, alone) And now you got me trapped up on this island With no way to get home
Addressing the person who left him feeling isolated and stuck


And I don't wanna go go I don't wanna go go I don't wanna it no no I don't wanna it no no I don't want to walk this earth If I gotta do it solo (solo)
Reiterating his desire to not be alone and his refusal to accept a life of solitude


Cause I was so high And now I'm so low And I don't wanna walk around alone, solo Said I don't want to walk this earth If I gotta do it solo (solo) solo
Describing how he feels after the other person left, emphasizing his desire for companionship


You was the beat on to my top line, Put us together And you'd have to hit the rewind See, you give me a purpose Now I'm getting nervous That my heart will never sing again
Acknowledging how important the other person was to his music career and expressing his worry that he'll never find anyone who can fill that void


Oh, when we was runnin' up the airways, They knew us from the Virgin Islands to the U.K. See, we was on the way to the platinum and gold Never thought that you'd go but you did ya, ya you did.
Recalling their success and how they were on their way to even more, expressing surprise that the other person left despite everything going so well


I don't wanna walk S-O-L-O (no no no) I don't wanna walk S-O-L-O "Oh no oh, no uh no, Oh no oh no oh no oh" I don't wanna walk (S-O-L-O)
Using wordplay to emphasize his distaste for being solo and incorporating a catchy refrain to make his point


And I don't wanna go, go I don't wanna go, go I don't wanna it no, no I don't wanna it no, no I don't want to walk this earth If I gotta do it solo (solo)
Once again, driving home his desire for companionship and his refusal to accept a solitary life


Cause I was so high And now I'm so low And I don't wanna walk around alone (Solo) I said I don't want to walk this earth If I gotta do it solo (solo) solo
Wrapping up the song by repeating its main message: he doesn't want to be alone




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JONATHAN ROTEM, AUGUST RIGO, TERRY LEWIS, JAMES HARRIS III, JANET JACKSON, JASON DESROULEAUX, KEIDRAN JONES

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Nearly 2024, and this is still one of my all time childhood favorites 😎

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