Walking Alone
Jay Sean Lyrics


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I'm tired of trying to sail this
Troubled boat again
Trying hard to find a way
For though blows me all the same
And I'm tired of holding on
When there's nothing more to gain
I'd rather stand here on the dock
And watch it all just sail away

This sail has no wind
The wind has no sea
The sea has no shore anymore

I'm walking these streets all by myself
I know its my fault, and no one else
And there's nobody here to save me
I'm walking alone
And if I look lonely, that's alright
Cause I'm the only one left in my life
And there's no one to save me
I'm walking alone

In a word that lives in graces
I'm a grain amongst the sand
I never took the time to get to know
The person that i am
And maybe I was just caught up
Up in the race and so I'd run
And i hadn't even stop
To see the man that I've become
Dont you know

This sail has no wind
The wind has no sea
My sea has no shore anymore

I'm walking these streets all by myself
I know its my fault, and no one else
And there's nobody here to save me
I'm walking alone
And if I look lonely, that's alright
Cause I'm the only one left in my life
And there's no one to save me
I'm walking alone

It ain't like it's over, I haven't thrown it all away
And i won't just stop living over my own mistakes
And i just needed time for a moment to stand
So that I can just see who it is that I am

I'm walking these streets all by myself
I know its my fault, and no one else
And there's nobody here to save me
I'm walking alone
And if I look lonely, that's alright
Cause I'm the only one left in my life
And there's no one to save me
I'm walking alone

I'm walking these streets all by myself
I know its my fault, and no one else
And there's nobody here to save me
I'm walking alone
And if I look lonely, that's alright
Cause I'm the only one left in my life




And there's no one to save me
I'm walking alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jay Sean's song Walking Alone express a feeling of isolation and loneliness. The singer is tired of trying to sail a troubled boat and feels like they are making no progress. They have reached a point where there is nothing left to gain, and they would rather stand on the dock and watch everything sail away. The singer is walking the streets alone and acknowledges that it is their own fault that they are in this situation. There is no one left to save them, and they are left to walk alone. The lyrics suggest that the singer has lost touch with themselves and the world around them. They feel like they are just a grain among the sand, and never took the time to get to know themselves.


The chorus repeats the idea that the singer is walking alone and that there is no one left to save them. They acknowledge that it is alright to look lonely because they are the only one left in their life. The singer has not given up; they have just needed time to stand still and reflect on who they are. The song ends on the idea that the singer is still walking alone, but they have not thrown it all away, and they will not stop living because of their mistakes.


Overall, the song portrays the theme of loneliness and self-discovery. The singer has lost touch with themselves and is now walking alone, trying to figure out who they are.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm tired of trying to sail this Troubled boat again
I'm exhausted from attempting to navigate through my problems, which are continuously resurfacing


Trying hard to find a way For though blows me all the same
I'm struggling to discover a solution to my issues, even though external factors continue to affect me


And I'm tired of holding on When there's nothing more to gain
I'm worn out from holding onto situations that no longer have a purpose or meaning for me


I'd rather stand here on the dock And watch it all just sail away
I prefer to let go and observe the problems drift away from me, rather than trying to force a resolution


This sail has no wind The wind has no sea The sea has no shore anymore
My attempts at navigating through life lack direction, purpose, and stability


I'm walking these streets all by myself I know its my fault, and no one else And there's nobody here to save me I'm walking alone And if I look lonely, that's alright Cause I'm the only one left in my life And there's no one to save me I'm walking alone
I'm alone in my journey to self-discovery, taking responsibility for my own actions and without anyone to rely on for help or guidance


In a word that lives in graces I'm a grain amongst the sand
In a society that values perfection, I am just another ordinary person among many


I never took the time to get to know The person that i am
I neglected the process of self-exploration and never developed a true understanding of who I am as an individual


And maybe I was just caught up Up in the race and so I'd run
Perhaps I was too caught up in the constant competition of life, causing me to overlook my own needs and well-being


And i hadn't even stop To see the man that I've become Dont you know
I failed to take a moment to reflect on the person I have grown into, and now I am awakening to the realization of my true self


It ain't like it's over, I haven't thrown it all away And i won't just stop living over my own mistakes And i just needed time for a moment to stand So that I can just see who it is that I am
Although I have made mistakes, I refuse to give up and let them define me, and I recognize the importance of taking a step back to identify my personal identity and beliefs




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Rohini G

Love the lyrics and the emotion behind it :)

Damien Nguyen

Every song Jay Sean composes is beautiful.

Irrena Coker

love this song

Bthying

Wow ! Amazing song !

arshi arora

Love you forever jay 😘😘😘😘😘

Milot Sheholli

<3 <3 Love this song alot

Kenix Lin

This song sound good it shows a feeling when a boy miss his girl so much.I like it

Mirza Sadia Kazmi

awesoommeee thanks for the lyrics :)

Nicco Mauro

Love More Forever Mars 💗💗💗💗

Sammie Nicole

I like this song it's good

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