Stay Away
Johnny And The Jailbirds Lyrics

The lyrics of Johnny and the Jailbirds' song "Stay Away" depicts a sad and desperate plea for someone to stay away from the singer. The opening line, "It's happening again, It's a sign of the time" suggests that this has happened before, and it is indicative of the present moment. It could imply that the singer has made the same mistake repeatedly, and they are feeling the same emotions again. The next line, "Just leave my hand, I'm at the finish line" indicates that the singer is at the end of their rope and wants whoever they are pleading with to go away.

The following line, "In this world where it's hard to shine," implies that the singer has been going through difficult times and has been unable to make progress in their life. They then beg for forgiveness, acknowledging that the other person's faith was stronger than theirs. The chorus repeats the lines "Stay away, Faraway," indicating that the feeling of wanting to be alone is persistent. The next verse portrays the singer as a liar who is sincere in their deception, making it hard for someone to trust them. They then advise the other person to watch their step since they might fall if they get too close.