Away We Go
Jr. Johnny Lyrics
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Hanging on me
You're always making promises
You don't keep
And I'm the sucker stuck
Drinking the cool aid
But I keep drinking it, babe
In the valley
You're always flowing and
Growing without me, i know
It's just the way shit's meant to be
And there ain't no wishing
That could change a thing, still
When you go away I go insane
When you go away, ahh
So I keep on, keeping my step up
I kind of feel like taking a step back
But when I feel you there I know
It's just some pages in a book that's milennia old
Like the rivers and the trees in the valley
You're always flowing and growing without me, I won't
Try to make you into something for me
I'm just another boy holding the string, still...
When you go away I go insane
When you go away, ahh
The song "Away We Go" by Jr. Johnny seems to be about a relationship that is not fulfilling and emotionally draining. The opening lines "You're always hanging on, hanging on me" and "You're always making promises you don't keep" suggest that the singer is feeling suffocated and disappointed by their partner's behavior. The line "I'm the sucker stuck drinking the cool aid, but I keep drinking it, babe" shows that the singer is aware of their own complicity in the situation but feels unable to break free.
The chorus "When you go away, I go insane" suggests that the singer is dependent on this relationship even though it is causing them pain. They may feel as though they are addicted to the emotional highs and lows and the sense of being needed by their partner. The lines "I kind of feel like taking a step back, but when I feel you there I know it's just some pages in a book that's millennia old" suggest that the singer may be aware of their own patterns and the cycle of their relationship, but still feels powerless to break free.
The second verse continues the theme of the relationship being one-sided, with the line "You're always flowing and growing without me." The singer acknowledges that they cannot change their partner and that they are just "another boy holding the string." The final lines "I won't try to make you into something for me" show that the singer is coming to terms with the fact that they cannot control their partner and must accept them as they are.
Line by Line Meaning
You're always hanging on
You're constantly relying on me
Hanging on me
Dependent on me for support or guidance
You're always making promises
Frequently making commitments
You don't keep
But fail to deliver
And I'm the sucker stuck
I'm the person who consistently falls for it
Drinking the cool aid
Being duped by someone or something appealing
But I keep drinking it, babe
But I still believe and accept it
Like the rivers and the trees
Similar to the natural order of things
In the valley
In this specific situation
You're always flowing and
You're constantly moving forward
Growing without me, I know
Growing and evolving on your own, despite my existence
It's just the way shit's meant to be
That's simply the way the situation is supposed to be
And there ain't no wishing
Hoping or praying won't change it
That could change a thing, still
It remains the same, regardless of my desires
When you go away I go insane
My mental state suffers when you're not present
When you go away, ahh
When you leave my presence
So I keep on, keeping my step up
I continue moving forward in my own life
I kind of feel like taking a step back
Sometimes I want to retreat or step away from the situation
But when I feel you there I know
But when you're around, I am reassured
It's just some pages in a book that's milennia old
This situation is just one small piece of a long history
You're always flowing and growing without me, I won't
You'll progress without my influence, and I won't stop it
Try to make you into something for me
I won't attempt to change you to fit my liking
I'm just another boy holding the string, still...
I'm just another person being led by you
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Liam Bass
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