Walking Away
Lang Jonny Lyrics
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But don't cry for me
I can't take it no more
That's the way it must be
You can't lie
Your way back in
Back into my heart
Well I took a tumble
I started to stumble
That's when I fell
Into a love
I thought was sent from above
I was under your spell
The things that mattered
Were broken and shattered
One by one
I was so sad
But now just I'm glad
That it's over and done
There's just one thing
I got to say
I truly loved you
But now I'm walking away
Yeah I truly loved you
Put no one above you
Now I'm walking away
Well I took a tumble
I started to stumble
That's when I fell
Into a love
I thought was sent from above
I was under your spell
All the things that mattered
Were broken and shattered
One by one
I was so sad
But now just I'm glad
That it's over and done
There's just one thing
I got to say
I truly loved you
But now I'm walking away
Yeah I truly loved you
Put no one above you
Now I'm walking away
The lyrics to "Walking Away" by Jonny Lang talks about a love that wasn't meant to be. The song is about a man who is leaving a toxic relationship, despite the pain it is causing him. The singer expresses that he can't take the tears and lies anymore and that he won't allow his heart to be broken again.
The chorus communicates the pain of leaving someone you truly loved: "There's just one thing I got to say, I truly loved you, but now I'm walking away, yeah I truly loved you, put no one above you, now I'm walking away." The verses are full of sad imagery, with him acknowledging that he fell under a spell and how he stumbled and tumbled that led him into the love he thought was sent from above, which turned out to be broken and shattered.
However, despite the brokenness and sadness he felt, he also expressed his relief to be walking away. He recognizes that what he loved had gone, and he has come to realize that walking away is the best option for him. The song teaches that sometimes the hardest thing to do when in love is to let go and walk away.
Line by Line Meaning
You can cry
It's okay for you to cry
But don't cry for me
But don't cry for me, because I can't handle it anymore
I can't take it no more
I reached my limit and can't handle it anymore
That's the way it must be
It's just the way things are meant to be
You can't lie
Your lies won't work anymore
Your way back in
Your way back into my heart
Back into my heart
I won't let you break my heart again
I won't let it be broken again
I won't allow it to happen again
Well I took a tumble
I made a mistake
I started to stumble
I lost my footing
That's when I fell
That's when I fell in love with you
Into a love
I fell into a relationship
I thought was sent from above
That I believed was perfect for me
I was under your spell
I was charmed by your words and actions
The things that mattered
The important things in my life
Were broken and shattered
Were destroyed and ruined
One by one
Little by little
I was so sad
I was very unhappy
But now just I'm glad
But now I'm relieved
That it's over and done
That the relationship is finally over
There's just one thing
There is only one thing
I got to say
I need to say
I truly loved you
I genuinely loved you
But now I'm walking away
But now I'm leaving this relationship
Yeah I truly loved you
Yes, I did indeed love you
Put no one above you
There was no one more important than you in my life
Now I'm walking away
Now I'm moving on from this relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JERRY LYNN WILLIAMS, JONNY LANG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jo _oI
This song meant something to me, but I couldn't quiet place my finger on it. It's basically a soulful "if you love me let me go".
His voice is... wow!
"Cry, but don't cry for me" "Can't take it no more"
Either you hurt them or they hurt you and they're crying. You feel bad and don't want them to cry because of you.
"You can't lie your way back into my heart" " I won't let it be broken again"
love is built on honesty
"All those things that mattered, broken and shattered"
All the wrongs are gone.
"I truly loved you, but I'm walking away" translation- if I love you I'll let you go.
God this song is beautiful.
jeanice Barnett
I just LOVE how we all appreciate this talented young man. Age and race come together with him. He sings with his heart and soul. God bless you Janny Lang
shaun101295
This mans voice and passion should inspire millions...his heart is in his music...I wish the world would take notice of this unique talent. This music should be heard worldwide...aboslutely gorgeous!!! Doesn't get any better...would love to hear him and Melissa Etheridge do a duet...both marvelous rockers...both underrated
Deborah Simison
I'd like to see him do a duet with Adele! We've seen him live quite a few times and EVERY performance is so intense that my husband and I both get goosebumps!
lisa anderson
That would be a beautiful duet. I'm 52 years old and I'm white and I have loved this since it first came out. Jonny Lang and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Two young men with old souls
Charlie Parker
I'M IN MY 70'S AND I'VE HEARD A LOT OF GREAT MUSIC 🎵🎶🎵 I THINK JOHNNY LANG HAS GOT A BIG FUTURE IN BLUES MUSIC 🎵 👌🏼😤😎
Deborah Bornkessel
I love his music. He's got such amazing talent. He sings from his heart and soul.
Anthony Rodriguez
It's hard to believe Johnny Lang was only 13 years old when he recorded this album. Such a talented musician
Kadia Barenbaum
17..."Smokin" was released at age 14...then "Lie to Me "...then Wander....still huge chops for his age...no matter what...
Carol Hanson
He had an independent CD before the one you were talking about. I record label picked it up and put it out just as it was. He went on from there. Such an amazing talent and went on to do so much more. I pray for his recovery!
Julien Noye
He was 17.😉