Walk Away
Little Louie & Marc Anthony Lyrics


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What do you do when you know something's bad for you
And you still can't let go?

I was naive
Your love was like candy
Artificially sweet
I was deceived by the wrapping
Got caught in your web
And I learned how to bleed
I was prey in your bed
And devoured completely

And it hurts my soul
Cause I can't let go
All these walls are caving in
I can't stop my suffering
I hate to show that I've lost control
'Cause I, I keep going right back
To the one thing that I need to walk away from

I need to get away from ya
I need to walk away from ya
Get away, walk away, walk away

I should have known
I was used for amusement
Couldn't see through the smoke
It was all an illusion

Now I've been licking my wounds (licking my wounds)
But the venom seeps deeper(deeper, deeper)
We both can seduce
But darling you hold me prisoner (prisoner)

I'm about to break
I can't stop this ache
I'm addicted to your allure
And I'm fiendin' for a cure
Every step I take
Leads to one mistake
I keep going right back
To the one thing that I need

I can't mend
This torn state I'm in
Getting nothing in return
What did I do to deserve
The pain of this slow burn
And everywhere I turn
I keep going right back
To the one thing that I need to walk away from

I need to get away from ya
I need to walk away from ya

Every time I try to grasp for air
I get smothered in despair, it's never over, over
Seems I'll never wake from this nightmare,
I let out a silent prayer
Let it be over, over

Inside I'm screaming
Begging, pleading
No more

I don't know what to do
My heart has been bruised
So sad but it's true
Each beat reminds me of you

It hurts my soul
'Cause I can't let go
All these walls are caving in
I can't stop my suffering
I hate to show that I've lost control
Cause I
I keep going right back
To the one thing that I need, oh

I'm about to break
And I can't stop this ache
I'm addicted to your allure
And I'm fiendin' for a cure
Every step I take
Leads to one mistake
I keep going right back
To the one thing that I need, Oh

I can't mend
This torn state I'm in
Getting nothing in return
What did I do to deserve
The pain of this moment
And everywhere I turn
I keep going right back
To the one thing that I need to walk away from

I say
I need to get away from ya
I need to walk away from ya
Get away, walk away, walk away

Only thing I need to do is walk away

I need to get away from ya
I need to walk away from ya
Get away, walk away, walk away

I need to get away from ya
I need to walk away from ya
Get away, walk away, walk away

I need to get away from ya




I need to walk away from ya
Get away, walk away, walk away

Overall Meaning

The song "Walk Away" by Little Louie and Marc Anthony is about being in a toxic relationship that you cannot let go of despite knowing that it is not good for you. The lyrics convey feelings of being trapped, deceived, and addicted to the allure of the partner. The singer describes being caught in the web of the partner and being devoured wholly. The relationship has left the singer feeling broken and unable to move on even though they know that they need to walk away. The lyrics suggest that the relationship was an illusion and that the singer was used for amusement while being held prisoner by their partner.


The lyrics also speak to the internal conflict that the singer is experiencing as they struggle to break free from the relationship. They hate to show that they have lost control and are addicted to their partner's allure, but every step they take leads to another mistake. The singer acknowledges that they are about to break and can't stop the ache, but they keep going back to the one thing that they need to walk away from. The chorus repeats several times, emphasizing the need to get away and walk away from the toxic relationship.


Overall, "Walk Away" is a powerful song about the struggle to break free from a toxic relationship despite the overwhelming feelings of addiction and dependence. It speaks to the universal experience of being in a relationship that is bad for you and captures the emotional turmoil that can come with trying to leave.


Line by Line Meaning

What do you do when you know something's bad for you And you still can't let go?
Despite knowing the negative impact of a relationship or habit, some individuals may struggle to break away from it.


I was naive Your love was like candy Artificially sweet I was deceived by the wrapping
The singer was naive and fell for the facade of the other person's affection, which was shallow and false.


Got caught in your web And I learned how to bleed I was prey in your bed And devoured completely
The singer was entrapped by the other person and suffered severe emotional and physical harm as a result of their toxic relationship.


And it hurts my soul Cause I can't let go All these walls are caving in I can't stop my suffering I hate to show that I've lost control 'Cause I, I keep going right back To the one thing that I need to walk away from
Despite the pain and discomfort of their current situation, the artist is struggling to sever ties with their partner and break free from their cycle of suffering.


I should have known I was used for amusement Couldn't see through the smoke It was all an illusion
In hindsight, the artist realizes that they were used as a source of entertainment and the illusion of a meaningful relationship was created by their partner.


Now I've been licking my wounds (licking my wounds) But the venom seeps deeper(deeper, deeper) We both can seduce But darling you hold me prisoner (prisoner)
Despite their attempts to heal from the hurt caused by the relationship, the singer is still trapped and deeply affected by the other person's influence and manipulation.


I'm about to break I can't stop this ache I'm addicted to your allure And I'm fiendin' for a cure Every step I take Leads to one mistake I keep going right back To the one thing that I need
The singer is struggling with addiction to their toxic relationship and unable to take steps to end it, regardless of the harm it causes them.


I can't mend This torn state I'm in Getting nothing in return What did I do to deserve The pain of this slow burn And everywhere I turn I keep going right back To the one thing that I need to walk away from
Despite putting effort into repairing their emotional state, the artist is not receiving any positive returns and is still experiencing deep pain and feeling stuck in their situation.


Every time I try to grasp for air I get smothered in despair, it's never over, over Seems I'll never wake from this nightmare, I let out a silent prayer Let it be over, over
The artist's attempts to free themselves from the relationship are futile and they feel constantly trapped and overwhelmed by their despair and hopelessness.


Inside I'm screaming Begging, pleading No more
The artist's internal emotional state is turbulent and they're begging and pleading for their relationship to end.


I don't know what to do My heart has been bruised So sad but it's true Each beat reminds me of you
The singer is struggling to find a solution to their situation and their emotional pain serves as a constant reminder of their partner.


Only thing I need to do is walk away
Despite the challenges of ending their relationship, the artist affirms that the best solution is to simply walk away and sever ties with their partner for good.


I say I need to get away from ya I need to walk away from ya Get away, walk away, walk away I need to get away from ya I need to walk away from ya Get away, walk away, walk away I need to get away from ya I need to walk away from ya Get away, walk away, walk away I need to get away from ya I need to walk away from ya Get away, walk away, walk away
The singer reiterates the urgency and importance of ending their relationship and asserts that they need to get away and walk away from their partner.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Realsongs
Written by: Michael Bolton, Diane Eve Warren

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