Slide Away
Miley Cyrus Lyrics
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Woo ooh, woo ooh, woo ooh
Once upon a time, it was paradise
Once upon a time, I was paralyzed
Think I'm gonna miss these harbor lights
But it's time to let it go
Once upon a time, it was made for us
Baby, we were found, but now we're lost
So it's time to let it go
I want my house in the hills
Don't want the whiskey and pills
I don't give up easily
But I don't think I'm down
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, I'll go back to the city lights
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, la la la, you'll slide away
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, I'll go back to the city lights
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, la la la, you'll slide away
Once upon a time, it was paradise
Once upon a time, I was paralyzed
Think I'm gonna miss these harbor lights
But it's time to let it go
Once upon a time, it was made for us (for us)
Woke up one day, it had turned to dust
Baby, we were found, but now we're lost
So it's time to let it go
Move on, we're not 17
I'm not who I used to be
You say that everything changed
You're right, we're grown now
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, I'll go back to the city lights
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, la la la, you'll slide away
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, I'll go back to the city lights
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, la la la, you'll slide away
Move on, we're not 17
I'm not who I used to be
You say that everything changed
You're right, we're grown now
In Miley Cyrus's song "Slide Away," the lyrics describe the end of a relationship that was once a paradise but has now turned to dust. The singer reminisces about old times spent together and the harbor lights that they used to enjoy, but acknowledges that it's time to move on. She expresses that she wants a peaceful life in a hillside home without the distractions of alcohol and drugs but feels stuck in her current situation. The singer asks her partner to leave and go back to the ocean, while she returns to the city lights, signifying that parting ways is the best course of action for them.
The chorus "So won't you slide away, back to the ocean, I'll go back to the city lights" portrays the couple splitting up and going their separate ways. The lyrics express that it's time for both individuals to let go of the past and move forward with their lives. The song's message is about growing up and recognizing that everything changes, and sometimes, you have to accept it and let go of what no longer serves you.
Overall, "Slide Away" is a poignant song with powerful lyrics about the end of a relationship that wasn't meant to be. It is about acknowledging the changes that have taken place, accepting them, and moving forward with your life.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time, it was paradise
There was a time when everything was perfect and wonderful
Once upon a time, I was paralyzed
There was a time when I was unable to move forward and stuck in the past
Think I'm gonna miss these harbor lights
I will probably miss the familiar sights and sounds of this place
But it's time to let it go
It's time to move on and leave this behind
Once upon a time, it was made for us
There was a time when this was our world and we belonged here
Woke up one day, it had turned to dust
Suddenly, everything we had was gone
Baby, we were found, but now we're lost
We used to have each other, but now we are alone and directionless
So it's time to let it go
It's time to move on and accept that things have changed
I want my house in the hills
I desire a home that is secluded and peaceful
Don't want the whiskey and pills
I do not want to use substance abuse to cope with my problems
I don't give up easily
I am determined and persistent
But I don't think I'm down
But I don't think I can handle this anymore
Move on, we're not 17
We need to move past our youthful ways and childish behavior
I'm not who I used to be
I have grown and changed since we first met
You say that everything changed
You recognize that things are different now
You're right, we're grown now
It's true, we need to act like adults and face our problems
So won't you slide away
Can't you leave and give me space?
Back to the ocean, I'll go back to the city lights
You can return to the place that you feel most at home, and I'll return to my bustling city life
So won't you slide away
Please just leave and let us both move on
Back to the ocean, la la la, you'll slide away
You will go where you want to go, and I will continue on my own path
So won't you slide away
I need you to leave and let me make my own choices
Back to the ocean, I'll go back to the city lights
You can go back to your tranquil surroundings, and I'll go back to my busy city
So won't you slide away
Please just leave and let me start over
Back to the ocean, la la la, you'll slide away
You can run away to the calmness of the water, and I'll find my own peace
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alma Miettinen, Andrew Wyatt, Miley Cyrus
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Once upon a time, it was paradise
Once upon a time, I was paralyzed
Think I'm gonna miss these harbor lights
But it's time to let it go
Once upon a time, it was made for us
Woke up one day, it had turned to dust
Baby, we were found, but now we're lost
So it's time to let it go
I want my house in the hills
Don't want the whiskey and pills
I don't give up easily
But I don't think I'm down
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, I'll go back to the city lights
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, la la la, you'll slide away
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, I'll go back to the city lights
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, la la la, you'll slide away
Once upon a time, it was paradise
Once upon a time, I was paralyzed
Think I'm gonna miss these harbor lights
But it's time to let it go
Once upon a time, it was made for us (for us)
Woke up one day, it had turned to dust
Baby, we were found, but now we're lost
So it's time to let it go
Move on, we're not 17
I'm not who I used to be
You say that everything changed
You're right, we're grown now
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, I'll go back to the city lights
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, la la la, you'll slide away
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, I'll go back to the city lights
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, la la la, you'll slide away
Move on, we're not 17
I'm not who I used to be
You say that everything changed
You're right, we're grown now
@janabchrli2145
Woo ooh, woo ooh, woo ooh
Woo ooh, woo ooh, woo ooh
Once upon a time, it was paradise
Once upon a time, I was paralyzed
Think I'm gonna miss these harbor lights
But it's time to let it go
Once upon a time, it was made for us
Woke up one day, it had turned to dust
Baby, we were found, but now we're lost
So it's time to let it go
I want my house in the hills
Don't want the whiskey and pills
I don't give up easily
But I don't think I'm down
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, I'll go back to the city lights
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, la la la, you'll slide away
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, I'll go back to the city lights
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, la la la, you'll slide away
Once upon a time, it was paradise
Once upon a time, I was paralyzed
Think I'm gonna miss these harbor lights
But it's time to let it go
Once upon a time, it was made for us (for us)
Woke up one day, it had turned to dust
Baby, we were found, but now we're lost
So it's time to let it go
Move on, we're not 17
I'm not who I used to be
You say that everything changed
You're right, we're grown now
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, I'll go back to the city lights
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, la la la, you'll slide away
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, I'll go back to the city lights
So won't you slide away
Back to the ocean, la la la, you'll slide away
Move on, we're not 17
I'm not who I used to be
You say that everything changed
You're right, we're grown now
@MileyCyrus
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@monzzkittymusic8816
This video is very beautiful Miley I loved it, as I love you you are the best idol in this world, hopefully I will soon know you, success with this song 👏👏❤😍🙈❤
@GracielaAlvarezBobadilla
MileyCyrusVEVO ♥️
@sofiaolave6420
MileyCyrusVEVO love you
@karlaalfaro8848
We love you MC ♡
@shl2177
Fan from Malaysia 🇲🇾, love you as always ❤️
@MistakenForIris
This song should have the same views as "Flowers", lol. This song is sooo good.
@NargisKhan-jw2lz
If you think about it the video of flowers is like a progress from this vid
@defensacorporativa9677
Unpopular opinion, this is the best song of Miley.
@imshivamnayak
I love this song