Won't Walk Away
Nelson Lyrics


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Though I try, I can't decide
Won't walk away, walk away from you
Whoa, from you

The tears pour down in the nights spent awake
Salvation in sleep always seems to escape
I look down at your picture in pieces thrown across my room
The future was hidden in the cards we were dealt
How could you cheat on the love that I felt?
I sink my head in my pillow, confused about what I'll do about you

Though I try, I can't decide
Won't walk away, walk away from you
Whoa, from you
Can't you see what you mean to me
Won't walk away, walk away from you
Whoa, from you

I can't see an end to the pain that I'm in
The alibis you handed me seemed mighty thin
Clear the lump from my throat, read your letter just one more time
I haven't been asleep for a week 'cause it seems
That I can't close my eyes, you're there in my dreams
I throw your number in the trash, confused about what I'll do about you

Addicted to your love like a martyr is to pain
Like a sinner craves a vice and a drug need a vein
Am I giving you the blade and begging you to run me through?
Well, I'm the type of man who believes in the fight
I know what is wrong and I'd die for what's right
I'll make you understand if it's the last thing I do
Whoa, that I love you

No, I just can't walk away, walk away from you
Though I try, I just can't walk away, walk away from you
No, I just can't walk away, (I just can't walk away)
Walk away from you




Though I try, (yeah) I just can't walk away
I can't eat, I can't sleep, I can't live without you by my side now, babe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nelson's song "Won't Walk Away" tell the story of a heartbroken lover who is struggling to decide whether to stay or leave their cheating partner. Throughout the song, the singer describes the pain and confusion they are experiencing as they try to come to terms with the betrayal. The lyrics reveal the singer's struggle to find the strength to leave their partner and move on from the relationship.


The first verse describes the singer's sleepless nights and their inability to find solace in dreams. They are haunted by the memory of their cheating partner and struggle with the decision to stay or leave. The singer looks at a picture of their partner that is smashed into pieces on their bedroom floor, symbolic of the shattered state of their relationship.


The second verse reveals the singer's addict-like obsession with their partner. They are addicted to the love they feel and cannot imagine life without them. The singer recognizes that their love for their partner is causing them pain and that the rational decision would be to leave, but they cannot bring themselves to do it. The final chorus repeats the message that the singer cannot leave their partner, despite their pain and attempts to move on.


Overall, the lyrics to "Won't Walk Away" are a complex exploration of the conflicting emotions that can arise in a relationship, particularly when one partner has been unfaithful. The singer shows the struggle to reconcile their love for their partner with the hurt caused by their actions, ultimately revealing the difficulty inherent in making the decision to leave.


Line by Line Meaning

Though I try, I can't decide
Despite my efforts, I cannot come to a decision


Won't walk away, walk away from you
I refuse to leave you


Whoa, from you
This is how I feel about you


The tears pour down in the nights spent awake
I cry every night when I am unable to sleep


Salvation in sleep always seems to escape
I cannot find peace even in my dreams


I look down at your picture in pieces thrown across my room
I see your broken image scattered around my room


The future was hidden in the cards we were dealt
Our fate was predetermined by external forces


How could you cheat on the love that I felt?
I cannot understand how you betrayed my love


I sink my head in my pillow, confused about what I'll do about you
I am deeply confused about how to handle our relationship


Can't you see what you mean to me
I hope you realize the depth of my feelings for you


I can't see an end to the pain that I'm in
My suffering seems endless


The alibis you handed me seemed mighty thin
Your excuses for your behavior do not hold up


Clear the lump from my throat, read your letter just one more time
I struggle to overcome my emotions as I reread your letter


I haven't been asleep for a week 'cause it seems
I have not slept in days


That I can't close my eyes, you're there in my dreams
I cannot escape you even in my dreams


I throw your number in the trash, confused about what I'll do about you
I am uncertain about how to handle our relationship and decide to discard your number


Addicted to your love like a martyr is to pain
I am addicted to your love in a way that causes me suffering


Like a sinner craves a vice and a drug need a vein
My desire for you is intense and beyond my control


Am I giving you the blade and begging you to run me through?
I feel as though I am causing myself pain by being with you


Well, I'm the type of man who believes in the fight
I am a person who believes in fighting for what I believe in


I know what is wrong and I'd die for what's right
I am committed to doing what is morally right


I'll make you understand if it's the last thing I do
I will do whatever it takes to make you understand how I feel


Whoa, that I love you
That my love for you is real and deep


No, I just can't walk away, walk away from you
I cannot bring myself to leave you


Though I try, I just can't walk away, walk away from you
Despite my efforts, I cannot leave you behind


I can't eat, I can't sleep, I can't live without you by my side now, babe
I am so consumed by my feelings for you that I cannot function without you




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GUNNAR NELSON, JACK PONTI, MATTHEW GRAY NELSON

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Flavio Renan

Banda: NELSON


Origem: SANTA MONICA (Califórnia/Estados Unidos)


Álbum: BECAUSE THEY CAN (PORQUE ELES PODEM)


Lançamento: 16/07/1995


Produção: JOHN BOYLAN/DAVID HOLMAN/NELSON


Composição: GUNNAR NELSON/MATTHEW NELSON/JACK PONTI


Gravadora: GEFFEN





Vocal/baixo: MATTHEW NELSON


Vocal/guitarra base/pandeirola: GUNNAR NELSON


Guitarra solo: BRETT GARSED


Violão: JOEY CATHCART


Piano: PAUL MIRKOVICH


Bateria: BOBBY ROCK




NÃO VOU ME AFASTAR

Embora eu tente, não consigo decidir
Ir embora, me afastar de você
Whoa, de você

As lágrimas derramaram nas noites passadas e eu acordado
Na salvação do sono sempre pareço escapar
Eu olho para sua foto em pedaços jogado em meu quarto
O futuro estava escondido nas cartas
Como você pode se enganar sobre o amor que eu senti?
Eu afundo minha cabeça no travesseiro, confuso sobre o que eu vou fazer com você

Embora eu tente, não consigo decidir
Não vai embora, me afastar de você
Whoa, de você
Você não pode ver o que você significa para mim
Não vai embora, me afastar de você
Whoa, de você

Eu não consigo ver o fim da dor
Os álibis que você me entregou pareciam poderosos
Li a sua carta só mais uma vez
Eu não estive dormindo por uma semana porque parece
Que eu não posso fechar meus olhos, você está lá em meus sonhos
Eu jogo o seu número no lixo, confuso sobre o que eu vou fazer com você

Embora eu tente, não consigo decidir
Não vai embora, me afastar de você
Whoa, de você
Você não pode ver o que você significa para mim
Não vai embora, me afastar de você
Whoa, de você

Viciado em seu amor como um mártir é a dor
Como um pecador anseia por um vício e uma droga precisa de uma veia
Estou dando-lhe a lâmina e lhe implorando que me atravesse?
Bem, eu sou o tipo de homem que acredita na luta
Eu sei o que está errado e eu morreria pelo que é certo
Eu vou fazer você entender nem que seja a última coisa que eu faça
Whoa, que eu te amo

Embora eu tente, não consigo decidir
Não vai embora, me afastar de você
Whoa, de você
Você não pode ver o que você significa para mim
Não vai embora, me afastar de você
Whoa, de você

Não, eu só não posso ir embora, me afastar de você
Embora eu tente, eu não posso ir embora, me afastar de você
Não, eu só não posso ir embora (eu não posso ir embora)
Me afastar de você
Embora eu tente, (yeah) eu não posso ir embora
Eu não consigo comer, não consigo dormir
Não posso viver sem você do meu lado agora, baby



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Though I try, I can’t decide
Won’t walk away, walk away from you
Whoa, from you

The tears pour down in the nights spent awake
Salvation in sleep always seems to escape
I look down at your picture in pieces thrown across my room
The future was hidden in the cards we were dealt
How could you cheat on the love that I felt?
I sink my head in my pillow, confused about what I’ll do about you

Though I try, I can’t decide
Won’t walk away, walk away from you
Whoa, from you
Can’t you see what you mean to me
Won’t walk away, walk away from you
Whoa, from you

I can’t see an end to the pain that I’m in
The alibis you handed me seemed mighty thin
Clear the lump from my throat, read your letter just one more time
I haven’t been asleep for a week ’cause it seems
That I can’t close my eyes, you’re there in my dreams
I throw your number in the trash, confused about what I’ll do about you

*Repeat

Addicted to your love like a martyr is to pain
Like a sinner craves a vice and a drug need a vein
Am I giving you the blade and begging you to run me through?
Well, I’m the type of man who believes in the fight
I know what is wrong and I’d die for what’s right
I’ll make you understand if it’s the last thing I do
Whoa, that I love you

*Repeat

No, I just can’t walk away, walk away from you
Though I try, I just can’t walk away, walk away from you
No, I just can’t walk away, (I just can’t walk away)
Walk away from you
Though I try, (yeah) I just can’t walk away
I can’t eat, I can’t sleep, I can’t live without you by my side now, babe



All comments from YouTube:

Jason Cook

I've always felt that Mathew & Gunter Nelson were 2 of the most underrated musicians I've ever heard . I got Spotify on my phone & I have a 3 hour & 46 minute play list of their songs . I was 15 years old when they came out with their first album After The Rain & I think it's a crying shame that people didn't take them more seriously as musicians just because people found out they were Ozzy and Harriet's grandchildren . Their dad Ricky Nelson was a very accomplished country singer & if people would have focused more on Mathew & Gunter's music , they could've been just as accomplished as their dad & maybe even more than their dad was .

Jeremy Hurst

I'm a tad younger - born in '82 and I was more into Bon Jovi and GNR at the time - but I just saw an old episode of SNL with them playing and they are great. Also Ive seen most all of Ozzie and Harriet and its a great show and Ricky is great too. this music makes me feel YOUNG!

David Vitullo

A great song the radio never gave them a chance to be a hit Matthew Nelson has a great powerful voice Gunnar Nelson has a great voice both play great guitar like their father Ricky Nelson great guitar player an great song writers all 3 Be good to see Nelson's make a new CD and come back better than ever Matthew n Gunnar get a better chance on the radio and MTV😎🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸🏋🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

breerose927

have always been in love with these guys and always will, awesome talent

Flavio Renan

Banda: NELSON


Origem: SANTA MONICA (Califórnia/Estados Unidos)


Álbum: BECAUSE THEY CAN (PORQUE ELES PODEM)


Lançamento: 16/07/1995


Produção: JOHN BOYLAN/DAVID HOLMAN/NELSON


Composição: GUNNAR NELSON/MATTHEW NELSON/JACK PONTI


Gravadora: GEFFEN





Vocal/baixo: MATTHEW NELSON


Vocal/guitarra base/pandeirola: GUNNAR NELSON


Guitarra solo: BRETT GARSED


Violão: JOEY CATHCART


Piano: PAUL MIRKOVICH


Bateria: BOBBY ROCK




NÃO VOU ME AFASTAR

Embora eu tente, não consigo decidir
Ir embora, me afastar de você
Whoa, de você

As lágrimas derramaram nas noites passadas e eu acordado
Na salvação do sono sempre pareço escapar
Eu olho para sua foto em pedaços jogado em meu quarto
O futuro estava escondido nas cartas
Como você pode se enganar sobre o amor que eu senti?
Eu afundo minha cabeça no travesseiro, confuso sobre o que eu vou fazer com você

Embora eu tente, não consigo decidir
Não vai embora, me afastar de você
Whoa, de você
Você não pode ver o que você significa para mim
Não vai embora, me afastar de você
Whoa, de você

Eu não consigo ver o fim da dor
Os álibis que você me entregou pareciam poderosos
Li a sua carta só mais uma vez
Eu não estive dormindo por uma semana porque parece
Que eu não posso fechar meus olhos, você está lá em meus sonhos
Eu jogo o seu número no lixo, confuso sobre o que eu vou fazer com você

Embora eu tente, não consigo decidir
Não vai embora, me afastar de você
Whoa, de você
Você não pode ver o que você significa para mim
Não vai embora, me afastar de você
Whoa, de você

Viciado em seu amor como um mártir é a dor
Como um pecador anseia por um vício e uma droga precisa de uma veia
Estou dando-lhe a lâmina e lhe implorando que me atravesse?
Bem, eu sou o tipo de homem que acredita na luta
Eu sei o que está errado e eu morreria pelo que é certo
Eu vou fazer você entender nem que seja a última coisa que eu faça
Whoa, que eu te amo

Embora eu tente, não consigo decidir
Não vai embora, me afastar de você
Whoa, de você
Você não pode ver o que você significa para mim
Não vai embora, me afastar de você
Whoa, de você

Não, eu só não posso ir embora, me afastar de você
Embora eu tente, eu não posso ir embora, me afastar de você
Não, eu só não posso ir embora (eu não posso ir embora)
Me afastar de você
Embora eu tente, (yeah) eu não posso ir embora
Eu não consigo comer, não consigo dormir
Não posso viver sem você do meu lado agora, baby

Maria da conceicao

Amei assistir esse clip❤virei fa deles agora❤anapaulada rosa

Susan Omelina

I saw them perform this song on SNL...late 80s/early 90s...I was walking around for weeks singing the chorus. Great song...miss you guys!

Jeremy Hurst

just watched that - 2/8/86 - before the long hair

alice whitemetal

Lindas vozes música também demais😍😙❤❤

Joy McCarthy

The song that ignited my live for Nelson when they performed it in SNL. The honor of taking my 10 year old to see them at their tribute concert for their dad and have both give him their guitar picks just cemented my mad love for them!

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