Walkin'
Norah Jones & Willie Nelson Lyrics
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I stand with my back to the wall
Walkin' is better than runnin' away
And crawlin' ain't no good at all
And if guilty's the question truth is the answer
I've been lyin' to me all alone
There ain't nothin' worth savin' except one another
Cause after carefully considerin'
After carefully considerin'
And crawlin' ain't no good at all
Norah, Willie Nelson's song "Walkin'" speaks about facing the difficulties of life and not running away from them. The lyrics express how walking is better than running away and crawling is not an option. The singer emphasizes that being truthful to oneself is essential. He or she admits to lying to oneself and, ultimately, leaving before the truth can be discovered. However, the singer indicates that the only thing worth preserving is one another.
The lyrics suggest that life's struggles can be challenging, but the only way to endure them is by standing one's ground and facing them head-on. Running away or crawling in fear is not an option. The singer implies that the truth can be uncomfortable and challenging to face, but it is necessary to be truthful to oneself. The song encourages listeners to brave the challenges of life and to value human connections.
Line by Line Meaning
After carefully considerin' the whole situation
After taking a thoughtful analysis of the entire situation
I stand with my back to the wall
I feel cornered and have limited options
Walkin' is better than runnin' away
It's better to face the situation head-on rather than run away from it
And crawlin' ain't no good at all
Trying to avoid the situation by crawling is not a viable solution
And if guilty's the question truth is the answer
If the issue is about guilt, it's best to tell the truth
I've been lyin' to me all alone
I have been deceiving myself in private
There ain't nothin' worth savin' except one another
The most valuable thing to protect is each other
And before you'll wake up I'll be gone
I'll leave before you even notice
Cause after carefully considerin'
Because of my thoughtful analysis
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Written by: WILLIE NELSON
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