Walking
Oliver Hart Lyrics


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[Verse 1]
Sometimes it's best to give up the fight
All that really matters is I know that I'm right
I can't be following anyone else's ideal path of success
I pass up that stress, feel mad for the rest, gasping for breath
Trapped in my head, asking for less rations in death, passion is left
Ashes to dust...
Just consider the love of an antique pot on my window sill
My mask is my flesh my dream is to grow wings
And sing 'til freedom rings
I got a rhythm but I'm eager to unplug my speaker
And let my heart be my teacher
It's hard to tell where all this comes from
It's like my soul holds a song that eternity left undone
But it'll never be finished
That's the point
I got to get going
Thanks for the inspiration

[Hook]
I'm walking
Not cause I'm mad at you or anyone else
I'm walking
Walking until I find myself

[Bridge]
Sometimes, how close we get
From the way it gets
I run towards the rainbow
But when I get there it's gone
So next time there's a rainbow
I'm a run away from it
So when I turn around
I'll see it while it's strong

[Verse 2]
Now I don't care about my whereabouts
I'll clear it out, I got to go that's all I know
I'll hit the road and find my soul in the sin
They say there is no maybe please don't doubt
Conceive what you can be, infinite
That everything and anything anyway
I see your eyes and realize I need to cry
That you and I it's hard to hide
What's being lied so deep inside
Thanks for your help
But I won't find nothing better
In a world this beautiful
I'll be walking forever

[Hook]
I'm walking
Not cause I'm mad at you or anyone else
I'm walking
Walking until I find myself

[Verse 3]
Journey I don't expect nothing
But the un-expectable
The only thing I know for a fact
Is that I'll never know too much about myself
So I'm a keep learning
Cause I'm determined to find the pieces fire-burning
Turning these pages just as slow as I can
Reading every single word from the poet within
I float with the wind and stay content
Wherever it carries me
There was no beginning and there won't be an end
I'm just a piece of the galaxy
A seed in the soil
A stream of consciousness
And to the seasons I'm loyal
Don't take my movement personal
It's not that I don't dig you
But I can't be on the beach
Of your sea when it boils
And so I walk with the music
Because to me that's all that's real
Don't know where I'm going
Don't have a plan
I've been hearing instructions my whole life
And I still think walking away from the rainbow
Will make you more of a man

[Hook]
I'm walking
Not cause I'm mad at you or anyone else
I'm walking
Walking until I find myself

Speaking of walking, as I walked onto the set




The director was like, what the fuck you doing!
Glanced around and said, my fault I'm in the wrong movie

Overall Meaning

In "Walking," Oliver Hart reflects on his personal journey of self-discovery and the importance of following one's own path. He chooses to walk instead of staying still, even though the destination is unknown, because he strongly feels the need to explore and find himself. Hart admits to feeling trapped in his own thoughts, but he also recognizes the importance of letting his heart guide him. He draws inspiration from the beauty of the world and acknowledges the challenges that come with self-discovery. Through his lyrics, Hart encourages listeners to be true to themselves and to never stop learning.


The verse "Sometimes, how close we get / From the way it gets / I run towards the rainbow / But when I get there it's gone / So next time there's a rainbow / I'm a run away from it / So when I turn around / I'll see it while it's strong" talks about the idea of chasing something that is always out of reach, but instead of giving up, he chooses to keep moving forward and hope that one day his efforts will pay off. It is a powerful message about resilience, persistence, and the importance of not giving up on oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes it's best to give up the fight
It's okay to let go of things that cause stress and move on.


All that really matters is I know that I'm right
Believing in oneself and following one's own path is important.


I can't be following anyone else's ideal path of success
One cannot base their success on someone else's ideals.


I pass up that stress, feel mad for the rest, gasping for breath
Stress is left behind while moving forward with passion.


Trapped in my head, asking for less rations in death, passion is left
Despite struggles and limitations, passion remains alive.


Ashes to dust...
Everything will come to an end eventually.


Just consider the love of an antique pot on my window sill
Appreciating beauty and uniqueness of simple things in life.


My mask is my flesh my dream is to grow wings
Desire for self-discovery and growth.


And sing 'til freedom rings
Expressing oneself freely with passion and joy.


I got a rhythm but I'm eager to unplug my speaker
Stepping out of the comfort zone to discover new things.


And let my heart be my teacher
Letting emotions guide and teach oneself.


It's hard to tell where all this comes from
Uncertainty concerning the source of inspiration.


It's like my soul holds a song that eternity left undone
Feeling like there is something missing or incomplete.


But it'll never be finished
There is always something to strive for and improve upon.


That's the point
Emphasizing the importance of the journey rather than the destination.


I got to get going
Motivation to keep moving forward.


Thanks for the inspiration
Gratitude for the things that motivated and inspired.


I'm walking
Walking towards self-discovery and growth.


Not cause I'm mad at you or anyone else
The motivation behind walking is not anger towards anyone else.


Walking until I find myself
Determined to continue walking until self-discovery is reached.


Sometimes, how close we get
Despite being close to something, it may still be out of reach.


From the way it gets
Things can change unexpectedly.


I run towards the rainbow
Chasing after unattainable goals.


But when I get there it's gone
Realizing that some goals are unattainable and ever-changing.


So next time there's a rainbow, I'm a run away from it
Learning from past experiences and avoiding chasing unattainable goals again.


So when I turn around I'll see it while it's strong
Appreciating beauty and opportunities that are in front of oneself currently.


Now I don't care about my whereabouts
Not concerning oneself with physical location or destination.


I'll clear it out, I got to go that's all I know
Clearing the mind and focusing on moving forward despite uncertainty.


I'll hit the road and find my soul in the sin
Finding oneself in the journey of self-discovery despite flaws and mistakes.


They say there is no maybe please don't doubt
Urging to believe in oneself and the journey despite uncertainties and doubts.


Conceive what you can be, infinite
Imagining and striving for infinite possibilities and growth.


That everything and anything anyway
Emphasizing the limitless possibilities and opportunities in life.


I see your eyes and realize I need to cry
Feeling emotional and vulnerable in the presence of someone else.


That you and I it's hard to hide
Difficulty in hiding emotions and true feelings from others.


What's being lied so deep inside
The truth that is buried deep within oneself.


Thanks for your help
Gratitude towards someone who has offered support and guidance.


But I won't find nothing better
Content with the current journey and not expecting anything better.


In a world this beautiful
Appreciating the beauty and simplicity of life.


I'll be walking forever
Persistent in the journey of self-discovery and growth.


Journey I don't expect nothing
Not having any expectations for the journey ahead.


But the un-expectable
Embracing the unexpectedness of the journey.


The only thing I know for a fact
The certainty that one doesn't know everything.


Is that I'll never know too much about myself
The journey of self-discovery is continuous and never-ending.


So I'm a keep learning
Continuously learning and growing in the journey of self-discovery.


Cause I'm determined to find the pieces fire-burning
Motivated to discover one's true passions and desires.


Turning these pages just as slow as I can
Taking things slow in the journey of self-discovery and enjoying every moment.


Reading every single word from the poet within
Exploring and discovering one's inner thoughts and emotions.


I float with the wind and stay content
Going with the flow and finding contentment in the present moment.


Wherever it carries me
Going wherever the journey takes me.


There was no beginning and there won't be an end
Embracing the endless journey and growth that comes with life.


I'm just a piece of the galaxy
Understanding one's place in the universe and accepting one's smallness.


A seed in the soil
A representation of growth and starting from scratch.


A stream of consciousness
The flow of thoughts and emotions within oneself.


And to the seasons I'm loyal
Embracing the changes and growth that come with life's seasons.


Don't take my movement personal
Clarifying that one's journey and decisions are not personal attacks towards anyone else.


It's not that I don't dig you
Not meaning any disrespect towards anyone else.


But I can't be on the beach
Choosing to not follow someone else's path or expectations.


Of your sea when it boils
Avoiding conflict or unnecessary drama with others.


And so I walk with the music
Finding motivation and inspiration in music.


Because to me that's all that's real
Finding authenticity and meaning in music.


Don't know where I'm going
Embracing the uncertainties and unknowns in the journey of self-discovery.


Don't have a plan
Not forcing oneself to have a set plan or direction in the journey.


I've been hearing instructions my whole life
Feeling the pressure and expectations from others in terms of the journey.


And I still think walking away from the rainbow will make you more of a man
Believing in the importance of self-discovery and growth before chasing after unattainable goals.


Speaking of walking, as I walked onto the set
Transitioning to a different setting.


The director was like, what the fuck you doing!
Encountering unexpected confrontations in different settings.


Glanced around and said, my fault I'm in the wrong movie
Realizing and admitting one's mistake in a funny way.




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