Walk Away
One Day Left Lyrics


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I bring thunder and rain
Six foot two, the black John Wayne
I walk with a cannon, big enough to stop a train
Insane, prepared for the worst, pushin a hearse
Thinkin I'll burn into flames if I step in that church
My destiny is evident, Ima rule this game
See I walk with an army who protects they king
Street beat militainment
Welcome to the arraignment
Of these wack motherfuckers who ain't got it no more
It's a brand new day, consider yourself warned
I done sold more grass than they got on the White House Lawn
We come through, motherfucker hit the deck
Fuck a dynasty fool, this is my project.

Said we all walk away under the street lights,
We are the ghetto
The lost and forgotten,
My spirit is rotten
Said we all walk away under the street lights,
We are the ghetto
The lost and forgotten,
My spirit is rotten

I understand if you've never really delt with pain
Take a walk and find out who really is hard as the claim
I heard some motherfuckers ain't respectin my name
Oh not now, you ain't gone do that
I'll put two up in yo doo rag, nigga
Understand who the fuck I am
Alktaraz, I am what they say I am
Black man who makes sure he keeps a drink in his hand,
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You need to stop playin
'Fore them Glocks stop sprayin
Who wanna see your moms and you and me on our knees prayin
I'm sayin you motherfuckers better recognize and realize
This is beyond rap, this is about trying to survive

Said we all walk away under the street lights,
We are the ghetto
The lost and forgotten,
My spirit is rotten
Said we all walk away under the street lights,
We are the ghetto
The lost and forgotten,
My spirit is rotten

I told you before, don't you know?
We too raw
I told you before, don't you know?
We too raw
I told you before, don't you know?
We too raw
I told you before, don't you know?
We too raw

Said we all walk away under the street lights,
We are the ghetto
The lost and forgotten,
My spirit is rotten
Said we all walk away under the street lights,
We are the ghetto
The lost and forgotten,
My spirit is rotten





Walk away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of One Day Left's "Walk Away" speak about the rough and brutal life in the ghetto streets. The song is primarily about standing up for oneself, taking control, and leaving behind that which no longer serves them. The lyrics describe a person who is not afraid of anyone, representing someone who is strong and demanding respect. The first verse describes the confidence of the singer, who is bold and powerful. They are ready for anything, including attending church where they anticipate burning up upon entering the building. They also assert that they will rule the game, not allowing anyone to disrupt their success. The singer is confident and tells their detractors they have taken over the game and warns them to consider the new order of things. The second verse begins by describing some people who don't respect the singer, which leads to anger from the singer. The anger reflects the difficulty of life and the struggles one can face in an unfair and unkind world. The singer warns others to show respect and to stop playing around if they do not want to face the consequences. Finally, the chorus repeats the phrase "Said we all walk away under the street lights, we are the ghetto, the lost and forgotten, my spirit is rotten." The chorus represents a journey through dark times while reinforcing the sense of togetherness that comes from shared struggle.


Line by Line Meaning

I bring thunder and rain
I come with power and intensity


Six foot two, the black John Wayne
I stand tall and strong like a legendary cowboy


I walk with a cannon, big enough to stop a train
I carry a weapon so powerful it could halt a locomotive


Insane, prepared for the worst, pushin a hearse
I may seem crazy, but I'm ready for anything and pushing forward despite the odds


Thinkin I'll burn into flames if I step in that church
Afraid of judgment, I fear punishment for my sins


My destiny is evident, Ima rule this game
I'm destined for greatness and will dominate this industry


See I walk with an army who protects they king
I have a loyal support system who ensures my safety and success


Street beat militainment
My music blends street culture and military tactics


Welcome to the arraignment
This is a trial for those fake artists who no longer have talent


Of these wack motherfuckers who ain't got it no more
These untalented fools have lost their skills and it's time for them to go


It's a brand new day, consider yourself warned
Things have changed and anyone who can't adapt will face consequences


I done sold more grass than they got on the White House Lawn
I have been successful in illicit activities beyond what occurs at the presidential residence


We come through, motherfucker hit the deck
When I arrive, people better bow down and show respect


Fuck a dynasty fool, this is my project
I won't be held back by someone else's legacy, this is my own personal venture


I understand if you've never really delt with pain
If you can't relate to my struggles, I won't hold it against you


Take a walk and find out who really is hard as the claim
Experience the hardships for yourself and see who can overcome them


I heard some motherfuckers ain't respectin my name
Rumors of people disrespecting me have reached my ears


Oh not now, you ain't gone do that
Don't even try to disrespect me right now


I'll put two up in yo doo rag, nigga
I'll take violent action against those who disrespect me


Understand who the fuck I am
Realize the power and influence I hold


You need to stop playin
Stop pretending like you're something you're not


'Fore them Glocks stop sprayin
Before things get violent and dangerous


Who wanna see your moms and you and me on our knees prayin
Nobody wants to witness the tragedy that can come from violence and death


I'm sayin you motherfuckers better recognize and realize
You need to acknowledge and understand the situation you're in


This is beyond rap, this is about trying to survive
This isn't just about music, this is about making it through life


We too raw
We're too intense and authentic to be contained


Said we all walk away under the street lights, We are the ghetto The lost and forgotten, My spirit is rotten
We're leaving behind the dark and dangerous streets where we're often overlooked and ignored, feeling hopeless and demoralized




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Terry Allen

And when I see the sign that points one way
The lot we used to pass by every day

Just walk away, Renee
You won't see me follow you back home
The empty sidewalks on my block are not the same
You're not to blame

From deep inside the tears that I'm forced to cry
From deep inside the pain that I chose to hide

Just walk away, Renee
You won't see me follow you back home
Now, as the rain beats down upon my weary eyes
For me, it cries

Just walk away, Renee
You won't see me follow you back home
Now, as the rain beats down upon my weary eyes
For me, it cries

Your name and mine inside a heart upon a wall
Still finds a way to haunt me though they're so small

Just walk away, Renee
You won't see me follow you back home
The empty sidewalks on my block are not the same
You're not to blame



All comments from YouTube:

MrSteve280

Written by a 17 year old, sung by an 18 year old. Still being played 54 years later. I so miss 60s music.

Matthew Ronson

An epic, moving expansive sounding ballad - in less than two minutes

BMX Ultra

Yep, study hall is just not the same today.

Jean Lessard

Moi aussi les années 60 me manquent énormément surtout avant que ce beau monde musical soit perturbé par les événements violents provenants de la Californie de 1969. On semble contaminé par l'Amérique. Merci à tout ceux qui nous font planer avec des airs subtils..

cath salazar

Mind blowing ! 17 damn that’s genuine genius!....

cath salazar

@derekgee ty for info bro lol 🇺🇸👍❤️

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Cary Miller

Anyone else miss this time period and the music, art, and culture?

cath salazar

Definitely yessss

George Cundari

I was just a kid, but yes, I miss those times.

Robert Lofrano

Everyday

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