Walk Alone
P.O.R.N. Lyrics

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Trapped, no shield, no sword
The unbeaten path got my soul so sore
Allured by the lust, something money can't cure
The Devil want me as is, but God he want more
Eyes closed, eyes open, great another day, here we go
Like a nigga woke up late in the Truman Show
Living life without a care, mean poker face
But I'm forced to play solitaire till I get up out of here

Move like a wanted man with a bounty on his head
Work alone, sleep alone, eat alone, daily bread
Counting till my fingers red, how you gon' judge a man
Walking in the shoes of a man with a broken leg?
Flame on the trail headed for the powder keg
Last place in the race I ain't never led
Like I ain't never bled, time to get up out of bed
Serving in the army of one, it's on again

Walk alone, I walk alone, you know I walk it alone
I always been on my own ever since the day I born
So I don't mind walking alone
Walk alone, I walk alone, you know I walk it alone
I always been on my own ever since the day I born
So I don't mind walking alone

I'm in a chess match, I'm in a death trap
I'm tryna find out where the eggs in the nest at
I want blood when the sky turns jet black
No love in the world can correct that
I'm in a slow lane, I'm on my Cobain
I'm in the new spot tryna run a old game
I got a new chick, put out my old flame
No peace, no sleep, no love for a young beast
You can put me in a cage
You can put me in the jungle where the lion get blazed
There ain't no hell like the hell I raise
I'd die in the bed I made 'fore I lay with a love I loathe
I'm a snake in the garden of bones
I'm a loner in a world of clones
I'm the piece that don't belong
See, I roam where the the Reaper roam
'Till they put my name on a stone

Walk alone, I walk alone, you know I walk it alone
I always been on my own ever since the day I born
So I don't mind walking alone
Walk alone, I walk alone, you know I walk it alone
I always been on my own ever since the day I born
So I don't mind walking alone

The longest walk I'll probably ever be on
The Road to Perdition, guess I'm finna get my plea on
I pray these wings strong enough to carry me on
I promise every second felt as if it took an eon
Walking like the lost boys of Sierra Leone
The Trail of Tears what they got me like a Cherokee on
Between the ears something I require therapy on
For the working the bone like my name Robert Dion
I go above and beyond, the duty called truly, y'all
Even though they kind of blew me off like a booty call
Asked me if I'm just another muli or a movie star
Forced to face the music like a graduate of Juilliard
Walk alone, talk alone, get my Charlie Parker on
Make my mark alone, shed light upon the dark alone
Get my sparkle on, it's a mission I'm embarking on
A kamikaze in the danger zone far from home

Walk alone, I walk alone, you know I walk it alone
I always been on my own ever since the day I born
So I don't mind walking alone

Walk alone, I walk alone, you know I walk it alone
I always been on my own ever since the day I born

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Walk Alone" by P.O.R.N., Truck North, The Roots, and Dice Raw speak of one man's journey through life feeling isolated and battling his inner demons. He is in a constant state of being trapped, unable to shield or protect himself, and his soul is sore from the unbeaten path he has chosen. He acknowledges the allure of lust and is aware that wealth cannot cure his troubles. The devil is satisfied with him as he is, but he feels that God wants more from him.

The singer feels like he is living a life with no purpose or direction, comparing himself to a character in the Truman Show who is lost and has no control over his own life. He may present a mean poker face, but he is forced to play solitaire until he finds a way to escape his predicament. He is in a place where he must fend for himself and often feels lonely, as he sleeps, eats and works alone. He is judged by others, even though he is walking in the shoes of a man with a broken leg, demonstrating his resilience.

The chorus of the song displays his acceptance of his situation, where he has always been on his own since the day he was born. He walks alone, and he does not mind it.

Line by Line Meaning

Trapped, no shield, no sword
Feeling stuck and defenseless

The unbeaten path got my soul so sore
Struggling through uncharted territory

Allured by the lust, something money can't cure
Being drawn in by temptations that cannot be bought

The Devil want me as is, but God he want more
Feeling caught between earthly and divine desires

Eyes closed, eyes open, great another day, here we go
Facing each day with a mix of uncertainty and determination

Like a nigga woke up late in the Truman Show
Feeling like life is a scripted reality show

Living life without a care, mean poker face
Maintaining a facade of indifference while dealing with personal struggles

But I'm forced to play solitaire till I get up out of here
Fighting battles alone until a way out is found

Move like a wanted man with a bounty on his head
Actively evading threats and danger

Work alone, sleep alone, eat alone, daily bread
Living a solitary and self-sustained life

Counting till my fingers red, how you gon' judge a man
Enduring hardships and struggles without being fully understood

Walking in the shoes of a man with a broken leg?
Navigating life with an overwhelming disadvantage

Flame on the trail headed for the powder keg
Heading towards an explosive and risky situation

Last place in the race I ain't never led
Feeling like a perpetual underdog

Like I ain't never bled, time to get up out of bed
Rising above pain and adversity

Serving in the army of one, it's on again
Continuing to fight alone despite facing repeated challenges

Walk alone, I walk alone, you know I walk it alone
Embracing independent and solitary living

I always been on my own ever since the day I born
Growing up and living without relying on others

So I don't mind walking alone
Being content with a self-sufficient lifestyle

I'm in a chess match, I'm in a death trap
Feeling trapped and vulnerable in a dangerous situation

I'm tryna find out where the eggs in the nest at
Striving to uncover hidden opportunities or riches

I want blood when the sky turns jet black
Seeking vengeance or justice in the darkest of times

No love in the world can correct that
Believing that even love cannot fix certain brokenness

I'm in a slow lane, I'm on my Cobain
Feeling stagnant and stagnant in progress

I'm in the new spot tryna run a old game
Attempting to succeed with outdated methods or approaches

I got a new chick, put out my old flame
Moving on from old troubles or relationships

No peace, no sleep, no love for a young beast
Experiencing relentless inner turmoil and distress

You can put me in a cage
Feeling trapped and confined by external forces

You can put me in the jungle where the lion get blazed
Enduring harsh and dangerous conditions

There ain't no hell like the hell I raise
Creating one's own personal hell through actions and decisions

I'd die in the bed I made 'fore I lay with a love I loathe
Preferring isolation and solitude over compromising personal values

I'm a snake in the garden of bones
Being a deceptive and potentially dangerous presence in a bleak environment

I'm a loner in a world of clones
Feeling like a unique and isolated individual in a conformist society

I'm the piece that don't belong
Being an outlier or outsider in various contexts

See, I roam where the the Reaper roam
Being unafraid of venturing into dangerous or risky territory

'Till they put my name on a stone
Continuing to live life boldly and self-sufficiently until death

The longest walk I'll probably ever be on
Facing an immense and daunting personal journey

The Road to Perdition, guess I'm finna get my plea on
Preparing for a bleak and irreversible fate

I pray these wings strong enough to carry me on
Hoping for the strength and resilience to persevere through personal challenges

I promise every second felt as if it took an eon
Feeling each moment as if it lasts forever

Walking like the lost boys of Sierra Leone
Navigating life with a sense of disorientation and aimlessness

The Trail of Tears what they got me like a Cherokee on
Experiencing immense personal hardship or suffering

Between the ears something I require therapy on
Seeking mental or emotional healing

For the working the bone like my name Robert Dion
Working tirelessly and relentlessly

I go above and beyond, the duty called truly, y'all
Exceeding expectations and fulfilling responsibilities to the best of one's ability

Even though they kind of blew me off like a booty call
Feeling disrespected or disregarded like a casual sexual encounter

Asked me if I'm just another muli or a movie star
Being viewed as a stereotypical or superficial individual

Forced to face the music like a graduate of Juilliard
Confronting consequences or harsh realities with poise and skill

Get my sparkle on, it's a mission I'm embarking on
Pursuing personal goals with passion and energy

A kamikaze in the danger zone far from home
Being relentlessly determined and courageous in the face of danger and adversity

Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN BARNES, TARIK L. COLLINS, RICK FRIEDRICH, JEREMY JAMES GRENHART, KARL B. JENKINS, GREG SPEARMAN, AHMIR K. THOMPSON

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