Walk Away
Paradise Lost Lyrics


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Originally performed by Sisters Of Mercy
And in the summer when the clouds show through
I might go the same way too if
You and I could talk together
Well what am I supposed to do with
You and I would walk together
Then with always close around and
Now you gaze toward the doorway
When the weather comes falling down

And when the rain comes down
Would you choose to walk or stay
Would you choose to walk
Would you choose to stay
Would you
Walk walk walk walk walk away

Though when the day is nearly
Through I might see the same way too if
You would name the things
That bring you down on me so I could say it's
Not quite true if you don't really
Know or understand the circumstance




Behind then I might clear your
Mind and you won't have to go so

Overall Meaning

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The lyrics of Paradise Lost's song Walk Away talk about the dilemma of whether to stay or walk away when faced with difficult situations in life. The song starts with a reference to the changing weather where the clouds show through in the summer and when the weather comes falling down. In these moments when life becomes uncertain, the singer contemplates walking away along with their loved one. However, the possibility of discussing and walking through their problems together seems like a better solution.


The lyrics intensify when the rain comes down, and the singer questions whether their loved one would choose to walk away or stay. The repeated phrase of 'walk away' brings the theme of the song to the forefront. The second verse talks about how the singer might see things the same way as their loved one when the day is nearly through, and the only solution seems to be naming the things that bring them down. The singer suggests that if they could clarify their understanding of the situation, they won't have to go so far as to walk away.


Overall, Paradise Lost's Walk Away talks about a common dilemma of whether to stay or walk away from a difficult situation. However, the song suggests that communication and clarity can help towards solving the issue rather than merely walking away.


Line by Line Meaning

And in the summer when the clouds show through
During sunny days, when there's a slight possibility of bad weather ahead


I might go the same way too if
Like the clouds, one could change course and leave


You and I could talk together
If there's communication and exchange of thoughts


Well what am I supposed to do with
If there's no communication, one wouldn't know what to do about the situation


You and I would walk together
Previously, there was companionship and support


Then with always close around and
There was always a feeling of security before


Now you gaze toward the doorway
Currently, there's a desire to leave


When the weather comes falling down
When things get tough or obstacles arise


And when the rain comes down
During difficult times


Would you choose to walk or stay
Will one choose to face the challenges or leave?


Would you choose to walk
Will one decide to leave and abandon the situation?


Would you choose to stay
Will one choose to face the problem and remain?


Would you
What choice will one make?


Walk walk walk walk walk away
Choosing to leave and escape from problems


Though when the day is nearly
Approaching the end of the day, when time is running out


Through I might see the same way too if
Like the previous line, one could be tempted to leave


You would name the things
If one identifies the problems


That bring you down on me so I could say it's
If I understand the cause of the problem, I could offer a solution or tell you it's not my fault


Not quite true if you don't really
If the identified problem isn't actually valid or true


Know or understand the circumstance
If you don't know the full context or situation


Behind then I might clear your
If I explain the situation, I could help you understand


Mind and you won't have to go so soon
If I help you understand and clear up any misunderstandings, you don't have to leave yet




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS

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Comments from YouTube:

Jem McDowell

Love this cover. My fave band covering my fave TSOM song 🖤

FullMetalGuy

Other than producing some of my favourite music ever, the next biggest thing I want to thank PL for is introducing me to The Sisters of Mercy through this cover. First and Last and Always is a top 10 album for me.

Ilias Mastrogiorgos

Indeed.
Complete in all aspects

MsKirinka

Oh the sound of the guitar, that's fabulous! I love the original song but this is just so electricizing! Carrying a torch for Greg!

Victor Novaes

Ritmo perfeito e envolvente.

Lua Lays

não tem como ser melhor ♡♡♡♡♡

Raven Blackfeather

Sisters of Mercy has always been a huge influence for me and I wish Nick would have used his deeper voice more for this song but none the less a wicked cover.

K. Peter Dingain

The farther's of Goth Metal covering the Father of goth rock, it don't get much better than this. Absolute perfection!

Bun

Though the latter wouldn't thank you for saying so

miserablesnotling

This one (and Sweetness) should get into the setlists from time to time. Just sayin'...

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