Walking Away
Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders Lyrics


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You'd explode like an atom bomb
You just take anything you want
Mine is yours but none of yours is mine
Broken backs make an easy climb
Watch them crack as you reach the top
Once it starts it can never stop

Walking away
That's your claim to fame
Nothing to say
Just walking away
Walking away
That's your claim to fame
Nothing to say
Just walking away

Quit the race join the enemy
Back and forth is what you gotta be
Trace your steps form an alibi
Hear the words flow out it little lies
You'd be surprised what you can do
When the gun is pointing right at you

Walking away
That's your claim to fame
Nothing to say
Just walking away
Walking away
That's your claim to fame
Nothing to say
Just walking away

Walking away
That's your claim to fame
Nothing to say
Just walking away
Walking away
That's your claim to fame
Nothing to say
Just walking away

Walking away
That's your claim to fame




Nothing to say
Just walking away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Walking Away" by Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders seem to be about someone who is willing to take anything they want and do whatever it takes to get to the top, even if it means hurting others along the way. The opening lines compare this person's tendency to explode like an atom bomb, indicating the potential for destruction they hold. The next line, "You just take anything you want," further emphasizes this person's selfish actions.


The chorus of the song, with the repetition of "Walking away, that's your claim to fame, nothing to say, just walking away," seems to suggest that this person has a habit of leaving things behind after they've taken what they want. This behavior may have earned them a reputation as someone who moves on quickly, with little regard for others.


The second verse suggests that this person is not above deception to get what they want. They might even join forces with their enemies if it means getting ahead. The lyrics mention "little lies," indicating that this person may tell lies about their actions to justify what they've done. The final phrase, "When the gun is pointing right at you," further suggests that this person will do whatever it takes to avoid being caught, even if it means betraying others.


Overall, "Walking Away" seems to be a cautionary tale about the dangers of being overly ambitious, and the potential for harm that can result from selfish behavior.


Line by Line Meaning

You'd explode like an atom bomb
You have a volatile personality that can cause chaos and destruction.


You just take anything you want
You are selfish and take what you want without regard for others' feelings or possessions.


Mine is yours but none of yours is mine
You expect to receive without giving in return, and don't value others' contributions or gifts.


Broken backs make an easy climb
You have no qualms about stepping on others to get ahead, even if it causes them great pain or suffering.


Watch them crack as you reach the top
You take pleasure in others' failures or misery in pursuit of your own success.


Once it starts it can never stop
This cycle of destructive behavior is unsustainable and will eventually lead to your downfall.


Walking away / That's your claim to fame / Nothing to say / Just walking away
You don't want to confront or take responsibility for your behavior, so you flee from difficult situations without explanation or apology.


Quit the race join the enemy
You have a tendency to switch sides or betray those closest to you in order to gain an advantage.


Back and forth is what you gotta be
Your indecisiveness and lack of commitment erodes trust and stability in your relationships.


Trace your steps form an alibi
You manipulate and deceive others by creating false stories or excuses to cover up your bad behavior.


Hear the words flow out it little lies
You are a habitual liar and use deceit as a tool to protect yourself or get what you want.


You'd be surprised what you can do / When the gun is pointing right at you
You only change your behavior or take action when you are faced with a serious consequence or danger.




Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CHRIS CHANEY, GANNIN DUANE ARNOLD, TAYLOR HAWKINS, THOMAS ANDREW HESTER

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Goesjem

This is from a fantastic album! Full of influences. From The Police to The Beatles to Queen to Sex Pistols and Rush. It is bloody brilliant!

White Van

There is so much early Police records tribute in here, with its' own groove. He rides that bell on the ride cymbal like Stewart Copeland and that background guitar lick is right out of the beautiful Andy Summers playbook. This is a truly great album. An amalgam of influences that made it's own signature. Gonna really miss hearing more from him. We liked all the same tunes--feel like I lost a friend in his prime.

Stuart Couperthwaite

R.I.P
Taylor Hawkins..πŸ’”
Your with the music GODS now..

Sailor Hathor

OHHHH, I love this SO MUCH. Sounds so experimental and dark in places.

Coolshit

TE AMO TAYLOR SIEMPRE VAS A ESTAR PRESENTE

TheWackymachine

Wow... awesome drum track *-*

Cassie

EPIC SONG... Im surprised I'm the only one who has commented...

Detective

re-listening to these gems chefs kiss

Jose Trigueros

RipπŸ‘πŸ»

ArnoldSeBasstian

R.I.P

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