Don't Walk Away
The Miss's Lyrics
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You spent your life driving
Nothing seems to amuse me
She fell asleep crying today
Coz her life's lost and changed its ways
And through this time you lost a friend
All good things come to an end
You spent your life
Thinking and trying and finding
It's never right
You want it all your own sad way
You pushed him down
Then left to say "Can you just help me one last time?"
She's got you now she'll feed you lies
It's all right it's ok
Life moves on to better days
It's all right it's ok
Life moves on just walk away
So what can I do?
To get it all back now
It's all right it's ok
Life moves on to better days
It's all right it's ok
Life moves on just walk away
The Miss's's "Don't Walk Away" is a soulful and emotional song about the pain of losing someone close and learning how to move on. The opening lines of the song suggest a sense of disillusionment and numbness, the singer seems to have lost the ability to be surprised or amused. The line "You spent your life driving" suggests that the person being addressed in the song has been focused on a particular goal or ambition, which may have come at the expense of personal connections.
The lyrics then turn to a woman who is crying because her life has "lost and changed its ways." This could be someone close to the person being addressed, or it may be a metaphor for the singer's own sense of loss and change. The line "through this time you lost a friend" adds to the feeling of sadness and missed opportunities. Despite this, the song suggests that moving on is possible, and that closure and satisfaction can be found eventually.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that "life moves on to better days", and that walking away is often the best course of action. The lyrics acknowledge that it's not easy to let go of someone (or something) that was once a big part of one's life, but the repetition of the phrase "it's all right, it's okay" suggests a need for acceptance and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing seems to surprise me
I am no longer amazed by anything.
You spent your life driving
You have spent your time pursuing your goals and aspirations.
Nothing seems to amuse me
I am no longer easily entertained.
She fell asleep crying today
A woman cried herself to sleep today.
Coz her life's lost and changed its ways
Her life has gone astray, and she must make changes.
And through this time you lost a friend
You lost a friend because of the events that have unfolded.
All good things come to an end
Positive occurrences are temporary.
So you trust in something in someone
You are trusting in something or someone to guide you.
You spent your life
You have devoted your existence.
Thinking and trying and finding
Thinking, making an effort, and seeking a solution.
It's never right
It never works out for you.
You want it all your own sad way
You desire everything to be done in accordance with your unhappy perspective.
You pushed him down
You caused him to fall.
Then left to say "Can you just help me one last time?"
You left and then desired his assistance one more time.
She's got you now she'll feed you lies
She is now in control and will deceive you.
It's all right it's ok
Everything is okay.
Life moves on to better days
Life moves forward, and there are brighter days ahead.
It's all right it's ok
Everything is okay.
Life moves on just walk away
Life continues, so simply depart from the situation.
So what can I do?
What is the action I should take?
To get it all back now
To recover everything that has been lost or taken away.
It's all right it's ok
Everything is okay.
Life moves on to better days
Life moves forward, and there are brighter days ahead.
It's all right it's ok
Everything is okay.
Life moves on just walk away
Life continues, so simply depart from the situation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MICHAEL A. BROOKS
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