As She's Walking Away
Zac Brown Band (feat. Alan Jackson) Lyrics
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But every thought she had I heard from across the room
If we were standing face to face
I couldn't find the words to say
Give me one more move
I don't even know her name
Now I'm falling in love as she's walking away
And my heart won't tell my mind to tell my mouth what it should say
May have lost this battle, live to fight another day
Now I'm falling in love
As she's walking away
Wise man next to me did say
'Bout the one that got away
"Son, I missed my chance"
"Don't you let regret take place
Of the dreams you have to chase
Ask her to dance, go on, son"
"You might fall down on your face
Roll the dice and have some faith"
And don't be falling in love as she's walking away
When your heart won't tell your mind to tell your mouth what it should say
May have lost this battle, live to fight another day
Don't be falling in love
As she's walking away
You might fall down on your face
Roll the dice and have some faith
And don't be falling in love as she's walking away
When your heart won't tell your mind to tell your mouth what it should say
May have lost this battle, live to fight another day
Don't be falling, falling in, falling in love
As she's walking away
In this song, Zac Brown Band tells the story of a man who is taken by a woman he has never met. He is at a bar or a social gathering, where he sees this woman across the room. Although they never spoke, he feels a connection with her and wishes he had found the courage to speak to her. As she walks away, he realizes that he may have missed his chance with her, and his heart is breaking as he watches her go.
The verses are filled with regret and missed opportunities. The singer laments not having the confidence to speak to this woman he cannot get out of his head. He acknowledges that foolish pride may have gotten in the way of what could have been a beautiful relationship. However, the wise man next to him advises him not to let regret take the place of his dreams. He urges him to take a chance, even if it could result in falling on his face. The chorus repeats the same message of not letting love slip away while there's still time.
This song is a reminder of the importance of taking chances and seizing opportunities when they present themselves. Often, we let fear and doubt get in the way of pursuing what could be amazing experiences. It's essential to overcome these insecurities and take a risk, even if it means stumbling in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
We never spoke a word
Although we were in the same room, we never spoke to each other.
But every thought she had I heard from across the room
I could sense what was going on in her mind even though we had never interacted.
If we were standing face to face
If we were standing in front of each other,
I couldn't find the words to say
I would not be able to voice my thoughts or feelings.
Give me one more move
I wish I had another chance to make things right or approach her differently.
I don't even know her name
I am not aware of her name or identity.
I guess foolish pride's to blame
My ego and self-importance may have caused me to miss out on an opportunity.
Now I'm falling in love as she's walking away
I am developing strong feelings for her as she is leaving my vicinity.
And my heart won't tell my mind to tell my mouth what it should say
My emotions are overpowering my rational thoughts, hence I am unable to articulate myself confidently.
May have lost this battle, live to fight another day
I may have missed my current chance, but I can hope for another opportunity in the future.
Wise man next to me did say
Someone who appeared wise next to me mentioned,
'Bout the one that got away
About someone who lost their chance with the person they loved.
"Son, I missed my chance"
The wise man regretted not making a move when he had the chance.
"Don't you let regret take place
Do not let regret cloud your mind
Of the dreams you have to chase
Of the dreams and goals you wish to pursue.
Ask her to dance, go on, son"
Take the initiative to ask her to dance, son.
"You might fall down on your face
You may fail or get rejected.
And don't be falling in love as she's walking away
Do not let yourself fall deeper in love as she is already leaving,
When your heart won't tell your mind to tell your mouth what it should say
When your emotions prevent you from thinking clearly and expressing yourself appropriately.
Don't be falling, falling in, falling in love
Do not allow yourself to fall in love too quickly or recklessly.
As she's walking away
When she is leaving.
You might fall down on your face
There is a possibility of failure or rejection.
Roll the dice and have some faith
Take a chance and trust in yourself and the outcome.
Lyrics © BLACKSTONE ENTERTAINMENT, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Wyatt Durrette, Zachry Alexander Brown
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@kobbygarcia3048
We never spoke a word
But every thought she had I heard from across the room
If we were standing face to face
I couldn't find the words to say
Give me one more move
I don't even know her name
I guess foolish pride's to blame
Now I'm falling in love as she's walking away
And my heart won't tell my mind to tell my mouth what it should say
May have lost this battle, live to fight another day
Now I'm falling in love
As she's walking away
Wise man next to me did say
'Bout the one that got away
Son I missed my chance
Don't you let regret take place
Of the dreams you have to chase
Ask her to dance, go on son
You might fall down on your face
Roll the dice and have some faith
And don't be falling in love as she's walking away
When your heart won't tell your mind to tell your mouth what it should say
May have lost this battle, live to fight another day
Don't be falling in love
As she's walking away
You might fall down on your face
Roll the dice and have some faith
And don't be falling in love as she's walking away
When your heart won't tell your mind to tell your mouth what it should say
May have lost this battle, live to fight another day
Don't be falling, falling, falling in love
As she's walking away
@kenb3559
In 1979 at work one day this young girl came up to me and said she was selling U.S. savings bonds. If I bought one from her, she would take me out for a drink. I did and a year later we were married. 40 years later we have 4 children, 3 grandchildren. May be the most expensive savings bond I ever bought. But it was also the most rewarding savings bond ever, for me. Thank you my love for saving my life.
@abigailnotyourtherapist9607
That made me smile. I hope one day I'll have a story like that.
@willallenwa
4 months ago, I started speaking with one of my venders. I met her 7 weeks ago. She is the most amazing woman I've ever met. I realized I loved her even before I met her. The night she sat in my truck and told me she loved me, I knew. She and I didnt create this, it was giving to us.... I will ask her to be my wife, shes already my queen.
@taviernolen2181
Thats a beautiful story Ken B that made my soul happy
@keaton06
I hope ill find someone like that one day
@willallenwa
@@keaton06 never give up, be humble, patient, when you expect it the least....that's when it happens. Protect yourself but dont be afraid to open new doors. It may be there you find what you want and need
@arthurkirkland1419
As someone with extreme social anxiety this song always hit me hard since the first time i heard it on the radio. So many times i wanted to tell someone how i felt but i ended up letting them walk away due to the fear of rejection. Now I've come to realize the pain of rejection is nothing compared to the pain of wondering every day about what could have been.
@thomasrichardson5661
I wonder all the time what could've been with those 9 or maybe 10 I could've had, but I already knew how that would've gone.
@philadelphia3790
Last sentence is the most truthful thing ever stated. It’s such a shame most guys won’t realize that until it’s far too late to make a difference in their lives
@duckysguidetoshipping8930
Honestly same I hope you find happiness