As She's Walking Away
Zac Brown Band 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, falling in love
As she's walking away
Zac Brown's song "As She's Walking Away" tells the story of a man who finds himself falling for a woman he knows nothing about. In the first verse, he describes the capacity of his connection with her despite having never spoken to her. The singer admits to being too afraid to introduce himself, which he knows is foolish pride. As she's walking away, he realizes he's in love with her and regrets not speaking up.
In the second verse, the singer receives wise advice from an older man who tells him never to regret talking to the one he admires. The singer is reminded that the only thing worse than rejection is missed opportunity. Even if he falls flat on his face, he should still try to talk to her because he may regret it for the rest of his life if he doesn't.
Overall, the song speaks to the notion of taking chances in life and how we have to sometimes take a risk to get what we want. It is never easy to step outside of our comfort zones, but sometimes we must in order to live a life without regret. The song leaves the question of whether the singer ever did talk to the woman unanswered, leaving it up to our own interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
We never spoke a word
Without any utterance, I could understand every thought traversing her mind by simply observing her from a distance
But every thought she had I heard from across the room
I was able to discern her thoughts just by paying close attention to her body language and the emotions conveyed through her actions
If we were standing face to face
Even if we were directly in front of each other, I would be too tongue-tied to express my feelings
I couldn't find the words to say
I would be at a loss for words and unable to convey my sentiments appropriately
Give me one more move
If given another opportunity, I would make an effort to express myself with more clarity and confidence
I don't even know her name
I am not familiar with her, and do not even possess the knowledge of her name
I guess foolish pride's to blame
I am aware that my own foolish pride is responsible for my lack of action
Now I'm falling in love as she's walking away
I am beginning to realize I have feelings for her at a time when she is already departing
And my heart won't tell my mind to tell my mouth what it should say
Although I am deeply in love, I am struggling to convey my emotions through words, and cannot communicate my sentiments effectively
May have lost this battle, live to fight another day
Even though I may have failed in this instance, I can learn from this experience and make amends in future opportunities
Wise man next to me did say
An insightful individual alongside me relayed some valuable advice
'Bout the one that got away
They spoke about the individual who had previously slipped away, whose memory I am currently reflecting upon
Son I missed my chance
They expressed their own regret, acknowledging they missed their chance for love in a similar situation
Don't you let regret take place
Do not allow regret to take hold and consume you in this moment
Of the dreams you have to chase
Pursue your dreams and passions without hesitation, or fear of failure, regardless of the outcome
Ask her to dance, go on son
Make an effort to initiate contact and spark a connection, whether it be through dance or other means of interaction
You might fall down on your face
You may encounter obstacles or even rejection, but it is better to take a chance and put yourself out there instead of succumbing to fear
Roll the dice and have some faith
Take a risk and place your trust in the universe to guide you towards your destiny
And don't be falling in love as she's walking away
Do not wait until it is too late to express your emotions and convey your feelings of love and attraction
When your heart won't tell your mind to tell your mouth what it should say
Fight through the fear and incapacity to express yourself eloquently, and allow your heart's desires to be communicated
May have lost this battle, live to fight another day
While this particular moment may have been unsuccessful, there are always other opportunities to pursue a romantic connection
Don't be falling, falling, falling in love
Do not give in to helplessness or hopelessness, and continue to pursue your own happiness and romantic aspirations
As she's walking away
Although the person of interest may be departing, it is still worthwhile to pursue a connection and express your feelings
Lyrics © BLACKSTONE ENTERTAINMENT, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Wyatt Durrette, Zachry Alexander Brown
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