Walking
Zac and The New Men Lyrics

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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 in, falling in love
As she's walking away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Zac and The New Men's song "Walking in 2-3" tell a story of missed opportunities and the fear of rejection in love. The singer describes a scenario where he is in a room with a girl, but they never exchange words. However, he claims to have heard every thought she had, indicating a deep connection between them. Despite standing face to face, he can't find the courage to speak and express his feelings. He pleads for one more chance, lamenting his foolish pride for not taking action.

The second verse introduces the wise advice of a man next to the singer. This wise man shares his own regret about missing an opportunity with someone and urges the singer not to let regret replace his dreams and desires. He encourages the singer to take a chance, ask the girl to dance, and have faith, even if he might fall down on his face. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of not letting fear prevent him from taking action and potentially finding love.

These lyrics capture the universal experience of missing opportunities in love due to fear, pride, or uncertainty. The song encourages listeners to take risks, overcome their fears, and pursue their desires, even if there's a chance of rejection. It reminds us that we may regret not taking chances more than facing the possibility of failure.

Line by Line Meaning

We never spoke a word
Although we never communicated verbally, I could understand her thoughts just by looking at her from across the room.

But every thought she had I heard from across the room
Even without exchanging words, I could intuitively sense and comprehend all of her thoughts through a silent connection.

If we were standing face to face
If we were in close proximity, directly facing each other,

I couldn't find the words to say
I would struggle to find the right words to express myself.

Give me one more move
Please grant me another chance or opportunity to take action.

I don't even know her name
I am not even aware of her name or identity.

I guess foolish pride's to blame
I believe that my foolish pride is the cause of this situation, preventing me from pursuing her.

Now I'm falling in love as she's walking away
At this moment, I am experiencing the sensation of falling in love while watching her depart.

And my heart won't tell my mind to tell my mouth what it should say
My emotions overpower my logical thoughts and prevent me from articulating what I truly want to express.

May have lost this battle, live to fight another day
Perhaps I have lost this particular opportunity or encounter, but I must remember to carry on and seize future chances.

Wise man next to me did say
A wise individual beside me relayed the following advice.

'Bout the one that got away
Regarding a missed chance or opportunity with someone special.

"Son, I missed my chance"
"Son, I regret not seizing my own opportunity."

"Don't you let regret take place
"Do not allow regret to occupy a prominent role

Of the dreams you have to chase
In pursuing the dreams and aspirations you wish to pursue.

Ask her to dance, go on, son"
Summon the courage to ask her to dance, go forth, my son."

"You might fall down on your face
"There is a possibility of experiencing failure or embarrassment,

Roll the dice and have some faith"
but take the risk and believe in something greater than yourself."

And don't be falling in love as she's walking away
Do not allow yourself to fall in love at the moment she departs.

When your heart won't tell your mind to tell your mouth what it should say
When your emotions overpower your rational thoughts, inhibiting your ability to verbalize your true feelings.

May have lost this battle, live to fight another day
Perhaps you have lost this particular encounter, but remember to move forward and embrace future opportunities.

Don't be falling, falling in, falling in love
Do not allow yourself to fall, stumble or get entangled in love

As she's walking away
at the moment she is departing.

Lyrics © BLACKSTONE ENTERTAINMENT, BMG Rights Management, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Wyatt Durrette, Zachry Alexander Brown

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