Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
I'm walking away
From the troubles in my life
I'm walking away
Oh to find a better day
I'm walking away (I'm walking away)
From the troubles in my life
I'm walking away
Oh to find a better day
I'm walking away
Sometimes some people get me wrong
When it's something I've said or done
Sometimes you feel there is no fun
That's why you turn and run
But now I truly realize
Some people don't wanna compromise
Well I saw them with my own eyes spreading those lies
And well I don't wanna live a lie
Too many sleepless nights
Not mentioning the fights
I'm sorry to say lady
I'm walking away
From the troubles in my life
I'm walking away
Oh to find a better day
I'm walking away (I'm walking away)
From the troubles in my life
I'm walking away
Oh to find a better day
I'm walking away
Well I'm so tired baby
Things you say you're driving me away
Whispers in the powder room baby
Don't listen to the games they play
Girl I thought you'd realize
I'm not like them other guys
'Cause I saw them with my own eyes
You should've been more wise
And well I don't wanna live a lie
Too many sleepless nights
Not mentioning the fights
I'm sorry to say lady
I'm walking away (oh I'm walking away)
From the troubles in my life (from the troubles in my life)
I'm walking away
Oh to find a better day
I'm walking away (I'm walking away)
From the troubles in my life (troubles in my life)
I'm walking away (I'm walking away)
Oh to find a better day
I'm walking away (I'm walking away)
From the troubles in my life (I tried to show you baby)
I'm walking away (oh yeah, oh yeah)
Oh to find a better day oh (oh I'm gone, I'm gonna find a better day)
I'm walking away (oh yeah)
From the troubles in my life (from the troubles in my life baby)
I'm walking away (baby)
Oh to find a better day
I'm walking away
From the troubles in my life
I'm walking away
Oh to find a better day
I'm walking away (I'm walking away)
From the troubles in my life
I'm walking away
Oh to find a better day
I'm walking away
Sometimes some people get me wrong
When it's something I've said or done
Sometimes you feel there is no fun
That's why you turn and run
But now I truly realize
Some people don't wanna compromise
Well I saw them with my own eyes spreading those lies
And well I don't wanna live a lie
Too many sleepless nights
Not mentioning the fights
I'm sorry to say lady
I'm walking away
From the troubles in my life
I'm walking away
Oh to find a better day
I'm walking away (I'm walking away)
From the troubles in my life
I'm walking away
Oh to find a better day
I'm walking away
Well I'm so tired baby
Things you say you're driving me away
Whispers in the powder room baby
Don't listen to the games they play
Girl I thought you'd realize
I'm not like them other guys
'Cause I saw them with my own eyes
You should've been more wise
And well I don't wanna live a lie
Too many sleepless nights
Not mentioning the fights
I'm sorry to say lady
I'm walking away (oh I'm walking away)
From the troubles in my life (from the troubles in my life)
I'm walking away
Oh to find a better day
I'm walking away (I'm walking away)
From the troubles in my life (troubles in my life)
I'm walking away (I'm walking away)
Oh to find a better day
I'm walking away (I'm walking away)
From the troubles in my life (I tried to show you baby)
I'm walking away (oh yeah, oh yeah)
Oh to find a better day oh (oh I'm gone, I'm gonna find a better day)
I'm walking away (oh yeah)
From the troubles in my life (from the troubles in my life baby)
I'm walking away (baby)
Oh to find a better day
I'm walking away
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