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Oh no
Here comes that sun again
That means another day
Without you my friend
And it hurts me
To look into the mirror at myself
And it hurts even more
To have to be with somebody else
And it's so hard to do
And so easy to say
But sometimes
Sometimes you just have to walk away
Walk away
With so many people
To love in my life
Why do I worry
About one
But you put the happy
In my ness
You put the good times
Into my fun
And it's so hard to do
And so easy to say
But sometimes
Sometimes you just have to walk away
Walk away
And head for the door
We've tried the goodbye
So many days
We walk in the same direction
So that we could never stray
They say if you love somebody
Than you have got to set them free
But I would rather be locked to you
Than live in this pain and misery
They say time will
Make all this go away
But it's time that has taken my tomorrows
And turned them into yesterdays
And once again that rising sun
Is droppin' on down
And once again you my friend
Are nowhere to be found
And it's so hard to do
And so easy to say
But sometimes
Sometimes you just have to walk away
Walk away
And head for the door
You just walk away
Walk away
side note: this song is amazingly beautiful. ben harper is a lyrical genius.
i think this song can be taken from a different aspect than a breakup. i once almost lost a friend, and when i found this song, i started sobbing uncontrollably because it perfectly defined every possible emotion i was going through. dead seriously, i hated looking in a mirror. and i dreaded the sun coming up every morning. and i asked myself why it mattered because i had other friends. and of course i fought myself back saying how she made me so happy.
ben harper is a genius. i swear he reads minds. this is my absolute favorite song<3
From a guy/my perspective:
There were a few comments that said this song was for the people that got their hearts broken. However, for me I really felt it was a song for the heart-breakers. The heart-breakers that really care for their significant other, but they just have break up with them. It's a beautiful song, and I swear it could bring tears to my eyes. There is contradiction from what I'm saying when Ben Harper sings, "but i would rather be locked to you, than live in this pain and misery." I find this song very similiar to Death Cab for Cutie's - Tiny Vessels. This song gives me courage to end a relationship for both people, and they will eventually find happiness again. This is my very first comment =) and after viewing a few comments, I really admire the people on this website for avoiding negative criticisms or comments.
This song is for the people who want to be with someone but cannot (already in a relationship, distant love, impossible love...) So they know that their love is shared, they feel the same, but they cannot be together because of circumstances... It's a song about impossible love... a la Romeo & Juliette....
That is my interpretation but also knowing a bit of BH's life, that would not surprise me he wrote with this meaning... It is also a song I share with a dear friend... we love each other deeply... we are soul mates... but we cannot be together... it's very hard, when you know someone loves you as much as you love them, but life/timing/fate/commitment made that this person is with someone else, and as much as they want to be with you, they just cannot... they cannot change their life.... Walk away however can be also seen as they finally decided to walk away from what they had... to be with their friend... maybe more wishful thinking here...
This is probably the most beautiful song I've ever heard
I don't feel this song is necessarily about being "the dumped" person. I think its about someone who loves another with all of their heart and soul. However unfortunately they are just on different plains. Lost in translation so to speak. There is one person in the relationship who is constantly let down which results in that person doing the one thing they would never dream of doing...just walking away. Stating the obvious...you're damned if you do, damned if you don't is one of the main messages here. It is about two people who...
I don't feel this song is necessarily about being "the dumped" person. I think its about someone who loves another with all of their heart and soul. However unfortunately they are just on different plains. Lost in translation so to speak. There is one person in the relationship who is constantly let down which results in that person doing the one thing they would never dream of doing...just walking away. Stating the obvious...you're damned if you do, damned if you don't is one of the main messages here. It is about two people who do try to remain friends but they keep finding one another only to see once again they are still are on different plains. It is indeed very beautiful but also its sad and painful. After hearing this I honestly can say the hurt part of me wishes I never found that one person I truly love..life would be a lot easier.
I agree with the song being beautiful...certainly sooths my soul...
I agree with the song being beautiful...certainly sooths my soul...
The only line that bothers me is
The only line that bothers me is
"But you put the happy In my ness"
"But you put the happy In my ness"
Can someone really take away your "happy" maybe is it better said... they can add to the joy in your life :)
Can someone really take away your "happy" maybe is it better said... they can add to the joy in your life :)
and
and
"the goodtimes in my fun"
"the goodtimes in my fun"
I simply smile and tear up to this song...
I simply smile and tear up to this song...
the memories and experiences created are for always
the memories and experiences created are for always
a perfect song for those "just be friends" break ups where the one who gets dumped can't 'just be friends'.
Im sure everyone who has been "dumped" before can relate to this song in every possible way, i know it helps me along when im getting over a break up. I find Ben Harper lyrics very meaningful and emotional, i rate him as a very high, talented musician.
Best lyric in any Ben Harper song: "But you put the happy In my ness"
IMHO
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This song is a very personal song for me. Like most of you said to anyone who has ever been dumped this is a song for us. Esp. If you still have very strong feelings for this person, but she just doesnt feel the same. You just have to walk away. "so many people to love in my love why do i worry about one. but you put the happy in my ness, you put the good times in my fun" its like its crazy to still be in love with you when you arent feeling the same but we've had so many goodtimes i can't just let go like that.
this song means so much to me. it defines every feeling i have when i have to say goodbye. whether it be to love or friends or people that have touched you in your life, it just fits to every emotion im feeling and i can relate to it so much. just the pain of having to leave and how hard it can be. ben harper is god
This song just completely captures the pain that comes from breaking up but I also think that it kinda has some hope to it. I think he is trying to say that though it's hard, it has to be done. It's such a beautiful song with a ton of emotion. The live version is amazing. I agree with jmnifty4 that Ben Haper is god :)