Story Behind The Song
We've made this song available for women's shelters and abuse prevention programs, and it has shown up in several such contexts.
Song Description
A woman's power song arising out of the same disgust everyone else feels about men who physically abuse women. Mid-tempo acoustic atmosphere.
| Song Length |
3:23 |
Genre |
Pop - General, Pop - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed, Tranquil |
Subject |
Dysfunctional Relations, Recovery |
| Similar Artists |
Shawn Colvin, Sheryl Crow |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Walk Away
Used to wish I could disappear
Just snap my fingers and be a million miles from here
Fly beneath your radar for a little while
Now I?m finding I can?t go on like some poor frightened child
I?m taking my leave from the back of your hand
Making my move for the promised land
I?m going to walk away--straight and steady
Walk away--I?m finally ready
I?m going to walk away like a child full grown
Joan of Arc was a martyr for her country?s sake
But I don?t want to get burned when there?s so little at stake
I?ll take just what I can fit in this box
The marriage and the Scotch I?ll leave on the rocks.
I?m gonna start looking for what I need
Cause there? sonly so many tears one woman can bleed
I?m gonna walk away with dry eyes
Walk away--no more false goodbyes
Walk away like a child full grown.
This first step has taken way too long
But I?m standing straight and I?m feeling strong
I?m going to walk away--straight and steady
Walk away--I?m finally ready
Walk away like a child full grown
© Greg Beattie 2000