Walk On By
Embracing Solitude: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Lyrics
Solitude's my best friend
Solitude is portrayed as the speaker's closest companion.
The only one who sees me cry
The speaker confides in solitude as the only witness to their tears.
It tells me I will never need another man
Solitude assures the speaker that they don't need another man if they remain strong.
If I keep my head up
The advice to keep one's head up and continue walking despite challenges.
And walk on by
Reiteration of the determination to walk past difficulties.
Solitude my best friend
Emphasizing the reliability of solitude as a trustworthy companion.
My trust for you will never let me down
Expressing confidence in solitude not betraying the speaker.
Tell me I'll be better off not wondering why
Solitude advises against questioning why things happen, suggesting it's better not to wonder.
It lifts my head up
The act of lifting one's head up in response to solitude's guidance.
And I walk on by
Commitment to moving forward despite uncertainties.
It lets my head up
Repetition of the uplifting effect of solitude on the speaker.
And I walk on by
Continued determination to walk past challenges.
Solitude's my best friend
Reiteration of solitude as the speaker's closest ally.
And if I want to cry
Permission to cry is granted by solitude, but with a promise of greater happiness without.
It tells me I'll be happier within without
Solitude advises against seeking happiness outside oneself.
And I should turn my heart off
Direct counsel to turn off emotions and not waste time.
And stop waste my time
Encouragement to cease investing time in unproductive pursuits.
Solitude my best friend
Reaffirmation of solitude as a trustworthy confidant.
When I ask him why
The speaker inquires about the purpose of solitude, receiving advice to avoid seeking answers.
Tell me I'd be better off not finding out
Solitude suggests it's better not to know certain things for a better emotional state.
So I keep my head up
Commitment to maintaining resilience and walking past uncertainties.
And walk on by
Reiteration of the determination to walk on despite challenges.
So I keep my head up
Continued commitment to keeping one's head up and moving forward.
And I walk on by
Reaffirmation of the speaker's resolve to walk past difficulties.
Better not wonder
Repetition emphasizing the importance of not wondering, crying, and walking past challenges.
Better not cry
-Better not wonder
-Better not cry
-Better not wonder
-Better not cry
-Better not wonder
-Better walk by
-Better not wonder
Further repetition of the advice to avoid wondering, crying, and to keep walking by.
Better not cry
-Better not wonder
-Better not cry
-Better not wonder
-Better not cry
-Better not wonder
-Better walk by
-It keeps your head up
Highlighting the role of solitude in keeping one's head up.
And I walk on by
Reiteration of the commitment to walk on by, echoing earlier lines.
Better not wonder
Final repetition emphasizing the importance of not wondering, crying, and walking by.
Better not cry
-Better not wonder
-Better not cry
-Better not wonder
-Better not cry
-Better not wonder
-Better walk by
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