Walk Away

Franz Ferdinand

About Walk Away

"Walk Away" is a song by Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand and is featured on their second album, You Could Have It So Much Better. It was released 5 December 2005 as the second single from that album in the UK, entering the UK Singles Chart at #13 a week later (see 2005 in British music).


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Innocence for pride, crush the end within my stride
Said I'm strong now I know that I'm a leader
I love the sound of you walking away, you walking away
Mascara bleeds a blackened tear
Oh, and I am cold, yes I'm cold, but not as cold as you are
I love the sound of you walking away, you walking away
I love the sound of you walking away, walking away, hey, hey

Why don't you walk away? Why don't you walk away?
Why don't you walk away? No buildings will fall down
Why don't you walk away? No quake will split the ground
Why don't you walk away? The sun won't swallow the sky
Why don't you walk away? Statues will not cry
Why don't you walk away? Why don't you walk away?
Why don't you walk away?
Why don't you walk away?

I cannot turn to see those eyes, as apologies may rise
I must be strong and stay an unbeliever
And love the sound of you walking away, you walking away
Mascara bleeds into my eye
Oh, and I'm not cold, I am old, at least as old as you are

And as you walk away, oh as you walk away
And as you walk away, my headstone crumbles down
As you walk away, the Hollywood winds will howl
As you walk away, the Kremlins falling
Oh, as you walk away, Radio 4 is static
As you walk away, oh, as you walk away
Oh, as you walk away, oh, as you walk away, hey

The stab of stilettos
On a silent night
Stalin smiles and Hitler laughs
Churchill claps Mao Tse-Tung on the back

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Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand is a Scottish band formed in Glasgow in 2002. The band is composed of Alex Kapranos (lead vocals and guitar), Bob Hardy (bass guitar), Nick McCarthy (rhythm guitar, keyboards and backing vocals), and Paul Thomson (drums, percussion and backing vocals). more »

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Written by: OLIVER GEOFFREY LINDOP GREEN, MATTHEW CAHILL, JOE BRIAN CONABOY, JOEY COTTLE, JAY SCOTT, J J THOMPSON, JOSHUA SYRUS ZARE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Album
"Walk Away" is a song from Franz Ferdinand's second studio album, titled "You Could Have It So Much Better".
Release Date
The track was released on 5th December 2005, and it was the second single from the album.
Chart Position
Upon its release, "Walk Away" reached the position of number 13 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Scott Lyon, was filmed in Malaga, Spain, following an innovative storyline depicting the story of the song.
Lyrics and Theme
"Walk Away" has a more serious tone compared to other Franz Ferdinand's songs. The lyrics hint at vocalist Alex Kapranos’s difficult decision to abandon social norms and pursue his passion for music.
Instrumentation
The song's sound is characterized by clean, intricate guitar work, strong drumming, and distinct bass lines, which is typical of Franz Ferdinand's style.
Cultural Impact
"Walk Away" was featured in an episode of the popular UK teen drama "Skins" and also in the film "Hallam Foe".
Live Performances
The song remains a constant in the Franz Ferdinand's live concert sets due to its popularity with fans.
Critical Reception
"Walk Away" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised the maturity of the lyrics and growth of the band's sound.
B-side
The B-side of "Walk Away" is a song called "The Fallen", which is also from the same album.

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