Walk Away
Alanis Morissette
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A downtown cafe Saturday evenin' and the Place is about to be closed I'm meeting my baby Yeah and order my hundredth cup of coffee today My hands are shakin' At half past seven I'm sittin here waitin' for My boy all alone for too long it's after eleven Yeah I'm tired of waitin' and I'm gonna go home Cause I don't need this You never think twice before you break all the rules You gotta be crazy if you think I'm a fool I'll walk away and say good bye If you don't want me anymore I've got my pride I'll walk away and say good bye If I don't get the love we had before Not satisfied He finally gets here I'm waitin' for him to ask me Why there's a frown on my face he orders a Cold beer he has an excuse about his car Breakin' down but I don't buy it You're givin' me somethin' I don't need anymore Just gimme the word and I'll be slammin' the door I'll walk away and say good bye If you don't want me anymore I've got my pride I'll walk away and say good bye If I don't get the love we had before Not satisfied His best intentions are never the same as what He does of the end of the day I'm feelin' the Tension yeah don't gimme no reasons cause you Don't comprehend what am I feelin' You never think twice before you break all the rules You gotta be crazy if you think I'm a fool You're givin' me somethin' I don't need anymore Just gimme the word and I'll be slammin' the door I'll walk away and say good bye If you don't want me anymore I've got my pride I'll walk away and say good bye If I don't get the love we had before Not satisfied I'll walk away and say good bye If you don't want me anymore I've got my pride I'll walk away and say good bye If I don't get the love we had before Not satisfied So tell me now Just say the word It won't be long I'll be long long gone...
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Written by: ALANIS NADINE MORISSETTE, FRANK J LEVIN, LESLIE DAVID HOWE, LOUISE CYNTHIA RENY
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10 facts about this song
Authorship"Walk Away" was both written and performed by Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette.
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Album DebutThe song "Walk Away" first appeared on Morissette's debut album, "Alanis," released in 1991.
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Early Work"Walk Away" is part of Morissette's early work, which was characterized by dance-pop sounds, a significant contrast to the alternative rock genre she later shifted to.
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Collaborative creationThis song is the result of a joint effort between Alanis and the producer of the album, Leslie Howe.
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Canadian SuccessAlanis's debut album, including "Walk Away," was a major success in her homeland, Canada.
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Music Video"Walk Away" has its very own music video, which was released in the same year as the song and features Morissette and actor Matt LeBlanc, who later became famous for his role in the TV show "Friends."
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Billboard RecordsAlthough "Walk Away" did not appear on the Billboard Hot 100, Morissette’s debut album did reach the #1 position on Billboard's Top Canadian Albums chart.
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Pre-fame AppearanceBefore his rise to fame, Matt LeBlanc appeared in the music video for "Walk Away," where he's seen trying to win Alanis back.
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Style Transition"Walk Away" and other songs from Morissette's first two albums showcase the singer's dance-pop roots, which evolved into more raw and emotive alternative rock in her later albums.
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Not appearing on Later AlbumsThe song "Walk Away" does not feature on her "Alanis Morissette: The Collection" album, a compilation of Alanis's significant songs over her singing career.
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