I got the ticket on the destination
Yeah I’m havin’ some reservation
I’m stumblin’ stallin’ ‘crastinating
Said I’m leavin’ she said I’m still waitin’
I even rode a John Deere 11
‘Bout all the tires I need to sever
Actin’ like I could forget her
I don’t know much but I know better
I seen enough for bein’ free
Ain’t all lits cracked up to be
I tried once back in 93
But cry don’t make a comin’ be
So if I’m gonna go
Oh if I’m gonna go
If I’m gonna go
I wanna walk away slow
I never learn to apologize
It’s easier to say goodbye
She’s the one who always try
She always cry
But not tonight
I wave my hand at the cars
Tell me she’s gone make this hard
Here I’m half way to the car
She never let me go this far
I seen enough for bein’ free
Ain’t all lits cracked up to be
I tried once back in 93
But cry don’t make a comin’ be
So if I’m gonna go
Oh if I’m gonna go
If I’m gonna go
I wanna walk away slow
I seen enough for bein’ free
Ain’t all lits cracked up to be
I tried get once back in 93
An’ cry don’t make a comin’ be
Oh if I’m gonna go
Oh if I’m gonna go
If I’m gonna go
I wanna walk away slow
If I’m gonna go
Gonna walk away slow
Wrestling with Goodbye: A Heartfelt Reflection
“Walk Away Slow” by Brooks & Dunn captures the inner turmoil of leaving a relationship, blending vulnerability with a dose of country realism. The narrator stands at the crossroads, torn between the desire for freedom and the weight of lasting love. The lyrics reveal hesitance and regret, as he stumbles through indecision and memories, admitting he doesn’t know much—just that he should know better. The repeated attempts to leave, only to be pulled back by emotional ties and past failures, highlight the complexity of letting go. The longing to “walk away slow” rather than rush out the door underscores his struggle to make peace with a difficult goodbye.
Song Credits
“Walk Away Slow” is performed by Brooks & Dunn. Songwriting and release year details are currently unavailable.