Southern Soul Paradise: Johnnie Taylor

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Johnnie Taylor - "Walk Away With Me"

Instead of running back to him, walk away with me. Isn't that such a cool line? In "Walk Away With Me," Johnnie watches the love of his life - who is also a good friend - go through changes with her man. He wonders how in the world can she trust the guy after the way he's treated her and Johnnie wants her to leave him so she can finally be free. How can you not love a man who has your best interests at heart? Johnnie Taylor is the master of southern soul and good music. His music is timeless and if you're not sure, go back and listen to his songs from his early days all the way until he passed away. Simply amazing.

Remember all the hurt and pain
And the many times that he said he was going to change
But every time you took him back girl
Not a word was true

But every time that he did you wrong
It was my shoulder that you cried on
If you only give him up girl
And tell him that you’re through

Chorus
So instead of running back to him
You ought to walk away with me
Instead of running back to him
You ought to walk away with me

I know he claimed this time that he’s for real
He even shedded, yes, a few sorry tears
How can you trust him girl
After the many times he made you blue

When he sees you move with someone else
He gets so jealous , oh he can’t even help himself
Breaking us up girl that’s all he that he’ll do

Chorus

Are you too blind to see

Oh he’s just jealous of you and me

Are you too blind to see baby

That this is your chance to finally be free

Chorus