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Look Away Lyrics

by Chicago

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Look Away Lyrics

When you called me up this morning, Told me 'bout the new love you found, I'm said "I'm happy for you, I'm really happy for you." Found someone else, I guess I won't be coming 'round. I guess it's over, baby; It's really over, baby, whoa... And from what you said I know you've gotten over me; It'll never be the way it used to be. So if it's gotta be this way, Don't worry, baby, I can take the news okay. [Chorus:] But if you see me walking by, And the tears are in my eyes, Look away, baby, look away. If we meet on the streets someday, And I don't know what to say, Look away, baby, look away. Don't look at me; I don't want you to see me this way. When we both agreed as lovers, We were better off as friends, That's how it had to be, Yeah, that's how it had to be. I tell you I'm fine But sometimes I just pretend; Wish you were holding me, Wish you were still holding me, whoa... I just never thought, That I would be replaced so soon; I wasn't prepared to hear those words from you. I know I wanted to be free; Yeah, baby, this is how we wanted it to be. [Chorus 2x] When you called me up this morning, Told me 'bout the new love you found. I said "I'm happy for you, I'm really happy for you."

Meaning of Look Away

“Look Away” by Chicago is a poignant ballad about accepting the end of a romantic relationship and the lingering pain of watching someone move on. The lyrics detail a conversation where the singer learns his former lover has found a new partner, forcing him to acknowledge that their time together is truly over. Despite attempting to appear strong and accept her happiness, he reveals a deep sadness and vulnerability, expressing a wish to still be held and grappling with the sudden replacement. The repeated plea “Look away, baby, look away” embodies his desperate desire to avoid seeing her, shielding himself from the raw emotion of remembering their love. Ultimately, the song conveys a bittersweet acceptance – acknowledging that while it’s “better off as friends,” the initial dream has shattered, and he must learn to cope with the inevitable pain and distance, wishing she could simply ignore him.

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