Don't Walk Away

Rick Springfield · Hard To Hold [1984]

I know what you're doing

You don't want to put the hurt on someone

You've been trying to convince yourself

You're better off if you just turn and run



But I'm gonna hold on tight

I've got a feeling

You'll only happen once to me

And no one, not even you

Is ever gonna make you wrong for me



Don't walk away

Or are you looking for a price to pay

Is that your master plan

Don't walk away

I'll do everything to make you stay

I've got to make a stand

Don't walk away

I'm not afraid

Don't walk away



I don't know where you're going

But I know what you've got on your mind

And I think your fear is showing

You don't leave things like fear behind



And I hate to be the one

To break it to you that

We're only human after all

I can mend a broken wing

I'll give you everything I have



Don't walk away

Or are you looking for a price to pay

Is that your master plan

Don't walk away

I'll do everything to make you stay

I've got to make a stand

Don't walk away

I'm not afraid

Don't walk away



You used to be the one

Who used to be so strong

What happened to your rationale



Your heart is on the line

It happens all the time



Don't walk away

Don't walk away



Don't walk away

Or are you looking for a price to pay

Is that your master plan

Don't walk away

I'll do everything to make you stay

I've got to make a stand

Don't walk away

I'm not afraid

Don't walk away

Don't Walk Away

Rick Springfield's "Don't Walk Away" stands as a compelling song within his 1984 album, Hard To Hold. Emerging during a period where the Australian-born rock star was refining his signature blend of pop and rock, the track showcases his ability to craft emotionally resonant melodies. While Springfield is often celebrated for his massive hit "Jessie's Girl," this recording demonstrates the depth found throughout his broader discography. The song captures the earnest, melodic sensibility that defined his work in the early 1980s, balancing polished production with genuine vocal delivery. As part of a catalogue that spans decades, "Don't Walk Away" remains a testament to Springfield's enduring presence in the rock genre, offering listeners a glimpse into the creative output of an artist who successfully navigated the transition from television fame to sustained musical relevance.