Discover the story of the song > Look Away – Big Country

The protagonist is on the run and hiding from something. He wants to find a safe place for him and his partner to live without the madness and lies they've encountered. He reflects on meeting his partner in a chaotic town, and how he went on a crime spree to be reunited with her. The song encourages the listener to look away from the cold land where the protagonist lies and the lies they've been told, as well as the love he hides in his soul.