Walkin Man
Seasick Steve Lyrics
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Exactly you want me to jump to
And you say walk, I will walk
To the end of the line and back to you
My name is Steve and I'm your walking man
Yes, I am
You say boy, do you really love me?
Well, I ain't got much words to say
Let me write my answer
Down in the sand by the waves
My name is Steve and I'm your riding man
Yes, I am
My name is Steve and I'm your walking man
Yes, I am
If you want me to stay
I'll stash my sleeping roll under your bed
That says more than anything
In my life I ever said
My name is Steve and I'm your staying man
Yes, I am
My name is Steve and I'm your riding man
Yes, I am
My name is Steve and I'm your walking man
Yes, I am
The lyrics to "Walkin Man" by Seasick Steve are a testament to the singer's devotion to his significant other. The song opens with a dialogue between the two, with the other person presenting a directive, "You say jump, I say how high," and Steve agreeing to comply. He affirms his commitment to walking to the end of the line and back to the person. The song's chorus introduces Steve as the "walking man," repeating this title in subsequent verses.
The second verse of the song sees Steve's companion asking him if he truly loves them, and Steve replies that he is not one for words, suggesting he would write his answer down in the sand by the waves. The chorus repeats, and Steve introduces himself as both the walking and riding man. In the final verse, he says he would stay with the individual, even going so far as to stash his sleeping roll under their bed, which he claims says more than anything he has ever spoken.
Seasick Steve's "Walkin Man" is a song that speaks of commitment and sincerity in love. The lyrics are simple yet heartfelt, showing the singer's willingness to go to great lengths for his beloved. The title of "walking man" holds significance in the song, with Steve repeatedly proclaiming himself as one, signifying his devotion and desire to be with the person he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
You say jump, I say how high
I am willing to comply with your requests without question
Exactly you want me to jump to
I am asking for clarity on the specific details of your request
And you say walk, I will walk
I am willing to go the distance for you
To the end of the line and back to you
I will complete the task given to me, no matter the distance or difficulty
My name is Steve and I'm your walking man
I am devoted to being at your service and fulfilling your needs
You say boy, do you really love me?
You question the authenticity and depth of my emotions for you
Well, I ain't got much words to say
I struggle to express my love for you verbally
Let me write my answer
I will express my love for you in a different way
Down in the sand by the waves
I will use a natural setting to convey my emotions for you
If you want me to stay
I am willing to commit to a long-term relationship with you
I'll stash my sleeping roll under your bed
I am willing to make myself at home and stay close to you
That says more than anything
My actions and willingness to commit speak louder than any words could
In my life I ever said
I may not express myself well, but my actions and commitment are proof of my love for you
My name is Steve and I'm your staying man
I am committing to being by your side and sticking around for the long haul
My name is Steve and I'm your riding man
I am dedicated to providing for and supporting you
My name is Steve and I'm your walking man
I am committed to meeting your needs and fulfilling your requests
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: STEVE GENE WOLD
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Quentin Fernandez
Great connection between the two. The crowd too loves every bit of this.
klistarf
Absolutely! This is beautiful. So chilled. Love it! Love it! Love it! Steve seems such a nice guy, and his talent is unquestionable. Go Steve, you are the man... \m/ (:o)
BLASTER MASTER
Why this guy is not more well known around the world has got me stuffed.He is good.
daveandmerlin
I reckon he prefers it this way .
Dan Collins
Been lucky enough to see this dude a couple of times live 👌🙏 Great musician, great story teller, great charisma…just great
Kevin Scott
This guy once complimented my harmonica playing at a car show in the UK ... probably the greatest music in my musical life..
The next year he brought a harp player with him who was quite frankly brilliant - but it still made me feel good that he thought I could play :-)
Dont go out
Dreadful cal reason walks over him he sounds like a bad country man
James Cagney
The inspiration was given I guess, but us gob smackers need to work hard...
I met many over the years bothe as a gob smacker and a bassist.
My high life was a cup of tea in Elton John Limo and then going back to his house, but I never got to meet him and it was never the intention to meat him.
Seasick is sick by definition I have much respect for his playing, perhaps he got some bad management around him in later life
Penelope G
I just lost my friend who was a father figure to me and he knew what I was talking about when I told him to play that song and this was it ❤️
Harry de Lange
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