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Just Walk In My Shoes
Gladys Knight & The Pips Lyrics
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This hurt inside is too much for me
Just walk in my shoes
You'll see I want the love that used to be
Try on my heartache
Go ahead and try it on for size
Just walk in my shoes
Then you'll see through someone else's eyes
What you've done to me
I fell apart when you walked out
(I just couldn't get myself together anymore)
('Cause I need, I need the love that we had) Oh, baby
(We had to fall)
Well, why don't you walk, walk, walk in my shoes (Walk in my shoes)
And you'll wear a smile that isn't real
Just walk in my shoes
And you'll know how broken up I feel
Try out each new day
Wear the cloak of loneliness I know
Just walk in my shoes
Or do you since you let me go
(Walk in my shoes) Keep on walking, walk on
(Walk in my shoes) Walk on
Darling, I fell apart
Baby, baby, baby, when you walked out
(I just couldn't get myself together anymore)
('Cause I need, I need the love that we had) Whoa, oh, baby
(We had to fall)
Well, why don't you walk, walk, walk in my shoes (Walk in my shoes)
And I pray that you'll remember when
And if the shoe fits
Won't you say you want my love again
(Walk in my shoes) Keep on walking, walk on
(Walk in my shoes)
The lyrics of "Just Walk In My Shoes" by Gladys Knight & The Pips speaks of a broken heart and the hope that the person who caused the pain would experience the same emotion. The singer implores their ex to walk in their shoes, to feel the hurt, sadness, and loneliness that they feel. The lyrics express the desperation to have their ex-lover back and the feeling of falling apart without the love they once shared. The song talks about how the love that was once there has now disappeared, and the pain of losing love is unbearable. The chorus, "Why don't you walk, walk, walk in my shoes," is a plea for the other person to understand the depth of their hurt.
The song's message is universal; many people have experienced a broken heart and the pain that comes with it. The lyrics of this song speak to anyone who has felt the same. The song shows that we are all vulnerable to love, and losing it can leave us feeling shattered. The lyrics evoke empathy, understanding, and compassion in the listener, and the melody is soulful, moving, and uplifting, despite the sadness of the lyrics
Line by Line Meaning
Walk in my shoes
Empathy is the key, and I want you to experience exactly what I'm feeling
This hurt inside is too much for me
I'm in immense pain and I cannot bear it anymore
You'll see I want the love that used to be
I'm still in love with you and I desperately long for things to be as they used to be
Try on my heartache
See what it's like to feel what I feel every day
Go ahead and try it on for size
Take full measure of the depth of my pain so you can better understand it
Then you'll see through someone else's eyes
Empathy is the best way to understand someone else's point of view
What you've done to me
You've caused me so much pain and heartache
I fell apart when you walked out
You leaving me caused my life to fall apart
Oh, baby (We had to fall)
I miss the love we had together and it hurts so much that it's gone
Well, why don't you walk, walk, walk in my shoes (Walk in my shoes)
I want you to experience what I'm going through as if you're walking in my shoes
And you'll wear a smile that isn't real
You'll realize that even when I'm putting on a brave face, I'm still in tremendous pain
And you'll know how broken up I feel
When you feel what I feel, you'll understand how shattered and hurt I truly am
Try out each new day
Each new day is a test for me as I try to move on without you
Wear the cloak of loneliness I know
I'm profoundly lonely without you, and I want you to experience what that feels like
Or do you since you let me go
Do you truly know what it feels like to be without me?
Darling, I fell apart
I fell apart without you by my side
And I pray that you'll remember when
I hope that you can remember the love we had and choose to come back to me
And if the shoe fits
If you understand what I'm going through and feel remorseful, let's try to work things out
Won't you say you want my love again
Please tell me that you still want my love and that we can be together again
(Walk in my shoes) Keep on walking, walk on
I hope that you can keep walking in my shoes and trying to understand what I'm going through
(Walk in my shoes) Walk on
Just keep trying to see things from my perspective and understanding the pain I'm feeling
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: HELEN LEWIS-MASTOR, KAY LEWIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@strictlynorton
The definition of soul. Utterly authentic. Gladys is a queen.
@donnysoulboy1959
walking into Armthorpe youth club 1971 i was 12 years old this was playing
blew my mind, still does, brought about a 50 year love affair with soul music would love to make it 60 years
@janicerobinson7554
Always a favourite 😍
@billelliott3653
could play this over and over love it
@meljones3880
Saw her last year 2019 in Cardiff, sounds as good today as she ever has, wonderful singer beautiful lady
@audieberesford396
Love this record Audie
❤
@shirleycourt4663
Love this song
@At_the_races
Takes me back to my youth in the twisted wheel
@MrNeljamdunk
Me, too!
@MrAdriancooke
Gladys is underrated