Walkinonit
J Dilla Lyrics
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Broken and blue
Bring the heat!
Broken and blue
Broken and blue
Broken and blue
Broken and blue
Broken and blue
Baby, walk on by
Baby, walk on by
Walk on down the street
Broken and blue
Broken and blue
Broken and blue
The lyrics to J Dilla's song Walkinonit are somewhat enigmatic and open to interpretation. One possible interpretation is that the singer is feeling broken and blue, perhaps as a result of a difficult relationship or personal struggle. The repeated refrain of "baby, walk on by" suggests a desire to distance oneself from whatever is causing the pain.
However, the command to "Bring the heat!" adds another layer of complexity to the song. It could be interpreted as a call to action, a determination to overcome the adversity and move forward. Alternatively, it could be seen as an acknowledgment that the pain itself is a source of strength and inspiration.
The sparse, repetitive nature of the lyrics and the driving beat give the song a hypnotic quality, allowing the listener to sink into the mood and explore their own emotions and experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Broken and blue
Feeling shattered and melancholic
Broken and blue
Continuing to feel shattered and melancholic
Bring the heat!
Intensify the emotions
Broken and blue
Still feeling shattered and melancholic
Broken and blue
Persistently feeling shattered and melancholic
Broken and blue
Feeling shattered and melancholic
Broken and blue
Feeling shattered and melancholic
Broken and blue
Feeling shattered and melancholic
Baby, walk on by
Please don't stop and notice my feelings
Baby, walk on by
I don't want any attention drawn to my shattered and melancholic state
Walk on down the street
Continue walking away from me, don't look back
Broken and blue
Still feeling shattered and melancholic
Broken and blue
Continuing to feel shattered and melancholic
Broken and blue
Feeling shattered and melancholic
Contributed by Dylan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alphalax7747
You know when albums sometimes have interludes that you wish were longer cuz of how good they are? Donuts is just those interludes
@uncensored6177
This is a great perspective
@ayyydonkeyy
0:44 That part always gives me chills
@PlaAwa
read that comment at that mark. moosebumps
@noahmenchaca1267
those might be my favorite 10 seconds in all of music
@fellowbloke741
@Noah Menchaca word
@skoveche2k
yoooo can u hit me up with that quas pic?
@SuperOldschool1994
This beat definitely got the most soul in it on the album. Love that Undisputed Truth sample.
@SyoDraws
To me, this beat feels and sounds liminal and surreal, as if one is experiencing a vivid yet obscure dream. It also brings to my mind the image of a limping cynical man.
@nelsonmercado100
I could listen to this beat everyday. My neck be fat by knotting