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Walk Like A Man
Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons Lyrics
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Walk, walk, walk, walk
Ooh-wee-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh
Walk like a man
Oh, how you tried to cut me down to size
Tellin' dirty lies to my friends (ooh-ah, ooh-ah, ooh-ah, ooh)
But my own father said give her up, don't bother
The world isn't comin' to an end
(He said)
Walk like a man, talk like a man
Walk like a man, my son
No woman's worth crawlin' on the earth
So walk like a man, my son
Oh wee ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-wee-ooh
Walk, walk, walk, walk
Ooh-wee-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh
Bye, baby, I don't-a mean maybe
Gonna get along somehow (ooh-ah, ooh-ah, ooh-ah, ooh)
Soon you'll be cryin' on account of all your lyin'
Oh yeah, just look who's laughin' now
(I'm gonna)
Walk like a man, fast as I can
Walk like a man from you
I'll tell the world, forget about it, girl
And walk like a man from you
Ooh-wee-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-wee-ooh
Walk, walk, walk, walk
Ooh-wee-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh
Walk, walk, walk, walk
Walk, walk, walk, walk
Ooh-wee-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-wee-ooh
The song "Walk Like A Man" by Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons is a story about perseverance and being true to oneself. In the first verse, the singer's friends are trying to tear him down by spreading lies about him. Despite this, the singer's father tells him to ignore the rumors and carry himself with dignity. The chorus then emphasizes the importance of walking and talking like a man and not crawling before anyone, suggesting that self-respect is a crucial factor in achieving success.
In the second verse, the singer decides to move on from a toxic relationship, telling the girl to forget about him because he will walk away from her. The song concludes with the singer walking fast, leaving the past behind him and not looking back. Overall, the song encourages listeners to be confident and strong, no matter what challenges or obstacles may come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh-wee-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-wee
Start of the song with no particular meaning
Walk, walk, walk, walk
Repeatedly walking in a confident manner is emphasized
Ooh-wee-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh
Continuation of the song with no particular meaning
Oh, how you tried to cut me down to size
Someone tried to bring the singer down by belittling him
Tellin' dirty lies to my friends (ooh-ah, ooh-ah, ooh-ah, ooh)
The person who tried to belittle the singer spread false, derogatory rumors about him among his circle
But my own father said give her up, don't bother
The singer's father advised him to let go and not to waste his time on this person
The world isn't comin' to an end
The situation isn't as serious as it seems, and there will be other opportunities
(He said) Walk like a man, talk like a man
The father asked the singer to conduct himself with confidence and self-respect to show that he is mature and worthy of respect
Walk like a man, my son
The father specifically addresses his son to encourage him to walk with confidence and manliness
No woman's worth crawlin' on the earth
A woman is not worth losing one's dignity and self-respect over
So walk like a man, my son
The father reiterates his advice to the son to walk with confidence and dignity like a man
Bye, baby, I don't-a mean maybe
The singer bids farewell to the person who tried to belittle him with finality
Gonna get along somehow (ooh-ah, ooh-ah, ooh-ah, ooh)
The singer will find a way to move on without this person in his life
Soon you'll be cryin' on account of all your lyin'
The person who belittled the singer will regret their lies and deceit
Oh yeah, just look who's laughin' now
The singer is now in a stronger position and can afford to mock the person who belittled him
(I'm gonna) Walk like a man, fast as I can
The singer will walk confidently and proudly away from this person as fast as possible
Walk like a man from you
The singer will walk away from the person who belittled him like a man and with dignity, leaving that person behind
I'll tell the world, forget about it, girl
The singer wants to publicly announce that he is over this person and wants nothing to do with her anymore
And walk like a man from you
The song ends with the singer repeating his determination to walk away from this situation with pride and dignity
Ooh-wee-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-wee-ooh
End of the song with no particular meaning
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Robert Crewe, Robert Gaudio
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@j.daniel6516
This isn't a sappy love song but a golden nugget of truth.
@donnaatienza8001
yes indeed it sure is
@bradleycotton3237
RIP, Nick Massi and Tommy DeVito.
@BrandXSports
"No woman's worth,crawling on the Earth" I am in my sixties and I can tell you that statement is One hundred percent true. No man is either.
@HughJanis566
It's my favorite part of the song I'm 26 listened to this when I was like 4 cus of my grandfather big my Italian lol
@VickiDavidson-mk9dv
Certainly works in this 2024 world of all of the woke “men”!!!😂
@jeigheff
Amen, brother!
@superstarreviews9937
I would say NOBODY'S worth, Crawling on the earth! Cause women do it after a break up to and honestly,no man or woman is with that!
@Mick89-r5e
😂
@ricklynch956
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY FRANKIE VALLI! STILL LISTENING 2024