Walk a Mile in My Shoes
Coldcut Lyrics
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And you could be me
For just one hour
If we could find a way
To get inside
Each other's minds
If you could see you
Through my eyes
Instead of your ego
I believe you'd be
Surprised to see
That you've been blind
Walk a mile in my shoes (x2)
And before you abuse, criticise and accuse
Walk a mile in my shoes
Now the whole world
You see around you
Is just a reflection
And the law of Karma
Says you reap
Just what you sew
So unless you've lived a life
Of total perfection
You'd better be careful of every stone
That you should throw
Walk a mile in my shoes (x2)
And before you abuse, criticise and accuse
Walk a mile in my shoes.
Walk a mile in my shoes (x2)
And before you abuse, criticise and accuse
Walk a mile in my shoes.
Walk on, come on
In my shoes
Walk a mile in my shoes...(x4)
The lyrics to Coldcut's "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" invites the listener to imagine a scenario where they could switch places with someone for an hour, specifically to try and understand what somebody else is going through. The song emphasizes empathy, asking the listener to be open-minded and to consider another person's perspective before jumping to conclusions. The phrase "Walk a mile in my shoes" is used as a metaphorical representation of this idea, as it implies that one should try and experience what somebody else is going through before judging them.
The second half of the song shifts the focus to the idea of karma and the concept that the world around us is a reflection of our own actions. The song cautions the listener to be mindful of their own behavior and to recognize that everyone has flaws and imperfections. The line "you'd better be careful of every stone that you should throw" serves as a warning that we should be careful in how we treat others, as the way we treat them will ultimately come back to us.
Overall, the song encourages compassion and understanding towards others. It suggests that we can all benefit from taking the time to step into someone else's shoes and seeing the world from their perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could be you
If I could experience life as you
And you could be me
If you could experience life as me
For just one hour
For a brief period of time
If we could find a way
If it were possible for us
To get inside
To experience first-hand
Each other's minds
Each other's thoughts, emotions and perspectives
If you could see you
If you could view yourself
Through my eyes
From my perspective
Instead of your ego
Rather than the inflated sense of self
I believe you'd be
I think you would
Surprised to see
Amazed by what you see
That you've been blind
That you have been unaware of certain things
Walk a mile in my shoes (x2)
Experience my life to truly understand me
And before you abuse, criticise and accuse
Before you insult, blame or judge me
Now the whole world
The entire environment and society
You see around you
What you observe and encounter
Is just a reflection
Is a manifestation of your thoughts and actions
And the law of Karma
The principle that your actions influence your future
Says you reap
Indicates that you will experience
Just what you sew
Consequences that align with your actions
So unless you've lived a life
Unless you have experienced life
Of total perfection
Without any mistakes or regrets
You'd better be careful of every stone
You should watch what you say or do
That you should throw
That might bring negative consequences
Walk on, come on
Continue moving forward
In my shoes
In my unique life circumstances
Walk a mile in my shoes...(x4)
Understand me fully before judging me
Contributed by Grace W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Dustrauma
I think this song could go back into rotation very well for 2021.
@charlielynes
Walk A Mile In My Shoes (Henrik Schwartz Remix)
try this, still a banger in my box.
@searching3345
I Absolutely LOVE this song!!!!! Everything about it!!!
@xpressxx160
Amazing ... this Song is going straight to my heart. I Love it ♥
@alexisbotte3500
Cool tune.
@3literymkr
BIG
UP
from
POLAND
!
@wdharvey1
and I like this version! It's been YEARS since Joe South recorded his version, and I LOVED his version...
@PNWMan
Wonderful song, Amazing video!
@pazienza00
2023 still 👍
@KRAFTWERK2K6
"Hello, this is Daniel Miller. Presenting you the Daniel Miller Happy Hour on Radio Eins Electro Beats". Oh yeah, i still have my 2 hour FM recording of the Coldcut special on Electro Beats and i think THIS was at the time their latest and most popular track and the intro tune to the 2 hour radio special. Good times.