Walk This Way
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'Till I talked to my daddy he say
He said, you ain't seen noting
'Till you're down on a muffin
Then you're sure to be a-changin' your ways
I met a cheerleader, was a real young bleeder
All the times I can reminisce
Started with a little kiss, like this
See-saw swingin' with the boys in the school
With your feet flyin' up in the air
Singin' hey diddle-diddle with the kitty in the middle
You be swingin' like you just didn't care
So I took a big chance at the high school dance
With a missy who was ready to play
Was it me she was foolin'?
'Cause she knew what she was doin'
Taught me how to walk this way
She told me to
Walk this way, walk this way
Walk this way, walk this way
Walk this way, walk this way
Walk this way, walk this way
Ah, just give me a kiss
Like this
School girl sadie with the classy kinda sassy
Little skirt climbing way up her knees
There was three young ladies in the school gym locker
When I noticed they was lookin' at me
I was a high school loser, never made it with a lady
Till the boys told me something I missed
Then my next door neighbour with a daughter had a favour
Took me just a little kiss, like this
See-saw swingin' with the boys in the school
With your feet flyin' up in the air
Singin' hey diddle-diddle with the kitty in the middle
You be swingin' like you just didn't care
So I took a big chance at the high school dance
With a missy who was ready to play
Was it me she was foolin'?
'Cause she knew what she was doin'
Told me how to walk this way
She told me to
Walk this way, walk this way
Walk this way, walk this way
Walk this way, walk this way
Walk this way, talk this way
Just give me a kiss
Like this
The song "Walk This Way" by Aerosmith is a classic rock tune that tells the story of a high school boy who learns how to be more confident with women. The backstroke lover in the opening verse is someone who hides behind a cover, but the boy's father tells him he needs to experience something more exciting (like a muffin) to change his ways. The boy then meets a cheerleader and starts a romance with her and her sister and cousin. Later on in the song, he gets a kiss from a girl who teaches him how to be more smooth and confident. The chorus, "walk this way," repeats throughout the song and serves as a metaphor for the boy's journey towards self-confidence.
The lyrics of "Walk This Way" also contain references to other nursery rhymes and songs, such as "hey diddle-diddle" and "just give me a kiss." These references create a playful, lighthearted tone that is typical of many classic rock songs. The song's upbeat tempo, catchy guitar riffs, and soulful vocals have made it a fan favorite for decades.
Line by Line Meaning
Backstroke lover always hidin' 'neath the cover
The person he's involved with is always distant or closed off from him.
'Till I talked to my daddy he say
His father gives him advice or guidance.
He said, you ain't seen nothing
There's more to experience than what he currently knows.
'Till you're down on a muffin
Only after experiencing something new will he change.
Then you're sure to be a-changin' your ways
New experiences bring about personal transformation.
I met a cheerleader, was a real young bleeder
He began a relationship with a young girl who was a cheerleader.
All the times I can reminisce
He looks back on the memories of this relationship fondly.
Ah the best thing lovin' with her sister and her cousin
He got involved with the girl's sister and cousin, and this was the best part of the experience.
Started with a little kiss, like this
It all began with a simple kiss.
See-saw swingin' with the boys in the school
He was hanging out with the guys in school.
With your feet flyin' up in the air
They were having fun and letting loose.
Singin' hey diddle-diddle with the kitty in the middle
They were singing a silly song about a cat in the middle of them.
You be swingin' like you just didn't care
They were carefree and having a good time.
So I took a big chance at the high school dance
He took a risk and asked a girl to dance at a school dance.
With a missy who was ready to play
The girl was interested in him.
Was it me she was foolin'?
He wonders if her interest in him was genuine.
'Cause she knew what she was doin'
But she had more experience and knew what she was doing.
Taught me how to walk this way
She taught him something new.
She told me to
She instructed him to follow her lead.
Walk this way, walk this way
She showed him how to walk in a new way.
Walk this way, walk this way
The repetition of the instruction emphasizes its importance.
Walk this way, walk this way
He continues to learn from her and follow her lead.
Walk this way, walk this way
He repeats her instruction and incorporates it into his actions.
Ah, just give me a kiss
He wants affection from her.
School girl sadie with the classy kinda sassy
He noticed a girl in school who was stylish and confident.
Little skirt climbing way up her knees
Her clothing was revealing and attracted his attention.
There was three young ladies in the school gym locker
He noticed three girls in the locker room.
When I noticed they was lookin' at me
He gained attention and interest from the girls.
I was a high school loser, never made it with a lady
He had not been successful in romance before.
Till the boys told me something I missed
His male friends gave him insights he had not yet considered.
Then my next door neighbour with a daughter had a favour
His neighbor asked him for a favor involving his daughter.
Took me just a little kiss, like this
He received a simple kiss from his neighbor's daughter.
Walk this way, walk this way
He received instruction on how to act from another woman.
Walk this way, walk this way
He learned something new and important.
Walk this way, walk this way
He repeated the instruction in order to internalize it.
Walk this way, talk this way
He learned to speak in a new way.
Just give me a kiss
He wants romance and affection.
Like this
He repeats the action of the kiss.
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Written by: JOE PERRY, STEVEN TYLER
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@nwilliams4714
One of the best collaborations of all time. They made each other’s music more relevant.
@michaelvaughn1707
This reminds me of Public Enemy and Anthrax collab 🤎💯💥👍
@Connect2discxnnect
@@michaelvaughn1707 /r/whoosh
@whatever85x
love when art is popping off in a great way
@LMH61
agreed, I wouldnt be interested in either of these groups if not for this collab!
@Ecthelion1967
It is on the same standard as the KLF.
@juanjots
The metaphor in this video is epic. Rock and Hip-hop/Rap breaking the barrier that separates them!
@poloauz3446
I never realized that
@quasidiem99
The barrier has always been imaginary because everyone I knew in the 80s liked RUN DMC and Aerosmith, even before this song came out.
@noirfiddle7284
Much like Hip Hop was thirty years ago. Rock was invented by blacks and was criticized as not being "real" music. This was a legendary moment in music history. It reignited Aerosmith's career.