The Walk
★ Imogen Heap Lyrics
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Stop that now
Because you and I were never meant to meet
I think you better leave
It's not safe in here
I feel a weakness coming on
Alright then (Alright then)
That's where this ends
No mistakes, no misbehaving
Oh, I was doing so well
Could we just be friends?
I feel a weakness coming on
[Chorus]
It's not meant to be like this
Not what I planned at all
I don't want to feel like this, yeah
No, it's not meant to be like this
Not what I planned at all
I don't want to feel like this
So that makes it all your fault
Inside out, upside down twisting beside myself
Stop that now
you're as close as it gets without touching me
Don't make it harder than it already is
I feel a weakness coming on
[Chorus]
Big trouble
Losing control
Primary resistance at a critical low
On the, on the double gotta get a hold
Point of no return
One second to go
No response on any level
Red alert this vessel's under siege
Total overload
All systems down
They've got control
There's no way out
We are surrounded
Give in, give in
And relish every minute of it
Freeze
Or make it forever
I feel a weakness coming on
It's not meant to be like this
Not what I planned at all
I don't want to feel like this
No it's not meant to be like this
It's just what I don't need
Don't make me feel like this
It's definitly all your fault
Be like this
La la la la la la la la
It's all your fault
(Feel like this)
La la la la la la la la
It's all your fault
(Feel like this)
La la la la la la la la
It's all your fault
(Feel like this)
La la la la la la la la
It's all your fault
Imogen Heap’s song The Walk is a deeply introspective and emotive piece that explores themes of vulnerability, weakness, and the unpredictability of life. The opening lines of the song – “Inside out, upside down twisting beside myself, Stop that now” – suggest a sense of disorientation, as if the singer is struggling to make sense of their own emotions. The repeated refrain “I feel a weakness coming on” underscores this vulnerability, hinting at a fear of losing control.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is addressing someone they have been in a relationship with. The line “Because you and I were never meant to meet, I think you better leave” suggests that this relationship was never destined to work out, and the singer is trying to find a way to end it. However, they are also struggling with the pain of losing someone they care about, as evidenced by the plea “Could we just be friends?”
The chorus – “It’s not meant to be like this, Not what I planned at all, I don't want to feel like this” – captures the sense of disappointment and frustration that comes with a relationship not working out. The final line – “So that makes it all your fault” – suggests a kind of emotional deflection, as if the singer is trying to distance themselves from the pain they are experiencing.
The final section of the song, with its urgent countdown and final plea to “freeze or make it forever,” suggests a sense of desperation and a fear of the unknown. In the end, the singer seems resigned to their fate, declaring that “It’s definitely all your fault,” but also acknowledging that they are powerless to change the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Inside out, upside down twisting beside myself
I am completely confused and disoriented.
Stop that now
Please stop whatever you're doing that's causing me discomfort or distress.
Because you and I were never meant to meet
Our paths were not meant to cross and our interaction is not desirable.
I think you better leave
It would be best for you to depart from this situation.
It's not safe in here
This environment is potentially dangerous or harmful.
I feel a weakness coming on
I am starting to feel vulnerable and powerless.
Alright then (Alright then)
Agreement to what has just been said.
I could keep your number for a rainy day
I may or may not contact you in the future when I need someone to rely on.
That's where this ends
Our interaction is over.
No mistakes, no misbehaving
There should be no errors, mishaps or misbehavior in our interactions.
Oh, I was doing so well
I was making good progress in getting over this situation.
Could we just be friends?
Perhaps it would be best for us to remain acquaintances only.
I feel a weakness coming on
I am becoming emotionally vulnerable and powerless again.
It's not meant to be like this
This situation or interaction is not what was intended or expected.
Not what I planned at all
This is not what I had anticipated or hoped for.
I don't want to feel like this, yeah
I do not wish to experience these emotions or sensations.
No, it's not meant to be like this
Again, this is not how things were meant to go.
Not what I planned at all
Reinforcement that this was not expected.
I don't want to feel like this
I absolutely do not want to have these feelings or emotions.
So that makes it all your fault
You are responsible for this situation and how I feel because of it.
you're as close as it gets without touching me
You are near enough that I can feel your energy without physical contact.
Don't make it harder than it already is
Please do not make this situation more difficult or complex than it already is.
Big trouble
There is significant danger or urgency in this situation.
Losing control
I am starting to lose my grip on this situation or my emotions.
Primary resistance at a critical low
I am becoming vulnerable and unable to resist the negative effects of this situation.
On the, on the double gotta get a hold
I need to regain control of this situation as quickly as possible.
Point of no return
We have reached a critical juncture where there can be no turning back.
One second to go
We are very close to reaching a critical point or conclusion.
No response on any level
There is no reaction or reply from anyone or anything involved in this situation.
Red alert this vessel's under siege
There is a state of emergency and danger in this situation.
Total overload
This situation has become too much to handle or process.
All systems down
Everything involved in this situation has failed or stopped working.
They've got control
External forces or individuals have taken over control of this situation.
There's no way out
There are no options or paths of escape from this situation.
We are surrounded
We are surrounded and trapped in this situation.
Give in, give in
Surrendering or submitting to this situation is inevitable.
And relish every minute of it
Accepting and enjoying this situation is the only path forward.
Freeze
Stop what you're doing and do not move or take any action.
Or make it forever
This situation can either be temporary or permanent depending on how we handle it.
It's definitly all your fault
You are unquestionably responsible for this situation and my feelings because of it.
Be like this
I do not want things to continue in this manner.
It's all your fault (Feel like this)
You are the one responsible for how I am feeling in this situation.
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@RockfordRoe
Several things wrong with this:
1. They used his OK Computer-era appearance rather than his current look
2. His left eye is literally only half closed, so he squints with his right eye to match it
3. The voice they used isn't even trying to sound like him
4. Radiohead hasn't made much anti-technology music since Kid A, mostly due to their political views influencing their work more
5. Thom never calls himself a frontman on interviews
@stuckonaslide
its like they picked a random celebrity out of a hat and then realized they knew nothing about thom yorke
@karin.-.
Hahaa yeah exactly! 😄
@rmn070
South Park was right.
@_KayleeLovesMusic_
That really is what it feels like here, I guess they were like "Oh we've never had Thom Yorke as a joke! Let's do that!"
@sn1ffy85
Oh gee… butt hurt? It would be musician… not celebrity. It was probably a jab at all the trendy , wanna be fuckers.
The ones that dont realize Radiohead had albums before “in rainbows.” The simpletons like yourself.
@nickhoving2154
No the joke “everything he makes starts slow” is gold
@KindaKaon
I love how despite the fact that every Radiohead fan's favourite thing to do is make fun of the band and themselves, they've all joined together to agree that this is just not very funny at all
@Lukepuke311
1: do you mean the mfs who joined in the 2010s
2: ah yes it’s funny to have a ton of shit jokes and hope they add up
@KindaKaon
@@Lukepuke311 tbh i dont vibe much with the "radiohead bad" humour generally but at least its better than this dogshit
@Dhdhdyqha
@@KindaKaon it would have been funny if they didn’t put that big of an exaggerated emphasis on his eye since deformity is not something to joke about. It’s like weight; you just don’t go there.