Walk This Way
Aerosmith ft. Run-D.M.C. Lyrics
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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 lyrics to Aerosmith and Run D.M.C.'s song Walk This Way speak about teenage experiences of love, lust, sexual exploration and fitting in with your peers. The song begins with the singer confessing he has been hiding his desires and passions beneath the covers, indicating a sense of shame and embarrassment in his desires. However, after talking with his dad, he realizes he has not experienced anything significant yet, and there is a whole world out there he has yet to discover.
The singer then recounts his experiences with several women who have awakened his desires and taught him how to "walk this way" or have a different outlook on life. One woman helps him understand what it means to "swing" with the boys and how to let go and stop caring about what others think. The chorus encourages the idea of walking this way as a means of releasing your inhibitions, and just going for what you want. The lyrics are accompanied by an upbeat and catchy melody, making it a crowd favorite to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Backstroke lover always hidin' 'neath the cover
The person referred to as the 'backstroke lover' is someone who always hides and is never upfront with their true feelings or desires.
'Till I talked to my daddy he say
The singer had a conversation with their father who then gave them advice or guidance.
He said, you ain't seen noting
The father told the singer that they haven't experienced anything significant or life-changing yet.
'Till you're down on a muffin
The father implied that the artist won't understand until they face a difficult or uncomfortable situation.
Then you're sure to be a-changin' your ways
The father believes that once the artist experiences adversity, they will be forced to change their behavior or attitude.
I met a cheerleader, was a real young bleeder
The singer met a young woman who was a cheerleader and possibly inexperienced or naive.
All the times I can reminisce
The singer looks back on their past experiences or memories fondly.
Ah the best thing lovin' with her sister and her cousin
The artist enjoyed a particular sexual encounter involving the cheerleader's sister and cousin.
Started with a little kiss, like this
The artist implies that the sexual encounter began with a simple kiss.
See-saw swingin' with the boys in the school
The artist used to play on a playground see-saw with other boys while in school.
With your feet flyin' up in the air
The singer describes the physical motion of playing on the see-saw and the sensation of their feet lifting off the ground.
Singin' hey diddle-diddle with the kitty in the middle
The artist references the nursery rhyme 'Hey Diddle Diddle' and implies that there was a person in the middle of the see-saw, possibly with a sexual connotation.
You be swingin' like you just didn't care
The singer enjoyed playing on the see-saw without a worry or care in the world.
So I took a big chance at the high school dance
The singer decided to take a risk and ask someone to dance with them at a high school dance event.
With a missy who was ready to play
The person the singer asked to dance was eager and willing to engage in sexual activity.
Was it me she was foolin'?
The artist wonders if the other person had ulterior motives or was manipulating or deceiving them in some way.
'Cause she knew what she was doin'
The artist suggests that the other person was experienced or skilled in sexual activities.
Taught me how to walk this way
The other person instructed or helped the singer in a sexual manner.
Walk this way, walk this way
The singer repeats the phrase that the other person told them regarding their sexual actions or movements.
Ah, just give me a kiss
The artist explicitly asks for a kiss from the other person.
School girl sadie with the classy kinda sassy
The artist met a young woman named Sadie who appeared elegant and confident.
Little skirt climbing way up her knees
The artist noticed Sadie wearing a short skirt that exposed her legs up to her knees.
There was three young ladies in the school gym locker
The singer saw three young women in the school gym locker room.
When I noticed they was lookin' at me
The artist realized that the three young women were paying attention to them.
I was a high school loser, never made it with a lady
The singer considers themself to be a failure in romantic pursuits during their time in high school.
'Till the boys told me something I missed
The singer learned something important or insightful about romantic relationships from their male peers.
Then my next door neighbour with a daughter had a favour
The singer's neighbor, who had a daughter, asked them to do something for them.
Took me just a little kiss, like this
The daughter of the neighbor provided the artist with a sexual encounter that started with a kiss.
Walk this way, talk this way
The artist combines the phrase from earlier ('walk this way') with a new phrase ('talk this way') to describe their sexual movements and behavior.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Joe Perry, Steven Tyler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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.