With his backing group The Shadows, he dominated the British popular music scene in the late 1950s and early 1960s, before and during the The Beatles' first year in the charts. A conversion to Christianity and subsequent softening of his music led to his having more of a pop than rock image. Although never able to achieve the same impact in the United States as in Britain (in spite of several chart hits there), Richard has remained a popular music, film, and television personality in the UK and also retains a following in several other countries.
During the last six decades, Cliff Richard has charted many hit singles, and holds the record (along with Elvis Presley) as the only act to make the UK singles charts in all of its active decades (1950s–2000s). According to his website, he has sold 250 million records over the course of his career. In the British charts alone, Richard has had more than 150 singles, albums and EPs make the top 20.
I'm Walking
Cliff Richard & The Shadows Lyrics
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About you and me and I′m hoping
That you'll come back to me
I'm lonely as I can be
Just waited for your company
And I′m hoping that you′ll come back to me
You gonna run away and hide
I'm gonna run right by your side
For you, pretty baby, I′d even die
I'm walking, yes indeed I′m talking
About you and me and I'm hoping
That you′ll come back to me, yeah
I'm walking, yes indeed I'm talking
About you and me and I′m hoping
That you′ll come back to me, oh yeah
I'm lonely as I can be
Just waited for your company
And I′m hoping that you'll come back to me
What you gonna do when the well runs dry
You gonna run away and hide
I′m gonna run right by your side
For you, pretty baby, I'd even die
I′m walking, yes indeed I'm talking
About you and me and I'm hoping
That you′ll come back to me
The lyrics to Cliff Richard & The Shadows's song "I'm Walking" seem to be about a person who is hoping for the return of a lover who has left them feeling lonely. The title "I'm Walking" suggests that the singer is on a journey towards something or someone, and in this case, it's towards the person they've lost. The repetition of the phrase "I'm walking, yes indeed I'm talking" conveys a sense of determination and conviction in the singer's quest to reconnect with their lover.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of loyalty and devotion, with lines like "For you, pretty baby, I'd even die." The singer clearly has strong feelings for their lover, and they seem willing to do anything to keep them by their side. The lyrics also create a sense of urgency, with lines like "What you gonna do when the well runs dry? You gonna run away and hide." This suggests that the singer is worried that their relationship is in danger of ending permanently if their lover doesn't return soon.
On the whole, the lyrics to "I'm Walking" convey a sense of longing and hopefulness, as the singer holds out hope that their lover will come back to them and they can be reunited once again.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm walking, yes indeed I'm talking
I am moving and speaking about something important
About you and me and I'm hoping
The thing I am speaking about is the relationship between you and me, and I wish for something positive to happen in that regard
That you'll come back to me
The desired outcome is for you to return to me, suggesting that you have left for some reason
I'm lonely as I can be
Without you I feel isolated and unhappy
Just waited for your company
I have been expecting you to be with me, and I miss your presence
And I'm hoping that you'll come back to me
My expectation is that you will return to me, and I am waiting for it to happen
What you gonna do when the well runs dry
I wonder what will happen when our resources or options are depleted
You gonna run away and hide
I worry that you will leave and try to avoid the problem
I'm gonna run right by your side
However, I won't abandon you, and I will stand by your side
For you, pretty baby, I'd even die
I care so much for you that I am willing to sacrifice my life for you
I'm walking, yes indeed I'm talking
Again, I am moving and speaking about this important matter
About you and me and I'm hoping
Reiterating that the discussion is about our relationship, and my hope for a positive outcome
That you'll come back to me, yeah
Once again stating that my desired result is for you to return to me
I'm walking, yes indeed I'm talking
Once again, I am taking action and communicating about this issue
About you and me and I'm hoping
Still focused on the topic of our relationship, and my hopeful outlook
That you'll come back to me, oh yeah
Reiterating my expectation for you to return to me
I'm lonely as I can be
Restating the negative impact of your absence on me
Just waited for your company
Repeating the fact that I am still waiting for your return
And I'm hoping that you'll come back to me
Stating again that my desire is for you to come back to me
Writer(s): D Bartholomew, A Domino
Contributed by Anna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.