Walking All Day
Coxon Graham Lyrics

The lyrics of Graham Coxon's "Walking All Day" convey a sense of urgency and determination in pursuing a romantic interest. The repetition of phrases like "Walkin' all day with my mouth on fire" and "Walkin' all day with my feet on fire" suggest a relentless pursuit of communication and physical closeness with the person the singer is infatuated with. The intense longing to talk, get closer, and touch the object of their affection is portrayed as a burning desire that consumes the singer's thoughts and actions.

The repeated refrain of "Tryin' to get talkin' to you," "Tryin' to get closer to you," and "I can't stop thinkin' of you" emphasizes the singer's single-minded focus on the person they are walking towards. The use of fire as a metaphor for the intensity of their feelings highlights the passion and intensity of their emotions. The struggle to express these feelings and make a connection is vividly captured in the imagery of walking all day with various parts of their body "on fire."

As the song progresses, the lyrics shift to reflect the singer's burgeoning love for the object of their desire. The lines "Walkin' all day with my heart on fire, falling in love with you" encapsulate the transformation from infatuation to a deeper emotional connection. The singer's burning desire to touch and be close to the person they love is portrayed as a fundamental and necessary quest that they are compelled to pursue.

The final lines of the song introduce a sense of self-awareness and vulnerability as the singer questions their own actions and emotions. The conflicting emotions of happiness, frustration, and self-doubt are conveyed through the lines "Make me happy, It's so crappy, Ignore me, I'm being sappy." Despite the singer's doubts and insecurities, the repeated declaration of "Gonna tell you once more" suggests a stubborn determination to express their feelings and make their intentions known to the person they are walking towards, underscoring the powerful and consuming nature of love and desire.