Footsteps
DJ CHIKA A.K.A. INHERIT Lyrics
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Why did ya say goodbye to me
And now I'm lonely as could be?
And as I feel a teardrop fall,
I hear your footsteps down the hall
Walkin' away from me.
Why did ya say goodbye?
Now ev'ry day I wonder
Why, why, a-why, why, why, why?
You're such a haunting memory,
I pray that you'll come back to me?
But as I say my evening pray'rs,
I hear your footsteps on the stairs,
Walkin' away from me.
Why did ya say goodbye?
Why did ya make me cry?
Now ev'ry day I wonder
Why, why, a-why, why, why, why?
Footsteps, Footsteps, Footsteps, Footsteps, Footsteps.
The lyrics of "Footsteps" by DJ CHIKA A.K.A. INHERIT speak to the pain and sorrow of a love lost. The repetition of the word "Footsteps" at the beginning of each stanza emphasizes the act of someone walking away, leaving a lonely and heartbroken narrator behind. The use of the goodbye and loneliness sets the tone of longing and sadness throughout the song.
The singer questions why their love interest said goodbye, causing them to feel lonely and weep tears. This sense of abandonment and confusion is palpable as they wonder why they were left behind and made to cry. The repeated questioning of "Why" serves to highlight the singer's inability to understand the reasons behind the departure, adding to their feelings of loss and hurt.
The haunting memory of the departed lover lingers, with the singer praying for their return, hoping for reconciliation and a reunion. The reference to evening prayers conveys a sense of desperation and longing, as the singer clings to the hope of their love interest coming back to them. The imagery of footsteps on the stairs conveys a sense of movement and departure, symbolizing the continued distance between the singer and their lost love.
The repetition of the word "Footsteps" at the end of the song reinforces the theme of someone walking away, leaving a lasting impact on the singer's heart. The unanswered questions and unresolved emotions reflected in the lyrics capture the raw and painful experience of heartbreak, allowing listeners to connect with the singer's feelings of loss and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Footsteps, Footsteps, Footsteps, Footsteps,
Repetitive reminder of the pain caused by someone walking away
Why did ya say goodbye to me
Questioning the reason for being left behind and feeling abandoned
And now I'm lonely as could be?
Expressing deep sorrow and isolation after the departure
And as I feel a teardrop fall,
Physical manifestation of emotional distress caused by the loss
I hear your footsteps down the hall
Symbolic reminder of the departing presence echoing in the empty space
Walkin' away from me.
Visualizing the act of leaving as a painful, personal rejection
Why did ya make me cry?
Questioning the emotional impact of the separation and the tears shed
Now ev'ry day I wonder
Continual contemplation about the reasons behind the departure and its effects
You're such a haunting memory,
Acknowledgment of the lasting impact and presence of the person who left
I pray that you'll come back to me?
Expressing a desire and hope for reconciliation and return
But as I say my evening pray'rs,
Turning to faith and spirituality for comfort and solace
I hear your footsteps on the stairs,
Imagining the return of the person, with their presence felt through the familiar sound
Why, why, a-why, why, why, why?
Repeated questioning of the reasons behind the separation and the pain endured
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hank Hunter, Barry Mann
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