Footsteps
Daniel O'Donnell Lyrics


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Footsteps walking with me
Footsteps I cannot see
But every move I make
And every step I take
I know they're there with me
They walk with me all the way
Beside me day by day
Through good and bad
Through happy and sad
Those footsteps won't go away

I'll never walk in life alone
There'll always be someone there
I know He won't let me down
He's with me everywhere
The special things in life I've done
Have been through Him and His love
I've been blessed in so many ways

Thanks to the Lord above

Footsteps walking with me
Footsteps I cannot see
But every move I make
And every step I take
I know they're there with me
They walk with me all the way
Beside me day by day
Through good and bad
Through happy and sad
Those footsteps won't go away

I think that my life's been planned
By the one who's guiding me
When I'm led by the hand
Of someone I can't see
I'm not always sure where to go
That's when I follow his lead
I know that the pathway that He shows
Will help me to succeed

Footsteps walking with me (footsteps walking)
Footsteps I cannot see (I cannot see)
But every move I make
And every step I take
I know they're there with me
They walk with me all the way
Beside me day by day (day by day)
Through good and bad
Through happy and sad
Those footsteps won't go away
Through good and bad




Through happy and sad
By my side they will stay

Overall Meaning

The song "Footsteps" by Daniel O'Donnell talks about an unseen presence walking alongside the singer through life's ups and downs. The chorus repeats the phrase "footsteps walking with me, footsteps I cannot see" to reinforce the idea of this constant, yet invisible companionship. The lyrics suggest that this presence is a higher power or God, as the singer acknowledges being led by an unseen hand and giving thanks to the "Lord above" for the blessings in life.


The song's message is one of comfort and reassurance. It reminds listeners that no matter how difficult life gets, they are never truly alone. The repetition of the phrase "those footsteps won't go away" highlights the reliability of this companion and the singer's faith in them. The final stanza further emphasizes the idea that this unseen presence is the one guiding the singer's path, and that following it will lead them to success.


Overall, "Footsteps" is a heartfelt and uplifting tribute to the idea that we are never truly alone in life. Its message of faith and perseverance is universal and can resonate with anyone who has ever felt lost or uncertain.


Line by Line Meaning

Footsteps walking with me
The singer feels like someone is walking beside him, guiding him through life.


Footsteps I cannot see
The singer cannot physically see who's walking beside him but feels their presence.


But every move I make
The person guiding the singer is aware of every choice he makes in life.


And every step I take
The person guiding the singer is with him through every decision he makes.


I know they're there with me
The singer has faith that he is not alone in life.


They walk with me all the way
The person guiding the singer is with him for the entirety of his life.


Beside me day by day
The person guiding the singer is with him every day, both good and bad.


Through good and bad
The person guiding the singer is with him through both good and bad times.


Through happy and sad
The person guiding the singer is with him through both happy and sad times.


Those footsteps won't go away
The presence of the person guiding the singer is consistent throughout his life.


I'll never walk in life alone
The singer believes that he will always have someone with him to guide him through life.


There'll always be someone there
The person guiding the singer will always be present.


I know He won't let me down
The singer trusts that the person guiding him will not lead him astray.


He's with me everywhere
The person guiding the singer is omnipresent in his life.


The special things in life I've done
The singer feels that he has accomplished many great things in his life.


Have been through Him and His love
The singer attributes his success in life to the love and guidance of the person walking beside him.


I've been blessed in so many ways
The singer feels fortunate in all aspects of his life.


Thanks to the Lord above
The singer believes that a higher power is responsible for his blessings in life.


I think that my life's been planned
The singer believes that his life is being guided by a higher power.


By the one who's guiding me
The person guiding the singer is believed to be a higher power.


When I'm led by the hand
The singer feels as though he is being led through life.


Of someone I can't see
The person guiding the singer is not physically visible to him.


I'm not always sure where to go
The singer is unsure of which direction to take in life.


That's when I follow his lead
The singer relies on the guidance of the person walking beside him to make decisions.


I know that the pathway that He shows
The singer believes that the path he is on is being directed by a higher power.


Will help me to succeed
The singer has faith that he will achieve his goals in life with the help of the person guiding him.


By my side they will stay
The singer believes that the person guiding him will remain with him for the rest of his life.




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Comments from YouTube:

Christobel Keys

Dear Daniel many thanks for singing that beautiful song Footsteps ❤the words were an inspiration to me as I have a beautiful book Footsteps about the holy father😊and a plaque with a lovely verse thank you my good friend ❤Best wishes and hugs to you and family and all those lovely ladies and gents on stage including our dear Mary love and blessings from Christobel Keys 💕🌹🔔

mathew george

Foot step. Love Daniel singering front of member and fans turn up at show some. Bring Hans cappledstudent Know Daniel o donnell this Wait. Round to meet him ask go joking. Up in fan club be. A member after. Still like go to show. Having a pillow laying in bed. My sister friends make it for me. Put heads on it. Two daughter called Jane and. Helen. Her dad in bad way. Yvonne keeping doctor her

Marilyn Henricks

I absolutely love Daniel 's music. He's tops in my book!!❤

Ruby Briggs

A favorite always thanks,great !!

Kathy Hunter

I love this song ❤❤

Thereza Gouveia

The words are so reassuring ❤

Kathleen Seear

I would love to meet DANIEL he has a great voice

Carl Isaacs

Touching Memories🎉❤

Callum Morgan

I did this version 6 years ago the original person took it down thank u so much for uploading this version again

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