I'm Walking
Dave Bartholomew & The Maryland Jazz Band Lyrics
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I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me (yes)
I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin' for your company
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
What 'ya gonna do when the well runs dry?
You're gonna run away and hide
I'm gonna run right by your side, for you pretty baby I'll even die
I'm walkin', yes indeed, I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I'm walkin', yes indeed, and I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me (yes)
I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin' for your company
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
What 'ya gonna do when the well runs dry?
You're gonna sit right down and cry
What 'ya gonna do when I say "bye-bye"?
All you're gonna do is dry your eye
I'm walkin', yes indeed, I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
The song "I'm Walking" by Dave Bartholomew & The Maryland Jazz Band is a love song about missing someone and waiting for their return. The lyrics explain the singer's feelings of loneliness and longing for their significant other. The chorus repeats the phrase, "I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me," highlighting the central theme of the song.
The verses of the song ask questions about the future of the relationship, including, "What 'ya gonna do when the well runs dry?" and "What 'ya gonna do when I say 'bye-bye'?" The singer reassures their lover that they will always be by their side, even to the point of death.
Overall, the lyrics express a deep love and a strong desire for companionship, even in challenging times. The melody is upbeat and catchy, giving the impression of hopefulness and optimism despite the singer's current feelings of loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm walkin', yes indeed, and I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I am moving forward through life while thinking, speaking and reflecting on our relationship.
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me (yes)
I am wishing and praying for your return, with affirmation.
I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin' for your company
I am filled with sadness and isolation and eagerly awaiting your companionship.
What 'ya gonna do when the well runs dry?
What will you do when there is nothing left to draw from in our relationship?
You're gonna run away and hide
You will likely escape the situation and avoid facing the reality of our relationship.
I'm gonna run right by your side, for you pretty baby I'll even die
I will not run away or avoid hard truths, I will stay by your side even to the point of sacrificing my life, my dear.
What 'ya gonna do when I say "bye-bye"?
How will you react when I choose to leave the relationship?
All you're gonna do is dry your eye
You will simply wipe away tears and move on, without considering the root of the problem.
I'm walkin', yes indeed, I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I continue to move forward in life, with awareness and attention given to our relationship.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW
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