Guilty Footsteps
David Allan Coe Lyrics


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The key turns in the door the boards squeak on the floor
And guilty footsteps linger on the hall
I'd fight but I'm too weak pretending I'm asleep
While hearing guilty footsteps in the hall

Guilty footsteps always wake me up at night when she comes in
Guilty footsteps tiptoe through my mind they tell me where she's been
True love has no pride but he's not satisfied
Unless he has her at his beck and call
I know now how he works so I'll fight dirt with dirt
To stop those guilty footsteps in the hall

Guilty footsteps always wake me up at night when she comes in
Guilty footsteps tiptoe through my mind they tell me where she's been
The next time she comes home she'll find herself alone
Then she can read the writing on the wall
I wonder if she'll take it or if she'll try to fake it




When she hears my guilty footsteps in the hall
Oh when she hears my guilty footsteps in the hall

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of David Allan Coe’s song Guilty Footsteps speak about the pain and betrayal caused by a cheating partner. It starts with the sound of a key turning in the door, followed by the creaking sound of the floor, and guilty footsteps that linger in the hall. The singer of the song pretends to be asleep, unable to confront the partner, who comes in late at night. The guilt and betrayal experienced by the singer are further evident when he sings, “Guilty footsteps always wake me up at night when she comes in”. The lyrics highlight the helplessness experienced by someone who is being cheated on, unable to confront and fight against it.


The lyrics gain more power and intensity as the song progresses, painting a picture of a person who has been pushed to the brink. The singer is tired of being cheated on and decides to fight back using the same technique. He decides to cheat on the partner and the lyrics hint at his plans, “To stop those guilty footsteps in the hall”. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, each time etching the pain, hurt, and emotional turmoil experienced by someone who has been cheated on, “Guilty footsteps always wake me up at night when she comes in, Guilty footsteps tiptoe through my mind they tell me where she's been”. The song ends with a twist, suggesting that the singer too will walk down the path of guilt, “When she hears my guilty footsteps in the hall”.


Line by Line Meaning

The key turns in the door the boards squeak on the floor
The sound of the key turning in the lock and the squeaking of the floorboards alerts the singer to someone's presence in the house.


And guilty footsteps linger on the hall
The singer hears footsteps that suggest wrongdoing or betrayal, causing them to feel uneasy and suspicious.


I'd fight but I'm too weak pretending I'm asleep
The singer is afraid of confrontation and instead pretends to be asleep, hoping to avoid any conflict.


While hearing guilty footsteps in the hall
Despite trying to avoid the situation, the artist is still aware of the suspicious footsteps and it keeps them awake and worried.


Guilty footsteps always wake me up at night when she comes in
The artist is repeatedly disturbed by the sound of someone's footsteps, which they believe are associated with cheating or deceit.


Guilty footsteps tiptoe through my mind they tell me where she's been
The singer's anxious thoughts revolve around the mysterious footsteps and what they suggest about the other person's actions and whereabouts.


True love has no pride but he's not satisfied
The singer acknowledges that true love should be selfless, but they are still hurt and unfulfilled by the other person's actions.


Unless he has her at his beck and call
The artist desires control and attention from the other person, which they do not feel they are receiving.


I know now how he works so I'll fight dirt with dirt
The artist has learned about the other person's unfaithfulness and is planning to retaliate in the same way.


To stop those guilty footsteps in the hall
The artist hopes to put an end to the suspicious movements and restore trust in their relationship.


The next time she comes home she'll find herself alone
The singer plans to leave the other person, anticipating that they will not be able to handle the same betrayal they have dished out.


Then she can read the writing on the wall
The artist hopes that the other person will finally understand the consequences of their actions and realize where the relationship is headed.


I wonder if she'll take it or if she'll try to fake it
The singer is unsure how the other person will react to being left and may try to persuade them to stay, despite their wrongdoing.


When she hears my guilty footsteps in the hall
The singer knows that their own betrayal will be discovered eventually, but feels justified in doing so after being hurt by the other person's actions.




Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: DAVID ALLAN Coe, Margaret Smith, Novo Fitzgerald

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Dr. Craphead


on Damn I Wish I Was a Nigger

The song is not by David Allan Coe

Niggerhatingme


on Nigger Hatin Me

I like sugar and I like tea
But I don't like niggers, no sir-e
There are two lone things that'll make me puke
That's a hog eating slop and a big black spook

You know it, 'cuz I show it
Like a barnyard rooster I crow it
And the NAACP would sure like to get
A hold of nigger hatin' me.

Roses are red and violets are blue
Niggers are black and you know that's true
But they don't mind 'cuz what the heck
You gotta' be black to get a welfare check.

.And I'm broke, no joke. I ain't got a nickle
For a coat and I ain't black you see, so Uncle
Sam won't help poor nigger hatin' me.

Jigga-boo Jigga-boo where are you? I was
Here on the woodpile watching you. Jigga-boo
Jigga-boo come outdoors. No! I'sa scared of the

White man way down south.

You know it, 'cuz I show it. Stick your black
Head out and I blow it and the NAACP can't keep
You away from 'lil 'ol nigger hatin' me.

Mirror mirror on the wall who is the blackest
Of them all? A man named King it ain't no doubt
And he's causin' lots of trouble with his baboon
Mouth. Oh no it's he's a done it, caused by the
Trouble he's a brewin' and the NAACP can't win if
The white man stick with nigger hatin' me.

Hey Mr. President what'd ya say? When are we
Whites gonna have our day? The niggers've had
Theirs for such a long long time. I'm a white
And it's time that I had mine.

You know it, 'cuz I show it. Stick your black head
Out and I blow it and the NAACP can't win if the
White man stick with nigger hatin' me.

Nigger hatin me'
Nigger hatin me'
Nigger hatin me'
Nigger hatin me'

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Ben - Moderator


on Nigger hatin me

Jigga-boo come outdoors. No! I'sa scared of the White man way down south.

Meaning of this line above has now been corrected

Matt


on Nigger hatin me

Who ever did the meaning lines is funny... woodpile is a real term, and when it says jig aboo come out doors, he imitates a poor sounding guy saying he's afraid of the racist whites from the south cuz if they even show themselves in public, they were a target. This is a bad song about the unspoken truth

cemegonuts


on You piss me off...you fuckin' jerk

This is not David Allen Coe. It is a song written by Gaye Delorme and performed by Garry Lee and Showdown.

Teresa Warnke


on Pick Em, Lick Em, Stick Em

Are there any decent constitutional lawyers in the house?
Mr. Coe has been barred from performing in most public forums.
He is one the last surviving Outlaws of country music. Although, Nigger Fucker has racist theme, Mr. Coe was defended by his life long friend, Charlie Pride, who inspired the song, all of his days. They were close friends until the end.
David Allen COE is elderly and we don't have long to have an opportunity to see him perform. What is more is that he deserves to use his constitutional right to free speech.
Some would like to have this song and many more that feel are offensive removed from existence. I am not a racist and recognize the foulness of the song, but, I am mature enough to turn off music or any other media that I don't like.
Personally, the Brian Adam's song, "Rum to You", makes me sick, as does Reba Macy tyre's, "Fancy" and "Whoever's in New England".
Ms. Macy tires songs if a mother pimping out her daughter and an abandoned housewife faithfully waiting for her man to return from fucking his mistress hurts women. The Brian Adam's song also hurts women. I do not for a minute believe that this music should never be heard again. It does provide opportunity to discuss these things with younger people.
I am going to delete my YouTube music account because they removed DAC for it's content. I did have much respect for YouTube for it's American spirit and patriotism even though the way they pay their talent is nonsensical. One deletion is a demonstration of what will follow. Eventually this could lead to less freedoms for all of us.
Please don't fall into the currant popular victim trend. Turn off music you don't like and get on with your day.
Or stand up to censorship of the arts.
Thank You,
Teresa Warnke

Rodan


on Cum Stains on the Pillow

Dribble it on her nose!

11inthemoney


on Itty Bitty Titty

Young sex is the best

11inthemoney


on Itty Bitty Titty

Shucks it's cool.

Rodan


on Cum Stains on the Pillow

Another AWESOME DAC song that makes me bellylaugh!!!

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