That's All
Doc Walker Lyrics


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Just as I thought it was going alright
I find out I'm wrong, when I thought I was right
S'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all
I could say day, you'd say night
Tell me black when I know that it's white
S'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all

I could leave but I won't go
Though my heart might tell me so
I can't feel a thing from my head
Down to my toes
So why does it always seem to be
Me looking at you, you looking at me
S'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all

Turning me on, turning me off
Making me feel like I want too much
Living with you's
Just putting me through it all of the time
Running around, staying out all night
Taking it all instead of taking one bite
Living with you's
Just putting me through it all of the time

I could leave but I won't go
It'd be easier I know
I can't feel a thing from my head
Down to my toes
But why does it always seem to be
Me looking at you, you looking at me

S'always the same, just a shame, that's all

But I love you
More than I wanted to
There's no point in trying to pretend
There's been no-one who
Makes me feel like you do
Say we'll be together till the end

(instrumental)
I could leave but I won't go
It'd be easier I know
I can't feel a thing from my head
Down to my toes
So why does it always seem to be
Me looking at you, you looking at me
S'always the same, just a shame, that's all

Running around, staying out all night
Taking it all instead of taking one bite
Living with you's
Just putting me through it all of the time

Just as I thought it was going alright




I find out I'm wrong when I thought I was right
S'always the same, just a shame, that's all (x3)

Overall Meaning

The song "That's All" by Doc Walker is a ballad about the frustrations that come with a relationship that is not quite working out. The singer begins by expressing his disbelief that things are not going as planned, even when he thought he had a handle on the situation. He remarks that it is always the same, and that the situation is regrettable. A recurring theme in the song is the sense that he is just not able to communicate effectively with his partner. He says that she always seems to contradict him, even when he is sure he is correct. Despite these issues, he is unable to leave the relationship, even though his better judgment may tell him otherwise. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer professing his love for the person he is speaking to and expressing a desire to stay together.


The song is notable for its use of a consistent and memorable melody throughout. The lyrics also utilize repetition in order to emphasize the sense of frustration and the inability to escape from a difficult situation. The song has a timeless quality, as its themes are relatable to anyone who has ever found themselves in a difficult relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Just as I thought it was going alright
Things seemed okay until I realized I was mistaken.


I find out I'm wrong, when I thought I was right
I think I'm correct, but then I discover the truth is the opposite.


S'always the same, it's just a shame, that's all
This situation happens frequently, and it's disappointing.


I could say day, you'd say night
Our opinions and viewpoints are frequently opposed.


Tell me black when I know that it's white
You insist something is true, but I know it's false.


I could leave but I won't go
I could depart this relationship, but I choose to stay.


Though my heart might tell me so
My emotions suggest that I depart.


I can't feel a thing from my head
I'm emotionally numb.


Down to my toes
Throughout my entire being.


So why does it always seem to be
I don't understand why it's frequently like this.


Me looking at you, you looking at me
We're constantly staring at one another.


Turning me on, turning me off
One moment I'm enthralled, the next I'm disinterested.


Making me feel like I want too much
You make me believe that I'm too demanding.


Living with you's Just putting me through it all of the time
Being in this relationship is constantly causing me distress.


Running around, staying out all night
You're constantly out late, and it's frustrating.


Taking it all instead of taking one bite
You always take more than necessary, I just want a little bit.


But I love you
I care for you deeply.


More than I wanted to
I didn't plan on having such strong feelings for you.


There's no point in trying to pretend
There's no value in acting like my emotions aren't real.


There's been no-one who Makes me feel like you do
Nobody has ever made me feel the way you do.


Say we'll be together till the end
Promise me we'll stay together forever.


S'always the same, just a shame, that's all
This cycle repeats, and it's disappointing each time.




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@reality00712

Doc Walker can pull of covers really well Not too many bands can do that especially with being a country band I saw them play in Chris' hometown and wow it was the best concert I've been to I always wondered why they were called Doc Walker, but it had to do with a friend of their taking care of Chris and handing him med during a cold and I think that guys last name was Walker so Chris said you're my Doc Walker! Interesting bit of info I read up on lol

@eryksimon2264

Nice when guys like these tip their hats to the greats.

@ChantalMary5256

Saw them last night, they were fantastic!

@welshhibby

Hillybilly Genesis !

@JustinGossAcoustic

Saw them Thursday :) Great show

@CBRSEntertainment

this video holds no candle to doc walker's performance of this song live

@TheLizzieWills

Richard is so young :D

@ceeko5484

Nothing can top the original classic. But Doc Walker at least reinterprets it without ruining it, which is a big feat.

@rohanbeeharie7538

Cee Ko I agree completely

@suprapike

Love these guys

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