Who Walks in When I Walk Out?
Ella Fitzgerald with Louis Armstrong Lyrics
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And who gives you that, "Hi, baby"
Who′s it who got me jealous of you?
Who walks in when I walk out?
Now don't you know you′re my, baby
Who's it who got me worrying too?
Something that used to be
Everyday while I'm away
I get a feeling that you′re fooling me
Oh, who walks in when I walk out?
Who gives you that, "Hi baby"
Who′s it who got me jealous of you?
When we kiss, I kinda miss
Something that used to be
Everyday while I'm away
I get that feeling you′re fooling me
Who walks in when I walk out?
Who gives you that, "Hi baby"
Who's it who got me jealous of you?
Got me jealous of you?
In "Who Walks in When I Walk Out," Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong sing about a relationship in which one person is feeling insecure and suspicious. The lyrics paint a picture of a lover who feels neglected and left behind when they are away. They are questioning who is filling their partner's time when they are not around and who is receiving the same affection that they desire. The singer expresses jealousy and worry, feeling that their partner may be unfaithful or finding solace in the presence of someone else.
The lyrics convey a sense of longing and uncertainty in the relationship. The singer misses something that was once there, indicating a change or a decline in the connection between them. The repeated question, "Who walks in when I walk out?" demonstrates the deep insecurity and fear of being replaced or forgotten. The line, "Now when we kiss, I kinda miss something that used to be," reflects on the fading passion or the lack of genuine connection between the lovers.
Overall, the song portrays a complex mix of emotions – love, jealousy, longing, and insecurity. It explores the vulnerability that can arise in a relationship when one partner feels left out or undervalued. Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong's soulful rendition of the song adds depth to its meaning and evokes empathy from the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Who walks in when I walk out?
Who enters the room when I leave?
And who gives you that, 'Hi, baby'
And who greets you with that warm affectionate greeting?
Who's it who got me jealous of you?
Who is the person who makes me feel envious of your attention?
Now don't you know you're my, baby
Now, don't you realize that you are my beloved?
Who's it who got me worrying too?
Who is the person who makes me anxious as well?
Now when we kiss, I kinda miss
Now, when we embrace and share a kiss, I somewhat long for
Something that used to be
That something which we used to have before
Everyday while I'm away
Each and every day that I am not present
I get a feeling that you're fooling me
I experience a sensation that you are deceiving or betraying me
Oh, who walks in when I walk out?
Oh, who enters the room when I depart?
Who gives you that, 'Hi baby'
Who greets you with that affectionate greeting?
Who's it who got me jealous of you?
Who is the person who arouses feelings of envy in me towards you?
When we kiss, I kinda miss
When we embrace and share a kiss, I somewhat long for
Something that used to be
That something which we used to have before
Everyday while I'm away
Each and every day that I am not present
I get that feeling you're fooling me
I experience that sensation that you are deceiving or betraying me
Who walks in when I walk out?
Who enters the room when I leave?
Who gives you that, 'Hi baby'
Who greets you with that warm affectionate greeting?
Who's it who got me jealous of you?
Who is the person who arouses feelings of envy in me towards you?
Got me jealous of you?
Causing me to feel envious of you?
Writer(s): Al Hoffman, Ralph Freed, Al Goodhart
Contributed by Riley R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Trombonology Erstwhile
Fabulous -- one of my favorite Louis-Ella duets!
Marryann Lamb
Thanks for sharing