Footsteps
Emin Lyrics


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Sometimes I walk straight pass your door
But I'm too scared to ask that you even remember
I know my timing's pretty cruel
But I heard you fell apart, so sorry I wasn't closer

Cause when your footsteps are heavy
And you feel a little slow
And your whispers are never heard
And you're feeling all alone
Just breathe

When you open up your eyes and see the morning light
Ahead, in the distance
Do you ever think of me, and wonder in your mind?
If things could have been different?

If I could only find a way
To help you feel again someday
Turn around the ship and bring you home
I'm sure you'll find the strength inside




To follow what your heart desires
I'm sure you're gonna make it on your own

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Emin's song Footsteps evoke the emotion of regret and longing for a past relationship. The opening lines reveal the singer's trepidation to confront their former partner as they pass by their door, wishing for a chance to reconnect. However, they acknowledge that their timing may not be right, hinting at the possibility of a painful or tumultuous break-up. The lyrics also reveal a sense of guilt for not being there to support their partner through a difficult time. The chorus provides a message of hope and encouragement as the singer invites their former partner to keep pushing through their struggles and reminds them that they are not alone.


The theme of lost love and reflection on the past is a recurring theme in Emin's music. However, Footsteps stands out with its message of hope and healing in the face of heartache. The lyrics offer a reminder to never give up on oneself and to continue to push towards one's dreams, even in the face of adversity. This message is further emphasized by the uplifting and inspirational melody, which pairs well with the poignant words. In the end, Footsteps is a song of reflection, regret, and ultimately, hope for a brighter future.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I walk straight pass your door
I often walk past your door without knocking because I'm afraid you won't remember me.


But I'm too scared to ask that you even remember
I'm afraid to ask if you remember me.


I know my timing's pretty cruel
I understand that it's not the right time to come back into your life.


But I heard you fell apart, so sorry I wasn't closer
I heard that you went through tough times, and I apologize for not being there for you.


Cause when your footsteps are heavy and you feel a little slow
When you're feeling down, and you feel like you're not making progress.


And your whispers are never heard and you're feeling all alone
When you feel like no one is listening to you and you're all alone.


Just breathe
Take a deep breath and don't panic; everything will be okay.


When you open up your eyes and see the morning light
When you wake up in the morning and see the light of day.


Ahead, in the distance
In the distance, there is something to look forward to.


Do you ever think of me, and wonder in your mind?
Do you ever think of me and wonder what could have been?


If things could have been different?
If things between us could have turned out differently.


If I could only find a way to help you feel again someday
If I could only find a way to help you feel alive again.


Turn around the ship and bring you home
Reverse the direction you're going and bring you back to where you belong.


I'm sure you'll find the strength inside
I'm confident that you have the strength to overcome any obstacle.


To follow what your heart desires
To do what you love no matter what people say or how hard it seems.


I'm sure you're gonna make it on your own
I'm confident that you'll succeed on your own.




Writer(s): Jamie Scott, Michael Needle

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Comments from YouTube:

Anastasia

Какой же талантливый и душевный. Как же я рада, что могу смотреть и слушать таких артистов! Вы молодец, Эмин!

Любовь Мельянова

Анастасия я с вами в полне согласна Эмин это талант

Aizada K

my favorite song of all time 💛Emin, spasibo za dushevnyi vibe 😇

Наталья Сосновская

С добрым утром земля!!! Молодцы!!!!

Elnur Rehimov

Извините, что так долго отзывались.... Доброй ночи)

Наталья Сосновская

@Elnur Rehimov С добрым утром. Спустя время, внимание и общение становится главным этапом в жизни человека. Вам всего доброго. А, Эмину пожелаем создавать и творить 🎶🎤

Wolf 313

Очень люблю эту песню и очень хочется с вами познакомится. Но к сожалению в этой жизни проще стать вами чем вашем другом. Желаю всего самого наилучшего вам и вашей семье.

Diandra Ugatu

Люблю всем сердцем. Так душевно никто, кроме Вас не поет.

Лена Ларионова

Отлично Эмин 😘👍❤

Lubov Woke

Just breathe: feels good !!!!!
Amazing:)

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