Throughout her long career she has been the recipient of numerous awards including the Grammy Award and the Emmy Award. The couple's striking union of broad ballads and breezy swing has combined with the endurance of their marriage and their comic facility to make them American institutions - even though neither of the couple, as separate performers or together, has put a single into the American Top 40 since 1963.
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Footsteps
Eydie Gorme Lyrics
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Why did ya say goodbye to me
And now I'm lonely as could be?
And as I feel a teardrop fall,
I hear your footsteps down the hall
Walkin' away from me.
Why did ya say goodbye?
Now ev'ry day I wonder
Why, why, a-why, why, why, why?
You're such a haunting memory,
I pray that you'll come back to me?
But as I say my evening pray'rs,
I hear your footsteps on the stairs,
Walkin' away from me.
Why did ya say goodbye?
Why did ya make me cry?
Now ev'ry day I wonder
Why, why, a-why, why, why, why?
Footsteps, Footsteps, Footsteps, Footsteps, Footsteps.
The lyrics to Eydie Gorme's song "Footsteps" describe the pain of a breakup and the longing for the lost love to return. The repetition and emphasis on the "footsteps" create a feeling of the loved one being close yet out of reach. The singer is left feeling lonely and wondering why the breakup happened, and every day is filled with thoughts of the lost love. The line "You're such a haunting memory" suggests that the relationship was important and impactful, and the singer prays for a reconciliation.
The use of repetition in the song is notable, as it reinforces the theme of footsteps and adds to the haunting quality of the music. The simplicity of the lyrics, with their focus on one recurring image, also adds to the emotional impact of the song. The use of questions, such as "Why did ya make me cry?" and "Now ev'ry day I wonder why?" adds a sense of helplessness and confusion to the lyrics.
Overall, "Footsteps" is a song that explores the feelings of heartbreak and longing through simple yet powerful lyrics and a haunting melody.
Line by Line Meaning
Footsteps, Footsteps, Footsteps, Footsteps,
Repetition of the word 'footsteps' to emphasize the sound of the person walking away
Why did ya say goodbye to me
Asking why the person chose to end the relationship
And now I'm lonely as could be?
Expressing the loneliness felt after the person left
And as I feel a teardrop fall,
Describing the physical reaction to the emotional pain
I hear your footsteps down the hall
Hearing the person leaving from a distance
Walkin' away from me.
The person is physically walking away from the singer
Why did ya make me cry?
Questioning the reason for causing emotional pain
Now ev'ry day I wonder
Reflecting on the situation every day
You're such a haunting memory,
Describing the person as a memory that is difficult to forget
I pray that you'll come back to me?
Expressing a wish for the person to return
But as I say my evening pray'rs,
Describing a specific time when the person is missed
I hear your footsteps on the stairs,
Hearing the person leaving from a different location
Why, why, a-why, why, why, why?
Continuing to question the reason behind the breakup
Footsteps, Footsteps, Footsteps, Footsteps, Footsteps.
Repeating the word 'footsteps' as a reminder of the person leaving
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HANK HUNTER, BARRY MANN
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