I'm Walkin'
Fats Domino Lyrics
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I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me (yes)
I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin' for your company
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
What 'ya gonna do when the well runs dry?
You're gonna run away and hide
I'm gonna run right by your side, for you pretty baby I'll even die
I'm walkin', yes indeed, I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
I'm walkin', yes indeed, and I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me (yes)
I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin' for your company
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
What 'ya gonna do when the well runs dry?
You're gonna sit right down and cry
What 'ya gonna do when I say bye-bye?
All you're gonna do is dry your eye
I'm walkin', yes indeed, I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
The lyrics of Fats Domino's song "I'm Walkin'" are about a man who is lonely and hoping for the return of his lover. The song speaks to the feelings of loneliness and the longing for someone to be with. The protagonist of the song is walking and talking about his failed relationship with his lover. He is hoping that his lover will come back to him, and he is waiting for her to return.
The lyrics depict a man who is determined to be there for his lover no matter what. In the first verse, he states that he is hoping for his lover's company and that he is lonely without her. He talks about the possibility of the well running dry, and he is ready to run by her side, even if it means dying for her. In the second verse, the protagonist poses the question of what his lover will do when the well runs dry. He also talks about her possibly crying when he says bye-bye, but he assures her that he will always be there for her.
The song speaks to the concept of dedication and loyalty in love. The protagonist is willing to wait for his lover to come back to him, even when he is lonely. The lyrics also emphasize the idea of the man being the protector and the one who will always be there for his lover no matter what. The song has a positive and optimistic feel to it, as the protagonist believes that his lover will eventually come back to him.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm walkin', yes indeed, and I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I am making my way forward in life and discussing the relationship between you and me.
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me (yes)
I remain optimistic that you will return to me.
I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin' for your company
I am feeling lonely and eagerly waiting for your companionship.
What 'ya gonna do when the well runs dry?
What will you do when things become difficult or resources become scarce?
You're gonna run away and hide
You will escape and try to avoid the situation.
I'm gonna run right by your side, for you pretty baby I'll even die
I will stand with you during trying times, even if it means risking my life, because I care for you deeply.
What 'ya gonna do when I say bye-bye?
What will you do when I leave?
All you're gonna do is dry your eye
All you will be able to do is cry and feel sad.
I'm walkin', yes indeed, I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I am still making progress in life and discussing our relationship.
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
I still have hopes for our future together.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Later in 1957, the song became a hit again, this time for Ricky Nelson.
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I'm walkin', yes indeed, and I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me (yes)
I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin' for your company
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
What 'ya gonna do when the well runs dry?
You're gonna run away and hide
I'm gonna run right by your side, for you pretty baby I'll even die
I'm walkin', yes indeed, I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
I'm walkin', yes indeed, and I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me (yes)
I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin' for your company
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
What 'ya gonna do when the well runs dry?
You're gonna sit right down and cry
What 'ya gonna do when I say bye-bye?
All you're gonna do is dry your eye
I'm walkin', yes indeed, I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
n00se
I'm walkin', yes indeed and I'm talkin'
About you and me, I'm hopin'
That you'll come back to me, yeah-yeah
I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin'
For your company, I'm hopin'
That you'll come back to me
What you gonna do when the well runs dry?
You gonna run away and hide
I'm gonna run right by your side
For you pretty baby I'll even die
I'm walkin', yes indeed and I'm talkin'
About you and me, I'm hopin'
That you'll come back to me
Colin Hugh Abbott
Great track! No sauntering here ... Fats is rocking! I remember jumping around to this about fifty years ago. They threw me off the dance floor! Just a minute ... I'm gonna throw away this silly walking stick ... and have another go! Oops! Best wishes to everyone from Jarrahnut in wonderful Western Australia! Yippee!!
PlushBear 101
Rest easy brother. Your music will live on forever
FthisJob
One of the most perfect songs in recorded history. Short but perfect.
Raheen Henry
Easily one of the greatest songs ever recorded
mkl62
This hit by Fats Domino went to #4 on the Top 40 charts. It hit #1 on the Rhythm & Blues charts and went to #19 in the United Kingdom. It would finish at #38 for the year, 1957. And the hits are getting bigger.
Mango Goblin
Knowing that he came out 5 years before Little Richard, makes me question who is really the father of rock and roll.
david baker
Elvis said it was fats
Trent Morgan
It's the same drummer - Earl Palmer
Brian Maricle
@William Wilson hey your wife told me you are gay too when I was slamming her last night 😂
Brian Maricle
I watch an old episode of married with children and ale was pulling into his driveway with his new Plymouth duster listen to the song 🤣