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i'm Walking
Fats Domino Lyrics


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I'm walkin'
Yes indeed, I'm talkin'
By you and me, I'm hopin'
That you'll come back to me, yeah, yeah

I'm lonely
Yes 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 I'm talkin'
By you and me, I'm hopin'
That you'll come back to me

I'm walkin'
Yes indeed, I'm talkin'
By you and me, I'm hopin'
That you'll come back to me, yeah, yeah

I'm lonely
Yes 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're gonna sit right down and cry
What you gonna do when I say bye-bye
All you gonna do is dry your eye

I'm walkin'
Yes indeed, I'm talkin'
By you and me, I'm hopin'
That you'll come back to me

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Walking" by Fats Domino is a classic love song from the 1950s that expresses a strong desire for someone who has left. The lyrics are simple but powerful, highlighting the singer's loneliness and hope for their loved one's return. The song starts off with the title phrase "I'm walking," which is repeated several times throughout the song as a way to emphasize the singer's determination to keep moving forward despite their heartbreak.


The first two lines of the chorus, "Yes indeed, I'm talking / 'Bout you and me," suggest that the story being told is a personal one, between the singer and their lost love. The singer then expresses their hope that their loved one will return to them, using the repetition of the phrase "I'm hoping" to drive home the point. The second verse reinforces the theme of loneliness and waiting, and ends with the singer's plea for their lover to come back.


The bridge of the song features a question-and-answer format, with the singer asking "What you gonna do when the well runs dry?" and responding with their own answer, "I'm gonna run right by your side." This shows that the singer is willing to be there for their loved one, even when times are tough. The final chorus of the song repeats the same message of longing and hope, with the singer once again asking their loved one to come back to them.


Overall, "I'm Walking" is a simple but poignant love song that captures the pain and longing of a broken heart, while also expressing a sense of perseverance and hope.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm walkin'
I am moving on foot


Yes indeed, I'm talkin'
I am indeed telling you


By you and me, I'm hopin'
I am hoping that you and I can resolve things


That you'll come back to me, yeah, yeah
I am asking you to come back to me


I'm lonely
I am feeling isolated and without companionship


Yes I can be, I'm waitin'
I am capable of feeling lonely and I am waiting for you


For your company, I'm hopin'
I am hoping to have you by my side


That you'll come back to me
I am hoping you will return to me


What you gonna do when the well runs dry?
What will you do when you have no more resources?


You gonna run away and hide
Are you going to flee and hide from me?


I'm gonna run right by your side
I am going to stay by your side


For you pretty baby I'll even die
I am willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for you


What you gonna do when the well runs dry?
What will you do when you have no more resources?


You're gonna sit right down and cry
You will cry and lament your situation


What you gonna do when I say bye-bye
What will you do when I leave?


All you gonna do is dry your eye
You will only dry your tears and move on


I'm walkin'
I am moving on foot


Yes indeed, I'm talkin'
I am indeed telling you


By you and me, I'm hopin'
I am hoping that you and I can resolve things


That you'll come back to me, yeah, yeah
I am asking you to come back to me




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW

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@SolCrown80

Just got back from New Orleans; you can hear this guy's influence on the live music in bars and on street corners all day long in every corner of the city. Thanks for all the music, Fats; rock n' roll and jazz wouldn't have been the same without you.

@bullsnutsoz

Yes I was in norleans 20 odd years ago

@VFWPOSTFranklinton

I retired from the Army and stationed at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans. I got to know Fats personally and called him a friend. He grew up down the road from the barracks.

@rstewart3051

No rock n roll without that man. God bless Fats Domino.

@MrBurns1717

+1 We could say the same thing about Dave Bartholomew. In fact, I do.

@happyperson9344

RIP Antoine. your music, your personality, your humble kind love for everyone.. will live on in our memories and our hearts. You were an original, who brought much happiness to this world. I will miss you, but know you are in a far better place. God bless your family and help them thru this painful time. You are forever a legend.

@kevinbradford2262

Pierre Bismarck ditto a million New Orleans residents partied around the clock for 3days playing his 45s and yelling for a huge GRANITE to replace Robert. E lee's in Orleans. 150 million baby boomers will grieve for a log time. If '

@dwighthill58

Yes, life was so much better with Fats in it. There is not replacement for him or his music

@harrellkerkhoff8054

I never tire of listening and watching that man perform. Thank you Fats for all the great times.

@zdenekbrazda5580

R.I.P. Fats - King of Blueberry Hill, nice music, nice time. We are thinking of You........

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