Walkin'
George Coleman/Herbie Hancock/Miles Davis/Ron Carter/Tony Williams 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 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
The lyrics of "Walkin'" by George Coleman/Herbie Hancock/Miles Davis/Ron Carter/Tony Williams express the desire for a lost lover to return. The singer is lonely and hoping that their former partner will come back to them. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to do anything to have this person back in their life, even die for them. The chorus emphasizes the idea that the singer is walking and talking about the relationship in hopes that it will be rekindled.
The song's lyrics also pose questions to the lost lover. The line "What 'ya gonna do when the well runs dry?" implies that without the singer, the lover will feel empty and lost. The line "What 'ya gonna do when I say 'bye-bye'?" suggests that the singer is willing to walk away if the lover doesn't come back. However, the lover's reaction will only be to "dry your eye," suggesting that the singer believes the lover truly can't be without them.
Overall, the song's lyrics convey a sense of desperation and longing for a lost love. The singer is willing to put in effort and fight for the relationship, but also recognizes that the ultimate decision lies with the lover.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm walkin', yes indeed, and I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I am actively seeking reconciliation and conversation with you, and I am emphasizing the importance of this conversation for the relationship between us.
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me (yes)
I am expressing my desire for your return and acknowledging that I am actively waiting for that to happen.
I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin' for your company
I am communicating how profoundly lonely I feel and how I am eagerly anticipating your companionship as a means of combating that isolation.
What 'ya gonna do when the well runs dry?
I am posing a rhetorical question questioning how you will handle the situation when resources become scarce or unavailable.
You're gonna run away and hide
I am suggesting that your natural reaction will be to run away from responsibility when times get tough.
I'm gonna run right by your side, for you pretty baby I'll even die
I am emphasizing my commitment to standing by you through the hard times, even if it means sacrificing my own safety or well-being.
I'm walkin', yes indeed, I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I am reiterating my desire for communication and my hope for reconciliation.
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