My Walking Stick
Golden Gate Quartet Lyrics


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Without my walking stick, I'd go insane
I can't look my best I feel undressed without my cane.
Must have my walking stick 'cause it may rain
When it pours can't be outdoors without my cane.

If I ever left my house without my walking stick
Well it would be something I could never explain
Oh the thing that makes me click, on lovers lane
Would go for naught if I were caught without my cane.

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If I ever left my house without my walking stick
Well it would be something I could never explain




Oh the thing that makes me click on lovers lane
Would go for naught if I were caught without my cane.

Overall Meaning

The Golden Gate Quartet's song My Walking Stick is a catchy, upbeat tune that celebrates the importance of having the titular walking stick. The singer declares that they couldn't go outside without it, or they would go insane. The walking stick is essential to the singer's sense of style - they feel "undressed" without it. But it's not just a fashion statement - the walking stick also serves a practical purpose. If it rains, the singer needs it to stay dry. Without it, they would be confined to the indoors. The second verse repeats these sentiments, but with more emphasis on the singer's love life. The walking stick is the thing that makes them "click" on lovers lane - without it, their romantic pursuits would be in jeopardy.


The repetition of the phrase "without my walking stick" and the upbeat, syncopated rhythm of the song create a sense of urgency and playfulness. The song feels like a celebration of a small, but important, thing in life that brings the singer joy and comfort. The scatting in the chorus adds to the playful tone of the song, and the lyrics are cleverly written to fit the rhythm and rhyme scheme.


Overall, the song My Walking Stick is a fun and lighthearted appreciation of a simple object that brings a lot of joy and practicality to the singer's life.


Line by Line Meaning

Without my walking stick, I'd go insane
If I don't have my walking stick, I feel lost and helpless


I can't look my best I feel undressed without my cane.
Without my walking stick, I feel incomplete and not presentable


Must have my walking stick 'cause it may rain
I always carry my walking stick, even if there's a chance of rain


When it pours can't be outdoors without my cane.
I can't go outside when it's raining without my walking stick


If I ever left my house without my walking stick
Forgetting my walking stick is a big mistake


Well it would be something I could never explain
It's hard to describe how important my walking stick is to me


Oh the thing that makes me click, on lovers lane
My walking stick is an essential part of my romantic experiences


Would go for naught if I were caught without my cane.
Without my walking stick, my romantic experiences would be ruined




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN

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Comments from YouTube:

Erik954

This is the best song ever!!!

Ukulele Bob Loomis

Sweet! Buegrasser Tom Rozum does a good version of this song ...

Boris Grkovic

+++

Craig Evans

Probably about 1926?

Cayden Kasongo

@Adam Miller 1937

HolyHepcat

​@Cayden Kasongo me too! they're amazing!

Cayden Kasongo

@Adam Miller I love this group I started listening 2 years ago

Adam Miller

1939

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