Hawkins… Read Full Bio ↴"My name is Alex. I make mashups under the name of Hawkins."
Hawkins is a student from St. Paul, MN that makes mash-ups in his free time. He has recently received a lot of traffic based on his "Jesus Christ Walks" Brand New vs. Kanye West mash-up. His website contains many of his creations.
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Louise
Hawkins Lyrics
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Good times never end
With bad back to bend
Close my eyes just in time
Hands that I won't shake
Bones that I can't break
It takes time to change
Fall in line, one more time
Louise, it's me
I'm a dead man walking down your street
Louise, it's me
I'm a dead man walking down your street
Climbing up your walls (I'm not your acrobat)
Diggin' in your holes (I'm not your sewer rat)
Falling down your stairs
Pull my light one more time
Louise, it's me
I'm a dead man walking down your street
Louise, it's me
I'm a dead man walking down your street
Louise, it's me
I'm a dead man walking down your street
Louise, it's me
I'm a dead man walking down your street
Louise, it's me
I'm a dead man walking down your street
Louise, it's me
I'm a dead man walking down your street
It takes time to change
The song "Louise" by Hawkins begins with the singer reflecting on his current state of mind. He has woken up with a heavy head from the previous night's festivities, but he's still feeling like the good times never end. However, he's also aware that he has a bad back to deal with and there are some people he does not want to associate with (hands that won't shake), and some things he cannot do (bones he cannot break). He acknowledges that changing his ways will take time, but for now, it's easier to fall in line and continue with his current lifestyle.
The chorus of the song centers around the character of Louise. The singer refers to himself as a "dead man walking down her street," implying that he is not in control of his life and his actions. He is "climbing up her walls" and "digging in her holes," in an attempt to break free from his current state, but it's not working. He's always "falling down her stairs," and he's aware of his own self-destructive tendencies. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes his helplessness and lack of control in his own life.
Overall, "Louise" is a reflection on a man's struggle with addiction and his inability to break free from it. He knows he needs to change his ways, but the familiarity of his current lifestyle is too difficult to let go of. The song's melancholic tone adds to the weight of the lyrics and emphasizes the helplessness of the main character.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up in my head
I can't shake off these thoughts from my head
Good times never end
Seems like happy times will never end
With bad back to bend
I'm burdened with the weight of my problems
Close my eyes just in time
I'm able to close my eyes and escape reality for a while
Hands that I won't shake
I won't extend a hand of friendship to certain people
Bones that I can't break
I'm fighting against something strong and resilient
It takes time to change
Change is a slow and difficult process that requires patience
Fall in line, one more time
I have to continue conforming and following the rules
Louise, it's me, I'm a dead man walking down your street
I am hopeless and lost, and I am walking down a familiar path
Climbing up your walls (I'm not your acrobat)
I am struggling to connect with you, and I am not an expert in this field
Diggin' in your holes (I'm not your sewer rat)
I am trying to understand you, and I am not here to cause problems
Falling down your stairs
I am struggling and facing challenges in your world
Pull my light one more time
I need one more chance to shine and show my worth
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CHRIS CHANEY, GANNIN DUANE ARNOLD, TAYLOR HAWKINS, THOMAS ANDREW HESTER
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The Deathless Dogs
This is one of those choruses that has popped into my head at random times through the years since it was released. Thank you for everything Taylor.
ELX
YES!!!! Same here
Jonathan Wareham
This chorus is absolutely epic
Amphletize
Literally why I'm here 😄
John Bis
You're so right.
Nick S
I worked on this video as a camera assistant. We got done shooting the Christmas tree set and I went back to grab something I left behind. Only person in this room was Taylor trying to rip on this toddler size drum set. He didn’t even notice me cause he was hunched over trying to do a Dale Grover style drum roll. I immediately thought two things: 1) This guy definitely has ADHD. 2) This guy’s purpose was to play the drums and music. It was a pleasure to meet you Taylor.
deejaymalta
insanely sad. I wish we all got to witness him in real life.
MajorCanada
Cute to see his wife played the fully grown "Louise". RIP Taylor.
🎮 A Game Enthusiast 🕹️
@MajorCanada I knew that was his wife in that video.
Stephanie Papaleo
Thank you for that story, it’ll be stuck in my head like this cool song, I always picture Taylor doing stuff like that, intense and unfazed at how great a talent he was. That whole vibe of the song is perfect with the “home movies/nostalgia/Christmas tree scene and it perfectly captured Taylor’s innocence and pure emotion. To hear that he went back to those drums really reinforces the dedication he had to his craft.
This sucks to not have him be such a positive force in our world. I’m sure he knows how much he’s loved by all of us fans, I hope so. 💔