Walk Like a Man
Jersey Boys Lyrics
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Telling dirty lies to my friends
But my own father said give her up don't bother
The world isn't coming to an end
(he said just) Walk like a man
Talk like a man
Walk like a man my son
Crawling on the earth
Just walk like a man my son
Good-bye baby I dont mean maybe
I'm gonna get along somehow
Soon you'll be cryin on account of all your lyin
Oh yeah just look who's laughing now
(I'm gonna) walk like a man
Fast as I can
Walk like a man from you
I'll tell the world to forget about it girl
And walk like a man from you
The lyrics from Jersey Boys's song "Walk Like A Man" are about finding strength and confidence in oneself after being hurt by a woman. The singer has been the victim of lies and attempts to bring him down, but he finds comfort and support from his father who advises him to "walk like a man, talk like a man." He realizes that no woman is worth crawling on the earth for and that he must move on from the hurt and lies.
The lyrics suggest a transition from boyhood to manhood, as the singer is learning to stand up for himself and move on from a romantic relationship that has hurt him. He is learning that he must value himself and his own self-worth over any woman who may try to bring him down. The lyrics also suggest the idea of walking away with confidence and self-assurance, not lashing out or seeking revenge, but instead taking control of his own life.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh how you tried to cut me down to size
You attempted to belittle me and make me feel insignificant.
Telling dirty lies to my friends
You spread malicious rumors about me to my acquaintances.
But my own father said give her up don't bother
However, my own paternal figure advised me to abandon you, to not make any efforts to pursue a relationship.
The world isn't coming to an end
The things that I am going through are not the end of the world, contrary to what you might think or say.
(he said just) Walk like a man
(My father told me to) behave like a mature and responsible adult.
Talk like a man
Express myself clearly and confidently, without hesitation.
Walk like a man my son
(He advised me to) emulate the behavior of a mature and respectable man.
No woman's worth
No female is deserving of diminishing my self-worth or turning me into a subordinate.
Crawling on the earth
Being reduced to a lowly and creeping existence, as if I were an inferior organism.
Just walk like a man my son
(My father gave a clear and simple directive) to behave and act like a man, and not to tolerate any dishonorable treatment from anyone.
Good-bye baby I dont mean maybe
Farewell to you, my previous romantic interest; there is no ambiguity in my departure.
I'm gonna get along somehow
I will find a way to live without your companionship.
Soon you'll be cryin on account of all your lyin
You will eventually suffer the consequences of all the lies and deceit that you have sowed.
Oh yeah just look who's laughing now
In the end, I am the one who will emerge from this situation unscathed, and I will be the one laughing the loudest.
(I'm gonna) walk like a man
(I will stand up and) behave with dignity and maturity.
Fast as I can
(I will depart) with alacrity and promptness.
Walk like a man from you
(I will move on) without being held back by my past relationship with you.
I'll tell the world to forget about it girl
(I will make it clear to everyone) not to dwell on my past romantic life with you.
And walk like a man from you
(To make sure that I have moved on) I will continue to behave like a responsible and mature individual, and not let the past control me.
Contributed by Noah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
tierra
THIS SONG HAS BEEN IN MY HEAD FOR 16 YEARS! I discovered it in Heart and Souls and never knew who sung it and I sing it randomly all the time!
Georgia Skye
Such an amazing show and how they sing these songs almost every night is beyond me absolutely amazing and deserve so much credit over other west end shows flawless performance!!!
Millie
Omg I love John Lloyd Young's phenomenally spectacular voice
killerbees312
It's not just him, listen to the harmonization. The harmony is what makes this number great, as was true for the Four Seasons.
Kim Knight
prefer Ryan Molloy
Harper Craven
He deserved the Tony award and it’s no wonder why he reprised the role in the movie
Mae Farrow
Just watched it today and MY GOD was it amazing :D Left me with a good feeling and a signed poster :)
Giuliana Ferreira
Empeze a escuchar sus canciones pot casi angeles y ahora me encantan!!!
See Thao
I LOVE THE JERSEY BOYS!!
It'sWhereTheComedyComesIn
I came here looking for the difference between this and the original and it is SPOT ON like DAMN this stuff is FIRE