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Jessica is a jazz/soul/R&B artist from Southern California. Since graduating from Pepperdine University, Jessica has given up a successful career in public relations to pursue her love of music. Besides singing, songwriting and playing piano, Jessica says "reading minds" is one of her hidden talents.
Walk With Me
Jessica Childress Lyrics
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And the cold is at my door;
When I need someone to take me,
Cause I just can't take no more.
Who is gonna is find me
A place to rest until the storm rolls through?
And who will be behind me
And I don't know where I'm going?
Walk with me,
When I can't find my feet;
When I'm too scared to see
What's ahead of me.
Oh, hold my hand
When nothing is making sense,
When I'm too tired to sleep
And too afraid to dream.
Walk with me.
Oh walk with me.
I took the path that's long and winding,
Tried to find a better place.
Found where all my ghosts are hiding,
But I got lost along the way.
Who is gonna show me
A place where broken souls can find their peace?
And who is gonna is go with me
When the streets are full of monsters
Lighting fires in the dumpsters?
Walk with me,
When I can't find my feet;
When I'm too scared to see
What's ahead of me.
Oh, hold my hand
When nothing is making sense,
When I'm too tired to sleep
And too afraid to dream.
Oh Walk with me.
Oh walk with me.
The lyrics of the song "Walk With Me" by Jessica Childress explore the idea of feeling lost and helpless in life and needing someone to come alongside and offer support and guidance. The song creates a vivid image of darkness and coldness representing the emotional struggles that the singer is going through. She talks about needing someone to take her to a safe place and to be with her during difficult times.
The first verse asks who will come and find her a place to rest until the storm passes, and who will stand behind her in the face of uncertainty when she doesn't know where she's going. The chorus repeats the plea for someone to walk with her, to hold her hand when nothing makes sense and she is too afraid to even dream. This refrain highlights the importance of having someone to lean on and not feeling alone in the midst of difficulties.
The second verse talks about the singer's journey toward healing and finding peace, but also reveals how easy it is to get lost along the way. She asks who will show her and go with her to a place where broken souls can find peace when the streets are full of monsters and dumpsters on fire. Here, the song's theme of searching for guidance and steady support despite the chaos of life is further emphasized.
Overall, "Walk With Me" beautifully conveys the human desire for companionship, support, and reassurance in the face of life's uncertainties and struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
When the dark is all around me,
In times of darkness and sadness,
And the cold is at my door;
Feeling lonely and abandoned,
When I need someone to take me,
Craving for a companion,
Cause I just can't take no more.
Feeling overwhelmed and helpless,
Who is gonna is find me
Who will reach out to me,
A place to rest until the storm rolls through?
And offer me a moment of peace and protection,
And who will be behind me
Who will support me,
When the winds of change are blowing
When facing difficult transitions,
And I don't know where I'm going?
And feeling lost and uncertain about the future,
Walk with me,
Stay by my side,
When I can't find my feet;
Help me stand up when I fall down,
When I'm too scared to see
When fear blinds me from seeing,
What's ahead of me.
What the future holds for me,
Oh, hold my hand
Provide me comfort and love,
When nothing is making sense,
When everything seems confusing and chaotic,
When I'm too tired to sleep
When exhaustion takes over,
And too afraid to dream.
And fear overshadows any aspirations,
I took the path that's long and winding,
I chose to take a difficult and uncertain journey,
Tried to find a better place.
Hoping to improve my situation,
Found where all my ghosts are hiding,
Discovered painful memories and traumas,
But I got lost along the way.
But got lost and unable to move forward,
Who is gonna show me
Who will guide me,
A place where broken souls can find their peace?
Towards a place where my soul can heal and rest,
And who is gonna is go with me
Who will accompany me,
When the streets are full of monsters
In times of danger and fear,
Lighting fires in the dumpsters?
When society seems overrun with chaos and violence,
Oh Walk with me.
Stay with me always,
Oh walk with me.
And never leave me alone.
Writer(s): Rune Westberg, Jessica Childress
Contributed by Avery J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sharhondagarrett4245
I can't believe this doesn't have more views! I'm here in 2023 with it on repeat! 🔁 #beautiful❤
@ms.queengrusheiaedmondson5157
It's Feb. 2023: For every child that had to unfairly grow up faster than they should have. For every person that was rejected, abandoned & shunned by their family. With every human being who wanted at least 1 real & decent friend...& could never find mor keep one. For every body with mental illnesses & deep depressions...we ALL will feel this video & song to our soulful cores. This thing called "life" isn't easy for many of us. And for those of us trying to get better, but keep falling down..please be patient with us. This maybe the 1st time we've been on this planet...we are still trying to get this mess right..& together.
Sincerely,
~Earths Broken Souls~
@yamicout2
My dad passed away on February...shortly after I saw this video as an add in Instagram. I took it as a sign that everything was going to be ok, that he was going to walk with me. Thank you for such a beautiful song that gave me hope in my darkest time
@dianechandler942
Sooooo powerful! God bless your soul and that amazing voice God gave you
@ingridstellaacevedovelasqu6478
what a beautiful song!! It has moved me a lot like nothing has done for a long time. Thanks for your music.
@zyzzzzzzzz
This video is so underrated!
We need more songs like this.. absolutely beautiful!
@charlescrawford7973
Beautiful sound ,smooth listening
@michelecherek5392
I discovered Jess on Allen Stone's NPR Tiny Desk!! Im glad i found this, THANK YOU!💖🎶
@sarahleigh5683
Ahhhh...I miss that girl sooooooo much. Absolutely beautiful!
@JessicaChildress
Thanks so much for watching my music video! Have you heard my new EP: https://cmg.ffm.to/imlearning Don't forget to subscribe to my youtube channel! <3