Walkin' Down the Line
Joan Baez Lyrics

In the song "Walkin' Down The Line," Joan Baez sings about her journey through life and its difficulties. The first stanza suggests that she's walking to cope with her troubled mind and perhaps to deal with difficult experiences that led to her heavy-heartedness. The second stanza talks about her heavy-headed gal, who isn't feeling well, and how time will tell if she gets better. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for personal struggles and hardships that people might encounter on their path in life. The third stanza takes a different direction, discussing the unpredictable nature of money, which comes and goes through the holes in a person's clothes. This can be interpreted as a reflection on the uncertain and fleeting nature of material possessions.

The fourth stanza relates to the struggles one faces when they can't sleep at night, and how the morning light may arrive for some who are early risers, but for her, it's because she never got to sleep, suggesting that her mind is preoccupied with her troubles. The last stanza brings it all together by referring to her walking shoes, which represent her determination and resilience to keep walking despite facing difficulties. She sings about having the "walking blues," but it's evident that she will keep on moving and walking down the line.