Walk in Your Shoes
Lea Lyrics
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We were only fifteen, but we grew fast in the dirt
You were the life of the party and a friend when it hurt
They say "Flames die quicker, the brighter they burn"
And now I think about who we both become
I've done some growin' up, while you're forever young
Your parents gave me your Vans when you were gone
I wish you could hear me and maybe you do
I want you to know that I still walk in your shoes
Though I'm moving on now, you're still by my side
And we'll be road trippin' every step of my life
I still walk in your shoes
I still walk in your shoes
We used to skip class, playing songs on the beach
I told you my fears and you told me your dreams
Those days by the ocean seem so far to reach
But every year we light a candle into the sea
And now I think about who we both become
I've done some growin' up, while you're forever young
Your parents gave me your Vans when you were gone
They showed me where to turn when I come undone
I wish you could hear me and maybe you do
I want you to know that I still walk in your shoes
Though I'm moving on now, you're still by my side
And we'll be road trippin' every step of my life
I still walk in your shoes
I still walk in your shoes
And now I think about who we both become
I've done some growin' up, while you're forever young
The song "Walk in Your Shoes" by Lea is a tribute to a friend who has passed away. The lyrics reflect on the memories the singer had with her friend when they were both just fifteen years old. They used to skip classes and play songs on the beach while sharing their fears and dreams with each other. The friend was the life of the party and a source of comfort when things got tough. The singer was taught how to play guitar by this friend and now every time she plays those chords she remembers the good times they had together.
The song continues as the singer reflects on the present and how much she and her friend have grown. Although the friend has passed away, the memories of their time together still remain. The singer acknowledges that she has moved on with her life but her friend will always be by her side, guiding her through life's ups and downs. They shared a special bond, and it's clear that the singer still feels her friend's presence in her life.
Overall, "Walk in Your Shoes" is a touching and heartfelt tribute to a beloved friend. It takes listeners on a journey through memories of loving and losing someone special and speaks to the idea that even when someone is gone, they can still have a profound impact on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
You taught me these chords I thought I'd never learn
You empowered me to do something I didn't believe I could do.
We were only fifteen, but we grew fast in the dirt
We were young but we matured quickly under difficult circumstances.
You were the life of the party and a friend when it hurt
You made everything more fun, and you were always there for me during tough times.
They say "Flames die quicker, the brighter they burn"
People say that things that burn the brightest often don't last very long.
And now I think about who we both become
As time has passed, I often reflect on the people we have grown into.
I've done some growin' up, while you're forever young
I've matured, but you will always be youthful and free-spirited in my memories.
Your parents gave me your Vans when you were gone
After you passed away, your parents gave me a meaningful reminder of you.
They showed me where to turn when I come undone
Your family has been there to help me through difficult moments when I feel lost.
I wish you could hear me and maybe you do
I hope that you can still hear me, either literally or figuratively.
I want you to know that I still walk in your shoes
I want to honor your memory and continue to live my life inspired by your values and spirit.
Though I'm moving on now, you're still by my side
Although I continue to grow and evolve, you remain an important part of my life and who I am.
And we'll be road trippin' every step of my life
I look forward to continuing to explore and experience life, inspired by your presence in my heart.
We used to skip class, playing songs on the beach
We used to enjoy life's simple pleasures together.
I told you my fears and you told me your dreams
We confided in each other and shared our deepest thoughts and aspirations.
Those days by the ocean seem so far to reach
Our carefree days by the beach now seem like a distant memory.
But every year we light a candle into the sea
We continue to honor and remember our past, even as we move forward in life and time passes.
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Konstantin Scherer, Max Wolfgang, Nico Wellenbrink, Vincent Stein
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