The Walk
Lee Andrews and The Hearts Lyrics
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You are far away
And I, start to walk
To fade away
Into my mind
But now you can say goodbye
To all that hurt you before
It will heal again
Hey, if you look around
You'll see all those things
That you still have
And all the important people
Because now you can say goodbye
To all that hurt you before
Don't cry, all the pain is gone
Don't run, just walk and enjoy
The opening lines of "The Walk" by Lee Andrews and The Hearts set a melancholic tone, describing a moment when darkness begins to descend and the person singing is physically distant from someone they care about. In response to this separation, the singer starts to metaphorically walk, as if trying to escape the pain or fade away into their own thoughts.
The lyrics then take a more positive turn as they suggest that saying goodbye to the people and experiences that have caused hurt in the past can lead to healing and growth. The listener is encouraged to look around and appreciate the things and important individuals they still have in their life. The emphasis here is on moving forward and leaving behind the pain that once consumed them.
The refrain "Don't cry, all the pain is gone, don't run, just walk and enjoy" reinforces the theme of letting go of past hurts and embracing a more peaceful state of mind. The pain that was once felt has now dissipated or been resolved, allowing the individual to walk with ease and find enjoyment in their journey.
Overall, "The Walk" can be interpreted as a message of resilience and personal growth. It encourages the listener to let go of past pain, take solace in the positive aspects of their life, and proceed with a mindful and appreciative attitude. The lyrics ultimately remind us that even after experiencing hurt, it is possible to find healing and walk towards a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
It begins to get dark
The situation is becoming negative or challenging
You are far away
You are physically or emotionally distant
And I, start to walk
I begin my journey or process
To fade away
To gradually disappear or become less significant
Into my mind
Into my thoughts or inner world
But now you can say goodbye
You have the opportunity to let go
To all that hurt you before
To all the past pain or negative experiences
It will heal again
The wounds will recover or be repaired
And It will grow back
And it will regain strength or come back stronger
Hey, if you look around
Hey, if you observe your surroundings
You'll see all those things
You will notice all those aspects or elements
That you still have
That you possess or retain
And all the important people
And all the significant individuals
Because now you can say goodbye
Because now you have the opportunity to bid farewell
To all that hurt you before
To all the past pain or negative experiences
Don't cry, all the pain is gone
Don't cry, all the suffering has vanished
Don't run, just walk and enjoy
Don't rush, just proceed calmly and delight in the moment
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Written by: Eduardo Gerardo
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Gary
One of the greatest doo wop ballads...a true classic.
Ruth Brafford
One of my favorite groups and songs growing up. I miss the old days, good music, a more peaceful time and people had more values.
Luke Clay
Way some of the older generations behave these days you could have fooled me. Also crime was rediculous when this came out and the guys singing it couldn’t enter the front door of buildings. Rose tinted nostalgia is a bastard.
Tracey Williams
So awesome listening to this song! Lee Andrews Thompson was my cousin on my Mom's side. Did you all know that his son is QuestLove? I miss my cousin!
Phyllis Marony
Just found out like 5 minutes ago he was Quest Love's dad. So cool. Grew up listening to his wonderful music and now I'm enjoying his son.😊
Murdoch
Such beautiful music. You can feel the emotion in the way he sings, like a direct channel to the feelings that made the lyrics of this song.
Someday I hope music will return to such genuine soulfullness.
Darryl Evans
Unbelievable harmony on this great doowoop record from the late and great Lee Andrew's and the Hearts out of Southeest Philadelphia get many requests for this on my internet radio show the doowoop hour me the Masterblaster.
tom brown
West Philadelphia...there is no "Southeast" Philly
conishkee
Oh, how I LOVED this song and still do! Brings back many memories.
Karina Irmer
A masterpiece.