Walk With Me
Mahalia Jackson Mildred Falls Herbert J.Francis Lyrics
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Gone, I'm done with the day
I know the feeling
I really do
The ground is sinking right under you
Oh, John
Take me with you
Take me with you, ooh
John, I need a plan
John, I need a plan
I'm getting antsy
I hear the call
I hear the writing
That's on the wall
Oh John, take me with you
Oh, John, take me with you
Saw your lover
Is that your type?
I won't see you when it's night
I call my mother
To feel all right
And I'm gone when I see you ride
Yeah, I'm gone when I see you ride
And I'm gone when I see you ride
Do you want your time alone?
You're the place I feel at home
I'll be roaming
I've got my phone
And you call when you feel all right
And you can call when you feel all right
And you can call when you feel all right
The lyrics to "Walk With Me" by Mahalia Jackson, Mildred Falls, Herbert J. Francis convey a sense of restlessness and the desire for escape. The singer is addressing someone named John, seeking to be taken away from their current situation. The repetition of "Oh John, take me with you" creates a sense of urgency and desperation. The singer is looking to John to provide them with a plan and guidance, as they feel lost and unsure of what to do next.
The lyrics also contain a hint of jealousy, as the singer references seeing John's lover and feeling left out. However, they also find comfort in calling their mother for support. The chorus, "And you can call when you feel all right," suggests that both the singer and John are looking for a sense of peace and security in each other's company.
Overall, the lyrics to "Walk With Me" showcase the human need for connection and support, especially during times of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
John, take me away
I need to escape and I want John to take me with him
Gone, I'm done with the day
I'm fed up with everything and want to leave
I know the feeling
I understand how you feel
I really do
I truly mean it
The ground is sinking right under you
You're in a difficult situation and it's getting worse
John, I need a plan
I need help figuring out what to do next and I want John to assist me
I'm getting antsy
I'm growing impatient and restless
I hear the call
I sense that something is about to happen
I hear the writing
I'm picking up on the subtle cues and signals that indicate a change
That's on the wall
It's becoming more and more obvious what's going on
Saw your lover
I saw that you were spending time with someone else
Is that your type?
Are you attracted to that type of person?
I won't see you when it's night
I won't be around when you're looking for company at night
I call my mother to feel all right
When I'm feeling down or unsure, I turn to my mother for comfort
And I'm gone when I see you ride
I leave as soon as I see you with someone else
Do you want your time alone?
Do you need some space to yourself?
You're the place I feel at home
Being with you feels like being at home
I'll be roaming
I'll be out exploring and trying new things
I've got my phone
I'll have my phone with me
And you call when you feel all right
You can call me when you're feeling better
And you can call when you feel all right
You always have my number if you need me
And you can call when you feel all right
I'll always be there for you when you need me
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: JW Francis
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