Walk It Off
Matt Duke Lyrics

The lyrics of Matt Duke's song "Walk It Off" are complex yet relatable. The song starts by describing how the relationship between the two people involved is not stable; they are going through changes, sometimes they are together and sometimes apart. This is shown by the opening line "We are waxing and waning." He then goes on to say that they are two parts to something, meaning that they were once together, and make up a larger whole. The lines "I'm a breath on a window fading, You wanted to call me baby," are referring to the fact that their relationship is dying out, and she is trying to hold on to it by calling him "baby."

The emotions in this song are portrayed in a very vivid manner. The mood swings between love and hate, which is likened to the way mercury moves back and forth in a thermometer. The reference to the explosive artist Jackson Pollock and his painting style is a metaphor for the couple's volatile emotions. The line "White knuckles, the windows are breaking," depicts how they are both desperately holding on to the relationship, even though it's on the verge of breaking apart. The chorus reflects the conflicting emotions of both parties, with both wanting to hold on to each other while also pushing the other away. The phrase "Excitable bitch!" is a derogatory term reflecting the man's frustration, and it's at this point that the argument between them escalates. The song ends with the line "Walk it off," indicating that they should let go of the relationship and move on.