Walking by Myself
Muddy Waters Johnny Winter & James Cotton Lyrics
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I just walk to be your lovin' man
I love you, yes, I love you with all my heart and soul
I wouldn't mistreat you for my weight in gold
You know I love you, you know it's true
Give you all my lovin', what more can I do
I just walk to be your lovin' man
You know I love you, you know it's true
Give you all my, what more can I do
I'm walkin' by myself, I hope you'll understand
I just walk to be your lovin' man
Yeah, I just walk to be your lovin' man
Try again now
The lyrics of "Walking By Myself" by Muddy Waters, Johnny Winter & James Cotton tell the story of a man who is walking alone, seemingly by choice, but deep down he is doing it for love. He hopes that his lover will understand that he is walking for her, to prove his love and devotion. He reassures her that he loves her with all his heart and soul and would never mistreat her. The repetition of "You know I love you, you know it's true" emphasizes his sincere feelings towards his lover.
The lyrics also convey a sense of determination and perseverance. The man is willing to do whatever it takes to prove his love and make his relationship work. He's not afraid to take actions that might seem unconventional, like walking alone, if it means winning over his lover's heart. Overall, the song is a powerful declaration of love and a testament to the lengths one will go to prove it.
Line by Line Meaning
Walkin' by myself, I hope you'll understand
I am walking alone, but it is because I want to be the man you love, and I hope you can see that.
I just walk to be your lovin' man
I am walking alone because I want to be the man that loves you.
I love you, yes, I love you with all my heart and soul
I love you completely, with everything that I am.
I wouldn't mistreat you for my weight in gold
I would never treat you badly, even if I were offered a fortune.
You know I love you, you know it's true
I hope you already know that I love you, because it is absolutely true.
Give you all my lovin', what more can I do
I am already giving you all the love I have, so there is nothing else for me to do but love you.
Yeah, I just walk to be your lovin' man
Once again, I want to reiterate that I am walking alone because I want to be the man that loves you.
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Written by: James Lane
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