Sec Walkin'
My Morning Jacket Lyrics


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Left leg, right leg
One leg at a time
I keep on walkin', I keep on walkin'
Red light, green light
First light I see tonight I am walkin'
Ooh yeah I am walkin'

Fever! Breathe in your own cool, blue air
Look for eyes that hypnotize and sparkle
Look for eyes that hypnotize and sparkle
Everywhere
Brother, brother- don't you care?
Brother, brother- don't you care?

Left leg, ight leg
One leg at a time
I keep on walkin', I keep on walkin'
Red light, green light
First light I see tonight I am walkin'
Ooh yeah I am walkin'

Fever! Breathe in your own cool, blue air
Demon eyes, demon eyes are watching
Demon eyes, demon eyes are watching
Everywhere




Brother, brother- don't you care?
Brother, brother- don't you care?

Overall Meaning

The song Sec Walkin' by My Morning Jacket is a simple yet poetic commentary on walking and observing one's surroundings. The lyrics convey a sense of purposeful movement, with the repeated phrase “Left leg, right leg, one leg at a time, I keep on walking” suggesting a steady and intentional pace. The use of traffic lights, with the line “Red light, green light, first light I see tonight, I am walking,” adds to this sense of purposeful direction.


The second verse introduces the idea of fever, with the lyrics “Breathe in your own cool, blue air, fever,” creating a sense of restlessness or urgency. The following lines describe looking for “eyes that hypnotize and sparkle everywhere,” suggesting a desire for excitement or stimulation. The repeated phrase “Brother, brother, don't you care?” could be interpreted as a plea to engage with the world and experience life fully.


Overall, the song's lyrics seem to express a sense of restlessness, a desire to keep moving and exploring. The traffic light imagery and reference to fever and demon eyes suggest a tension or unease, with the repeated refrain of “Brother, brother, don't you care?” perhaps reflecting a sense of disconnection or dissatisfaction.


Line by Line Meaning

Left leg, right leg
One step at a time, I continue walking


One leg at a time, I keep on walking
I keep moving forward, taking things slowly


Red light, green light
I don't stop for anything, I keep going


First light I see tonight, I am walking
I don't waste any time, I take the opportunity to keep moving forward


Oh, yeah I am walking
I am determined to keep going, nothing can stop me


Fever
Intense emotion, a feeling of urgency


Breathe in your own cool, blue air
Take a moment to focus on yourself and find calmness


Look for eyes that hypnotize and sparkle (sparkle)
Search for things that ignite excitement and inspiration


Look for eyes that hypnotize and sparkle everywhere
There's beauty and wonder to be found all around us


Brother, brother, don't you care?
Hey, do you see what I see? Are you feeling the same thing I am?


Demon eyes, demon eyes are watching (watching)
There are negative forces out there trying to bring me down


Demon eyes, demon eyes are watching everywhere
These negative forces are everywhere, and I need to be aware of them




Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: James Edward Olliges Jr.

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D Ringo


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Fantastic song...simple song with a huge message