Walk With Me
Neil Young & Allen Toussaint Lyrics
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I'm so grateful to have lived all these years
From the falling leaves to the snow in the trees
And the spring to the summertime we knew
As they came and they went and I rode along with life
In my ways with my memories and love
I look out at the change and I wonder how the Earth
Walk with me now to the ends of the Earth
And you'll see what the damage can be
Fight with me now to the end of the wars
And believe what they've done for you, if you now are free
The end of wars, the price of life
The cost of care, the toll of strife
I walk with you and count the days
Walk by my side as we enter the days
And we find what we have in store
Stand with me now as we walk through the land
And we wonder what we were fighting for
The lyrics of Neil Young's "Walk With Me" are an expression of the singer's deep appreciation and reliance on the love, faith and support of a special someone in their life. The opening lines "I feel your love, I feel your strong love" sets the tone for the rest of the song, highlighting how the singer is moved by the strength, patience, and authenticity of this love. The reference to "unconditional love" amplifies the idea that the singer feels unguarded and safe in the love they're receiving.
In the second half of the song, the singer further explains that they feel a sense of purpose, strength and faith whenever their companion is walking with them. The phrase "I feel your faith in me" suggests that with the love and support of this person, the singer feels empowered and motivated to achieve anything they set their mind to. The promise "I'll never let you down no matter what you do" in the lyrics, cements the singer as dependable and committed to the love and bond they share with the person.
Interestingly, the song has a chorus that repeats the phrase "Walk with me" and this repetition is symbolic of a sense of longing and togetherness that the singer is pursuing for himself and his companion. The phrase is repeated like a plea or a request, as if the singer is trying to reinforce that he wants no one on this journey other than the person he's singing to.
Overall, "Walk With Me" is a declaration of love, commitment and sincerity that makes use of powerful repetition and soft instrumentation to convey a very deep message.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel your love
I am aware of your affection towards me
I feel your strong love
I can sense that you truly love me deeply
I feel the patience of unconditional love
I am mindful of how your love for me is patient, kind, and not contingent on any condition
I feel a strength
I experience a powerful energy and inner strength
I feel your faith in me
I perceive that you believe in my abilities and potential
I'll never let you down no matter what you do
I promise to always be there for you and support you unconditionally
If you just walk with me and let me walk with you
If you join me in this journey of life and allow me to accompany and guide you, we can overcome any obstacle together
I'm on this journey I don't wanna walk alone
I am currently navigating through life, and I desire to have a companion or partner by my side
Walk with me
Please come with me and support me on this expedition
Walk with me
Please take this voyage alongside me
Walk with me
Please be my accompanying partner
Walk with me
Please support me
Walk with me
Please travel this journey universally with me
Shine me a light
Please illuminate my path and guide me
Walk with me
Please hold my hand and walk with me
Walk with me
Please be my ally and accompany me
I lost some people I was traveling with
I have lost some people who were journeying with me
I missed a soul in the old friendship
I feel nostalgic for one of my previous companions who is no longer present
Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Neil Young
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