When You Walk In The Room
Pam Tillis Lyrics
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I can feel a glowing sensation taking place
I can hear the guitars playin' lovely tunes
Every time that you walk in the room
I close my eyes for a second and pretend it's me you want
Meanwhile I try to act so nonchalant
I feel a summer's night with a magic moon
Baby it's a dream come true
Standin' right along side of you
Wish I could show you how much I care
But I only have the nerve to stare
I can feel a something pounding in my brain
Just any time that someone speaks your name
Trumpets sound I hear thunder boom
Every time that you walk in the room
Pam Tillis's song "When You Walk In The Room" is a love ballad full of beautiful imagery and metaphorical language. The song is about the singer's profound love and infatuation for someone, emphasizing the way they make her feel every time they are around her. Even though she tries to act nonchalant and pretend not to care, every time the person she loves walks into the room, she feels a new expression on her face, a glowing sensation taking over her, and can hear beautiful guitars playing lovely tunes. She closes her eyes and dreams about being the one her lover wants and about magical summer nights with a magic moon. She feels like it's a dream come true to stand right alongside her lover, but she only has the nerve to stare as her heart pounds in her brain and trumpets sound.
The lyrics of "When You Walk In The Room" have a powerful effect on the listener, conveying the emotions and feelings of the singer in a relatable and tangible way. The metaphorical language used in the song, such as the magic moon or the sound of thunder, evokes vivid imagery that brings the song to life. The repetition of "Every time that you walk in the room" throughout the song emphasizes the central theme of the song: the way love makes us feel. The song portrays love as a transformative force that can change our expressions, make us glow, and even make us hear beautiful music.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel a new expression on my face
I can't help but smile whenever I see you.
I can feel a glowing sensation taking place
I feel a warm and fuzzy feeling inside whenever you're around.
I can hear the guitars playin' lovely tunes
Being around you puts me in such a good mood that even the background music seems to be beautiful.
Every time that you walk in the room
Your presence has a significant impact on me.
I close my eyes for a second and pretend it's me you want
I often fantasize about being with you and try to imagine that maybe you also feel the same.
Meanwhile I try to act so nonchalant
While I am secretly wishing to be with you, I try to remain calm and collected on the outside.
I feel a summer's night with a magic moon
When I'm near you, I feel like it's a perfect and magical moment, just like a beautiful summer evening with a bright full moon.
Baby it's a dream come true
Being around you is like a wonderful dream that I never want to wake up from.
Standin' right along side of you
Being near you feels like an incredible privilege.
Wish I could show you how much I care
I want to express how I feel about you, but I'm too nervous to do so.
But I only have the nerve to stare
All I can manage is to gaze at you longingly, from a distance.
I can feel a something pounding in my brain
Whenever someone mentions your name, I can't help but have a strong reaction and feel a rush of emotions.
Just any time that someone speaks your name
Your name ignites a powerful feeling in me, no matter who mentions it.
Trumpets sound I hear thunder boom
When I see you, it's like a grand entrance is being made and I feel an overwhelming sense of excitement and awe.
Every time that you walk in the room
You have an undeniable presence that can't be ignored.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jackie Shannon
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@barriegodfrey4924
Wish they were making music like this in Nashville now. Lloved the 80s 90s
@tonycampbell4982
When music coming out of Nashville was actually good.
@wellsfarr8742
Jackie DeShannon wrote it and The Searchers had a hit with it so it's not exactly a Nashville song.
@charlespace7278
I am a child of the 60s. Grew up loving folk music and the ballads. Moved on to the ballads of country music. From Linda Rhonstadt and Judith Durham to Pam Tillis and the ballladiers of early country. Boy this brings back wonderful memories. Thanks
@keithepley2132
Everyone who sings this does a great job! Love Pam's homage to the era that inspired this enthusiasm for love! Great job!
@sallyjoan
should be called when You FART In The Room, hahahaha, tee hee!
@olvinyldude
What a great gal...got to meet her Father many, many years ago, at Shawnee Oklahoma, had him out for some BBQ as he spent few days to
play event in Seminole... Great man, great music...he will be forever remember, as this young lady...Thank you, Pam !
@williampaz2092
Jackie would be so proud!
@davidmcleod5133
God I miss country like this. Pam Tillis, Patty Loveless, older Reba... I miss those days.
@djcease1996
90's Country was best. They had it all from traditional to a great Rock/Country mix with artist like Billy Ray Cyrus & Travis Tritt really shaking it up.