Walk Don't Walk
Prince Lyrics


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Walk on their side of the street
Don't walk where it feels the best
Walk away from people you meet
Don't talk to strangers, unless
They walk the way you want them to

Don't walk unless the others do
I said walk, like you could use a ride
Don't walk with a confident stride
Then people will walk over you
Don't talk until they tell you to
Don't talk if it's against the rules
Just walk away and be a fool
That's what they want ya to do
Yeah, that's what they want you to do

Sha la la la la
Sha la la la la
Sha la la la la
Sha la la la la

Don't talk if it's against the rules
Just walk away and be a fool
That's what they want ya to do
So you got to walk like you want to make it
Don't walk like you just can't take it
Go on and walk on any side you like
Don't walk wherever they tell you to, psyche
The sun will shine upon you one day
If you're always walkin' your way

The sun will shine upon you one day
If you're always walkin' your way

Hey, sha la la la
Sha la la la la
Sha la la la la
Sha la la la la
(Tellin' me now, just walkin')
Said I'm walkin' on your side of the street (tellin' me now, just walkin')
I'm talkin' to the people I meet (tellin' me now, just walkin')
Alright
Ha, hey

Walk, don't walk
Talk, don't talk

Walk, don't walk
Talk, don't talk





Walk, don't walk
Talk, don't talk

Overall Meaning

Prince's song Walk Don't Walk is an intriguing commentary on the limitations society places on individuals. The lyrics serve as a warning to those who might seek to follow the rules blindly rather than forging their own paths. Prince advises the listener to walk on the other side of the street, to not take the easy way out, and to make their own choices instead of following others. The chorus suggests that one must be careful when talking to strangers and to not speak unless spoken to, as this is often what society expects. Prince urges individuals to be mindful of the rules that they are told to follow and to not be afraid to be seen as a "fool" by going against them.


The verses remind the listener that they can't just follow others without considering what is best for them - they must walk the way they want to, not just because others are doing it. They must also be careful not to be taken advantage of and to stand up for themselves. There is a sense that the song is an anthem for the underdog, urging them to be strong and walk their own path, regardless of the obstacles.


Overall, Walk Don't Walk is a powerful message that encourages the listener to be independent thinkers and to not blindly follow societal norms. It challenges individuals to stand up for themselves and to not be afraid to go against the grain.


Line by Line Meaning

Walk on their side of the street
Follow the rules society has set and don't play by your own rules


Don't walk where it feels the best
Don't succumb to pleasure and temptation but stay on the straight and narrow


Walk away from people you meet
Don't get too invested in meeting new people and forming relationships


Don't talk to strangers, unless They walk the way you want them to
Don't trust anyone easily, but only if they share your beliefs


Don't walk unless the others do
Don't break conventions, but instead follow others


I said walk, like you could use a ride
Walk with a sense of purpose and urgency like you have somewhere to go


Don't walk with a confident stride Then people will walk over you
Don't be too confident and expect to be trampled over by others


Don't talk until they tell you to
Don't speak out of turn, but wait to be given permission


Don't talk if it's against the rules
Don't go against the conventions of society and speak out of turn


Just walk away and be a fool That's what they want ya to do Yeah, that's what they want you to do
Those in power want you to blindly follow the rules and submit to authority


So you got to walk like you want to make it Don't walk like you just can't take it
Walk with confidence and purpose, not like you're defeated


Go on and walk on any side you like Don't walk wherever they tell you to, psyche
Don't let society dictate where you can walk or what you can do


The sun will shine upon you one day If you're always walkin' your way
Stay true to yourself and your beliefs and eventually things will work out for the better


Said I'm walkin' on your side of the street
Acknowledging the conventions and playing by the rules of society


I'm talkin' to the people I meet
Interacting with people but not necessarily forming meaningful relationships


Walk, don't walk Talk, don't talk
These rules of society apply to both physical movement and speech




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson

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