Walking
Red White and Die Lyrics
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Silver buttons all down her back
High, low, tipsy toe
She broke a needle, she can't sew
Walkin' the dog
Just walkin' the dog
If you don't know how to do it
Oh, come on now
Asked my mother for fifteen cents
See the elephant jumped the fence
He jumped so high he touched the sky
Never got back 'til the Fourth of July
Walkin' the dog
Just walkin' the dog
If you don't know how to do it
I'll show you how to walk the dog
Mary, Mary, quite contrary
Tell me, how does your garden grow?
You've got silver bells, you've got cockle shells
Pretty maids all in a row
Walkin' the dog
Just walkin' the dog
If you don't know how to do it
I'll show you how to walk the dog
Come on now
Whoa yeah
Just-a, just-a, just-a walkin'
Just-a walkin'
Whoa yeah
Just-a, just-a, just-a walkin'
Just-a walkin'
Well, if you don't know how to do it
I'll show you how to walk the dog
Whoa yeah
Just-a, just-a, just-a walkin'
Just-a walkin'
Whoa yeah
Just-a, just-a, just-a walkin'
Just-a walkin'
Well, if you don't know how to do it
I'll show you how to walk the dog
The lyrics to Red White and Die's song "Walking in" tell a playful and lighthearted story. It begins with a reference to Mary Mag, who is dressed in black with silver buttons down her back. The line "High, low, tipsy toe" suggests a sense of whimsy and a carefree attitude. However, the next line, "She broke a needle, she can't sew," adds a touch of humor and a hint of incompetence.
The chorus, "Walkin' the dog, just walkin' the dog," introduces the central theme of the song. Walking the dog is used as a metaphor for living life or moving forward. It implies a sense of purpose and rhythm. The line "If you don't know how to do it, I'll show you how to walk the dog" suggests that the singer is confident and experienced, offering guidance to those who may be unsure.
In the second verse, the lyrics take a more surreal turn, with the singer asking their mother for fifteen cents and witnessing an elephant jumping over a fence. The exaggerated imagery adds to the whimsical nature of the song. The line "He jumped so high he touched the sky, never got back 'til the Fourth of July" emphasizes the fantastical nature of the story and the notion of something extraordinary or unexpected happening.
The final verse references the nursery rhyme character Mary, Mary, who is asked about her garden. The lyrics mention silver bells, cockle shells, and pretty maids all in a row, evoking a sense of beauty and order. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea of walking through life, embracing its eccentricities and showing others the way.
Overall, the song "Walking in" by Red White and Die celebrates the joy of living in a playful and whimsical manner, using familiar nursery rhyme references and metaphorical language to convey a sense of adventure and guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
Mary Mag, dressed in black
Mary Mag, wearing black attire
Silver buttons all down her back
Buttons made of silver running along her back
High, low, tipsy toe
She moves with varying heights and a slightly unsteady step
She broke a needle, she can't sew
She accidentally broke a needle and lacks the skill to sew
Walkin' the dog
Engaging in a simple, rhythmic activity
Just walkin' the dog
Simply performing the act of walking the dog
If you don't know how to do it
In case you're unfamiliar with the task
I'll show you how to walk the dog
I'll demonstrate the proper way to walk the dog
Asked my mother for fifteen cents
Requested fifteen cents from my mother
See the elephant jumped the fence
Observed the elephant leaping over the fence
He jumped so high he touched the sky
The elephant's jump was incredibly high, reaching the sky
Never got back 'til the Fourth of July
The elephant never returned until the Fourth of July
Mary, Mary, quite contrary
Addressing Mary, who has contrasting qualities
Tell me, how does your garden grow?
Please inform me about the growth of your garden
You've got silver bells, you've got cockle shells
You possess silver bells and cockle shells
Pretty maids all in a row
A line of attractive young women
Come on now
Encouragement to take action
Whoa yeah
Expressing excitement or agreement
Just-a, just-a, just-a walkin'
Simply walking, repeatedly emphasized
Just-a walkin'
Continuing to walk
Well, if you don't know how to do it
Well, in case you're unfamiliar with the task
I'll show you how to walk the dog
I'll demonstrate the proper way to walk the dog
Whoa yeah
Expressing excitement or agreement
Just-a, just-a, just-a walkin'
Simply walking, repeatedly emphasized
Just-a walkin'
Continuing to walk
Well, if you don't know how to do it
Well, in case you're unfamiliar with the task
I'll show you how to walk the dog
I'll demonstrate the proper way to walk the dog
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Rufus Thomas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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