Footprints
Róisín Murphy Lyrics


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Footprints in the morning snow
You've got me rocking like an echo, echo
Fresher than the daisy eaves
It drives me crazy when you play me this

Footprints in the morning snow
You've got me rocking like an echo, echo
Fresher than the daisy eaves
It drives me crazy when you play me this

Teddy bear
Baby, can we take it slowly?
'Cause I'm a junky for love
But we can still have a party

Take care
'Cause baby, I'm a dirty flower
But I could still open up
Just like a beautiful orchid

Footprints in the morning snow
You've got me rocking like an echo, echo
Fresher than the daisy eaves
It drives me crazy when you play me this

Footprints in the morning snow
You've got me rocking like an echo, echo
Fresher than the daisy eaves
It drives me crazy when you play me this

Teddy bear
Can we take it softly, softly?
Just let me fix up for love
And we could still get it started

Steady there
Let me maybe talk you through it
Just 'cause this feeling's for real
Don't make me know how to do it

Footprints in the morning snow
You've got me rocking like an echo, echo
Fresher than the daisy eaves
It drives me crazy when you play me this

Take a chance on a night romance for you
For a change, gonna do what I have to do

Footprints in the morning snow
You've got me rocking like an echo, echo
Fresher than the daisy eaves
It drives me crazy when you play me this

Footprints in the morning snow
You've got me rocking like an echo, echo
Fresher than the daisy eaves
It drives me crazy when you play me this

Footprints in the morning snow
You've got me rocking like an echo, echo
Fresher than the daisy eaves
It drives me crazy when you play me this





Footprints in the morning snow
You've got me rocking like an echo, echo...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Róisín Murphy's "Footprints" carry an energetic, optimistic vibe that is embedded within the song's catchy beats and memorable hooks. The song refers to the feelings that arise between two people in the early stage of their relationship. The morning snow and the fresh daisy eaves signify new beginnings and the magic of the moment.


The line "you've got me rocking like an echo, echo" describes the singer's physical response and heightened emotions when she hears the music that her lover plays for her. This reaction is further emphasized in the chorus where she repeats this line multiple times.


The lyrics also conveys Murphy’s longing for a specific kind of experience with her lover. She sings about wanting to take things "slowly" and "softly" to savor the magic of the moment, yet she is also eager to "get it started" and "take a chance on a night romance." Murphy's voice along with the upbeat music creates an enchanting atmosphere that encourages the listener to dive into the present moment and enjoy it to the fullest.


Overall, "Footprints" is a song that captures the essence of a new romance and the desire to make the most of every moment while it lasts.


Line by Line Meaning

Footprints in the morning snow
Just like my footprints in the snow, my presence in your life can be easily seen and felt.


You've got me rocking like an echo, echo
Your words and actions are resonating strongly with me, causing me to feel a powerful emotional response.


Fresher than the daisy eaves
Your presence is refreshing, like the smell of newly bloomed daisy flowers.


It drives me crazy when you play me this
The power of music to stir emotions is evident, and when you share music with me, I feel a strong response.


Teddy bear
A term of endearment or affection towards the person being addressed.


Baby, can we take it slowly?
Asking for a slower, more deliberate pace in the development of the relationship.


'Cause I'm a junky for love
Admitting to a strong desire for love and affection.


But we can still have a party
Despite the desire for a slower pace, there is still room for fun and enjoyment.


Take care
An expression of concern for the well-being of the person being addressed.


'Cause baby, I'm a dirty flower
Acknowledge a flaw or imperfection in oneself, while still finding beauty and worth in it.


But I could still open up
Even with the acknowledged flaw, there is still room for growth and progress.


Just like a beautiful orchid
The orchid is a metaphor for growth, beauty, and expansion in one's self.


Can we take it softly, softly?
Reiterating the desire for a slower pace in the development of the relationship.


Just let me fix up for love
A willingness to work on oneself and the relationship for the sake of love.


And we could still get it started
Despite not rushing, there is still the potential for the relationship to flourish and develop.


Steady there
An expression of reassurance or caution, asking the person being addressed to slow down or be careful in their actions.


Let me maybe talk you through it
Offering guidance or support in the development of the relationship.


Just 'cause this feeling's for real
Acknowledging the truth and authenticity of the feelings being experienced.


Don't make me know how to do it
Despite the authenticity of feelings, there is still some uncertainty or insecurity about how to proceed in the relationship.


Take a chance on a night romance for you
Encouraging the person being addressed to take a risk and see where the relationship may lead.


For a change, gonna do what I have to do
Taking action and making changes in one's own behavior or approach to the relationship.




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