Walk This Way
Run–D.M.C. Aerosmith Lyrics
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'Till I talked to my daddy he say
He said, "You ain't seen nothing
'Till you're down on a muffin
Then you're sure to be a-changin' your ways"
I met a cheerleader, was a real young bleeder
All the times I can reminisce
With her sister and her cousin
Only started with a little kiss, like this
See-saw swingin' with the boys in the school
With your feet flyin' up in the air
Singin' "Hey diddle-diddle with the kitty in the middle
Of the swing" like I didn't care
So I took a big chance at the high school dance
With a missy who was ready to play
Wasn't me she was foolin'
'Cause she knew what she was doin'
And I know love is here to stay
When she told me to
Walk this way, walk this way
Walk this way, walk this way
Walk this way, walk this way
Walk this way, walk this way
Ah, just give me a kiss
School girl sweetie with the classy kinda sassy
Little skirt's climbin' way up her knees
There was three young ladies in the school gym locker
When I noticed they was lookin' at me
I was a high school loser
Never made it with a lady
Till the boys told me something I missed
Then my next door neighbor
With a daughter had a favor
So I gave her just a little kiss, like this
See-saw swingin' with the boys in the school
With your feet flyin' up in the air
Singin' "Hey diddle-diddle with the kitty in the middle
Of the swing" like I didn't care
So I took a big chance at the high school dance
With a missy who was ready to play
Wasn't me she was foolin'
'Cause she knew what she was doin'
When she told me how to walk this way
She told me to
"Walk this way, walk this way
Walk this way, walk this way
Walk this way, walk this way
Walk this way, walk this way"
Just give me a kiss
The lyrics to Walk This Way by Run-D.M.C. and Aerosmith describe the experiences of a young man exploring his sexuality with various women. The song starts with the singer's father warning him that he has not seen anything until he has experienced more, and then quickly shifts to him meeting a cheerleader and her sister and cousin. He then sings about swinging with the boys in school before taking a chance at the high school dance with a girl who knew what she was doing. During this moment, she tells him to "walk this way" and gives him a kiss.
The lyrics touch on themes of young love, sexual exploration, and gender dynamics. The singer is depicted as inexperienced and learning about intimacy and relationships, while the women he interacts with are portrayed more confidently, aware of what they want and how to get it. The line "Walk this way" can be interpreted sexually, as a metaphor for how to please a woman or as a way to showcase his masculinity.
Overall, the song is a catchy and lively celebration of youth and its adventures, with its lyrics full of wit and humor. The collaboration between rock band Aerosmith and hip-hop group Run-D.M.C. was a revolutionary moment in the history of popular music, bringing together two different genres and cultures and helping to break down racial barriers.
Line by Line Meaning
Backstroke lover always hidin' 'neath the cover
The lover is shy and hides his true feelings and intentions behind a facade.
'Till I talked to my daddy he say
The singer got advice from his father.
He said, 'You ain't seen nothing
The singer is about to experience something new and exciting.
'Till you're down on a muffin
You haven't truly experienced life until you've lost your virginity.
Then you're sure to be a-changin' your ways'
After losing one's virginity, there is a noticeable change in one's demeanor.
I met a cheerleader, was a real young bleeder
The singer encountered a girl who was enthusiastic and energetic, but also naive and inexperienced.
All the times I can reminisce
The singer looks back fondly on his memories with this girl.
'Cause the best thing lovin'
The best part of being in a relationship is the physical intimacy.
With her sister and her cousin
The artist had sexual encounters with the girl's relatives.
Only started with a little kiss, like this
It all began with an innocent kiss.
See-saw swingin' with the boys in the school
The singer hung out with his male friends in school.
With your feet flyin' up in the air
They engaged in high-energy activities like jumping and dancing.
Singin' 'Hey diddle-diddle with the kitty in the middle
They sang and joked around about sex.
Of the swing' like I didn't care
The singer acted nonchalant about his rebellious behavior.
So I took a big chance at the high school dance
The singer was bold enough to make a move on a girl he liked at a school dance.
With a missy who was ready to play
The girl was also interested in flirtation and physical intimacy.
Wasn't me she was foolin'
The girl was not playing games; she knew what she wanted and how to get it.
'Cause she knew what she was doin'
She was experienced and confident in the realm of sex and relationships.
And I know love is here to stay
The singer feels a deep connection to the girl and is confident the relationship will last.
When she told me to
The girl gave the artist a command or instruction.
Walk this way, walk this way
The girl directed the artist on how to behave or move.
Ah, just give me a kiss
The artist is willing to do whatever the girl wants to continue their physical intimacy.
School girl sweetie with the classy kinda sassy
The girl the singer is describing is attractive, with a mix of innocence and confidence.
Little skirt's climbin' way up her knees
Her skirt is short, highlighting her legs and attractiveness.
There was three young ladies in the school gym locker
The singer noticed he had caught the eye of a group of girls in a locker room.
When I noticed they was lookin' at me
He realizes the girls are attracted to him.
I was a high school loser
The singer feels like he wasn't popular or successful in high school.
Never made it with a lady
He had not yet had any sexual experiences with girls.
Till the boys told me something I missed
The artist learned some important information from his male friends that he previously did not know.
Then my next door neighbor
The girl he had the subsequent sexual encounter with was his neighbor.
With a daughter had a favor
The neighbor girl needed something from the singer, and he gladly obliged.
So I gave her just a little kiss, like this
The artist initiated the sexual encounter with a kiss.
When she told me how to walk this way
The girl gave the artist instructions on what to do during their sexual encounter.
Just give me a kiss
The artist is eager to continue their physical intimacy.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Joe Perry, Steven Tyler
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@nwilliams4714
One of the best collaborations of all time. They made each other’s music more relevant.
@michaelvaughn1707
This reminds me of Public Enemy and Anthrax collab 🤎💯💥👍
@Connect2discxnnect
@@michaelvaughn1707 /r/whoosh
@whatever85x
love when art is popping off in a great way
@LMH61
agreed, I wouldnt be interested in either of these groups if not for this collab!
@Ecthelion1967
It is on the same standard as the KLF.
@juanjots
The metaphor in this video is epic. Rock and Hip-hop/Rap breaking the barrier that separates them!
@poloauz3446
I never realized that
@quasidiem99
The barrier has always been imaginary because everyone I knew in the 80s liked RUN DMC and Aerosmith, even before this song came out.
@noirfiddle7284
Much like Hip Hop was thirty years ago. Rock was invented by blacks and was criticized as not being "real" music. This was a legendary moment in music history. It reignited Aerosmith's career.