Sander L Nelson was born on 1 December 1938 in Santa Monica, California. He attended high school with Jan Berry, Dean Torrence (who together became Jan and Dean), and Kim Fowley. After gaining respect as a session drummer, he played on such well-known songs as "To Know Him Is To Love Him" (Phil Spector's Teddy Bears, 1958), "Alley-Oop" (The Hollywood Argyles, 1960), "A Thousand Stars" (Kathy Young and the Innocents, 1960) and more.
Nelson continued to record into the early 1970s.
I Want to Walk You Home
Sandy Nelson Lyrics
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I want to walk you home, please let me walk you home
You look so good to me, oh-ooh-ee
I wish I was the lucky guy who could walk you right on down the aisle
I love the way you walk I love to hear you talk
I love the way you walk I love to hear you talk
I'm not tryin' to be smart, I'm not tryin' to break your heart
I want to hold your hand, please let me hold your hand
I want to hold your hand, please let me hold your hand
You look so good to me, oo-ooee
The lyrics to Sandy Nelson's song "I Want to Walk You Home" express a desire to be close to someone and to share intimate moments with them. The repetition of the phrase "I want to walk you home" reinforces the singer's desire to be near their love interest. The lyrics also mention the singer's admiration for the way their love interest walks and talks, further highlighting their attraction. The singer admits that they are not trying to be clever or manipulative, but simply want to spend time with the person they desire. The line "I wish I was the lucky guy who could walk you right on down the aisle" suggests that the singer is interested in a long-term relationship with their love interest.
Overall, the lyrics capture the longing and desire that comes with being attracted to someone. They express a desire for physical closeness but also hint at a deeper emotional connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to walk you home, please let me walk you home
I would like to accompany you to your home, if you don't mind.
I want to walk you home, please let me walk you home
I reiterate my desire to accompany you home, and I request your permission.
You look so good to me, oh-ooh-ee
I find you very attractive, with your appearance giving me a sense of pleasure.
I wish I was the lucky guy who could walk you right on down the aisle
I wish I was the fortunate man who could escort you at your wedding.
I love the way you walk I love to hear you talk
I admire the way you walk and the sound of your voice.
I love the way you walk I love to hear you talk
I love the rhythm of your steps and the timbre of your voice.
I'm not tryin' to be smart, I'm not tryin' to break your heart
I'm not trying to be condescending or cause any emotional harm.
But if I ask you for a date, will you tell me that I'm not too late
If I ask you out, would you kindly inform me if it's already too late to do so.
I want to hold your hand, please let me hold your hand
I'd like to grasp your hand, with your indulgence.
I want to hold your hand, please let me hold your hand
I want to take your hand in mine, with your permission.
You look so good to me, oo-ooee
You're very attractive to me, arousing my admiration and enjoyment.
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Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO
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