Originally coming to fame in the mid-1960s singing orchestral pop ballads as the frontman of The Walker Brothers, Walker went on to a solo career balancing a light entertainment/MOR ballad approach with increasing artistic innovations in arrangement and writing. Despite a series of acclaimed albums, a disastrous drop in sales forced him back into straight Middle of the road recordings with little of his own artistic input. This in turn eventually led to a Walker Brothers reunion in the mid-1970s (although the latter eventually moved, by mutual consent, into more avant-garde areas).
From the mid-1980s, Walker revived his solo career while drastically reinventing his artistic and compositional methods, via a series of acclaimed and vividly avant-garde albums. These combined his iconic voice with an unsettling avant-garde approach which owed more to modernist and post-modernist classical composition than to his pop singer past. This change in approach has been compared to "Andy Williams reinventing himself as Stockhausen".
Walker has been a continuing influence on other artists, in particular The Last Shadow Puppets, Marc Almond, Goldfrapp, Douglas Pearce of the band Death in June, Billy MacKenzie of The Associates, David Sylvian, Julian Cope, Antony Hegarty, Thom Yorke, Steven Wilson, David Bowie, Leonard Cohen, Trey Spruance, Perry Blake, Radiohead, Noah Lennox, Mikael Åkerfeldt, and the Divine Comedy/Neil Hannon.
Walker continued to release solo material until his death, and was signed to 4AD Records. As a record producer or guest performer he worked with a number of artists including Pulp, Ute Lemper, Bat For Lashes and Sunn O))).
Walking In The Rain
Scott Walker Lyrics
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And someday someway woo I'll meet him
He'll be kind of shy, and real good lookin' too
And I'll be certain he's my guy by the things he'll like to do
Like walking in the rain (like walking in the rain)
And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above
And being so in love
When he's near me, I'll kiss him,
And when he leaves me woo I'll miss him
Though sometimes we'll fight, I won't really care
And I'll know it's gonna be alright 'cause we've got so much we share
Like walking in the rain (like walking in the rain)
And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above
And being so in love
(Johnny) no no he'll never do
(Bobby) no it isn't him too
They would never no they'd never never ever ever love
Walking in the rain (like walking in the rain)
And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above
And being so in love
Oh oh oh where can he be oh oh
These lyrics describe the singer's desires for her future partner. She wants someone who is both physically attractive and kind-hearted. To know if he is the right guy for her, they will have mutual interests such as walking in the rain, wishing upon the stars, and being in love. If they fight, it does not matter much as they share much in common. The singer imagines kissing him when he is near and missing him when he goes away. She wonders where he is but believes they will eventually meet.
This song offers a romantic vision of love in which simplistic activities such as walking in the rain and wishing upon stars are enough to create a deep, lasting bond between two people. The simplicity of the activities highlighted in the song could be seen as a contrast to the more complex issues associated with romantic relationships, such as jealousy or power. The use of the future tense in the lyrics helps to create an optimistic and hopeful feeling, reflecting the belief that there is someone special out there for everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
I want him, and I need him,
I desire his love and I depend on it to be content.
And someday someway woo I'll meet him
I am hopeful that I will find him, even if it is by chance.
He'll be kind of shy, and real good lookin' too
He will be reserved and attractive to me.
And I'll be certain he's my guy by the things he'll like to do
I will know he is the one for me by the activities we enjoy together.
Like walking in the rain (like walking in the rain)
One of the things we enjoy is strolling in the rain together, savoring each other's company.
And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above
We will gaze up at the stars and express our dreams and desires for the future.
And being so in love
The feeling of being deeply and irrevocably in love with each other.
When he's near me, I'll kiss him,
When he is by my side, I will express my love for him with a kiss.
And when he leaves me woo I'll miss him
When he has to leave my side, I will be filled with longing for his presence.
Though sometimes we'll fight, I won't really care
Even though we may argue from time to time, I will always choose him over our disagreements.
And I'll know it's gonna be alright 'cause we've got so much we share
Our shared experiences and deep connection will overcome any difficulties that arise in our relationship.
(Johnny) no no he'll never do
Johnny is not the person I am searching for, he does not fit the description of my dream partner.
(Bobby) no it isn't him too
Bobby is also not the person I am searching for, he does not fit the description of my dream partner.
They would never no they'd never never ever ever love
Neither Johnny nor Bobby are capable of loving me the way my dream partner can.
Oh oh oh where can he be oh oh
I still have hope and am actively searching for my dream partner.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Abkco Music Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BARRY MANN, PHIL SPECTOR, CYNTHIA WEIL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ianclaudio777
I want him, and I need him,
And someday someway woo I'll meet him
He'll be kind of shy, and real good lookin' too
And I'll be certain he's my guy by the things he'll like to do
Like walking in the rain (like walking in the rain)
And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above
And being so in love
When he's near me, I'll kiss him,
And when he leaves me woo I'll miss him
Though sometimes we'll fight, I won't really care
And I'll know it's gonna be alright 'cause we've got so much we share
Like walking in the rain (like walking in the rain)
And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above
And being so in love
no no he'll never do
(Bobby) no it isn't him too
They would never no they'd never never ever ever love
Walking in the rain (like walking in the rain)
And wishing on the stars (and wishing on the stars) up above
And being so in love
Oh oh oh where can he be oh oh
@kingt9088
Too overlooked but loaded with talent. What a terrific voice!
@Wanbon1
My best band ever, and i,m BRITISH, we had the greatest bands of those days to grow up with and yet I preferred an American band that couldn,t make it in the states , Scotts voice was unbelievably rich and powerful, can,t believe he,s gone..Roy..
@janmak8361
Hou ik ook van, ben van de jaren 60.❤❤
@DavidValyo
Have not heard this sung since the 60's . A great a song .
@jamescampbell8845
rip Scott damn i miss those days its crazy when youre young seems like youll live forever then one day you wake an old man
@user-do7rx7qw1l
Wake up an old woman. Take care.
@Metrofin1
Three great voices have recorded this very good song Ronnie Spector,Scott Walker and Jay Black
@ritaarts6472
Love everything about it! It was their fault I didn't pay attention to what was said in class when I was young.Because, among others, this song kept playing in my head. Somehow today.,so many years later,it was suddenly in my head again. Why? Because ít reminds me of the olden days. And because i'ts beautifull,like most of their songs. Lovely,lovely band, lovely voices,lovely songs! You don't hear music like this anymore.
@dannilaser16
Pitch Perfect. One of the greatest videos ever!
@sandraharding2624
I loved the walker brothers. Scott was my favourite, he had such a fantastic voice.