Long before Bristol had become a recognized stronghold for downtempo trip-h… Read Full Bio ↴Long before Bristol had become a recognized stronghold for downtempo trip-hop and spy-soundtrack dubs, the duo of Rob Smith and Ray Mighty teamed in the late '80s for two early breakbeat tracks, "Walk on By" and "Anyone Who Had a Heart." The anachronistic fusion of sophisticated Burt Bacharach productions with laidback hip-hop prefigured trip-hop's later fascination with the more polished end of '60s adult-pop. The pair also produced the Top Ten hit "Wishing on a Star" for the Fresh Fours, then signed with ffrr Records (who were looking for a production team with crossover abilities similar to Soul II Soul). The label later rejected both Smith & Mighty's debut album and several subsequent recordings � claiming they were unsuitable for release � so the duo formed their own label, More Rockers. Five years after their initial brush with major-label shenanigans, they released Bass Is Maternal. Smith & Mighty also worked on production for More Rockers signee Marxman, and released a volume in the DJ Kicks series in 1998. Big World, Small World followed two years later. Smith has also recorded with the trip-hop trio Jaz Klash.

Walking
Smith & Mighty Lyrics

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This room should be singing
But its echoes are all marble and stone
If I could go curl up inside that jukebox I would
I think I'd like that for my new home
I left the cabaret carrying a piano up the hill
It's all wood and wire and soul
I should be walking on my name downtown
But I've been kept here down in this hole

I like those shoes I can tell you where you got them
Different street but they're all the same
Let's find a bottle that we can go cozy up with

Maybe a nice porch where we can wait out the rain
This room should be dancing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics suggest a sense of longing and dissatisfaction with the current environment. The room mentioned in the beginning should be filled with joyful sounds, but instead, it feels empty and lifeless, represented by the echoes bouncing off the cold marble and stone surfaces. The desire to escape this situation is expressed through the line "If I could go curl up inside that jukebox I would." The jukebox symbolizes a place of comfort and escape from the current reality.

The next set of lyrics paints a picture of a person leaving a cabaret, carrying a piano up a hill. This act represents a physical and emotional burden that they willingly bear. The piano, made of wood, wire, and soul, represents their passion and creativity. However, despite their talents, they feel stuck in a metaphorical hole, unable to explore their potential and make a name for themselves in the bustling city.

The lyrics then shift to an observation about someone's shoes. While the streets may be different, they are all ultimately the same, indicating a feeling of monotony and sameness in the world surrounding them. The desire for companionship is expressed through the suggestion of finding a bottle and cozying up somewhere, perhaps on a nice porch, where they can wait out the rain together. This longing for connection and shared experiences suggests a desire for escape and finding solace in simple pleasures.

Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of dissatisfaction, longing for escape, and a longing for companionship and meaningful connections. The room that should be filled with joyful sounds and dancing is instead empty and lacking in life. These lyrics capture a desire for freedom from the current circumstances and a longing for a place where the individual can truly express themselves and find happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

This room should be singing
The atmosphere in this room should be lively and joyful

But its echoes are all marble and stone
However, the environment feels cold and lifeless, lacking energy

If I could go curl up inside that jukebox I would
I wish I could immerse myself in the music playing from the jukebox

I think I'd like that for my new home
I would find comfort and happiness in that setting

I left the cabaret carrying a piano up the hill
I departed from the lively entertainment venue while carrying a heavy piano uphill

It's all wood and wire and soul
The piano holds a profound and emotional essence through its construction

I should be walking on my name downtown
I should be well-known and recognized in the city center

But I've been kept here down in this hole
Unfortunately, circumstances have constrained me to this unpleasant place

I like those shoes I can tell you where you got them
I appreciate your choice of footwear so much that I can accurately guess where you purchased them

Different street but they're all the same
Despite being on a different street, all the surroundings feel familiar and repetitive

Let's find a bottle that we can go cozy up with
Let's locate a bottle of something to enjoy together and create a cozy atmosphere

Maybe a nice porch where we can wait out the rain
Perhaps we can find a pleasant porch where we can take shelter from the rain

This room should be dancing
The environment should be filled with energetic movement and liveliness

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Kyle Smith

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