Stephen Bishop (born 14 November 1951 in San Diego, California) is an Ameri… Read Full Bio ↴Stephen Bishop (born 14 November 1951 in San Diego, California) is an American singer and guitarist. He had a major hit in 1977 with the song "On and On"; his other hits include "Save It for a Rainy Day," "Everybody Needs Love," and "It Might Be You," the theme from the movie Tootsie. He has also performed many movie themes, including the theme from National Lampoon's Animal House, which he sang in a falsetto voice. He also has a cameo role in that film as the aspiring folksinger whose guitar is smashed by John Belushi in one of the best scenes in the movie. Bishop still keeps the smashed guitar as a memento. Shortly after he appeared in another John Landis movie, The Blues Brothers, as the 'charming trooper' who breaks his watch during the mall chase.

Bishop's song "Separate Lives," from the movie White Nights, was nominated for an Academy Award in 1985, losing out to "Say You, Say Me" from the same film. Bishop wrote it about his breakup with actress Karen Allen, who also appeared in Animal House.

Patrick Bateman, the fictional anti-hero from Bret Easton Ellis' American Psycho, is an avowed fan of Stephen Bishop.

Walking on Air
Stephen Bishop Lyrics

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Like a bird flies from tree to treetop
On the wings of a special love
I hear the sound of young hearts beating

Love is never where you think you'll find it
All you need is the very first kiss

Then you're...

Walking on air
Love won't let you come down
Walking on air

Your feet will never touch
Walking on air
Love has finally caught you

Love's a ride that can last a lifetime
You find your heart in a warm embrace
Then you can go around the world
In just 5 minutes

There's so many ways to say you love her
It's so easy once you make the first move

Then you're...
Walking on air
Love has really hit you
Walking on air

Your feet will never touch
Walking on air
And love won't let you come down

Lovelovelove
How can you wonder
If you really love her?
It's so easy once you make the first move

Walking on air
Love has finally hit you
Walking on air

Your feet'll never touch
Walking on air
And love won't let you
Love won't let you
Love love won't let you...

Come down
I'm walkin on air

Lovelovelove
(basic whistling)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Walking on Air" by Stephen Bishop talks about the feeling of being in love, and how it can make one feel like they are walking on air. The song begins by comparing the feeling of being in love to a bird who flies from tree to treetop on the wings of a special love. The sound of young hearts beating is heard, symbolizing the rush of emotions that come with falling in love.

The lyrics go on to state that love is never where you think you'll find it, but all you need is the very first kiss to experience the feeling of walking on air. The second verse describes how love is a ride that can last a lifetime and can take you around the world in just five minutes. The song ends by reiterating that it's easy to know if you really love someone once you make the first move, and love won't let you come down.

In summary, "Walking on Air" is a song that captures the feeling of being in love and how it can make one feel like they are floating on air.

Line by Line Meaning

Like a bird flies from tree to treetop On the wings of a special love I hear the sound of young hearts beating
Just like a bird travels from tree to tree with the help of its wings, love also helps us to travel from one relationship to another. Love is special and we can feel the beats of young hearts when we are in love.

Love is never where you think you'll find it All you need is the very first kiss Then you're... Walking on air Love won't let you come down Walking on air Your feet will never touch Walking on air Love has finally caught you
Love is quite unpredictable and can be found in the most unexpected places. All you need is the first kiss to fall in love. Once you're in love, it feels like you're walking on air and you won't come down. Your feet will never touch the ground as you're finally caught in the arms of love.

Love's a ride that can last a lifetime You find your heart in a warm embrace Then you can go around the world In just 5 minutes
Love is like a ride that can last a lifetime. When you're in love, you find your heart in a warm embrace. You can travel around the world and explore new things with your partner in just a few minutes when you're in love.

There's so many ways to say you love her It's so easy once you make the first move Then you're... Walking on air Love has really hit you Walking on air Your feet will never touch Walking on air And love won't let you come down
There are several ways to express your love for someone. It's easy to confess your love once you've made the first move. Once you're in love, you feel like you're walking on air and the love has really hit you. Your feet will never touch the ground as you're floating on the wings of love.

Lovelovelove How can you wonder If you really love her? It's so easy once you make the first move
Love is a beautiful feeling that can make you feel like you're walking on air. There's no need to wonder if you really love someone as it's easy once you make the first move.

Walking on air Love has finally hit you Walking on air Your feet'll never touch Walking on air And love won't let you Love won't let you Love love won't let you... Come down I'm walkin on air Lovelovelove (basic whistling)
Being in love can make you feel like you're walking on air. Love has finally hit you and you'll never touch the ground when you're in love. Love will never let you come down and it makes you feel like you're floating in air. You'll feel like you're walking on air and love won't let you down. The song ends with a simple tune symbolizing love is in the air.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Stephen Bishop

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Comments from YouTube:

Georgeos Younan

5y↑24

The legendary Mr.Phil Collins on drums and back vocal.

Nicholas Budi

omg i just realised. That's why there's also a familiar sound in this song.

VanielDeeform

Just when I thought I couldn’t appreciate this song anymore... Thanks for the extra trivia :)

James McGrath

Georgeos Younan my girls and I just watched that movie....We all enjoyed it.

Phil V

2y↑3

Good visuals and good energy Stephen. Another era...wow.

ChicaLocaGB

2y↑3

I watched the Boy Who Could Fly a fee weeks ago and this song has been in my head ever since! I'll be doing something then randomly sing 'walking on air'. Thank you, great little song but no thank you for making it so catchy!

Nicholas Budi

1y↑1

Watched this music video on TV when i was 7 year old. One of the songs and music videos that stuck in my head until now, because it's so nostalgic for me. Actually few years back i've tried to search for this on Youtube, but it wasn't there at that time. But now i just found it. Thanks Mr.Stephen Bishop for the beautiful and nostalgic music you made. It was the soundtrack of my early life. I wish i can go back just to feel again those simple fun times. But this music video is already a time machine for me. Thanks.