Footsteps
Steve Lawrence Eydie Gorme Lyrics
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Why did ya say goodbye to me
And now I'm lonely as could be?
And as I feel a teardrop fall,
I hear your footsteps down the hall
Walkin' away from me.
Why did ya say goodbye?
Now ev'ry day I wonder
Why, why, a-why, why, why, why?
You're such a haunting memory,
I pray that you'll come back to me?
But as I say my evening pray'rs,
I hear your footsteps on the stairs,
Walkin' away from me.
Why did ya say goodbye?
Why did ya make me cry?
Now ev'ry day I wonder
Why, why, a-why, why, why, why?
Footsteps, Footsteps, Footsteps, Footsteps, Footsteps.
The lyrics to "Footsteps" by Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme depict the feelings of loneliness and heartbreak after a breakup. The song essentially centers around the idea of a lost love and the constant reminder of that love through hearing the other person's footsteps. The repetition of the phrase "footsteps, footsteps" throughout the chorus emphasizes the constant reminder of the person who walked away. The line "Why did ya say goodbye?" shows the confusion and hurt caused by the sudden end of the relationship. The singer wonders why their love left them, and is left to deal with the aftermath of the breakup alone. Even when praying for comfort, the sound of the other person's footsteps can still be heard, which only increases the feelings of heartbreak and loss. Overall, the lyrics of "Footsteps" convey the emotions of pain and longing caused by a lost love, and how the memory of that love can linger on through the sound of footsteps.
Line by Line Meaning
Footsteps, Footsteps, Footsteps, Footsteps,
The singer is haunted by the memories of the person who left them and their footsteps echo in their mind.
Why did ya say goodbye to me
The singer is questioning why the person left them.
And now I'm lonely as could be?
The singer is expressing their loneliness after being left alone.
And as I feel a teardrop fall,
The singer is crying due to their feelings towards the person who left them.
I hear your footsteps down the hall
The singer is reminded of the person who left them by the sound of their footsteps in their memory.
Walkin' away from me.
The person who left the singer is walking away from them permanently.
Now ev'ry day I wonder
The singer is constantly questioning and thinking about why the person left them.
Why, why, a-why, why, why, why?
The singer is expressing frustration and confusion over why they were left behind.
You're such a haunting memory,
The person who left the singer is a memorable figure who impacts their mind heavily.
I pray that you'll come back to me?
The singer is holding out hope for the person who left them to return.
But as I say my evening pray'rs,
The singer is using prayer to cope with their emotions towards the person who left them.
I hear your footsteps on the stairs,
The singer's memory of the person who left them is triggered by the sound of footsteps on the stairs.
Footsteps, Footsteps, Footsteps, Footsteps, Footsteps.
The sound of footsteps serves as a recurring motif throughout the song as the singer is haunted by their memories of the person who left them.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HANK HUNTER, BARRY MANN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ronaldherrera3479
Footsteps, footsteps, footsteps, footsteps .....
Footsteps ... footsteps .... footsteps .... footsteps....
Why did you say goodbye to me?
Now I'm as lonely as could be
And as I feel a teardrop fall
I hear your footsteps down the hall -
Walkin' away from me
Why did you say goodbye?
Why did you make me cry?
Now - every day I wonder why
Why, oh why oh why oh .....
Footsteps, footsteps, footsteps, footsteps .....
You're such a haunting memory
I pray that you'll come back to me
But as I say my evening prayers
I hear your footsteps on the stairs -
Walkin' away from me
Why did you say goodbye?
Why did you make me cry?
Now, every day I wonder why
Why, oh why oh why oh !!
Footsteps, footsteps, footsteps, footsteps .....
Footsteps ... footsteps .... footsteps .... footsteps....
@luismontecinos8918
Footsteps, Footsteps, Footsteps, Footsteps,
Why did ya say goodbye to me
And now I'm lonely as could be?
And as I feel a teardrop fall,
I hear your footsteps down the hall
Walkin' away from me.
Why did ya say goodbye?
Why did ya make me cry?
Now ev'ry day I wonder
Why, why, a-why, why, why, why?
You're such a haunting memory,
I pray that you'll come back to me?
But as I say my evening pray'rs,
I hear…
Source: public domain
September 2019
Santiago of Chile
@reallifechangingtruth7679
I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing! May he rest in peace. I see I'm not the only one to listen to him sing, in tribute and remembrance! GOD Bless Steve Lawrence and all those open to it! From Pastor Mike Benjamins, Jr. (age 70). 3-7-24 at about 11:01 P.M. Oregon Time.
@TonyGPizza
RIP to this legend, reunited with his beloved wife Eydie Gorme and his son. The slow passing of an era.
@fasx56
Loved your comment Tony. So many of the big names have passed on that made up the Great Talent of Individuals singers and Groups of the 1950s and 60s. It was a Singing and Music Revolution that is being found by New Listeners every day. Rather sobering and sad but it speaks of our mortality, let's enjoy while we are still hear.
@1cultural
RIP STEVE LAWRENCE 1935-2024. FROM ALZHEIMER'S. GOD BLESS HIS SOUL.
@gary-qn7wu
I was 5-6 years old when I was looking thru my sisters 45 collection, it had a blue label,I've always loved this song
@themannen
This song is one of the most played from the early 60's? I was born in 1962 and I heard it in the early 70's when my dad born in 1936 played it.
@allenrizzi
I first heard this song when it was released in 1960. My dad told me Steve was our cousin! Great song. Rachel Rizzi
@brucesmith6511
RIP, always loved this song and others. Great talent.
@jamescity1160
RIP Steve. Thanks for being part of my childhood
@Den-pr6fl
Now that is good music.