Walk of Life
Stick Figure Lyrics


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When I saw your face I thought I found my light
It all started on a peaceful night, you walked into my life
You say that I’m to blame, I know it’s not my fault
One will say that it did not work out, it wasn’t for too long

Catch me on a bad day and I won’t cry
Even if the stars fall from the sky
Look into my eyes you know I’m high
You won’t ever ever know
I think you know

For who is to say all life is created equal
When some die happy and some die poor
To say that money is the root of all evil
When money is power and nothing more
If power brings evil and evil brings power
Then when will the time come when the earth will devour

Catch me on a good day and I won’t cry
Even if the stars fall from the sky
Look into my eyes you know I’m high
You won’t ever ever know
I think you know

I see a man he’s walking through my mind
There is colors in his eyes, but he sees just fine
And he seems so kind the way he makes me unwind
I’m twisting through this magical space in time

Let me sing
Let me sing a song, let me sing about you
Every single song, yes I sing about you
Every single song is strictly about you
Look into my eyes you know I’m high





Take it slow

Overall Meaning

Walk of Life by Stick Figure is a song about love and the reality of how it can complicate life. The lyrics reveal the singer's experience with love, from the moment he saw his partner's face, through the highs and lows of the relationship.


The song begins on a positive note, with the singer expressing that when he saw his partner's face, he thought he found his light. The phrase "Walk of Life" in the chorus conveys the idea that love is a journey, full of different experiences that lead to a path. He sings about how they met on a peaceful night, and she walked into his life. However, as the song progresses, the romance begins to fade away. The singer takes some of the blame for this, but he also knows that it was not entirely his fault.


The second verse takes a turn and becomes more philosophical. The lyrics express an existential thought that all life is not created equal. The chorus repeats but with different lyrics suggesting that the singer can keep his composure on both good and bad days, and people may not even know what he's going through.


The bridge of the song tells a story of a man who is walking through the singer's mind. He seems kind and makes him unwind. This lyric could symbolize that the singer is reflecting on the past and how his relationship with his partner makes him feel at ease.


In conclusion, "Walk of Life" by Stick Figure is a beautiful love song that also addresses some complex and serious themes about life, power, and the nature of love itself.


Line by Line Meaning

When I saw your face I thought I found my light
On a peaceful night, you walked into my life and lit up my world. Seeing you made me feel like I had found my purpose and meaning.


You say that I’m to blame, I know it’s not my fault
Even though you blame me for what went wrong, I understand that it wasn't my fault for the things that didn't work out between us.


One will say that it did not work out, it wasn’t for too long
Some people may say that our relationship didn't last long, but it's because we both knew it wasn't meant to be.


Catch me on a bad day and I won’t cry
Even if life gets tough and everything seems to be falling apart, I won't let it bring me down to tears.


Even if the stars fall from the sky
No matter how bad things get, I won't let it break me or my spirit.


Look into my eyes you know I’m high
When you look into my eyes, you can see that I'm feeling good and happy, even though I might not show it outwardly.


You won’t ever ever know
Despite how well you think you know me, you won't ever truly know what's going on inside my mind and heart.


For who is to say all life is created equal
Who are we to judge and decide that all lives are created equally when some people die happy and others die in poverty?


When some die happy and some die poor
Death doesn't discriminate and sometimes we see people who've lived life to the fullest pass away, while some others who've had a hard time living are still alive.


To say that money is the root of all evil
While money may be blamed for causing evil or wrongdoing, it's just a source of power and influence and not the only true root cause of evil in the world.


When money is power and nothing more
Money becomes a source of power only if we give it that power, and in reality, it's just a piece of paper and nothing more.


If power brings evil and evil brings power
There's a vicious cycle between power and evil - sometimes, people do immoral things to gain power and sometimes having power itself leads to evil thoughts and actions.


Then when will the time come when the earth will devour
It raises a question of our existence and mortality - when we die, the earth will consume our bodies and it begs the question - what's the purpose of it all?


I see a man he’s walking through my mind
In my thoughts and daydreams, I see a man who's carefree and unbothered by the world's problems, walking through my mind.


There is colors in his eyes, but he sees just fine
The man in my mind might have some peculiarities, such as colorful eyes, but it doesn't stop him from seeing things clearly and living his life.


And he seems so kind the way he makes me unwind
The man in my thoughts has a kind and calming presence that helps me to relax and let go of my worries and stresses.


I’m twisting through this magical space in time
Thinking about this man and imagining things puts me in a happy and dreamlike space, allowing me to feel like I'm in some magical realm.


Let me sing a song, let me sing about you
Music is my way of expressing my feelings and thoughts, and my inspiration for singing comes from you.


Every single song, yes I sing about you
I write and sing songs about you because you're always on my mind and your touch has touched my soul deeply.


Every single song is strictly about you
Every new song I write is purely and solely about you, as you inspire me in every way possible.


Take it slow
The world is moving so fast, sometimes we need to slow it down and enjoy life's simple pleasures, as we don't know what the future holds and what our time is worth.




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Carlos Rodas

When I saw your face I thought I found my light
It all started on a peaceful night, you walked into my life
You say that Im to blame, I know its not my fault
One will say that it did not work out, it wasnt for too long
Catch me on a bad day and I wont cry
Even if the stars fall from the sky
Look into my eyes you know Im high
You wont ever ever know
I think you know
For who is to say all life is created equal
When some die happy and some die poor
To say that money is the root of all evil
When money is power and nothing more
If power brings evil and evil brings power
Then when will the time come when the earth will devour
Catch me on a good day and I wont cry
Even if the stars fall from the sky
Look into my eyes you know Im high
You wont ever ever know
I think you know
I see a man hes walking through my mind
There is colors in his eyes, but he sees just fine
And he seems so kind the way he makes me unwind
Im twisting through this magical space in time
Let me sing
Let me sing a song, let me sing about you
Every single song, yes I sing about you
Every single song is strictly about you
Look into my eyes you know Im high
Take it slow.



All comments from YouTube:

forestw0lf

2006 -> 2021. I listen to this song like if it came out yesterday. Much love and lots of blessings for this genius musician.

RGEMusic

old school!

camkime21

Agreed been a stick figure fan half my life I'm 31 so at 15 I found him and he became a HUGE part of my life ❤ ...look me in the eyes you know I'm high

Bridget Navarrete

You've come a long way Scott!!! You are a genius! Your music heals my heart and soul 💕 never stop healing the world with your beautiful music ☮💕

Champa

And this song is still nastyyyy

Rémi Lampin

At 14 years old making great album like this one and all the others, much respect 👌
Big up and long life SF !!! ❤

Bob Craig

Seeing this 16 years later is insane.. the progress he's made...

Anthony Rodriguez

Still jamming to this day, and still one of my favorite SF songs! God bless and much love!

Yessika Ramirez

Stick has blown up with his countless shows, persona, and AMAZING music. Pure talent!!

Stomata Dilator

Still jamming this dank ass chune in 2020... much love and big blessings, Scott. Cheers, brother.

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