I Walk Through The Fields
The Cats Lyrics


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I walk through the fields with the sun in my eyes
Barefoot, I've got my shoes in my hands
I look at the sky, see the bluebirds flying high
Singing songs for a love that once was mine

Then I close my eyes, and see her face again
And I feel her lips on mine
By the way she kissed, the way she held me tight
She keeps on running through my mind
Keeps on running through my mind

I walk through the night, don’t feel the rain on my head
Don’t see the faces of people passing by
I look at the sky to find the moon way up high
To find the stars shining bright but they’re not there

Then I close my eyes, and see her face again
And I feel her lips on mine
By the way she kissed, the way she held me tight
She keeps on running through my mind
Keeps on running through my mind

By the way she kissed, the way she held me tight




She keeps on running through my mind
Keeps on running through my mind

Overall Meaning

The Cats' song I Walk Through The Fields is a melancholic ballad that talks about a lost love that still lingers in the singer's mind despite the passage of time. The song's refrain "By the way she kissed, the way she held me tight, she keeps on running through my mind" shows the singer's difficulty in moving on, as memories of his past lover still haunt him wherever he goes. The imagery in the lyrics is also significant in reinforcing the singer's emotions - walking through the fields, looking at the sky, and feeling the rain on his head all add to the song's wistful, nostalgic tone.


The song's first verse describes the singer's carefree attitude as he walks through the fields with the sun in his eyes and his shoes in his hands. However, the second verse paints a different picture as the singer walks through the night, oblivious to the rain and the people around him. He looks up to see the moon and stars, but they aren't there, adding to the sense of emptiness and loss he feels.


Overall, I Walk Through The Fields is a song that explores themes of love, loss, and memories. Its poignant lyrics and evocative imagery make it a timeless classic that still resonates with audiences today.


Line by Line Meaning

I walk through the fields with the sun in my eyes
I stroll through the fields where the bright sun is shining, and as I walk I can feel its warmth in my eyes.


Barefoot, I've got my shoes in my hands
I walk without any footwear and carry my shoes as I traverse the fields.


I look at the sky, see the bluebirds flying high
I observe the blue sky and take note of the bluebirds gliding high above in the air.


Singing songs for a love that once was mine
The bluebirds are singing tunes that remind me of the love that I had once experienced.


Then I close my eyes, and see her face again
I shut my eyes, and vivid memories of her face start to flood back into my mind.


And I feel her lips on mine
At that moment, it seems like I can feel her soft lips touching mine, as if she is standing right in front of me.


By the way she kissed, the way she held me tight
The way that she kissed me and embraced me so tenderly, I can't get those moments out of my mind.


She keeps on running through my mind
Despite my efforts to shake her image off, it seems like she is still entrenched deeply in my subconsciousness, and I can't get her out of my head.


I walk through the night, don’t feel the rain on my head
I continue to walk through the night, not minding the drops of rain that splash onto my head.


Don’t see the faces of people passing by
I am too engrossed in the memories of her to even notice the people that I pass by on the way.


I look at the sky to find the moon way up high
I gaze up into the sky, hoping to catch a glimpse of the moon high up above.


To find the stars shining bright but they’re not there
I hope to see the glimmering stars that usually light up the night sky, but they don't appear to be visible right now.


By the way she kissed, the way she held me tight
The sweet memories of how she kissed and held me tightly still lingers, occupying my thoughts.


She keeps on running through my mind
Despite the time that passed, she still consumes my thoughts and memories, as if her presence is still with me.


Keeps on running through my mind
She continually flows through my thoughts, almost as if on a loop, manifesting as a vivid image in my head.




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Marcellino van Vliet

Cats - I walk through the fields

I walk through the fields with the sun in my eyes
Barefoot, I've got my shoes in my hand
I look at the sky, see the blue birds flying high
Singing songs for a love that once was mine

Then I close my eyes and see her face again
And I feel her lips on mine
By the way she kissed, the way she held me tight
She keeps on running through
My mind, keeps on burning through my mind

I walk through the night, go feel the rain on my head
Fo see the faces of the people passing by
I look at the sky to find the moon way up high
To find the stars shining bright 
Between up there

Then I close my eyes and see her face again
And I feel her lips on mine
By the way she kissed, the way she held me tight
She keeps on running through
My mind, keeps on burning trough my mind
By the way she kissed, the way she held me tight
She keeps on running through
My mind, keeps on burning trough my mind



All comments from YouTube:

Marcellino van Vliet

Cats - I walk through the fields

I walk through the fields with the sun in my eyes
Barefoot, I've got my shoes in my hand
I look at the sky, see the blue birds flying high
Singing songs for a love that once was mine

Then I close my eyes and see her face again
And I feel her lips on mine
By the way she kissed, the way she held me tight
She keeps on running through
My mind, keeps on burning through my mind

I walk through the night, go feel the rain on my head
Fo see the faces of the people passing by
I look at the sky to find the moon way up high
To find the stars shining bright 
Between up there

Then I close my eyes and see her face again
And I feel her lips on mine
By the way she kissed, the way she held me tight
She keeps on running through
My mind, keeps on burning trough my mind
By the way she kissed, the way she held me tight
She keeps on running through
My mind, keeps on burning trough my mind

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Absolutely beautiful, professional music! REAL SEASONS IN THE SUN!

Anne De Haan

prachtig mooi nummer . die cats zijn toppers

Manuela Messaoudi

What a beautiful song and great video, thank you! Greetings from Bern Switzerland

cg breed

Mooie herinneringen aan cees en de rest van groep prachtige tijd

Edu Huertarias

Perfect song

Toon Bekkers

Dit was een geweldig nummer in een geweldige tijd
Kun je nu nog van dromen

Gepke van der Woude

heerlijk om weer eens te horen...x

前山一教

この曲はあまりヒットしなかったけど 大好きな歌です。

Richard Dominggus

weer een avondje genieten van deze tijd loze muziek. wereldband van die tijd.mijn jeugd komt elke keer terug.

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