The Step And The Walk
The Duke Spirit Lyrics


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Ten English pounds
And these hot pavement fields
As though I'm moving to the end
Am I moving to the end of your loving?

How, how did I do this?
Me, I put the wall around my heart
Why didn't I notice such cold detachment from the start?
Oh, the joys they slammed down
And the one in this town was bright enough

Without joy, joy, joy in the rain
I could feel forever the same
Without joy, joy, joy in the rain
I could feel forever the same

So how, how did I do this?
Oh, me I put that box around my heart
Why couldn't I notice such a cool detach from the start?
Oh, the joys they slammed down
From the one in this town is bright enough

Without joy, joy, joy in the rain
I could feel forever the same
Without joy, joy, joy in the rain
Yeah, I could feel forever the same

Without joy, joy, joy in the rain
I could feel forever the same
Without joy, joy, joy in the rain
Yeah, I could feel forever the same

Without joy, joy, joy in the rain
Oh, I could feel forever the same




Without joy, joy, joy in the rain
I could feel forever the same

Overall Meaning

The Duke Spirit's "The Step And The Walk" is a reflective composition that speaks to the internal turmoil of a person who is going through the motions of life but not feeling any sense of joy or love in their relationships or experiences. The opening lyric, "Ten English pounds and these hot pavement fields" suggests that the singer is in a state of transition or in search of something new but is unsure of where they are going. They question whether they are moving towards the end of a love affair or towards a new beginning.


As the song progresses, the singer reflects on their inability to connect emotionally or feel joy. They speak of putting a wall around their heart, and not noticing the detachment they are experiencing until it is too late. The lyric "why couldn't I notice such a cool detach from the start?" suggests a feeling of regret for not being more aware of their emotional state earlier.


The repeated refrain of "without joy, joy, joy in the rain, I could feel forever the same" underscores the emotional apathy the singer is feeling. The metaphor of rain, which can be cleansing and renewing, but also can be gloomy and depressing, suggests that joy is necessary for the cleansing and renewing aspect.


Overall, the song speaks to the human struggle to connect emotionally and feel joy in life, and the consequences of failing to do so.


Line by Line Meaning

Ten English pounds
I've paid a price for something.


And these hot pavement fields
I'm in a tough situation, possibly feeling stuck and frustrated.


As though I'm moving to the end
I feel like I'm being forced towards an end point or conclusion.


Am I moving to the end of your loving?
I'm wondering if my relationship is coming to an end.


How, how did I do this?
I'm questioning how I ended up in this difficult situation.


Me, I put the wall around my heart
I've been guarding my emotions and not letting people get too close to me.


Why didn't I notice such cold detachment from the start?
I'm regretting not seeing that someone I cared about wasn't invested in the relationship.


Oh, the joys they slammed down
I've experienced some major disappointments.


And the one in this town was bright enough
Despite everything else, there's still a glimmer of hope for something good.


Without joy, joy, joy in the rain
If I don't find happiness, life will feel stagnant and unchanging.


I could feel forever the same
My current situation feels like it will last forever.


Yeah, I could feel forever the same
I'm repeating that my current situation feels never-ending.


Oh, me I put that box around my heart
I'm reiterating that I've been protecting myself emotionally.


From the one in this town is bright enough
There's still potential for something good despite my struggles.


Without joy, joy, joy in the rain
If I'm not happy, life will feel monotonous and unfulfilling.


Without joy, joy, joy in the rain
I'm repeating the previous line to emphasize the importance of happiness.


I could feel forever the same
My current struggles feel like they will never end.


Without joy, joy, joy in the rain
If I'm not happy, my life will continue to feel unchanging.


Oh, I could feel forever the same
I'm reiterating that my current struggles feel never-ending.


Without joy, joy, joy in the rain
I'm emphasizing once more that finding happiness is crucial to breaking out of my current situation.


I could feel forever the same
I'm repeating the idea that my situation feels stagnant and unchanging.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL LIAM HIGGINS, LIELA ROSEMARY SADIE LOUISE MOSS, LUKE FORD, OLLY BETTS, TOBY BUTLER

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Comments from YouTube:

kingb youchoob

how this wasnt a huge hit is beyond me.

James Binkley

because it isn't formulaic, electronic robot voice(autotune) horseshit that dominates the airwaves today.

Gary Hager

The sheep are united in their lack of originality .

Michael Stouffer

Saw them open for Incubus in Columbia, MD in 2010. They were amazing!!!

e11e

No justice in the musical world

JK Marshall

Agree!

All dolled up in gabardine

This song rocks! Should have like 20 million views!

Billy Likitsakos music

Who are the 6 people who dislike this song? I guess there's no accounting for taste... The Duke Spirit are an amazing band. :-)

GMar

Saw these guys in a tiny little music club called The Echo in Los Angeles over 10 years ago I think it was either 2008 or 2009, whenever this album came out. They performed this song. The stage was so small the guitar players were practically hitting each other. I remember seeing billionaire Steve Bing standing in a dark corner and I remember Oliver the drummer walking by me holding four shot glasses full of whiskey on his way to back room where they stayed. Good times!

v1cious

RIP Steve

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