Walk Tall
The Popes Lyrics
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That's what my momma told me when I was about knee high
Said "Son now be a proud man, and hold your head up high
Walk tall, walk straight, and look the world right in the eye,"
When I was young boy ...
But I was young and foolish then, and much too blind to see
I ignored the things she said as if I never heard
Walk tall, walk straight, and look the world right in the eye
That's what my momma told me when I was about knee high
Said "Son now be a proud man, and hold your head up high
Walk tall, walk straight, and look the world right in the eye,"
Started going to places, where youngsters shouldn't go
Got to know the kind of girls it's better not to know
Fell in with a bad crowd and laughed and drank with them
And through the laughter mama's words would echo now and then '
Walk tall, walk straight, and look the world right in the eye
It's what my momma told me when I was about knee high
Said "Son now be a proud man, and hold your head up high
Walk tall, walk straight, and look the world right in the eye,"
Got in trouble with the law, and I'm in prison now
Through these prison bars I see things so much different now
I got one year left to serve, and when my time is done
I'll walk tall and I'll walk straight, and mama'll be proud to call me son.
Walk tall, walk straight, and look the world right in the eye
That's what my momma told me when I was about knee high
Said "Son now be a proud man, and hold your head up high
Walk tall, walk straight, and look the world right in the eye,"
Walk tall, walk tall
The Popes' song "Walk Tall" is a reflection on growing up and learning from the advice of one's mother. The lyrics describe a young boy who doesn't take his mother's sage advice to heart, and as a result, gets himself into trouble. The verses detail the boy's downward spiral, as he falls in with a bad crowd, gets into trouble with the law, and ends up in prison. However, the chorus reminds the listener of the importance of holding one's head up high and looking the world straight in the eye - a lesson the singer finally learns, thanks to his mother's advice.
The lyrics are simple, but poignant in their message. The song speaks to the wisdom of parents, and the importance of heeding their advice, even when it seems old-fashioned or uncool. The use of repetition in the chorus underscores the importance of the lesson being taught, and the final line, "Walk tall, walk tall," drives the message home in a memorable way.
Overall, "Walk Tall" is a powerful song about the consequences of ignoring wise advice and the redemption that can come from learning from one's mistakes. It's a reminder to all of us to hold our heads up high and face the world with confidence and pride.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk tall, walk straight, and look the world right in the eye
My mother taught me to be confident and face the world with pride
That's what my momma told me when I was about knee high
She instilled these values in me at a young age
Said "Son now be a proud man, and hold your head up high
She wanted me to develop into a respectable and confident adult
But I was young and foolish then, and much too blind to see
As a youth, I didn't always understand the importance of her advice
I ignored the things she said as if I never heard
I disregarded her guidance as if it had no importance
Now I see and understand the meaning of her words
With experience and maturity, I now grasp the significance of her teachings
Started going to places, where youngsters shouldn't go
I ventured into dangerous and unsuitable environments
Got to know the kind of girls it's better not to know
I associated with people who were not a positive influence on me
Fell in with a bad crowd and laughed and drank with them
I became part of a negative social circle and engaged in risky behavior with them
Walk tall, walk straight, and look the world right in the eye
Despite my mistakes, my mother's words still echo in my mind
Got in trouble with the law, and I'm in prison now
I made serious mistakes and am now serving time in jail
Through these prison bars I see things so much different now
Being incarcerated has helped me gain perspective on my past actions
I got one year left to serve, and when my time is done
I have almost completed my sentence, and my release is imminent
I'll walk tall and I'll walk straight, and mama'll be proud to call me son.
After my release, I will live a respectable life and make my mother proud
Walk tall, walk tall
The importance of self-respect and confidence cannot be understated, and should always be remembered.
Contributed by Addison V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chief Keef's Molly Water
Whoever operated this thing for 5000 miles is truly talented in every way humanly possible
j k
@Neighbors Kid that’s not a joke though there’s no punchline how can that be a joke
Neighbors Kid
@j k it’s a joke 😂 (it’s ok u don’t get it tho)
👺samurai boi
I tell you if i see this at the night while im doing my jogging exercise.Ill literally lose another 2kg more in a week because of that.
Cotton Candy
She looks soo creepy doh
j k
they didn’t they put it in a car and walked a few kilometres around town
Aaron Burr Atwood.
Not at all what I was expecting but pretty dang cool.
Bentley Baart Bohemian
@👺samurai boi my mom bought a few dolls when I grew up never liked them always had nightmares about it..
👺samurai boi
@Bentley Baart Bohemian imagine seeing that at night or seeing it right infront of you
tokyooo
What were you expecting? Lmao