The Walk
The Time (Morris Day) Lyrics

Attention everybody! I'm gonna show you a brand new dance.
Introduction to a new dance called The Walk.

It's called The walk, the walk, just let your body talk 'til you're deep in a trance.
The Walk is a self-expressive dance that you can enjoy without a partner until you're lost in the music.

You don't need no partner, you can walk all alone.
The Walk is a solo dance that doesn't require a partner.

Whenever you feel the groove just let your body move, walkin' to a beat of your own.
The Walk is all about letting the music take control and moving your body to your own beat.

Everybody walk your body, everybody walk.
Encouragement to get everybody to try The Walk dance.

Attention everybody! I said it ain't hard to do.
Reassurance that The Walk dance is easy and anyone can do it.

Just walk, walk, let your body talk, walkin' so cool.
The Walk is a dance that is meant to look and feel cool as you move your body to the music.

Attention everybody! I said I just shined my shoes.
Announcement that the singer has shined his shoes to look slick while dancing.

So you can let your body talk, just watch where you walk or your life you're gonna lose.
Warning to be careful while dancing because walking without paying attention could cause injury.

In other words, I'll walk you 'til you're dead.
Reaffirmation that The Walk is a serious dance to be taken with caution.

The days of dancing in one place are gone.
Old dance moves are outdated and it's time for something new and more mobile.

And honey, you know you can't dance with them tight jeans on.
Tight jeans make it difficult to move and dance properly.

If you try to cop a dip, you trip, slip, and fall.
Dips are not recommended as they could cause injury if not executed properly.

Walking's for the cool baby, put on a camisole.
Wearing a camisole is cool and recommended for The Walk because it makes it easier to move.

Who? Me? I wear baggies, zip, snap, and drop.
The singer wears a certain type of baggy pants that make dancing easier.

Easy access baby. Yes, before you get a chance to holler Stop!
The baggy pants are comfortable for dancing and easy to remove if needed.

Besides, Rollo likes his freedom.
The singer's alter ego (Rollo) likes to be free and comfortable while dancing.

Ain't nothin' like a fresh pair of baggies.
New and fresh baggy pants are perfect for dancing and feeling comfortable.

Hup 2, 3, 4, what the hell are we fightin' for? Walk.
Encouragement to stop fighting and just dance to The Walk.

Damn, I'm 'bout to walk a hole in my Stacy Adams.
The singer's shoes (Stacy Adams) are already worn down from The Walk dance.

Little cute guitar player, make your mama proud.
Compliment to the guitar player for his performance during the song.

I want all of Detroit City to stand up, clap your hands!
Addressing and involving the audience in the performance by asking them to participate.

Alright you Polaroids, stay in time with the drummer.
Encouragement to the band members and Polaroids (audience) to stay on track with the music.

Jellybean, don't be so mean. Mr. Jelly, turn it around.
Asking the drummer (Jellybean) to turn the music around and play it differently.

Bass man walk downtown. Go on and walk, Terry.
Encouragement to the bass player and Terry (audience) to walk/dance to the music.

I don't think they heard ya.
The singer is unsure if his message to the band and audience was received.

What time is it? Rock City.
Asking the time and the response is Rock City.

Well OK, if you put it that way.
Agreement to the response about the time being Rock City.

Ain't nobody bad. Cheerio.
No one is better than anyone else. Farewell/goodbye.

We don't like policemen.
Reference to social injustice and a general sentiment of the time against the police.

We don't like new wave.
Dislike of the current fashion and musical trend of New Wave.

We don't like television.
Dislike of the mass media and television as a pervasive influence.

Say, hey baby, where you goin'? .... I'm going home. I can't dance like that.
A conversation between the singer and a woman who is not comfortable dancing The Walk.

Well baby, that's because you got those jeans on too tight.
The woman's tight jeans are hindering her dancing ability.

Now let's just take'em off.... What do you mean Let's just take'em off?
The singer suggests removing the tight jeans, but the woman is hesitant.

Come on, take'em off. I got something for you to wear. Here, put this on.
The singer offers the woman an alternative to the tight jeans and insists she try it on.

Uh, you always keep lingerie in your glove department?
The woman is surprised and skeptical that the singer has lingerie in his car.

None of my women wear gloves. Now put this on.
The singer assures the woman that he is not suggesting gloves and encourages her to wear the lingerie.

But... But all the girls will stare at me. All the girls in this neighborhood already wear camisoles.
The woman is worried about being stared at, but the singer explains that this is the norm in the area.

I know, but... But, but... that's because it's cool. Now let's get them jeans off.
The singer urges the woman to try The Walk dance and assures her wearing the lingerie is cool.

Ok, but I'm warning you. Warning me about what?
The woman finally agrees but is still concerned and warns the singer.

Mm, God, this zipper's tight. Here, why don't you lay down?
The woman struggles with the lingerie, so the singer suggests she lay down to fix it.

Um, that's what I'm tryin' to tell you. Stop tryin' to tell me things and pull!
The woman is trying to tell the singer that she can't get the lingerie on, but he misconstrues what she's saying.

Mary, sweet mother Jesus!.... I told you.
The woman finally gets the lingerie on, but she is clearly uncomfortable.

Damn baby, how'd you get all that in them jeans?.... It wasn't easy.
The singer compliments the woman's figure, and she explains that it wasn't easy to get into the tight jeans.

I know that's right, mmm! Well, I think you'd be more comfortable in this.
The singer suggests the woman will feel more comfortable in the lingerie and encourages her to dance with him.

I'm sure I would. I don't know. Hurry up Grace, song's almost over. My name's not Grace.
The woman is uncertain but agrees to dance, and there is confusion about her name.

I know that, but hurry up... Grace.
The singer misremembers her name and is urging her to dance before the song ends.

Man, these are weird. I guess the tag goes in the back. Hurry up!
The woman is uncomfortable in the lingerie, and the singer is impatient to start dancing.

OK, OK, how do I look? Almost as good as me, now let's go!
The woman is unsure about how she looks, and the singer jokes that she looks almost as good as he does.

Hey Morris, what time is it? Who's the lovely lady? Introduce us. I'll introduce you to a headache if you don't get out of my face!
The singer is bothered by someone's questions and threatens them with a headache unless they stop asking.

OK baby, now check this out. We gonna walk 'til the song's over. In other words, meet me at the bar in 32 measures, cool? Cool.
The singer plans to dance with the woman until the end of the song and then proposes meeting at the bar in 32 measures (musical units).

And if you're good, I'll let you work the stick in my ride. Uah ha ha!
The singer makes a suggestive comment to the woman as they plan to continue the evening together.