Love Gonna Walk Out On Me
Toots&Maytals Lyrics


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Every time I see your face
Something moves within my heart
And it thrills me to my soul
And tell me that love is gonna let me down
I can't believe that baby
Love is gonna let me down
I see the morning sun
I know everything is alright
I could see you rushing to my door
And tell me that love is gonna let me down
I can't believe what you're saying to me baby
Love is gonna let me down
I can see the morning sun
And knowing that everything, everything is alright
I can see you rushing through that door
And tell me that love is gonna let me down
Love is gonna let me down
Love is gonna walk out on me





By AGU

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Toots&Maytals' song Love Gonna Walk Out On Me depict a classic tale of love and uncertainty. The singer expresses his joy and excitement every time he sees his lover's face, and the emotions that stir within his heart and soul. He feels that everything is alright, and he is reassured every time he sees her coming towards him. However, there is an underlying fear that persists in his mind- the fear that love is going to let him down, that it's going to walk out on him.


This fear is expressed in the chorus of the song, which is repeated multiple times. The singer expresses his disbelief at the thought of love abandoning him, but the fear persists. He sees the morning sun, a symbol of hope and optimism, and yet he cannot shake off the fear that gnaws at him. The singer's vulnerability and uncertainty give the song an emotional depth, and his fear of abandonment is something that listeners can relate to.


In conclusion, Toots&Maytals' Love Gonna Walk Out On Me is a poignant song that speaks of the joys and fears of love. It captures the emotions of love, vulnerability, fear, and uncertainty in a powerful way, making it a timeless classic.


Line by Line Meaning

Every time I see your face
Each time I catch a glimpse of your countenance


Something moves within my heart
My heart begins to stir with emotion


And it thrills me to my soul
It fills me with joy that resonates in my very being


And tell me that love is gonna let me down
But then the thought creeps in that love may disappoint me


I can't believe that baby
I struggle to accept this possibility


Love is gonna let me down
That love may ultimately fail me


I see the morning sun
As the sun rises in the sky


I know everything is alright
I feel reassured that all is well


I could see you rushing to my door
I envision you eagerly coming to see me


And tell me that love is gonna let me down
But then the thought resurfaces that love may disappoint me


I can't believe what you're saying to me baby
I struggle to accept the idea you're conveying


Love is gonna let me down
That love may ultimately fail me


I can see the morning sun
As the sun rises in the sky


And knowing that everything, everything is alright
Feeling reassured that all is well


I can see you rushing through that door
I envision you eagerly coming through the door to see me


And tell me that love is gonna let me down
But then the thought resurfaces that love may disappoint me


Love is gonna let me down
That love may ultimately fail me


Love is gonna walk out on me
That love may abandon me




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BROADWAY MUSIC CORPORATION, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: B. DAVIDSON, F. HIBBERT

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