Twenty-five years later, Walter's signature song is a staple on the radio, and can also be heard in feature films and on television. Meanwhile, he has continued to make original music as both a prolific individual artist, with a total of eight solo CDs to his credit, and as a member of performing and recording bands including the Malibooz and the Brooklyn Cowboys.
Today, Walter Egan continues to write, produce, and record new music (check out his two new songs in the MP3 downloads section below) and perform live around Nashville and nationally.
Like You Do
Walter Egan Lyrics
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Like a child warm and mending,
It kills the demons and it makes me sane,
Love forever never ending.
And when I'm weary of this world I find,
And better days I could be spending,
The sight of you can make me feel so fine,
Love forever, never ending,
I've heard some people say that love is blind,
But I believe that love is blending,
'Cause when I'm with you this is what I find,
Love forever, never ending,
With someone like you.
Nobody could understand, odd things that I do,
But now I know someone can, somebody like you.
There's something in the wind that stirs the air,
A strong desire hot and pending,
To be with you and then together share,
Love forever, never ending,
With someone like you
The lyrics of Walter Eganโs song โLike You Doโ talk about how the love of the authorโs life has an effect on him. The author describes how hearing his lover say his name makes him feel, like a child who is being taken care of and even heals him of whatever demons he may be facing. Being in the presence of his sweetheart makes him feel better, and he believes that their love is forever and never-ending, in contrast to his weariness of the world and its problems. The chorus repeats this forever-lasting connection, and how being with someone like his lover is the only way in which he can feel complete.
The verses also talk about how some may believe that love is blind, but for the author, being in love is a blending of two people. The chorus repeats once more that it is only through being with someone like his lover that he can finally feel at peace. The last part of the song delivers a strong message of the authorโs desire to be with his lover and share a love that will never end.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something in the way you say my name,
The way you say my name is comforting and healing, like a child who is being nurtured.
Like a child warm and mending,
The way you talk to me is like someone who is taking care of me, like a child being taken care of and healed.
It kills the demons and it makes me sane,
The way you talk to me helps me feel better and calms my troubled mind.
Love forever never ending.
The love we share is forever and will never end.
And when I'm weary of this world I find,
When I am tired and disillusioned with the world, I can always turn to you.
And better days I could be spending,
There may be other things I could be doing, but being with you is better than anything else I could imagine.
The sight of you can make me feel so fine,
Just seeing you can make me feel happy and at ease.
With someone like you.
Being with someone like you is a blessing and a joy.
I've heard some people say that love is blind,
Some people think that love makes you lose your ability to see things clearly or objectively.
But I believe that love is blending,
But I disagree; I think that love brings two people together in a perfect blend of emotions and desires.
'Cause when I'm with you this is what I find,
When I am with you, I find that our love makes me feel complete and whole.
Nobody could understand, odd things that I do,
Some of the things I do may seem strange or unusual to other people.
But now I know someone can, somebody like you.
But I have found someone who understands me and accepts me for who I am, and that person is you.
There's something in the wind that stirs the air,
There is a feeling in the air that something important is about to happen.
A strong desire hot and pending,
I feel a strong desire to be with you, and it is building up inside me.
To be with you and then together share,
I want to be with you, and share all of life's experiences together.
Love forever, never ending,
Our love is forever and will never end.
With someone like you
Being with someone like you makes life beautiful and meaningful, and I am grateful for that.
Lyrics ยฉ Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: WALTER LINDSAY EGAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Thomas Robinson
What a talent. I predict he'll go very far. Actually, I wish Walter (and the Booz) were more appreciated.
Jojo heartspaypay
the greatest time machine right here.. I just wants to jump right in it! And that catchy Guitar and chorus!!!
jenbunny1984
I like this song!!!
The Hawaii Files Channel
I remember when this song was brand new on the "Hi Fi" album. Too bad a lot of Walter's music got lost in the disco shuffle of the time. He made some great rock n roll.
Bolan34
Iยดve have loved Walter Egan and his music ever since I got hold of "Magnet & Steel" in the late seventies and I live in Denmark, Europe. Still today I got four original vinyl-records with him - and a recordplayer. As dolfin8 says, his music stands the test of time! Wonderful to find him and be able to actually see him here - Thanks uploader!
John Langdell
Walter Egan music , a big part of my record collection!
Soulalonegirl
Great video! One of Walter's best songs!
Hyattiee
The singer! He was a substitute teacher at my old high school, no lie.
Joyce Brackbill
Ya never know about a person do you?! How neat. Wish he'd been one of my teachers. ๐
annachestnut
Egan is sooo cute. nice Irish face. Go Georgetown!