I'm Walkin'
Longing and Hope in "I'm Walkin'
Lyrics
I'm walkin', yes indeed, and I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
Expressing the act of walking and talking about a relationship between the singer and someone else.
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me (yes)
Expressing hope for the person to return to the singer.
I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin' for your company
Describing loneliness and eagerly awaiting the company of the absent person.
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
Reiterating the hope for the person's return.
What 'ya gonna do when the well runs dry?
Pondering what actions will be taken when faced with a challenging situation or hardship.
You're gonna run away and hide
Suggesting the possibility of running away and hiding when confronted with difficulties.
I'm gonna run right by your side, for you pretty baby I'll even die
Committing to stand by the person's side, even to the extent of risking one's life.
I'm walkin', yes indeed, I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
Repeating the theme of walking and talking about the relationship.
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
Reiterating the hope for the person to return.
I'm walkin', yes indeed, and I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
Continuation of expressing walking and talking about the relationship.
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me (yes)
Reiterating hope for the person's return.
I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin' for your company
Reiterating loneliness and waiting for companionship.
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
Expressing hope for the person's return.
What 'ya gonna do when the well runs dry?
Asking about the person's actions when faced with a difficult situation.
You're gonna sit right down and cry
Suggesting a reaction of sitting down and crying when things become challenging.
What 'ya gonna do when I say "bye-bye"?
Predicting the person saying goodbye and questioning the listener's response.
All you're gonna do is dry your eye
Anticipating the listener drying their eyes after the departure.
I'm walkin', yes indeed, I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
Repeating the theme of walking and talking about the relationship.
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