J'net Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 This week's Song of the Week is Walking Alone (when the GDC forum is down). This one will be active until Monday, March 8, when we'll get back on the Monday schedule. Please use this thread to discuss your thoughts and feelings about the song. Walking Alone was released on the Nimrod album in 1997. Nimrod reached a peak position of number 10 on the charts and has gone platinum twice. I'm sure everyone must have experienced that feeling of being alone - not having support when it's really needed, missing old friends, feeling that no one understands, or just being lonely for company. Those times come around in everyone's lives. But somehow, this song has never made me feel lonely or isolated. The first line, "Come together like a foot in a shoe, only this time I think I stuck my foot in my mouth," always amuses me and brings a smile to my face. Then as I listen to the rest of the song, I start to feel sad for the person singing it. The music has a very poignant sound, and that last line, "Too drunk to figure out they're fading away," seems so depressing. I love the song, though - maybe because it makes me realize each time I hear it that I'm not really alone. Not to mention (but I will), I'm a sucker for almost any song that uses a harmonica. There's also a very natural harmony that I love to sing with this song, and that makes my heart happy. Here's an audio file of this song. I couldn't find a live video, but please post if you have one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dRbbD3nTI4 Walking Alone Lyrics Come together like a foot in a shoe, Only this time I think I stuck my foot in my mouth. Thinking out loud and acting in vain - Knocking over anyone that stands in my way. Sometimes I need to apologize. Sometimes I need to admit that I ain't right. Sometimes I should just keep my mouth shut, or only say hello. Sometimes I still feel I'm walking alone. Walk on eggshells on my old stomping ground - Yet there's really no one left that's hanging around. Isn't that another familiar face? Too drunk to figure out they're fading away. Sometimes I need to apologize. Sometimes I need to admit that I ain't right. Sometimes I should just keep my mouth shut, or only say hello. Sometimes I still feel I'm walking alone. Sometimes I need to apologize. Sometimes I need to admit that I ain't right. Sometimes I should just keep my mouth shut, or only say hello. Sometimes I still feel I'm walking alone. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can nominate songs for discussion as Song of the Week in the Song Discussions thread, which contains links to each previous Song of the Week from 9/14/2009 forward in its original post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyz Z Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Great song, great album. Great choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne mami Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I really love this song. Another one of my favorites. "Sometimes I need to apologize. Sometimes I need to admit that I ain't right. Sometimes I should just keep my mouth shut, or only say hello. Sometimes I still feel I'm walking alone." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillieJoeObsesser Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 such a great song!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AleKerplunk Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 i fuckin love the harmonic of this Song is so beautiful and is one of the first Nimrod's song that i listened "Sometimes I need to apologize. Sometimes I need to admit that I ain't right. Sometimes I should just keep my mouth shut, or only say hello. Sometimes I still feel I'm walking alone.":wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Breakdown Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 good choice. i'm gonna listen to this song more now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1039slappygirl Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 That song is so sweet and country-ish (don't know how to explain that xD) We all have felt that way at least once before <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraHsunshine Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Awesome choice I'm sad that there appears to be no video love for it though :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartscollide Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I really love the harmonica bits in this and also Sometimes I still feel I'm walking alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2pasalacqua Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I love this song a lot. a few weeks ago I couldn't stop listening to it. the lines below related to me on some levels a little bit. I went away to college and when I go back to my hometown it feels different. "Walk on eggshells on my old stomping ground Yet there's really no one left that's hanging around. Isn't that another familiar face? Too drunk to figure out they're fading away." "Sometimes I need to apologize. Sometimes I need to admit that I ain't right. Sometimes I should just keep my mouth shut, or only say hello. Sometimes I still feel I'm walking alone." "Sometimes I need to apologize. Sometimes I need to admit that I ain't right. Sometimes I should just keep my mouth shut, or only say hello. Sometimes I still feel I'm walking alone." haha.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraHsunshine Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Harmonica is the sexiest instrument known to man. Or maybe this is my love on Bob Dylan speaking XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonator. Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I love this song <3 I've experience that feeling before, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjrules Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 This is a great song, its really underrated in my eyes. One of the best from Nimrod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Alone Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffx Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I listen to this song when I feel alone. Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdpony Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I love how there is a green day song for every feeling that I have! and yess this is a song for when Im sad or disappointed! an emo song lol ... love it! ... great song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2pasalacqua Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 ^_^ hahahahahahahahahaha I don't know why but that's so funny. cuz your username... yknow... hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prisca Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 This is such a chill song to listen to. J'net, I agree with you on the harmonica part. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANJI Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Really great song! Another one which I can relate to. Gonna start my day listening to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki. Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 There’s also a very natural harmony that I love to sing with this song, and that makes my heart happy. ^ Exactly I find myself singing these lines everytime I hear the song Sometimes I need to apologize. Sometimes I need to admit that I ain't right. Sometimes I should just keep my mouth shut, or only say hello. Sometimes I still feel I'm walking alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mar Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 "Thinking out loud" is the story of my life. Good song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosho Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Up until a couple of months ago, i never really enjoyed this song, i dont know why.. i always thought the song was good but just didnt get into it... But recently i am finding myself liking more and more (maybe i can relate to it a bit more now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daughter.of.Rage.and.Love Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I have a hard time describing this song. It is a beautiful song, and I know exactly what you mean with the natural harmony you want to sing with. It's a calming song, too, for me at least. It also makes me feel sad, because I can relate so well to it most of the time. Then, on the other side, I also know that it's actually quite the opposite, still the 'walking alone' feeling, but because of contrary reasons. It doesn't make me feel lonely, though. I feel like I'm missing something in this post. Maybe I'll come back to it later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mato Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I love this song, It really describes me. My favourite part is: Sometimes I need to apologize. Sometimes I need to admit that I ain't right. Sometimes I should just keep my mouth shut, or only say hello. Sometimes I still feel I'm walking alone. Billie is such an amazing songwriter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliette Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 this song pretty sums up my life right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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