You wonder why you got holes in your shoes
You wonder why they got more money than you
You wonder why you got nothing to lose
It makes no sense, don’t try to figure it out
You gotta walk on down
Walk on down
Walk on down
When you’re shit out of luck
There’s just one thing to do and that’s
Walk on down
Walk on down
Walk on down
When you’re shit out of luck
There’s just one thing to do and that’s
Yeah, huh
Well, she says that she loves ya
In your mind there’s no doubt, but
You feel like a stranger
When the lights go out
As you lie there awake
You think this ain’t no gift
Don’t try to figure that weight’s too heavy to lift
You got to walk on down
Walk on down
Walk on down
When you’re shit out of luck
There’s just one thing to do and that’s
Walk on down
Walk on down
Because I got no time to lose
It’s my life if I choose
Put on my walking shoes
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You got to walk on down
Walk on down
Walk on down
When you’re shit out of luck
There’s just one thing to do and that’s
Walk on down, yeah
Walk on down, yeah
Walk on down
When you’re shit out of luck
There’s just one thing to do and that’s
Walk on down
Walk on down, down, down
Walk on down
When you’re shit out of luck
There’s just one thing to do and that’s
Walk on down
Facing Hard Times Head-On
“Walk On Down” by Aerosmith is a gritty anthem about perseverance in the face of adversity. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone grappling with life’s unfair challenges—holes in their shoes, lacking money, and feeling empty-handed. Yet, instead of wallowing in misfortune, the song delivers a powerful message: when you’re “shit out of luck,” the only thing left to do is keep moving forward. This mantra of resilience echoes throughout the track, urging listeners to put on their walking shoes and keep going, no matter how heavy the burden may feel.
Relationships and Self-Reliance
The song also touches on emotional struggles, particularly within relationships. The uncertainty and doubt described in the lyrics highlight feelings of isolation, even when someone claims to love you. Rather than seeking answers to unresolvable questions or carrying unbearable emotional weight, “Walk On Down” advocates for self-reliance and the courage to stride ahead, regardless of emotional setbacks.
Song Credits
- Artist: Aerosmith
- Songwriters: Joe Perry, Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer, Brad Whitford
- Release Year: 1993
- Label: Geffen Records