Walk Don't Walk
Prince & the New Power Generation, Prince
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Walk on their side of the street Don't walk where it feels the best Walk away from people you meet Don't talk to strangers, unless They walk the way you want them to Don't walk unless the others do I said walk, like you could use a ride Don't walk with a confident stride Then people will walk over you Don't talk until they tell you to Don't talk if it's against the rules Just walk away and be a fool That's what they want ya to do Yeah, that's what they want you to do Sha-la-la-la-la Sha-la-la-la-la Sha-la-la-la-la Sha-la-la-la-la Don't talk if it's against the rules Just walk away and be a fool That's what they want ya to do So you got to walk like you want to make it Don't walk like you just can't take it Go on and walk on any side you like Don't walk wherever they tell you to, psyche The sun will shine upon you one day If you're always walkin' your way The sun will shine upon you one day If you're always walkin' your way Hey, sha la la la Sha-la-la-la-la Sha-la-la-la-la Sha-la-la-la-la (Tellin' me now, just walkin') Said I'm walkin' on your side of the street (tellin' me now, just walkin') I'm talkin' to the people I meet (tellin' me now, just walkin') Alright Walk, don't walk Talk, don't talk Walk, don't walk Talk, don't talk Walk, don't walk Talk, don't talk
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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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10 facts about this song
Album Launch"Walk Don't Run" is a track from the 13th album by Prince, "Diamonds and Pearls", which was released in 1991.
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Collaborating BandThe album "Diamonds and Pearls" was also the first to feature his new backing band, The New Power Generation. This transformed Prince's music style to more band-oriented funk and RnB.
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Rare Live Performances"Walk Don't Walk" was not often performed live by Prince. It was debuted at his December 31, 1991 performance and then rarely played again.
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Unusual Song StructureUnlike many of Prince's songs, "Walk Don't Walk" does not have a bridge – an unusual structure for a Prince track.
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Social CommentaryThis song is one of Prince's many social commentary songs. Its lyrics advise listeners to make their own decisions and not just follow the crowd.
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Song Composition"Walk Don't Walk" is presented in a pop-rock style, featuring a stomping beat, jangly guitars, carnival-like organs, and layered backing vocals.
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Album Success"Diamonds and Pearls", the album featuring "Walk Don't Walk", was one of Prince's most successful albums. It remained in the album charts for 32 weeks in the USA, and "Walk Don't Walk" was a contributing track to its success.
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Video ReleaseDespite its popularity, "Walk Don't Walk" didn't have an individual music video. However, the whole "Diamonds and Pearls" album was released as long-form home video, where it was included.
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Song LengthThe track measures four minutes and forty-three seconds long.
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Resonating MessageThe message of the song — to walk your own path rather than simply following others — remains relevant and has resonated with many listeners and Prince fans.
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