Walk – English Lyrics

• By: Pantera

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Pantera's iconic hit "Walk" and discover how this song became a symbol of self-respect and defiance. Explore the powerful lyrics, groove metal style, and the real-life experiences that fueled its creation, offering a lesson in standing your ground and demanding respect.

[English]

Can't you see, I'm easily bothered by persistence?

One step from lashing out at you

You want in, to get under my skin and call yourself a friend

I've got more friends like you, what do I do?

Is there no standard anymore?

What it takes? Who I am?

Where I've been, belong?

You can't be something you're not

Be yourself, by yourself

Stay away from me

A lesson learned in life

Known from the dawn of time

Respect, walk

What did you say?

Respect, walk

Are you talking to me?

Are you talking to me?

...

Run your mouth when I'm not around

It's easy to achieve

You cry to weak friends that sympathize

Can you hear the violins playing your song?

Those same friends tell me your every word

Is there no standard anymore?

What it takes? Who I am?

Where I've been, belong?

You can't be something you're not

Be yourself, by yourself

Stay away from me

A lesson learned in life

Known from the dawn of time

Respect, walk

What did you say?

Respect, walk

Are you talking to me?

Respect, walk

What did you say?

Respect, walk

Are you talking to me?

Are you talking to me?

No way, punk

...

Respect, walk

What did you say?

Respect, walk

Are you talking to me?

Respect, walk

What did you say?

Respect, walk

Are you talking to me?

Are you talking to me?

Walk on home, boy

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
respect /rɪˈspɛkt/ B2	noun - a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something verb - to admire someone or something deeply
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn noun - an act of traveling by foot
friend /frɛnd/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and has a bond of mutual affection
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter
talk /tɔːk/ A1	verb - to speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings
step /stɛp/ A2	noun - the act of moving by lifting your foot and putting it down in a new position
bother /ˈbɒðər/ B1	verb - to take the trouble to do something
standard /ˈstændərd/ B2	noun - a level of quality or attainment
skin /skɪn/ A2	noun - the thin layer of tissue that covers the body
cry /kraɪ/ A2	verb - to make a loud sound because you are sad or in pain
easy /ˈiːzi/ A1	adjective - achieved without great effort
talking /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/ A2	verb - the action of speaking
lesson /ˈlɛsən/ A2	noun - a period of learning or teaching
dawn /dɔːn/ B1	noun - the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise
weak /wiːk/ B1	adjective - lacking strength or power

Key Grammar Structures

• You can't be something you're not

  ➔ Negative form of modal verbs.

  ➔ The phrase "can't be" indicates impossibility or inability.

• Stay away from me

  ➔ Imperative mood.

  ➔ The phrase "stay away" is a command or instruction.

• A lesson learned in life

  ➔ Past participle used as an adjective.

  ➔ The word "learned" describes the lesson as having been acquired.

• Run your mouth when I'm not around

  ➔ Conditional clause.

  ➔ The phrase indicates a situation that depends on another condition.

• What did you say?

  ➔ Interrogative form.

  ➔ The phrase is used to ask for clarification or repetition.

• Are you talking to me?

  ➔ Present continuous tense.

  ➔ The phrase indicates an action currently in progress.

• I've got more friends like you

  ➔ Present perfect tense.

  ➔ The phrase indicates a past action with relevance to the present.