Andrew Downes - The Walk

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You did not walk with me
Of late to the hill-top tree
By the gated ways
As in earlier days;
You were weak and lame
So you never came
And I went alone, and I did not mind
Not thinking of you as left behind

I walked up there to-day
Just in the former way;
Surveyed around
The familiar ground
By myself again:
What difference, then?
Only that underlying sense
Of the look of a room on returning thence

Release Date: March 20, 1978

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"The Walk" by Andrew Downes is a poignant reflection on the bittersweet experience of walking alone to a familiar place that once held special memories with a loved one who is no longer able to join. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and nostalgia as the singer recalls past walks to a hill-top tree, now venturing there alone due to the absence of their companion who is weak and lame. Despite the solitude, the singer finds solace in the familiar surroundings and the memories shared with their beloved. The song captures the emotional complexity of revisiting a cherished place without a loved one, highlighting the enduring connection and the lingering sense of their presence. With its heartfelt lyrics and soulful melody, "The Walk" encapsulates the universal themes of love, loss, and the enduring power of memories.