Lyrics for Walking By as interpreted by LittleNemo

Walking By Lyrics
Your grand dad left home for the circus
He was young just like me,
with hope to explore
He married a girl in Virginia
She could swing the trapeze,
they could sleep on the floor

Your mother was born in December,
on the one sunny day that winter gave up
With warm summer eyes that flickered like fireflies,
and she stared at the world

So why do you leave these stories unfinished,
my Cheshire cat doorstop with tears in your eyes?
And why do you look when you've already found it?
And what did you find that would leave you walking by?

She was raised in a New England village
Then she moved to LA with her firefly stare,
and you loved sunset strip when it sparkled
You grew up and you sparkled, but why don't you care?

And why do you leave these stories unfinished,
my Cheshire cat doorstop with tears in your eyes?
And why do you look when you've already found me?
And what did you find that would leave you walking by?

And these nights I get high just from breathing
When I lie here with you I'm sure that I'm real
like that firework over the freeway
I could stay here all day but that's not how you feel

So why do you leave these questions unanswered?
The circus awaits and you're already gone
My Cheshire cat doorstop with fear in your smile,
what makes it so easy for you to be walking by?
And what did I do that you can't seem to want me?
And why do we lie here and whisper goodbyes?
Where can I go that your pictures won't haunt me?
What makes it so easy for you to be walking by?
Walking by

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sash2417
09-01-2002

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i know ive already commented on this song, but i cant help it.. this song is def one of my all time favs! its sooo amazing and sometimes after hearing this song ive gotten so emotional, like you can feel his emotion when hes singing.. and omg i .. im speechless.. sorry.. sc is so great!

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crago42
09-10-2002

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blindhappiness
09-12-2002

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I agree.. it is an amazing song. Up there on my faves list with Spin and Wait (Konstantine is number one of course)

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TSLfinchTSL
09-14-2002

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aw.. this song just makes me sad... totally sad. I love his voice though... ::Two thumbs up::

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AndrewsPnkRckPrncss
09-17-2002

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SoCo's the shit and i love this song. I use the lyrics on everything! just the way andrew sings makes me feel like im apart of his world. Hes the most amazing person ive ever met!

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tawnyxlikesxcheese
09-17-2002

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this is one of the first song i heard by the band. it automaticaly drew me in to the band. this is probably one of their best songs. i even like it better than konstantine. something about the lyrics and the just the way andrew sings with the piano and strings in the background just makes me want to close my eyes while i listen to it. there is defenately something about this song that makes it so special :)

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VOID271
09-23-2002

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This song kicks ass. Well, what soco song doesnt. Konstantine tops the list. They're the most amazing band out there. I can't wait to see them in concert!

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rock_out_emo
10-14-2002

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this song definitely is a good one. "and what did i do that you can't seem to want me?" *tear* so so sad.

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shannienichole
10-17-2002

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These nights I get high just from breathing. When I lie here with you I’m sure that I’m real, like that firework over the freeway. I could stay here all day but that’s not how you feel.
i love this song

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walking_by
03-06-2003

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I don't have anything to add really...but I had to say that I adore this song. Sometimes I feel like it's describing me ("you grew up and you sparkled, why don't you care?") and sometimes I feel like it's describing the person who has stolen my heart ("I could stay here all day, but that's not how you feel").

It's perfect. Something Corporate is the best.

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AlexSchway
03-11-2003

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"And these nights I get high just from breathing, When I lie here with you I'm sure that I'm real" . . All to fucking good . . Good Lord I can't get enough!

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wokeupinacar
03-12-2003

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"so why do we lie here, and whisper goodbyes"
...i <3 this song

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The_Goddess
03-16-2003

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And what did I do that you can't seem to want me?
And why do we lie here and whisper goodbyes?
Where can I go that your pictures won't haunt me?

No matter where I am or who I'm with, when he sings those lines I end up practicly in tears...

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savesthedayfreak
03-17-2003

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wow there is something about this song that brings a tear to my eye everytime i hear it. maybe its andrews voice when he gets it nice and high i dont know i guess its just amazing i saw SoCo at warped tour last year and they were rad live preformers as well i love these guys...



check out my band lyrics: "Live For The Night" they are on this site thats the band

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Gonzalesaurus
03-18-2003

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This song was written for anyone who has ever loved someone who left them... Andrew crafted this song perfectly to pull the strings of every fan's heart. The lyrical genius combined with the vocal talent brings a tear the eye. This song brings back old memories. This is truly a heartfelt and meaningful song.

And by the way, thanks sukireru for clearing up the Chesire Cat doorstop lyric.

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cozinator
03-27-2003

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"Where can I go that your pictures won�t haunt me? What makes it so easy for you to be walking by?"

This song hits me really hard, especially after reading everyone's comments. Andrew's story ended happily...but in most cases, singing a song won't make someone love you.

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hcBER
04-08-2003

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"and these nights i get high just from breathing. when i lie here with you, i'm sure that i'm real..."
that line is so awesome.

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hcBER
04-08-2003

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ALSO:
"why do you look when you've already found me..."
that line makes me think so much about my ex-bf. i know he loves me, and he does too, but he's got that "grass is greener on the other side" syndrom. when he gets happy and settles down, he feels like he should be looking for something more. it kills me...i want so badly to ask him, why he looks when he's already got what he's looking for.

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retsyn
04-08-2003

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"i could stay here all day, but that's not how you feel"

i've felt that before and it sucks... soco is still my favorite and will be forever

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punk goddess
04-23-2003

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Another AMAZING soco song. The violins and piano really bring out the meaning of the song I think. I miss seeing these guys in concert. My friend went to their show in Pittsburgh in Feb. and she said that they opened with Konstantine....I wanted to cry when I found out because I'm in Scotland now....but I'm very happy to hear that they'll be in Glasgow in June....I can't wait!

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konfusion725
04-25-2003

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"Your mother was born in December on the one sunny day that winter gave up"

That lyric isn't any sort of lovey/relationship type of deal but it is so amazing....it's not exactly a lyric you can relate to persay (like "And these nights I get high just from breathing...") but you still have to admit that that line is really well written...and just fricking kickass

i'd love to see this song live, both times I've seen soco though they haven't played it.....has anyone ever heard it live?

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somberxstar
04-30-2003

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ahhhh this song is so beautiful :)

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spidergirl
06-06-2003

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And what did I do that you can’t seem to want me? Why do we lie here and whisper goodbyes? Where can I go that your pictures won’t haunt me? What makes it so easy for you to be walking by?

That's MY fave part of the song. Man, the first time I heard it I just went WOW, and I think I listened to it about 5 times in a row. It just makes you wanna grab someone ya love and slowdance. :)

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lunafairy21
06-08-2003

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Notice the way they have these lyrics in the song.."why do you leave these stories unfinished?" and "why do you leave when you've already found me?". The part where he's talking about the girl's family's lives..that story never finishes. So I think that he's talking about how the girl never finishes what she started - especially their relationship. Sadness =X.

I LOVE SOCO!

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funki_munki_me
06-15-2003

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good god, i love this song...the emotion in it gets me everytime, and the waltz-y beat makes me wanna dance! seriously though, its a really sad song that kinda makes me feel upbeat at the same time *realises this makes me sound insane* i'm not 100% about the lyrics, but i love them, and the way that the tell the story of two or three generations living and loving is great...i think that this is one of those great songs that just makes everyone who hears it break down a little inside, but feel better for it...

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