The Police – Walking On The Moon

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Giant steps are what you take
Walking on the moon
I hope my legs don't break
Walking on the moon
We could walk forever
Walking on the moon
We could live together
Walking on, walking on the moon

Walking back from your house
Walking on the moon
Walking back from your house
Walking on the moon
Feet they hardly touch the ground
Walking on the moon
My feet don't hardly make no sound
Walking on, walking on the moon

Some may say
I'm wishing my days away
No way
And if it's the price I pay
Some say
Tomorrow's another day
You stay
I may as well play

Giant steps are what you take
Walking on the moon
I hope my legs don't break
Walking on the moon
We could walk forever
Walking on the moon
We could be together
Walking on, walking on the moon

Some may say
I'm wishing my days away
No way
And if it's the price I pay
Some say
Tomorrow's another day
You stay
I may as well play
Keep it up, keep it up

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Track duration: 05:02

"Walking on the Moon" as written by Gordon Matthew Sumner

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  • +1
    General Comment:I'm pretty sure no one's leg can break while walking on the Moon. :P
    Flag EnduringChillon June 27, 2012   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:i like it, a bit strange, but good
    Flag lordtidus15on September 29, 2011   Link
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    My Interpretation:I have a very personal interpretation for this track. Basically, at the minute, I am working with a woman to whom I'm quite attracted. However, she doesn't feel the same, so I've got to move on and forget about her. However, that's easier said than done. Just two weeks ago, I happened to be in work and this song came on the radio and got me thinking of the girl in question and my feelings for her.

    "Giant steps are what you take, walking on the Moon".

    I'm taking giant risks and walking on thin ice at the same time because I'm in love with this woman and I also have to work with her.

    "I hope my legs don't break, walking on the Moon".

    Pretty self-explanatory, I hope my heart doesn't break by being in love with her.

    "We could walk forever/be together, walking on the Moon".

    If I were to win her heart, there's nothing I wouldn't do for her. She would make me so happy.

    "Some may say, I'm wishing my days away, no way".

    Some people know of my feelings for her and tell me to 'keep dreaming', but "tomorrow's another day", as Sting says.

    "Keep it up".

    Even though I accept that I may never get to be with her, I will 'keep it up', as Sting informs. Basically, here he is saying that 'a man can dream.
    Flag CARNLOUon September 06, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:were just another species like the dinosaurs were and will also become extinct and the earth goes on...awesome song
    Flag strangedayson June 10, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:Of course temptation777, the song's not about a girl or being drunk lol, it's about Sting's life choice of love and happiness

    "Giant steps are what you take
    Walking on the moon" - While living happily you seem to "skip stages" (seem, just seem).

    "Walking back from your..." - Always living happily.

    "Some may say
    I'm wishing my days away
    No way
    And if it's the price I pay
    Some say
    Tomorrow's another day" - If it's the price to pay, I'll pay it. And still, I've got the other choice right there.

    "Keep it up" - Meaning "hang in there".

    Anyway, a great song
    Flag Bachion January 10, 2011   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:Visit a good friend nearby, drink an entire bottle of vodka, then walk home and you'll know exactly what this song is about.
    Flag KirkOlsonon January 07, 2011   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:"Walking round the room" :-)
    Flag Hrungeron December 18, 2010   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:Emotional vs Logical thinking. Emotional "clouded"- We could walk forever, walking on the moon, we could be together...... Logical- Some may say I'm wishing my days away, no away, and if it's the price I pay......
    Flagged temptation777on June 26, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:See my interpretation of Synchronicity II.

    In this case I think Daddy is walking home in bliss after he's finally realized he and the Loch-ness monster are one and the same, many miles away.

    Or maybe he's feeling good after murdering his family.

    Seriously though, I interpret the song as Sting being a whimsical kid, and daydreaming like kids do.
    Flag cerveauon June 23, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:i love this song!
    Flag d9s9123on March 20, 2010   Link

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