Walk Tall
John Mellencamp
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The simple minded And the ill informed Can be easily led astray And those that cannot connect the dots Hey look the other way People believe what they want to believe When it makes no sense at all And I wish you all along the sideline The strength to Walk tall Yeah walk on Through this world Walk tall Somewhere out in the distance Is the death of you and me Even though we don't think of it much It's still out there for us to see If you treat life like a bar room fight You'll die stinking of gin No drunkards are allowed in heaven No sinners will get in Walk tall Yeah, walk on Walk tall Through this world Walk tall So be careful in what you believe in There's plenty to get you confused And in this land called paradise You must walk in many men's shoes Bigotry and hatred are enemies to us all Grace, mercy and forgiveness Will help a man walk tall So walk tall Yeah, walk on Walk tall Through this world Through this world Yeah, walk tall Then walk on Walk tall Then walk on Through this world Through this world Through this world Through this world Walk tall Walk tall Then walk on Walk tall
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Written by: JOHN MELLENCAMP
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Walk Tall" is part of the album "Words & Music: John Mellencamp's Greatest Hits." It was released in November 2004.
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Song MessageThis song carries a significant message against racial discrimination and bias. The lyrics encourage the listeners to proudly accept their heritage and not to fall victim to the pressure of stereotypes.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being one of Mellencamp's biggest hits, "Walk Tall" still enjoyed moderate success, reaching No. 25 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and No. 38 on the Adult Pop Songs chart.
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Song WritingJohn Mellencamp is known for writing his songs, and "Walk Tall" is not an exception. He takes credit for writing and composing the song.
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CollaborationsThe track features notable musicians and industry professionals including Mike Wanchic, Miriam Sturm, and Dane Clark, who have worked with Mellencamp for years.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Walk Tall" sets John Mellencamp in a working-class bar setting, emphasizing the song's message about resilience and dignity in the face of adversity.
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Social Commentary“Walk Tall” reflects Mellencamp’s longstanding commitment to social commentary in his music, in this case advocating for basic human respect and equality.
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Grammy NominationThe song got Mellencamp a Grammy nomination. Although he did not win, the nomination amplified the song's message and reached a wider audience.
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Use in media"Walk Tall" was used in a Chevrolet commercial upon its release in 2004. The campaign was called “American Revolution.”
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Live PerformancesMellencamp has frequently included "Walk Tall" in his live performances since its release, sometimes introducing it with a monologue about societal prejudices.
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