Mali Music - Walking Shoes Lyrics
Lyrics
Got my walking shoes on
Can't tell you where I'm going
But I'm walking down this lonely road
But at least the scenery is beautiful
And no matter what I do I can't stop walking no
I know it's the only way to go
And if I keep walking I'mma be ok
It's not always about knowing why
Sometimes it's all about knowing what
And that's enough to keep you walking everyday
Yeah I believe, I believe
But it's a dream that I ain't seen yet
Chasing a dream that I ain't dreamed yet
But I'mma meet it halfway if I keep on walking, walking, walking
If I keep on walking now, yeah i know it when i see it walking, walking when I see it walking on
Always waiting for something good to find you
But if it don't come what are you gone do
And that's why I'm walking, walking
Gotta keep walking on
(Walking shoes, walking shoes)
Hey, I tell you when you've got a made up mind
Even though winter feels like summertime
In the night you see the light of day
Cause I've been blind for way to long
And you can't take my light away
Even though all my times aren't happy times
I get unsure and hope for brighter days
I never let it slow my pace
So knowing failure ain't an option
And I've been promised
And I'm on my way up
Said I believe, I believe
But it's a dream that I ain't seen yet
Chasing a dream that I ain't dreamed yet
But I'mma meet it halfway if I keep on walking, walking, walking
If I keep on walking now, yeah i know it when I see it walking, walking when I see it walking on
Always waiting for something good to find you
But if it don't come what are you gone do
And that's why I'm walking, walking
Gotta keep walking on, walking
(Walking shoes, walking shoes)
Step 2, step 2, step 3
Step 1, step 2, step 3
(Walking shoes, walking shoes)
Thy Word's a light unto my path
A lamp unto my feet
These shoes, these shoes, these shoes my shoes
(Walking shoes, walking shoes)
Walking towards the promise
Walking towards much better land
Said I believe, I believe
But it's a dream that I ain't seen yet
Chasing a dream that I ain't dreamed yet
But I'mma meet it halfway if I keep on walking, walking, walking
If I keep on walking now, yeah I know it when I see it walking, walking when I see it walking on
Walking shoes, walking shoes
Walking shoes, walking shoes
Walking shoes, walking shoes
Video
Walking Shoes
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on June 13, 2014, as part of his acclaimed album *Mali Is...*, Mali Music's "Walking Shoes" emerges as a powerful declaration of enduring faith and unyielding perseverance. More than just a song, it serves as an anthem for anyone navigating life's unpredictable terrain, driven by an inner conviction that transcends immediate understanding. The track captures the essence of a spiritual pilgrimage, where movement is not just physical but an act of profound trust, echoing the journey of faith itself – a forward motion towards a destiny unseen but deeply believed.
At its core, "Walking Shoes" articulates the profound truth that often, the journey of purpose is a solitary one, marked by uncertainty yet illuminated by an unwavering inner resolve. The opening lines, portraying a path where the destination is unknown but the "scenery is beautiful," immediately draw parallels to biblical figures like Abraham, called by God to "go to the land that I will show you" (Genesis 12:1), venturing forth without a map, relying solely on divine instruction. This sentiment is reinforced by the artist's unwavering commitment to keep walking because he "know[s] it's the only way to go," speaking to a calling so strong it becomes an imperative. It reminds us that God's presence can make even the most desolate paths beautiful, much like Psalm 23:4, which assures us of God's comforting presence even in the darkest valleys. The conviction that "it's not always about knowing why, Sometimes it's all about knowing what" is a cornerstone of Christian faith, emphasizing trust in God's character and His promises over our human need for complete comprehension, aligning with Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."
The song masterfully explores the tension between present reality and future hope. Mali Music vocalizes a belief in a "dream that I ain't seen yet," a vision so grand it hasn't even been fully "dreamed yet" by human imagination, yet he commits to "meet it halfway if I keep on walking." This encapsulates the very definition of faith found in Hebrews 11:1: "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." It's a proactive faith, rejecting passive waiting, urging us not to stand idly by expecting blessings to simply "find you," but to actively walk towards the fulfillment of God's plans. This active pursuit is a testament to working out our salvation with diligence, knowing that our steps are part of a larger, divinely orchestrated unfolding. This mirrors the spiritual pilgrimage towards the ultimate promise of eternal life and the "new heavens and new earth" (Revelation 21:1).
"Walking Shoes" further dives into the transforming power of a decided spirit and divine light, stating that with "a made up mind," one can see "the light of day" even in the depths of night, acknowledging a past blindness now overcome. This transformation, a shift from spiritual darkness to light, is a direct reference to the power of God's revelation, much like the healing of the blind man in John 9, and Christ's declaration in John 8:12, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." The artist’s insistence that "you can't take my light away" speaks to the permanence of God's truth once received and the indwelling Holy Spirit. Even when times are not happy, and self-doubt creeps in, the resolve to "never let it slow my pace" underscores a spiritual resilience rooted in the promise that "failure ain't an option." This perspective is born from a profound trust in God's faithfulness to complete what He started, as assured in Philippians 1:6, "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."
The track culminates in a clear and beautiful affirmation of Scripture as the guiding force, directly quoting Psalm 119:105: "Thy Word's a light unto my path, A lamp unto my feet." This powerful declaration solidifies the source of strength and direction for every step taken in those "walking shoes." The journey isn't aimless; it is purposeful, "walking towards the promise, Walking towards much better land." This resonates with the hope of believers who fix their eyes on the eternal "inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade" (1 Peter 1:4), a promised land not just physical but spiritual and everlasting. Mali Music’s "Walking Shoes" is more than a song; it's an encouraging message to keep moving forward in faith, guided by the Word and sustained by the unwavering promise of God, trusting that every step, no matter how uncertain it feels, is taking us closer to His magnificent destination.