Haven't heard this song in 20+ years I'm 41 now. I've always thought the world to my dad but now wants nothing to do with my family. This song is a reminder of what I had an what I want for my boys..
My grandpa died a couple weeks ago and they played this song at his showing. He would always call everyone boy so every time he says boy it makes me sad and they he says he grew old that one really makes me cry because I never knew him when he was younger I only knew him when he was older. Rest In Peace Sargent John Lee Phillips. I miss you so much.
Sorry for your loss, life is so precious and I feel we take it for granted. This song makes me cry everytime I hear it. I raised my son mostly myself and remembered walking him to his school bus and cried like a baby when it drove away. I'm 48 and he's 20 he still lives home with me and I know how fast life slips by. Love as much as possible. God bless.
My grandpa always said sunshine with the same context, it’s been almost 13 years and not a day goes by I don’t miss the old man. It only gets easier with time dealing with my idol of a man being gone.
I get ALL of that. My grandparents raised me and my .Grandpa was the only one who’s ever really known me. Almost 40 years he’s been gone and I miss him every single day.
For my son, Shane...my best friend, my hero, my inspiration to keep living. I raised him through his young years and got to experience a lot of walks with him. If it wasn't for him and his sacrifices, I'd have been dead a long time ago. Thanks son for being here for me, then and now, and for letting me be in your life.
My uncle Kevin was like my father because my dad wasn't really ever there. He taught me about history and how to throw a ball and everything good that I love today. He was killed in a hit and run while I was deployed and the thing that hurts me the most is that I never got to say goodbye. I will forever miss my uncle, my father, my mentor.
I have watched this video it seems a million times. It never gets old. I cry each time. The best song and video of all times. I really hope the video won every award there is to win. The actors are superb to say the least. To watch Mark Miller's face, the author of this gift is priceless. He takes you there. You feel the pain of the circle of life. Thank you all involved for your gift to us with this unbelievably amazing treasure. ❤
I've commented on this video for what seems like forever...I have a longing for a father that might have been like this for me. But, I took it upon myself to be this for my sons & daughter...I cry alone some times for my own self pity, But also pride myself in trying to be this type of father...Music will never be the same.
Honestly this guy is absolutely amazing. Definitely one of the best country singers in the 90s. By far. His energy at shows, his voice, and everything hits home.
Oh yes, I remember it well. The only video I cried the first time I watched it and still do every time. I'm female and it gets to me down deep. The circle of life. What a great writer, singer director and actors in this video!! Best song and video OF ALL TIMES!!!!!!
I never get tired of this song. I named my youngest son Sawyer because I heard "The Walk" when I was pregnant and loved it so much. It always makes me cry to hear it because it reminds me of how supportive my father has always been of my goals and how I try to be supportive of my children's goals and life experiences.
My dad passed away may 20, 2018 seems like yesterday. Every time i hear this song i think of him. It hurts as much today as the day he left us.I love him and miss him so very much.this is an absolute great song
July 27-1996. The day before we shook each other’s hands with a sunset. Last time I saw him alive. Said proud of you graduating this year. Love you and be careful out their. Last words he said to me. This year my oldest son will graduate and next year my youngest will also too. This song is awesome reflection how I grew up and how I did the same dad with me.
My dad use to play this song whenever he drove me to school when I was in elementary. Everytime, as soon as I heard it, it would make my eyes swell up, but I never let him see that. Now that he's gone I look back on those days and consider them some of my most cherished because I am older now and I understand what he was trying to say.
What a "GREAT VIDEO" and Song.This 1 brings TEARS TO MY EYES everytime I watch it...anybody CAN RELATE TO THIS!!..I know I have!..they have other "GOOD" Songs like "The Dirt Road" and "Cafe On The Corner"..BUT!..This is Their BEST ONE!!..that in My Opinion is a "Timeless Classic"..I fell-in-love w/this the 1st time I saw it over 20 years ago,,and TODAY!!..it's still "GREAT" and HITS ME DEEP!! everytime...This 1 will NEVER GET OLD!!! and it was @ a time when Country Music was actually worth LISTENING TO!!...What Happened?
Yes John, I cannot listen to this song without tears flowing. It brings back memories of my dear father, especially when "his mind was a wanderin." You are not alone. I take some peace from knowing that he and I will someday be reunited. Phil Mariani
This is late, but make the most of the relationships that you have now, so no more regrets. I have them as well. It doesn't take the pain away from that particular one, but changes you for the best if you allow it to. Bless you .
Never knew my dad, he died when I was 4 at the age of 50 now I’m 46 with 3 adult children, scariest days of my life were when my kids started school, and I am a former active duty marine 😁god bless everyone who got to experience their father in their lives !!
Estranged from my dad for most of my 40 years we were just making plans to get together over the holidays. He dropped dead 3 weeks before Christmas. I'm sorry dad....I'm so sorry. I'm forever shattered.
I can see 7 months have passed since you lost your dad. I hope it's getting a little easier but I know the pain never really 'goes' away. Thank God for the times you had together, both good and bad. They're all a part of this thing called life. It's been 20 years since I lost Mom and Dad and still miss them everyday. Good Luck Steven
now that I have a son these words mean so much since God bless me with a 2nd son after my first son died a year earlier in my arms 5 hours after birth. A lot if father's dont really know how important you are in your son's life and I have no room in my life for a man that does not take care of his kids because we are very important to out kids and they need us
I just saw him in concert last wknd for the 2nd time but... this time it was different! I didn't have my daddy with me, I cried like a girl... I can't even explain how much I miss my dad or grandfather but I wish my dad were still here so much. I don't even want to face the world without him, he was my everything! I'm so lost!!!
He is still here bud, his blood flows thru your veins. Every decision you make you learned from him. All his lessons he taught you growing up all part of him that lives on in you. Hang in there and keep your chin up.
One of my all time favorites! I can’t listen to this without tearing up! It means so much especially the video about life coming full circle! If you still have your parents be thankful!
Been listening to this for nearly 30 years and today is the first time I’ve seen the video. I thought the getting drafted part was an interesting take I had not previously considered.
Song reminds me of of my Dad and I he's now in his last year's we've never really connected too different but the love is there although sometimes hidden
Coming up on 4 years since my Dad passed from cancer, and boy watching him never lose faith really taught me to enjoy life for as long as I can. Thanks for teaching me even at your strongest dad!
Same here even as a teenager it was a much better time. Graduated in 2002 and it has been shit sandwiches and middlin years for most of my life. Now that i have a young daughter of my own i make an effort to be calm and patient something my dad was never good at, that said i miss the man everyday more so now that me and my sister have kids he would have loved and never got to see. I refuse to let my cynism and negative energy taint her. She makes me a better peraon everyday.
Helping my son with his senior project. 10 songs that define my life. Gotta write a paragraph for each song and explain each moment that defines his life so far and plans for the future. This song has me in total tears. I didn’t know he even knew this song. He said it remains him of his first day of school and his trip to college perfectly. My husband and I were there when he got on that bus the first time. He turned and said mom dad I will be alright. Don’t cry mom. He told me the same thing tonight. I can’t help the tears. Some day he will be in my shoes too. Thanks for the song. It’s still so beautiful and meaningful today
i can relate to second verse... 9/11 just happened i was 17 getting ready to graduate and i was california bound afterwards,, i remember walking in with my girlfriend at my house and my mom handed me a letter from the military recruiting office i got in the mail. well my hands were tied and it was either continue my dream going to california or enlisting in the military. i remember my girlfriend crying saying please baby dont go i dont want u going to war. i went in and came home with a medical discharge.
On this day in 1991 {October 6th} Sawyer Brown's "The Walk"* peaked at #2 {for 1 week} on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart, for the week it was at #2, the #1 record for that week was "Keep It Between The Lines" by Ricky Van Shelton... "The Walk" reached #4 on the Canadian RPM Country Singles chart... Between 1094 to 2005 the Apopka, Florida band had fifty-one records on the Hot Country Singles chart, nineteen made the Top 10 with three reaching #1, "Step That Step" for one week in May of 1985, "Some Girls Do" for one week in May of 1992, and "Thank God For You" for two weeks in August of 1993... * "The Walk" was Sawyer Brown's second of three of their records to peak at #2, their other two #2 records were "This Missin' You Heart of Mine" for one week in 1988 and "This Time" for two weeks in 1995... And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of Hot Country Singles' Top 10 on October 6th, 1991: At #3. "Where Are You Now" by Clint Black #4. "Mirror Mirror" by Diamond Reo #5. "Rodeo" by Garth Brooks #6. "Ball and Chain" by Paul Overstreet #7. "New Way (To Light Up An Old Flame)" by Joe Diffie #8. "Leap of Faith" by Lionel Cartwright #9. "I Thought It Was You" by Doug Stone #10. "Someday" by Alan Jackson
When the second verse comes on, I flashback to my cousin who went to Vietnam. I can't imagine that, being drafted with no choice. My cousin came back even wilder than before, never settled down. He never talks about what happened, not that we've ever asked him. I'm just grateful that he didn't get hurt or killed, that none of my family who served has seen true combat other than that. My younger cousin is now a Marine in Japan and I pray for him constantly. God bless all armed forces and their sacrifice.
