Emotional expression, especially love, can stay locked up until the love is easy to be true.
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Johnny Cash lived the struggle fame brings: rage, addiction, finance, and confusion. Yet, with him on his line the whole way was his tie, the bond to his heart, the one he walked the line for so many times, his wife June. An early song in the career of Johnny Cash, the lyrics show a predictive power of the life long dedication one man had to his other self. Have our present day lines of emotional dedication changed?
I Walk the Line
Johnny Cash
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine.
I keep my eyes wide open all the time.
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds.
Because you’re mine, I walk the line.
I find it very, very easy to be true.
I find myself alone when each day is through.
Yes, I’ll admit that I’m a fool for you.
Because you’re mine, I walk the line.
As sure as night is dark and day is light.
I keep you on my mind both day and night.
And happiness I’ve known proves that it’s right
Because you’re mine, I walk the line.
You’ve got a way to keep me on your side.
You give me cause for love that I can’t hide.
For you I know I’d even try to turn the tide.
Because you’re mine, I walk the line.
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine.
I keep my eyes wide open all the time.
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds.
Because you’re mine, I walk the line.