The sixth and final song on the “Chorus of Echoes” album is called “The Walk”. It was first created during Christmas vaction 2008 although the middle section wasn’t finalized until the summer of 2009. The final recording was made during Christmas 2010. The song also roughly follows roughly in the style of “Living in the Now” and “A Small Life” and features a simple structure of two verses, a middle instrumental section, and two final verses. Like “A Small Life”, it’s another somber song that’s written in a major key. The verse features a section of two measures of 3/4, giving a sense of urgency to the lyrics. “The Walk” features the most personal lyrics that Matthew has ever written. He sang this song almost daily for three years before recording it.

Lyrics: I think I’ll walk alone tonight I’m in no hurry to get home I wish I’d worn my coat, but still I think I’ll walk alone tonight My breath seeps from my mouth as steam powering this tiny train towards its destination with rhythmic puffs of steam I think I’ll walk alone tonight I’ve always had you by my side But now I feel the distance I think I’ll walk alone tonight I understand I’ve walked too far To make it back to what was home I’ll stop to rest when morning comes By night, again I’ll walk too far

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