The lyrics to Smiley's "Dead Man Walking" depict a state of intense, paralyzing mesmerization, using the metaphor of a "dead man walking" to express a loss of control in love. You can find the full lyrics at: Musixmatch Genius Smiley - Dead Man Walking (Official Single) Smiley - Dead Man Walking (Official Single) · Comments. YouTube·Cat Music DEAD MAN WALKING definition | Cambridge English Dictionary