Going Inside
John Frusciante Lyrics
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Going Inside
You get to know who´s watching you
And you besides
You resides
In your body
Where you´re slow
Where you go doesn´t matter
'Cause there will come a time
When time goes out the window
And you´ll learn to drive out of focus
I´m you
And if anything unfolds
It´s supposed to
Uh
You don´t throw your time away
Sitting still
I´m in a chain of memories
It´s my will
And I had to consult some figures
Of the past
And I know someone after me
Will go right back
I´m not telling
A view
I´ve got this night
To unglue
I moved this fight
Away
By doing things there´s no reason
To do
The song "Going Inside" by John Frusciante is a contemplative reflection on the importance of living life to the fullest and making the most of every moment, rather than simply coasting through life or allowing it to slip away. The first verse implores the listener to take control of their life and become self-aware, realizing that others are watching them and that they are ultimately responsible for themselves. The second verse speaks to the importance of not wasting time by sitting still, but rather taking action and creating memories that will be meaningful and enduring.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of being fully present in one's own body, even in moments of slowness or uncertainty, as time is fleeting and ultimately insignificant in the grand scheme of things. The line "when time goes out the window" suggests that moments when we are truly immersed in the present can feel timeless, and that these are the moments that truly matter. The bridge of the song brings a sense of unity and universality to the themes of self-awareness and meaningful living, suggesting that everyone is essentially the same on a deep level and that we are all capable of achieving greatness if we seize the opportunities that come our way.
Overall, "Going Inside" is a deeply philosophical and introspective song that encourages its listeners to take responsibility for themselves and their actions, to embrace the present moment, and to make the most of the time they have on this earth.
Line by Line Meaning
You don´t throw your life away
Don't waste your life
Going Inside
Looking within yourself
You get to know who´s watching you
Identifying who is observing you
And you besides
And also knowing yourself
You resides
Your true self is within your body
In your body
Your inner self exists inside of your physical form
Where you´re slow
Where you're not in a hurry
Where you go doesn´t matter
The destination is not important
'Cause there will come a time
At some point
When time goes out the window
When time is no longer important
And you´ll learn to drive out of focus
You'll learn to navigate without a clear direction
I´m you
I am a reflection of you
And if anything unfolds
If anything happens
It´s supposed to
It's meant to happen
You don´t throw your time away
Don't waste your time
Sitting still
Being inactive
I´m in a chain of memories
I'm linked to past experiences
It´s my will
It's my choice
And I had to consult some figures
I had to look to the past for guidance
Of the past
From previous times
And I know someone after me
I know someone will come after me
Will go right back
Will also look to the past
I´m not telling
I'm not sharing
A view
My perspective
I´ve got this night
I have this moment
To unglue
To free myself
I moved this fight
I stopped battling
Away
Out of my consciousness
By doing things there´s no reason
By doing things without a clear purpose
To do
To perform
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOHN FRUSCIANTE
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@antigdl6781
You don´t throw your life away
Going Inside
You get to know who´s watching you
And you besides
You resides
In your body
Where you´re slow
Where you go doesn´t matter
'Cause there will come a time
When time goes out the window
And you´ll learn to drive out of focus
I´m you
And if anything unfolds
It´s supposed to
Uh
You don´t throw your time away
Sitting still
I´m in a chain of memories
It´s my will
And I had to consult some figures
Of the past
And I know someone after me
Will go right back
I´m not telling
A view
I´ve got this night
To unglue
I moved this fight
Away
By doing things there´s no reason
To do
@AllOuttaBubblegum123
First time I've been able to listen to this in 18 years. The whole album takes me back to a different time when I had a life.
@RighteousBrother
welcome back, I hope you're ok.
@brunogeraldo7210
luv so much this album, to record only water for ten days
@mattsouza7184
I'm here again...
@shithawk89
Never left
@heartofaries8209
Me too
@canaldoyoutube2383
Me too
@tourist1313
And again. And again forever and ever amen.
@rooster3103
You're in a chain of memories
@DavidP0tter
Lembro disso passando na tv. Muito bom!