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A Firm Kick
John Frusciante Lyrics


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A firm kick in the pants
This last chance to get things right
This was one time I closed an eye

Looked away from you
Look out for yourself tonight
Sometimes I have to get things right
I never meant what I said to you
Give up all the things that you love to do
I'd never guessed that you'd do me wrong
I'll never except that dance and song

A little time to adjust
Would be just what we need
I've meant to tell you what I think that you think
When I cross your mind

Forgone
Stressed at the light
What's wrong with being uptight
I never say what I intend to
But does it mean that much to you
I'd a close call with a glitch in time
Are you really that happy to be mine

No I'm not disguising
All that fighting
And dreams not coming true

I will play some light from the sun
The world by my side
And I will see dawn as a forlorn maiden in the sky
And I will play a song of thunder you may recognize
You make a never
That's forever
Knowing what you deny

When I revisit the past it's a blast
I've just gotta move on
I've just let down someone I relied on
And I don't see why

How'd we pretty up that speech
MC talking through me
I've never done what I set out to do
Don't come to me 'cuz I'll run from you
Left out of life would I really care
Not a whole lot
There's nothing for me there

I'll never forget the limits that we set
Back when it was our moon
I never made a pretense of living with good sense
It's really not my strong suit.

Overall Meaning

The song "Firm Kick" by John Frusciante talks about regrets, missed opportunities, and self-sabotage. The title of the song "Firm Kick" refers to the need for a sudden jolt to wake up and change the behavior that may lead to self-destruction. The lyrics imply that the person singing the song has hurt someone they loved but didn't mean to, and there's a feeling of remorse and longing for another chance. The lines "This last chance to get things right, A little time to adjust would be just what we need" express regret for the missed opportunities and hint at the desire to make amends.


The lyrics also suggest that the person who is singing the song may have a tendency to self-sabotage; they recognize that they don't always do what they set out to do, and "living with good sense" isn't their strong suit. The lines "Don't come to me 'cuz I'll run from you, Left out of life would I really care, Not a whole lot, There's nothing for me there" suggests that the person doesn't feel worthy of love and may push others away. However, they are aware of their flaws and desire to change, as shown in the lines "Give up all the things that you love to do, Sometimes I have to get things right."


The chorus of the song questions the significance of love and relationships by asking, "Are you really that happy to be mine?" The song ends with the lines "I never made a pretense of living with good sense, It's really not my strong suit," which highlights the theme of accepting oneself, flaws and all, and the need for change to avoid repeating mistakes.


Line by Line Meaning

A firm kick in the pants
I need a strong wake-up call to get myself back on track


This last chance to get things right
This is my final opportunity to make things right before it's too late


This was one time I closed an eye
This was the only time I turned a blind eye to something I knew wasn't right


Looked away from you
I didn't want to face the consequences of my actions and ignored you instead


Look out for yourself tonight
Take care of yourself tonight because I won't be there to support you


Sometimes I have to get things right
I'm aware that I often make mistakes and need to work on correcting them


I never meant what I said to you
I didn't intend to hurt you with my words, but they came out wrong


Give up all the things that you love to do
Sacrifice the things you enjoy for the sake of our relationship


I'd never guessed that you'd do me wrong
I didn't anticipate that you would betray me


I'll never accept that dance and song
I refuse to acknowledge or forgive the hurtful things you've done


A little time to adjust
We need some time apart to adapt to the changes in our lives


Would be just what we need
Taking a break would benefit us both


I've meant to tell you what I think that you think
I've been thinking about what I believe you're thinking, but I haven't verbalized it


When I cross your mind
When you think of me


Forgone
It's too late to change the past


Stressed at the light
Feeling anxious or frustrated while waiting for something


What's wrong with being uptight
Why is it bad to be cautious and meticulous?


I never say what I intend to
I struggle to communicate my true thoughts and feelings


But does it mean that much to you
Is it really that important to you?


I'd a close call with a glitch in time
I almost had a disaster that would have affected my future


Are you really that happy to be mine
Do you truly want to be with me or are you just settling?


No I'm not disguising
I'm not hiding anything from you


All that fighting
The arguments we have


And dreams not coming true
Our aspirations that have yet to be fulfilled


I will play some light from the sun
I will offer hope


The world by my side
The support of others


And I will see dawn as a forlorn maiden in the sky
I will observe the beauty of a new day despite its sorrowful implications


And I will play a song of thunder you may recognize
I will create something powerful and familiar to you


You make a never
You are unyielding


That's forever
And it will never change


Knowing what you deny
Being aware of what you refuse to accept


When I revisit the past it's a blast
Reflecting on the past is enjoyable for me


I've just gotta move on
I need to let go of the past and move forward


I've just let down someone I relied on
I disappointed someone I depended on


And I don't see why
I don't understand why I made that mistake


How'd we pretty up that speech
How did we make that speech sound impressive?


MC talking through me
I feel like I'm being used as a mouthpiece for someone else's agenda


I've never done what I set out to do
I've never been able to accomplish what I intended to


Don't come to me 'cuz I'll run from you
I don't want to confront my problems, so I avoid them


Left out of life would I really care
If I wasn't part of your life, would it matter to me?


Not a whole lot
Not really


There's nothing for me there
I have no reason to be there


I'll never forget the limits that we set
I remember the boundaries we established


Back when it was our moon
During the time when things were good between us


I never made a pretense of living with good sense
I don't pretend to be responsible or sensible in my choices


It's really not my strong suit
It's not something I excel at




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOHN FRUSCIANTE

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