In Relief
John Frusciante Lyrics
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Relief in all things
And all things shoot through me
And all things shoot through you
Wherever you are
To seem you're a dream when you never stop
And we ask you what you are
Belief as one with what you believe in
Travel slowly
Move in circles
You know time grows old in reverse
Lifa as a thing that began
And was magnified
And made the first fire and the last one
To mean everything you never say
Every single thing going every way
When your leaders gone
He means to make you strong
He never went away
'cause what you need you are
The first verse of John Frusciante's song In Relief expresses the idea that the person he is addressing is not just physically present, but they are a part of him and he is a part of them. The line "Relief in all things" suggests that the person brings a sense of alleviation or release to Frusciante's life. The following line, "And all things shoot through me," may imply that everything - both positive and negative - that happens in Frusciante's life passes through the filter of this person's presence. This person has a major impact on Frusciante's life, to the point where their existence can be described as a dream that never ceases.
The second verse has a more spiritual tone, as Frusciante speaks about "Belief as one with what you believe in." This line suggests that the person is connected to their beliefs on a deep level, and that this belief is incorporated into their very being. "Travel slowly/ move in circles" could be interpreted as advice to take the time to really understand one's beliefs and their place in the world. The final lines of the song suggest that despite the absence of a leader, the person has the strength and power within themselves to carry on. "He means to make you strong/ He never went away/ 'cause what you need you are" implies that the person is capable of both leading and inspiring themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
To seem you're in me and over me
The feeling of being united is like a part of you now.
Relief in all things
Everything around brings comfort and peace.
And all things shoot through me
Sensing a deep connection to everything that surrounds you.
And all things shoot through you
Sensing how everything is connected to one another and each experience shapes you.
Wherever you are
The presence of the connectedness wherever you exist.
To seem you're a dream when you never stop
The feeling of being unreal when you are constantly moving forward and never stopping.
And we ask you what you are
We questioning and curious about what makes you real or unreal.
Belief as one with what you believe in
Having faith in your beliefs make you become one with them.
Travel slowly
Taking time and enjoying the journey of life.
Move in circles
The never-ending cycle of life and how we keep moving forward in it.
You know time grows old in reverse
As time passes, you realize that things become clearer in retrospect.
Lifa as a thing that began
Life started as mere existence.
And was magnified
As life progressed, it was amplified and deepened.
And made the first fire and the last one
The beginning and end are of equal importance in our journey of life.
To mean everything you never say
Sometimes silence and unspoken words say more than being vocal about it.
Every single thing going every way
Life is an unpredictable journey, and anything can happen in any direction.
When your leaders gone
When you lose someone who guided you and protected you.
He means to make you strong
Even in their absence, their teachings will continue to strengthen you.
He never went away
The person may be gone, but their presence and impact remain.
'cause what you need you are
What you truly require comes from within yourself.
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Written by: JOHN FRUSCIANTE
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John Miller
To seem you're in me and over me
Relief in all things
And all things shoot to me
And all things shoot to you
Wherever you are
To seem you're a dream when you never stop
And we ask you what you are
Belief as one
Belief as one with what you believe
Travel slowly
Move in circles
You know time grows old in reverse
Life as a thing that began
And was magnified
And made the first fire and the last one
To mean everything you never say
Every single thing going every way
When you're leader's gone
He means to make you strong
He never went away
'Cuz what you need you are
lame lame
I have been listrening to Johns solo music since 2004. I'm 29 now and turning 30 in a month. I have developed some awful anxiety and depressed disorders that can be very manic at times. I put on this album and it usually washes away. That's a really nice feeling. Takes me back to my childhood and innocence. This song in particular helps me a lot.
One Love Bob
You are not alone my soul brother’/sister
MaBoJo1
John does the same for me. Hoping peace for you
John Miller
To seem you're in me and over me
Relief in all things
And all things shoot to me
And all things shoot to you
Wherever you are
To seem you're a dream when you never stop
And we ask you what you are
Belief as one
Belief as one with what you believe
Travel slowly
Move in circles
You know time grows old in reverse
Life as a thing that began
And was magnified
And made the first fire and the last one
To mean everything you never say
Every single thing going every way
When you're leader's gone
He means to make you strong
He never went away
'Cuz what you need you are
Natalie
I place my hand over my heart to this song like it's the national anthem.
D. A. Gaud-Ramirez
I was unconsciously doing the same and noticed when I read your comment
Natalie
Awesome
Joyce Abou-Merhi
Natalie Bodnar I did the same!! 😂😂😍
Natalie
Amazing haha
All Outta Bubblegum
What a beautiful song.