Clikatat Ikatowi was one of San Diego's most celebrated band… Read Full Bio ↴1994 - 1997
Clikatat Ikatowi was one of San Diego's most celebrated bands. They helped maintain the city as the art punk capital of world. They created twisted yet naturally flowing works in a broad range of styles. Ranging from lightning fast and huge, to stripped down, spacey, and lethargic, Clikatat's songs were always engaging and mesmerizing. It wasn't just their excellent compositions which made them everyone's favorite band but also their superior musicianship. Mario Rubalcaba, who has gone on to play with Rocket from the Crypt, Hot Snakes, Black Heart Procession, Thingy and Earthless, is simply one of the best drummers around. He plays unbelievably fast and complex parts with taste and style. Guitarist Scott, who previously played for another Gravity band, Heroin, often conducted meandering, noise-filled experiments without compromising structure. He also always knew when to keep it simple, and to compliment the other members. Cutting-edge yet organic, they were one of the best.
Off To Here
Clikatat Ikatowi Lyrics
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Where questions grow to research for ourselves
Off with the old to the space beyond the known
Where questions grow to research for ourselves
What we need, the ocean is deep
Though frequently, physically asleep
We awake to the other side
Off with the old to the space beyond the known
Where questions grow to research for ourselves
Off with the old to the space beyond the known
Where questions grow to research for ourselves
What we need, the ocean is deep
Though frequently, physically asleep
We awake to the other side
Feelings a sense my compass reads
Seem so boring
Now to begin or end our place in the flesh
Exam pioneering the day we understand
To not repeat the footsteps
Instead create a new walk way of thinking free
Necessity is a very strange world
We're all each other's teachers
In school Mitakuye Oyasin
We are all related
Circumstances of fear
Patience in listening in a Makna is waiting
I am you, children of the earth, sing now
The song "Off to Here" by Clikatat Ikatowi is a call for self-discovery and exploration. The lyrics illustrate the desire for individuals to break free from old habits and explore new territories beyond what is known. The repetition of the phrases, "off with the old to the space beyond the known" and "where questions grow to research for ourselves," emphasize the need for individuals to move forward and discover something new.
The lyrics also communicate the belief that what is necessary for growth lies within but is often overlooked. The line, "what we need, the ocean is deep," suggests that although the answers are within us, we can be blind to them because we are often physically asleep or emotionally disconnected. However, the lyrics inspire individuals to awaken to the other side and read the compass of their feelings.
The song also speaks to the interconnectedness of humanity, with the phrase "we are all related" emphasizing the unity of all life forms. The songwriters encourage listeners to listen patiently to others and learn from each other, celebrating the diversity that exists within humanity.
Overall, the song "Off to Here" is a reminder that growth and discovery are essential for personal development and that change starts with the individual.
Line by Line Meaning
Off with the old to the space beyond the known
Let's leave our old ways behind and explore the unknown
Where questions grow to research for ourselves
We'll find answers to our questions by researching on our own
What we need, the ocean is deep
Our needs are like the deep ocean, hard to fathom
Though frequently, physically asleep
Even though we might seem inactive, we're still alive
We awake to the other side
We awaken to a different perspective or understanding
Feelings a sense my compass reads
My intuition guides me to understand my emotions
Seem so boring
Our current situation might seem dull or uninteresting
Now to begin or end our place in the flesh
Let's start anew or die trying to find our place in life
Exam pioneering the day we understand
We'll challenge ourselves when we gain new knowledge
To not repeat the footsteps
We won't follow anyone else's path
Instead create a new walk way of thinking free
We'll try out new ways of thinking, free from conventional restrictions
Necessity is a very strange world
Desires and wants can be mysterious
We're all each other's teachers
We can learn from each other
In school Mitakuye Oyasin
We are all connected and dependent on each other
We are all related
We share a universal bond
Circumstances of fear
Fear can dictate our actions
Patience in listening in a Makna is waiting
We should wait to listen carefully before acting
I am you, children of the earth, sing now
We are all one and should sing together
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