Going Inside
John Frusciante Lyrics


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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

Overall Meaning

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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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@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



All comments from YouTube:

@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

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@DavidP0tter

Lembro disso passando na tv. Muito bom!

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