Inside A Break
John Frusciante and Josh Klinghoffer Lyrics


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Inside a break there's only moments that hide
Every mistake is really worth a try
I know a way a lie can be refined
Hand me your cross and run for your life
Any good luck is a falling tree
I'm no one and no one is me
All day to call some kind of faceless guide
Some day you see is just today in a guise
Every pace you go would go without you
The busiest days there's really nothing to do
I go away to turn the dark to light
Don't look at me when you're wondering why
Hymns sound so good to him
Reflections occur within
Unwind so called holes

Language is false but it speaks to me
Places are gone when there's no one to see 'em
I got a pain that spans millions of lives
Going to where we'll five into the sky

Any old way is a new way to be
There's just no cause for beating anybody
All of us kids we like to climb and fall




Once within there's nothing better at all
Than nowhere

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Inside A Break" by John Frusciante and Josh Klinghoffer convey a sense of introspection and philosophical contemplation, exploring the fleeting nature of time and the meaning behind our actions. The first line, "Inside a break there's only moments that hide," suggests that moments of clarity and insight can be found within moments of chaos and upheaval.


The second line, "Every mistake is really worth a try," is an interesting statement that challenges the convention of viewing mistakes as failures. Instead, the lyrics suggest that every mistake can be a learning opportunity and contribute to personal growth.


The third line, "I know a way a lie can be refined," is a little more cryptic but could refer to the art of deception and manipulation, or perhaps the idea that the truth can be subjective and open to interpretation.


The next line, "Hand me your cross and run for your life," is an interesting image that could be interpreted in a few different ways. It could be interpreted as a metaphor for taking on someone else's burdens and running away from your own, or as a reference to the story of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.


The following lines, "Any good luck is a falling tree / I'm no one and no one is me," suggest a sense of impermanence and the idea that luck (or success) is fleeting and can quickly disappear like a fallen tree. The line "I'm no one and no one is me" could be seen as a statement on the nature of identity and the idea that we are all ultimately the same.


The next few lines, "All day to call some kind of faceless guide / Some day you see is just today in a guise / Every pace you go would go without you," suggest that we are all searching for guidance and meaning in our lives, but ultimately our path is our own and we must make it ourselves.


The line "The busiest days there's really nothing to do" is an interesting observation that suggests that sometimes our lives can feel busy and chaotic, but ultimately we are not really accomplishing anything of substance.


The next few lines continue to touch on themes of impermanence and the fleeting nature of existence, with the lines "I go away to turn the dark to light / Don't look at me when you're wondering why / Hymns sound so good to him / Reflections occur within / Unwind so called holes."


The lines "Language is false but it speaks to me / Places are gone when there's no one to see 'em" suggest that our understanding of the world is subjective and influenced by culture and language, and that reality may not be as objective as we think. The line "I got a pain that spans millions of lives / Going to where we'll fly into the sky" is an interesting statement that suggests that our experiences and pain are universal and connect us to others, and that death may be a release into something greater.


In summary, the lyrics of "Inside A Break" are deeply introspective and philosophical, exploring themes of impermanence, identity, and the meaning of our actions.


Line by Line Meaning

Inside a break there's only moments that hide
In a moment of silence, you can find the true nature of things.


Every mistake is really worth a try
Even if you fail, you learn something new from each attempt.


I know a way a lie can be refined
There is an art in telling a lie convincingly.


Hand me your cross and run for your life
Let go of your burdens and embrace a new beginning.


Any good luck is a falling tree
The benefit of luck often comes at the cost of misfortune.


I'm no one and no one is me
We are all similar in our uniqueness and individuality.


All day to call some kind of faceless guide
We often seek guidance from external sources, even if we can't see or identify them.


Some day you see is just today in a guise
Sometimes what we perceive to be the future is actually just a different version of the present.


Every pace you go would go without you
The world keeps moving, even if you stay still.


The busiest days there's really nothing to do
Even on the busiest of days, we can still feel unfulfilled.


I go away to turn the dark to light
Sometimes we need to step away in order to gain perspective and shift our focus to positive things.


Don't look at me when you're wondering why
Sometimes we have to find our own answers and not rely on others to provide them for us.


Hymns sound so good to him
Music can have a powerful emotional impact on us.


Reflections occur within
Often, our own thoughts and reflections can provide great insight into ourselves.


Unwind so called holes
Relax and let go of things that don't matter.


Language is false but it speaks to me
Words may not always convey truth, but they still have the ability to affect us emotionally.


Places are gone when there's no one to see 'em
Without someone to bear witness, places and experiences can be lost to time.


I got a pain that spans millions of lives
Sometimes our own pain can be all-encompassing and feel insurmountable.


Going to where we'll five into the sky
Letting go of our earthly worries and ascending to a higher state of being.


Any old way is a new way to be
Even the most familiar path can lead to a new destination.


There's just no cause for beating anybody
We are all on our own journeys and should not judge or criticize others for theirs.


All of us kids we like to climb and fall
We all make mistakes and take risks, especially when we are young.


Once within there's nothing better at all
Being present in the moment can bring a sense of contentment and satisfaction.


Than nowhere
Being nowhere can sometimes be more peaceful and fulfilling than trying to be somewhere.




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

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