Made in collaboration with his friend, guitarist and drummer Josh Klinghoffer, this album contains 7 tracks mainly of experimental nature, with heavy use of synths and keyboards.
Josh has worked with John on many of his solo albums, playing drums and synths on most occasions. He and John also played alongside Fugazi's Joe Lally on the album Automatic Writing, John's second album in the series, with the trio naming themselves Ataxia.
In 2010 Josh joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers, after John Frusciante announced he left the band.
Omission
John Frusciante and Josh Klinghoffer Lyrics
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(Take myself from your eyes)
Omit myself as a favour for God
(All my rights are everyones enemy)
Suffer fate 'cause its the only lift you've got
Dedicating all of before to now
Emphasizing the things you won't allow
Never now we need the other
In your life we take our cover
(Echoing what is not)
Going nowhere
(Take myself from your eyes)
Going nowheres the only clear shot
(All my rights are everyones enemy)
At being somewhere the fates think you're not
Somewheres holr to divides any way you want
Faking now faking who you are
Never now we need the other
(Centralize the force of rot)
In your life ill take my cover
(Echoing what is not)
Never now i need the other
(And if you're suffering alot)
In your life we take our cover
(Try being someone you're not)
The song Omission by John Frusciante and Josh Klinghoffer is a reflection on the process of self-discovery and the sacrifices that often come with it. The opening line "Omit myself" is a call to detach from the ego and step away from the identities we construct for ourselves. The next line "Take myself from your eyes" can be interpreted as removing oneself from the expectations and judgements of others. The line "Omit myself as a favor for God" suggests that this detachment is a spiritual act, an acknowledgement that the self is not the center of the universe.
The line "All my rights are everyone's enemy" speaks to the idea that our insistence on our own individuality and freedom can sometimes harm others. The next line "Suffer fate 'cause it's the only lift you've got" suggests that surrendering to a higher power, whether it be God or fate, is a way to find peace and purpose. The verses go on to explore the tension between the desire to be oneself and the pressure to conform to society's expectations.
The chorus "Never now we need the other, in your life we take our cover" suggests that we need the presence of others to give us a sense of belonging and protection, but that we also use others as a shield to hide behind. The line "Try being someone you're not" at the end of the song indicates that sometimes pretending to be someone else is necessary to survive, but it also implies a sadness at the loss of true self.
Overall, the lyrics of Omission encourage listeners to contemplate the role of the self in the grander scheme of things, and to recognize that personal growth often involves sacrifice.
Line by Line Meaning
Omit myself
Take myself away from your view
Omit myself as a favour for God
Sacrifice myself for a higher power and remove myself from the situation
Suffer fate 'cause its the only lift you've got
Endure the consequences that come with life because it's the only way to move forward
Dedicating all of before to now
Putting all your past experiences and knowledge into the present moment
Emphasizing the things you won't allow
Highlighting the boundaries that you refuse to cross
Never now we need the other
We never need anyone else in the present moment
In your life we take our cover
Using your life as a mask to hide our true selves
Going nowhere
Moving away from the current situation
Going nowheres the only clear shot
Leaving everything behind is the only way to start fresh
At being somewhere the fates think you're not
Being in a place where nobody expected you to be
Somewheres holr to divides any way you want
Creating your own rules and boundaries in unfamiliar territory
Faking now faking who you are
Pretending to be someone that you're not in the current situation
In your life ill take my cover
Using your life as a mask to hide my true self
Never now i need the other
I don't need anyone else in the present moment
In your life we take our cover
Using your life as a mask to hide our true selves again
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOHN FRUSCIANTE, JOSH ADAM KLINGHOFFER
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