Recently, Brion experimented Hip-Hop style as producer on Kanye West last album, "Late Registration". The result is brilliant, with real-life instruments mashed up with heavy beats. To complete this mutation, Kanye West did a live recording of his record at the mythic Abbey Road Studio, Jon Brion being the missing link between Hip Hop and The Beatles pop music.
In addition to his prolific studio work, he also has held a long-term position as "the house band" Friday nights at the high-profile Hollywood nightclub Largo. At his live shows, the crowd can expect anything from guest appearances by Aimee Mann, Michael Stipe, Elvis Costello, T-Bone Burnett, or Grant Lee Phillips, and Brion is infamous for making up songs on the spot (often from titles shouted from the audience). He also is beloved for his quirky cover versions of songs by Cheap Trick, the Beatles, and Cole Porter, proudly likening his on-stage antics to "spraying musical Raid on the classics, until each dying song flips on its back and wiggles its little musical legs in surrender." Whatever music he was involved in, his eclectic touch undeniably shaped the sound of many progressive alternative musicians throughout the '90s.
Walking Through Walls
Jon Brion Lyrics
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I'm standing up tall
I've no time to waste
I'm walking through walls
Get out of my way, Mother fucker
Start moving you all, Mother fucker
I'm losing my brakes
I'm walking through walls, whoa whoa whoa whoa
Nothing in this world is gonna hold me
No thugs in this road are gonna roll me
No fast talking girl is gonna slow me
Nothings gonna stop me at all
I'm walking through walls
Some people complain
Yeah they caterwaul
I could do the same
But I'm walking through walls
I'm shooting through space
Like a big fireball
I'm falling from grace
I'm walking through walls
I'm walking through walls
Nothing in this world is gonna hold me
I am fortified with wherewithal
I won't be denied
I'm walking through walls
I won't be confined
I'll knock down the stall
I'll kick like a mule
I'm walking through walls
I'm walking through walls
Nothing in this world is gonna hold me
No thugs in this road are gonna roll me
No fast talking girl is gonna slow me
Nothings gonna stop me at all
I'm walking through walls
The lyrics to Jon Brion's "Walking Through Walls" expresses a powerful message of overcoming obstacles and pushing through boundaries to achieve success. The lyrics are a call to action for individuals who want to make a change and defy the odds. Brion creates a sense of urgency in the song with phrases such as "I've no time to waste" and "I'm losing my brakes"; this conveys the idea that as individuals, we must seize opportunities and push through walls that stand in our way.
The lyrics also contain a provocative phrase, "get out of my way, mother fucker" that highlights an assertive, forceful tone. It is as if Brion is challenging anyone who may stand in the way of his goals because he is determined to succeed. The powerful phrase gives the song a rebellious tone, symbolizing a fight against societal norms and the idea that anything is possible if we push ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm standing up straight
I am standing confidently and with good posture
I'm standing up tall
I am standing with my head held high and my shoulders back, projecting strength
I've no time to waste
I am in a hurry and won't let anything slow me down
I'm walking through walls
I am unstoppable and no obstacle can stand in my way
Get out of my way, Mother fucker
I am angry and demanding that anyone blocking my path move aside
Start moving you all, Mother fucker
I am threatening anyone who stands in my way to get out of my path
I'm losing my brakes
I am driven and intense, with no intention of slowing down
Nothing in this world is gonna hold me
I am determined and unstoppable, with no fear of any obstacle
No thugs in this road are gonna roll me
I am ready to deal with any opposition, no matter how intimidating
No fast talking girl is gonna slow me
I won't be distracted or deterred by anyone trying to slow me down
Some people complain
Some people are negative and pessimistic
Yeah they caterwaul
They whine and complain loudly
I could do the same
I could also be negative, but I choose not to be
But I'm walking through walls
I am focused on my goals and won't let negativity stand in my way
I'm shooting through space
I am moving quickly and decisively
Like a big fireball
I am intense, passionate, and impossible to ignore
I'm falling from grace
I may be taking risks or making mistakes, but I won't let that stop me
I am fortified with wherewithal
I am confident and self-assured, with the strength to overcome any obstacle
I won't be denied
I am unstoppable and won't let anyone or anything stop me
I won't be confined
I am not limited by any external factors
I'll knock down the stall
I am willing to be aggressive and forceful to achieve my goals
I'll kick like a mule
I am strong and determined, and won't back down from a fight
Nothings gonna stop me at all
I am unstoppable and nothing can get in my way
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JON BRION, GRANT-LEE PHILLIPS, Grant Lee Phillips
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I'm standing up straight
I'm standing up tall
I've no time to waste
I'm walking through walls
Get out of my way, Mother fucker
Start moving you all, Mother fucker
I'm losing my brakes
I'm walking through walls, whoa whoa whoa whoa
I'm walking through walls, whoa whoa whoa whoa
Nothing in this world is gonna hold me
No thugs in this road are gonna roll me
No fast talking girl is gonna slow me
Nothings gonna stop me at all
I'm walking through walls
Some people complain
Yeah they caterwaul
I could do the same
But I'm walking through walls
I'm shooting through space
Like a big fireball
I'm falling from grace
I'm walking through walls
I'm walking through walls
Nothing in this world is gonna hold me
I am fortified with wherewithal
I won't be denied
I'm walking through walls
I won't be confined
I'll knock down the stall
I'll kick like a mule
I'm walking through walls
I'm walking through walls
Nothing in this world is gonna hold me
No thugs in this road are gonna roll me
No fast talking girl is gonna slow me
Nothings gonna stop me at all
I'm walking through walls
@andrewnewby2156
Was this worth two decades of waiting? My face hurts from smiling, so it totally was.
@fbfiveohv3
This is one of the purest collabs ever conceived. I just cried my eyes out. I love this.
@8bitvelociraptor
So cool to be getting new JB stuff (even if it's just a new video for an old song) - would love to see a new album from him!
@0dnan
This song rocks!
@losangeleslovesyou
Yeah they caterwaul.. 💛
@mika_01x
I just hear an amazing song and i see my Lily too , i am so happy!!! 😁💗💗💗🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊
@thesheba
Yay!!! I love that you all made a video. Cannot wait for my LP to arrive. 😁🎶
@louisegillam
I ❤️ lili. Song was awesome too 👏👏👏
@20thcenturygrrl
Delightful
@mattmattson7152
boom boom boom !!!