A multi-instrumentalist, Klinghoffer also fronts the alternative rock band Dot Hacker, a group made up of former touring members of Gnarls Barkley, of which Klinghoffer was a member from 2006–2008. He is also a former member of the bands Ataxia, Warpaint and The Bicycle Thief. Klinghoffer most commonly plays guitar or drums, and sings backup as well as lead vocals. He has also both recorded and toured as a session musician with notable artists including PJ Harvey, Beck, the Butthole Surfers, Vincent Gallo, Sparks and Golden Shoulders. Klinghoffer also releases solo materials under the name Pluralone, originally a working title for the group Dot Hacker.
Communique
Josh Klinghoffer Lyrics
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This is slow communique
It's a show that I hope you know
My opposing say,
Why are we inside?
There are no rules
There are no rules
I will try to start a fire
I will try to start a fire
Just to show how well it burns
It's a breaking of commune
It's a breaking of commune
Just to show another way to go
You can never return
You can never return
It's a barrier for life before you learn
I can never return
I found an island, I found an island for you
This is slow communique
This is slow communique
It's a show that I hope you know
Swimming from the island
I will try you know
You say we're running now
You say we're running now
You go to where you never know
I will try to start a fire
I will try to start a fire
Just to, Just to watch how it burns
The lyrics of Josh Klinghoffer's "Communique" are somewhat enigmatic, but there are a few themes that stand out. The first words of the song, "This is slow communique," suggest that the message being conveyed is something that may take time to fully understand or appreciate. The chorus repeats this phrase, emphasizing that there is something important being communicated in the song.
The second half of the chorus introduces the idea of breaking away from a group or community, with the lines "It's a breaking of commune / Just to show another way to go." This could be interpreted as a rejection of conformity, or a desire to explore new and different paths. The lyrics suggest that there may be consequences or challenges associated with this, as the lines "You can never return / It's a barrier for life before you learn" imply that there may be no going back once a decision has been made.
The rest of the song is a bit more abstract, with images of starting fires and swimming away from an island. However, the repetition of the chorus and the underlying sense of urgency in the music suggest that there is a message to be taken seriously here, even if it is not entirely clear what that message is.
Line by Line Meaning
This is slow communique
The communication is taking a long time
This is slow communique
The communication is taking a long time
It's a show that I hope you know
This delay is intentional, and I hope you understand the purpose of this communication
My opposing say,
My opponent asks
Why are we inside?
Why are we enclosed in this space?
There are no rules
There are no expectations or limitations
There are no rules
There are no expectations or limitations
I will try to start a fire
I will attempt to ignite a flame
I will try to start a fire
I will attempt to ignite a flame
Just to show how well it burns
To demonstrate the strength of the fire
It's a breaking of commune
This action breaks the sense of community or shared experience
It's a breaking of commune
This action breaks the sense of community or shared experience
Just to show another way to go
To present an alternative path forward
You can never return
Once you go down this path, there's no going back
You can never return
Once you go down this path, there's no going back
It's a barrier for life before you learn
Taking this path is a significant step with consequences before understanding the full impact
I can never return
I've also taken this path and cannot go back
I found an island, I found an island for you
I discovered something unique or precious and want to share it with you
This is slow communique
The communication is taking a long time
This is slow communique
The communication is taking a long time
It's a show that I hope you know
This delay is intentional, and I hope you understand the purpose of this communication
Swimming from the island
Departing from the precious or unique discovery
I will try you know
I will attempt, you understand
You say we're running now
You claim we're in a hurry
You say we're running now
You claim we're in a hurry
You go to where you never know
You travel to an uncertain or unknown destination
I will try to start a fire
I will attempt to ignite a flame
I will try to start a fire
I will attempt to ignite a flame
Just to, Just to watch how it burns
To observe the flame and its power
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Lisa Fronczke
absolutely in love with this
red hot beatle
OMG! Josh is amazing!
ConanTheLibrarian
OK, so if these two play together outside the Chilis why couldn't Josh stay on now that John is back? The Chilis with 3 guitarists would be epic! 🤘
Spooks
Best track on the album
tgchan
Such amazing musicians/
Lampje VolGoedeIdeeën
Just great!
soziel
❤️