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.
Walls
Josh Klinghoffer Lyrics
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If I'm so inclined
It's left you all
At there photo stall
One blast, my fast
So you wanna know, where you're gonna go?
So you wanna know, where you're gonna go
And all you want
To be is a God
You're safe as that
My friend go back
Of time, time
So you wanna know, where you're gonna go?
So you wanna know, where you're gonna go?
So you wanna know, where you're gonna go?
So you wanna know, where you're gonna go?
There's only death
And I say that yet
This life is a frontier of pain
Disgust, disgust
So you wanna know, where you're gonna go?
(Walls)
So you wanna know, where you're gonna go
(Walls)
So you wanna know, where you're gonna go?
(Walls)
So you wanna know, where you're gonna go?
(Walls)
Once I'm cornered, I can't center
I will go beyond
Plans to kill me seem to falter
I am not my own
Eyes can't see me or the others
You do things our way
Extra meaning, truth won't free them
Not worth a thing I say
Hey
The lyrics of the song Walls by Josh Klinghoffer are abstract and open to interpretation, but they appear to touch on the themes of existentialism and the search for meaning in life. The first verse speaks of rain on the mind, and a desire to know where one is going in life. The second verse seems to suggest a desire to be a god or have control over one's own fate, but ultimately acknowledges the inevitability of death and the pain and disgust of life. The repetition of the refrain "So you wanna know, where you're gonna go?" emphasizes the uncertainty and searching for direction in life.
The lyrics also touch on the concept of individuality and the struggle to maintain it in a world that pressures conformity. The line "Eyes can't see me or the others, You do things our way" suggests a conflict between the desire to be true to oneself and the pressure to conform to societal expectations.
Overall, the song Walls seems to be a contemplation on the human condition and the struggle to find meaning in a world that can seem uncertain and overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
Rain on your mind
You're preoccupied with something, it's weighing heavy on your mind.
If I'm so inclined
If I want to, if I feel like it.
It's left you all
It's affected you deeply.
At there photo stall
Maybe it happened at a photo booth.
One blast, my fast
This is unclear, could be referring to a situation where something happened quickly.
So you wanna know, where you're gonna go?
You're searching for direction, trying to understand what comes next.
And all you want
Your singular desire.
To be is a God
To achieve a godlike level of power/control/influence.
You're safe as that
Maybe this refers to the power and safety of being a deity.
My friend go back
A suggestion that the desire to be a god isn't realistic, that it's better to abandon that pursuit.
Of time, time
Not sure of the exact meaning, could be a reference to the passage of time.
There's only death
No matter what power we have, no matter what we achieve, we will all die someday.
And I say that yet
Despite knowing that death is inevitable, it can still be difficult to accept.
This life is a frontier of pain
Life can be incredibly painful and challenging.
Disgust, disgust
Not clear what this refers to, could be a feeling of disgust with life.
So you wanna know, where you're gonna go?
Still searching for direction, trying to figure out what the future holds.
(Walls)
This is repeated throughout the song and may refer to barriers or limitations that we face in life.
Once I'm cornered, I can't center
When we feel trapped or backed into a corner, it can be hard to find our balance or stay centered.
I will go beyond
When pushed to our limit, sometimes we surprise ourselves by rising above our own expectations.
Plans to kill me seem to falter
Someone may be trying to harm the artist, but their plans aren't succeeding.
I am not my own
The artist may feel like they don't have control over their own life.
Eyes can't see me or the others
It's possible that the artist feels invisible or ignored by the people around them.
You do things our way
The singer may feel like they're being forced to conform to others' expectations or desires.
Extra meaning, truth won't free them
Sometimes we look for deeper meaning or hidden truths, but they may not be enough to set us free.
Not worth a thing I say
The singer may feel like their words or ideas aren't valued or respected by others.
Hey
An interjection, not sure of the specific significance.
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Written by: JOHN FRUSCIANTE, JOSH ADAM KLINGHOFFER
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@caiotsengleal
frusciante`s scream is so satisfying
@TheMew4
You shouldn't care what the public thinks. John doesn't make music to appeal to the masses haha. He makes music that pushes people out of their comfort zones and transcends the standards of sound. The masses don't like music that challenges the norm. Most of the people here, myself included, absolutely love it.
@metalmeele
Love this comment. Listening to his songs and his collaborative efforts with others really sends you into a different place. It can heal wounds
@napolitano2728
this song is one of the best things about humanity
@MultiCrimsonRain
Shows how john is perfectly capable of making any type of music he wishes. He's pure raw talent personified.
@ltlawless
this song changed my life
@aghostflex699
I love this album, John & Josh are a perfect team. Real music freaks. I like every song..
@ianbrowning2190
This song gave me such chills when I first heard it in high school. I still find it so real. You don't find intensity like this that often, even in hardcore music etc. A lot of that stuff feels forced and not genuine.
@cjparrott
I listen to this everyday
Like a vitamin
@sauphie
i can't even put in words who amazing that piece of music is. i don't know how i found it or came here. put holy cow, this just blew my mind!