Walls
Stars Lyrics


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She's on the interstate that winds between the fields of green
Taking a few things that she needs
An autographed picture of Sean Penn
Her favorite t-shirt for sleepin’ in
What started out as a little heartache
Is feeling more like the real thing
With every mile she lays between them
For every night alone she recalls
For every angry word thrown like a stone when she was leaving
Another Wall of Jericho falls
She pictures him staring out the front window of the house
Counting the minutes ‘til she comes back
Well, he's got another thing coming tonight
When he realizes she's gone alright
She turns down the radio just to see how it feels to be alone
With every mile she lays between them
With every night alone she recalls
With every angry word thrown like a stone when she was leaving
Another Wall of Jericho falls
Someday the dust will finally settle and it'll all be put to bed
But tonight, the tires on the pavement
Sound like trumpets of freedom playing in her head
With every mile she lays between them
With every night alone she recalls
With every angry word thrown like a stone when she was leaving
Another Wall of Jericho falls




Another Wall of Jericho falls
There goes Another Wall

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Walls" by Stars detail the journey of a woman who is leaving a painful relationship behind, and driving away from her partner, quite possibly for the last time. The first verse sets the scene of the woman on the highway, saying goodbye to the fields, and taking only a few personal items that she will need on the road. The items she carries, an autographed picture of Sean Penn and her favorite t-shirt, likely represent objects of comfort that will give her a sense of belonging and safety away from her old life. The second verse shows how she is in the process of leaving behind the relationship that was causing her pain – what initially started out as a little heartache is now feeling like the real thing, and with every mile she puts between herself and her partner, she can feel the weight of her heart lifting. The chorus repeats again and again the idea that for every Wall of Jericho that falls, which symbolizes the walls between her and her partner, she is moving on from the relationship and closer towards a new beginning.


The lyrics of "Walls" paint a clear picture of a woman who is taking her final journey away from a relationship. The imagery used in the lyrics is powerful, highlighting the momentousness of the occasion, and suggesting that the pain and frustration of the relationship have taken their toll on her. The woman knows that though there may be more barriers to overcome in the future, she is taking the first step towards leaving the past behind and starting anew.


Line by Line Meaning

She's on the interstate that winds between the fields of green
She is driving on the highway that curves through the lush green fields


Taking a few things that she needs
She only packed essentials for the journey


An autographed picture of Sean Penn
She packed a photo signed by Sean Penn


Her favorite t-shirt for sleepin’ in
She brought her go-to t-shirt for sleeping


What started out as a little heartache
It began as a small emotional pain


Is feeling more like the real thing
It's turning into something more significant


With every mile she lays between them
The further she drives, the more distance she creates between them


For every night alone she recalls
She remembers every night she spent alone


For every angry word thrown like a stone when she was leaving
She recalls every hurtful word thrown at her during her departure


Another Wall of Jericho falls
Another emotional barrier crumbles down


She pictures him staring out the front window of the house
She imagines him looking out the front window of their home


Counting the minutes ‘til she comes back
He is waiting anxiously for her return


Well, he's got another thing coming tonight
He's in for a surprise later


When he realizes she's gone alright
He will comprehend that she has really left


She turns down the radio just to see how it feels to be alone
She lowers the volume on the radio to experience what it's like to be by herself


Someday the dust will finally settle and it'll all be put to bed
Eventually, everything will come to a rest and they will move on


But tonight, the tires on the pavement Sound like trumpets of freedom playing in her head
Right now, the sound of the car wheels on the road feels liberating to her


Another Wall of Jericho falls
Another emotional barrier crumbles down


There goes Another Wall
Another barrier has been removed




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Chad Calhoun

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I'm surprised this isn't the most viewed song on the album.

John Smith

Wow, what a fantastic song and a lovely chemistry in the singers. Very enjoyable to listen to.

Anabelle Chan

This song is awesome.

Diosa Aguila-Aguirre

All the feels this song is sending me -.- One of the best songs ever

Lorenz Verstraete

what a song, love it <3

Lori

I love this song so much

Pablo Ruiz

iwould play this song over and over and i wont get bored of it.NEVER!!!

Skinnymarks

they are my favorite band because of stuff like they do in this song. I was just mad because the deeper meaning they hit was a bit sore with me.

jkgvukuj

I really don't understand why these guys aren't well known.

Natalie Laguna

they're just as good, if not better, live. 9/20/13

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