Your Wall's Too High
Steppenwolf Lyrics


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Your wall's too high, I can't see
Can't seem to reach you, can't set you free
If you can hear me, follow the sound
And help me tear your wall down to the ground

Everyone gets hurt sometimes
Everybody plays the game
If you don't win the first time
Come back and try again
Rocks and bricks can't help you
You can't hide behind your wall
Why don't you try to jump it little girl
I'll catch you if you fall

Ah, sometimes early in the mornin'
Without warnin' you'll realize
That you ain't too wise
With your head bowed down you go downtown
Watch an old lady hit the ground
Lots of people standin' round
But nobody seems to know her

You're an hour late when you reach your floor
Ah, and everybody tells you
That your boss is sore
Watch the clock for seven more
Then go flyin' through the door
Back home again the day is gone
You're safe and sound but still alone
And when the night falls around your walls
Ah, tell me don't you ever wish to go outside




Follow the lights and go outside
You'll be alright, just go outside

Overall Meaning

The song "Your Wall's Too High" by Steppenwolf is a poignant reflection on the barriers that people put up between themselves and others. The title itself refers to the metaphorical walls that individuals build around themselves, walls that can be impenetrable to others. The lyrics suggest that such walls can create a sense of isolation and loneliness, and that breaking down those walls is the key to finding meaningful connections with others.


The opening lines of the song, "Your wall's too high, I can't see, can't seem to reach you, can't set you free," set the tone for the rest of the piece. The singer is expressing frustration at the distance that exists between them and the person they're speaking to, a distance that is defined by a metaphorical wall. The singer then suggests that if the person can hear them, they should follow the sound and help tear down the wall. This line is a call to action, a plea for the person to break down their own barriers and connect with the singer.


The second half of the song emphasizes the theme of breaking down walls even further. The lyrics suggest that everyone experiences pain and hardship at some point, and that the only way to succeed is by persisting and trying again. The final lines of the song are encouraging, urging the listener to "go outside" and follow the lights, as a way of finding a sense of purpose and connection with the world.


Overall, "Your Wall's Too High" is a powerful and introspective song that reminds us of the importance of connection and breaking down barriers in our relationships with others.


Line by Line Meaning

Your wall's too high, I can't see
Your emotional barriers are too strong that I can't see who you truly are


Can't seem to reach you, can't set you free
I am unable to connect with you and help you break free from your emotional walls


If you can hear me, follow the sound
If you can sense my genuine care, try to listen to me and my guidance


And help me tear your wall down to the ground
Join me in breaking down your inner walls so you can experience freedom and connection


Everyone gets hurt sometimes
Pain and hurt are part of the human experience that we all encounter at times


Everybody plays the game
We all go through life struggles and challenges, regardless of our individual circumstances


If you don't win the first time
It's okay to experience failure in your journey, but keep trying


Come back and try again
Persevere and attempt again, keeping faith in a positive outcome


Rocks and bricks can't help you
Tangible things cannot heal your inner pain or prevent emotional walls


You can't hide behind your wall
You cannot continue to shield yourself from others and life experiences, or your wall will remain unbreakable


Why don't you try to jump it little girl
Take a courageous leap and go beyond your comfort zone, regardless if you're afraid or not


I'll catch you if you fall
I will support you if you struggle in your journey to overcome your inner walls


Ah, sometimes early in the mornin'
Sometimes, we have sudden realizations and epiphanies about ourselves and our lives


Without warnin' you'll realize
Some realizations come unexpectedly


That you ain't too wise
We aren't always wise in our choices or actions


With your head bowed down you go downtown
Feeling discouraged, you move slowly and drearily through your day


Watch an old lady hit the ground
You witness unexpected events that make you think about your own fragility


Lots of people standin' round
Other people might be nearby, yet nobody seems to really understand


But nobody seems to know her
Others might appear to be strangers or mysterious, like a lady on the street


You're an hour late when you reach your floor
Your schedule might not align with others, and you feel like an outsider or tardy


Ah, and everybody tells you
People might have expectations or opinions about you, whether you want to hear them or not


That your boss is sore
Your professional life is not perfect, and you encounter difficulties there as well


Watch the clock for seven more
By habit, you count down the minutes until the end of the day


Then go flyin' through the door
Once it's finally over, you quickly leave the office and rush home


Back home again the day is gone
You retreat to a safe space at home, yet the day has still passed with its own struggles


You're safe and sound but still alone
Despite being in a secure environment, loneliness and isolation persist


And when the night falls around your walls
When the darkness of night arrives, so do your emotional barriers


Ah, tell me don't you ever wish to go outside
Do you ever long to experience and explore more of the world?


Follow the lights and go outside
Take the opportunity to venture outside, with courage and optimism


You'll be alright, just go outside
Even if it's new or scary, know that you can handle it and grow from the experience




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN KAY

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Comments from YouTube:

@RicOshayed1

So much GREAT rock music you didn't hear on the airwaves back in the day....
"genius that is Steppenwolf" Amen and amen !

@ElronHumpperdink

Love how they slip into a bridge or psychedelic break so smoothly.

Especially that added touch of the bells playing around that 7th chord.
2:00

@maximilianogonzalezgarcia7077

I thought I was the only who loved that.

@MarcosT.C.

banda classica, musica maravilhosa, Steppenwolf mestres do acid rock.

@karlfisher1864

This is part of their first album which is arguably their best.

@motobikerable

I love this song the most-what a band!!!

@CrazyBear65

Thanks John. We need your songs more now than ever.

@bobharris4109

People don't realize steppenwolf was,still are A BLUES BAND

@Tuvadog

Thanks for sharing this great song!! One of Steppenwolf´s best actually!!

@Wuei108

It is the first LP i bought in my life. I never regret it.

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