The Confessor
Joe Walsh
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If you look at your reflection at the bottom of the well What you see is only on the surface When you try to see the meaning, hidden underneath The measure of the depth can be deceiving The bottom has a rocky reputation You can feel it in the distance the deeper down You stare From up above it's hard to see But you know when you're there On the bottom words are shallow The surface talk is cheap You can only judge the distance by the company you keep In the eyes of the confessor In the eyes of the confessor There's no place you can hide You can't hide from the eyes (of the confessor) Don't you even try In the eyes of the confessor You can't tell a lie You cannot tell a lie (to the confessor) Strip you down to size Naked as the day that you were born Naked as the day that you were born Take all the trauma, drama, comments The guilt and doubt and shame The what if's and if only's The shackles and the chains The violence and aggression The pettiness and scorn The jealousy and hatred The tempest and discord And give it up
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Written by: JOE WALSH
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"The Confessor" by Joe Walsh falls under the genres of Rock, Hard Rock, and Country Rock. It showcases Walsh's diverse musical capabilities.
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Album InformationThe song is the title track from Joe Walsh's 1985 album, "The Confessor." This album was his seventh solo studio album.
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Song LengthThe track is one of Walsh's longer songs, with a running time of seven minutes and two seconds, showcasing his impressive guitar work.
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Song Composition"The Confessor" features Joe Walsh's impressive skills as a guitarist. The song opens with a two-minute instrumental section, highlighting Walsh's prowess on the electric guitar.
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Live PerformancesJoe Walsh often included "The Confessor" in his setlists for live performances, offering extended versions that gave him the opportunity to improvise and showcase his guitar skills.
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Recording ProductionThe recording of "The Confessor" was produced by Joe Walsh himself along with Keith Olsen, a famed record producer who has worked with artists like Fleetwood Mac, Grateful Dead, and Pat Benatar.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of "The Confessor" have been interpreted by some as Walsh's reflection on his own struggles with alcoholism. However, Walsh himself has never confirmed this interpretation.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity among Walsh's fans, "The Confessor" did not achieve significant commercial success. The album peaked at #65 on the Billboard 200, while the song itself did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Video AppearanceA music video was created for "The Confessor," which was a standard practice in the 1980s, the MTV era. The video further supplemented the song's popularity among rock fans.
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Musical CollaborationIn the recording of "The Confessor," Walsh collaborated with other notable musicians, including bassist Mark Andes (former member of bands like Spirit and Heart) and drummer Curly Smith from the band Boston.
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