A Walk

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About A Walk

"A Walk" is a song written by Greg Graffin from the punk rock group Bad Religion. It was the first single from their 1996 album The Gray Race. It was the album's only single to chart in the United States.


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I'm going for a walk
Not the after dinner kind
I'm gonna use my hands
And I'm gonna use my mind

And who the hell are you to tell me what to do?
You can't even tie your own haggard shoes
Your closet is a mess, and your backyard's falling down
And I have no grand ideas or intentions of sticking around

I'm gonna build a world
Independent and exempt
All alone I'll be an empire
With no mortgage and no rent

And I don't need to live in your stinking zoo
You can't even feed the animals donated to you
Your storage sheds are ramshackled, flies decorate the walls
And you expect me to die here in this shit-filled tiny stall?

And I know you're watching! everything I do
Call me threat to your children call me socially unglued
Call me master of insanity, unable to relate
Call me lazy, bane, and filthy
Call me monstrous reprobate

I'm going for a walk and there's nothing you can do
'Cause I don't have to live like you
So I'm going for a walk

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Bad Religion

Bad Religion is a punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles in 1979. The band makes extensive use of soaring 3-part vocal harmonies (which they refer to in their album liner notes as the "oozin' aahs"), guitar solos and intellectual lyrics that often contain political or religious commentary. Their lyrics often relate to matters of social responsibility. The band's lineup has changed several times over its lifespan, with lead vocalist Greg Graffin being the only consistent member; the current lineup, however, features three out of four of the band's original members (Graffin, Brett Gurewitz and Jay Bentley). more »

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Written by: GREG GRAFFIN

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10 facts about this song

Album Origin
"A Walk" is a song composed by the American punk rock band Bad Religion. It is featured on their eighth studio album, "Stranger Than Fiction," released in 1994.
Lyric Details
Known for their intellectual lyrics, "A Walk" contains philosophical themes and critiques of modern society, which is a signature of Bad Religion's songwriting style.
Popularity
While not released as a single, "A Walk" has become one of Bad Religion's most popular songs, consistently appearing in their live performances.
Songwriting Credits
Like many Bad Religion songs, "A Walk" was written by the band's lead vocalist, Greg Graffin, who is also a professor of life sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Musical Composition
Musically, "A Walk" is an uptempo punk rock song showcasing Bad Religion's trademark harmonies alongside power chords and fast drumming.
Media Recognition
In the 2001 punk-oriented film "Bubble Boy," the song can be heard when the main character Jimmy is constructing his portable "bubble," demonstrating the song's enduring relevance in popular culture.
Digital Availability
"A Walk" is available on various music streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music, where it has amassed hundreds of thousands of streams.
Music Video
There is no official music video for "A Walk," but the song still maintains popularity among fans and punk rock enthusiasts.
Record Label
"A Walk" was released under the Atlantic Records label, an organization that handles many major artists across various genres.
Exit of Mr. Brett
"Stranger Than Fiction," the album that has "A Walk" was the last one that guitarist Brett Gurewitz, also known as "Mr. Brett", appeared on before departing from the band in 1994. He later rejoined in 2001.

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