Lyric discussion by crissunshine 

Cover art for Second Walk lyrics by John Frusciante

I think it's about how when the Chili Peppers first acquired fame, John didn't want it, so he left, did his whole drug thing, advanced as a human, and rejoined the Chilis when the time was right, and he was ready for fame. That, and how he almost died from his drug abuse and got a second chance at life.

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