Inspired by the song “A Walk” by Bad Religion, a sharp critique of a conformist society and its suffocating norms.
A rejection of institutional hypocrisy, a refusal to live in a metaphorical “zoo”: a world in decline.
The band expresses a desire to take a different path, to “go for a walk” — a symbol of rupture, radical autonomy, and reclaiming oneself.
It’s a kind of militant march — both inward and outward — toward a freer world, even if it means walking alone.
As a teenager, this song helped me escape school pressure — I used to walk home singing it on repeat to let go of the stress.
My illustration shows an astronaut listening to the song, unplugging a guitar cable — used here as a lifeline once connected to the shuttle.
The band’s logo serves as a belt buckle. The suit still picks up radio signals through an old built-in receiver.
Today, seeing so many people pushed to burnout reminds me how important it is to take a break, to disconnect.
With constant social pressure and a relentless stream of bad news, sometimes just pausing is enough to rediscover a bit of joy and freedom.
Thank you for the journey and the inspiration, Bad Religion.