Sixteen songs were recorded for this compilation, however only two were included. The two that made the cut were the singles "Fortune Faded" and "Save the Population", which was released as a non-radio CD single in Japan and Spain. "Fortune Faded" itself was a rerecording of a By The Way outtake that had been performed at some concerts in 2001. A music video was filmed and released for "Fortune Faded" but was left off the DVD version. In addition, alternate mixes of "Californication", "My Friends" and "Higher Ground" are included on this compilation, with no explanation as to why. However, the version of "My Friends" had previously leaked as an 'unmastered version' of the song (it appears mastered here) and the version of "Californication" had been utilized by some radio stations instead of the original track. "Higher Ground" appears in a different mix, which may have been Warner Bros.' attempt at remastering the track, or it may have been a rejected 12-inch mix.
The names of the other fourteen songs are either unknown or unconfirmed except for "Runaway", which was included as a bonus track on the iTunes release of By the Way. There are rumors that the songs "Leverage of Space" and "Rolling Sly Stone", which were included in Live in Hyde Park, were recorded at this time. Also, the song "Mini-Epic (Kill For Your Country)", which was performed on the 2004 tour and was supposed to be on an anti-war album produced by Rick Rubin (a project that never came to fruition), is believed to have been recorded at this time. One other song name, which Flea stated backstage at a performance for his Silverlake Conservatory of Music, is "Desiree". "Hump de Bump" was also worked on for the first time during these sessions, as a jam named "40 Detectives". Allegedly, he recorded this on his phone and it was later recorded formally for Stadium Arcadium.
"My Friends" is the only track included from the 1995 album, One Hot Minute. It is known that Frusciante and the rest of the band are not fans of Dave Navarro's time with the band, and this is likely to be the reason why other hits from the period, such as "Warped", "Coffee Shop" and "Aeroplane", are not included. Despite the popularity of the song "Love Rollercoaster", it could not be included because it was recorded on Geffen Records rather than Warner Bros. However, the music video for "Aeroplane" is featured on the DVD version of the compilation. A possible reason for this is that bassist Flea's daughter appears in the video.
Also absent was the top ten hit "Around the World" from 1999's Californication although the DVD contained the music video.
Of their eight U.S. number one singles on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart up to that point, only one of them, "Can't Stop", from their 2002 album By the Way, was excluded, though again the music video was featured on the DVD.
To date, worldwide sales show that Greatest Hits has outsold five of the band's ten studio albums including Mother's Milk and I'm With You, making it the band's fifth-highest-selling release.
In 2011, Smith discussed the recording sessions for Greatest Hits, saying they recorded sixteen songs and wanted to release a new album of that material after a brief tour; however, by that time John was against doing that because the style he was playing had changed and evolved as had his musical influences. Smith said there is an entire Red Hot Chili Peppers album out there that nobody will likely ever hear.
Under the Bridge
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Sometimes I feel like my only friend
Is the city I live in, the city of angels
Lonely as I am, together we cry
I drive on her streets 'cause she's my companion
I walk through her hills 'cause she knows who I am
She sees my good deeds and she kisses me windy
Well, I never worry, now that is a lie
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
Yeah, yeah, yeah
It's hard to believe that there's nobody out there
It's hard to believe that I'm all alone
At least I have her love, the city, she loves me
Lonely as I am, together we cry
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, no, no-no, yeah, yeah
Love me, I say, yeah yeah
One time
(Under the bridge downtown)
Is where I drew some blood
(Under the bridge downtown)
I could not get enough
(Under the bridge downtown)
Forgot about my love
(Under the bridge downtown)
I gave my life away
Yeah, yeah
Oh, no, no-no-no, yeah, yeah
Oh, no, I said, oh, yeah, yeah
Where I stay
"Under the Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers is a song about loneliness and connection. The lyrics reflect the singer's feelings of isolation and his assertion that the only relationship he has is with the city of angels, a reference to his home in Los Angeles. The singer admits to feeling alone and unsupported, but finds solace in the city's affection. When he drives on the streets or walks through the hills, he feels like the city knows him and sees him for who he truly is. He speaks of his good deeds, which the city acknowledges with a metaphorical kiss, but also recognizes that he is lying about never worrying.
The chorus of the song represents the singer's desire to go back to the place where he felt loved and secure. He doesn't want to feel the pain and isolation he experienced on a specific day. The phrase "take me to the place I love, take me all the way" highlights his need to return to a place or a feeling that was once lost.
The song's bridge is an interlude where the singer reflects on his past, positive and negative experiences. When he was under a bridge downtown, he drew some blood, which may represent self-harm or drug use. He forgot about his love and seemingly gave his life away, which could point towards a time of addiction or suicidal thoughts. The bridge explains the singer's longing to return to the place he loves, both literally and emotionally.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner
At times I feel alone in the world and don't have anyone to share my life with
Sometimes I feel like my only friend
There are moments when I believe that I have no one else but myself
Is the city I live in, the city of angels
The city where I reside is the city of angels and provides me with a sense of hope and comfort
Lonely as I am, together we cry
Despite my loneliness, the city shares my pain and tears along with me
I drive on her streets 'cause she's my companion
I travel around the city as if it is my companion and go through life with it by my side
I walk through her hills 'cause she knows who I am
I take a walk in the hilly landscapes of the city because it gives me peace and understands me as a person
She sees my good deeds and she kisses me windy
The city brings a gust of refreshing wind to kiss me whenever I do something positive
Well, I never worry, now that is a lie
Even though I try not to worry, it is not always easy for me to remain calm
I don't ever wanna feel like I did that day
I do not want to experience the feeling I had on a specific day again
Take me to the place I love, Take me all the way
Bring me to the place where I feel most at peace and shelter me from the world's harshness
It's hard to believe that there's nobody out there
It is challenging for me to believe that there is no one else in the world
It's hard to believe that I'm all alone
It is difficult for me to accept that I am the only one standing alone
At least I have her love, the city, she loves me
Despite everything, I have the city's love, and it helps me feel a sense of belonging
Under the bridge downtown, Is where I drew some blood
I have carved my painful memories and experiences under the bridge in the downtown area
Under the bridge downtown, I could not get enough
Even though it was harmful, I couldn't resist hurting myself further under that bridge
Forgot about my love, Under the bridge downtown, I gave my life away
I forgot my love and gave my life away under that bridge in the downtown area.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Michael Peter Balzary, John Anthony Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Gaylord Smith
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