Dark Necessities
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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We got many moons than a deeper place
So I keep an eye on the shadow's smile
To see what it has to say
You and I both know
Everything must go away
Ah, what do you say?
Spinning off, head is on my heart
You got sneak attacked from the zodiac
But I see your eyes spark
Keep the breeze and go
Blow by blow and go away
Oh, what do you say?
Yeah, you don't know my mind
You don't know my kind
Dark necessities are part of my design
Tell the world that I'm falling from the sky
Dark necessities are part of my design
Stumble down to the parking lot
You got no time for the afterthought
They're like ice cream for an astronaut
Well that's me looking for weed
Turn the corner and
Find the world and show command
Playing the hand
Yeah, you don't know my mind
You don't know my kind
Dark necessities are part of my design
Tell the world that I'm falling from the sky
Dark necessities are part of my design
Do you want this love of mine?
The darkness helps to sort the shine
Do you want it, do you want it now?
Do you want it overtime?
The darkness helps to sort the shine
Do you want it, do you want it now?
Pick you up like a paperback
With the track record of a maniac
So I'm moving in and we unpack
It's the same as yesterday
Honey where we roll
Everything must go away
Ah, what do you say?
Yeah, you don't know my mind
You don't know my kind
Dark necessities are part of my design
Tell the world that I'm falling from the sky
Dark necessities are part of my design
Ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah
The lyrics of "Dark Necessities" by Red Hot Chili Peppers are complex and contemplative. The song is a reflection on the darker aspects of life and relationships, as well as an exploration of the idea that these "dark necessities" are a natural and essential part of the human experience.
The opening lines of the song, "Coming out to the light of day, we got many moons than a deeper place, so I keep an eye on the shadows smile to see what it has to say," suggest a sense of awareness and curiosity about the world, and a desire to explore the hidden depths of experience. The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "dark necessities are part of my design," underscores this concept, implying that we must all face and embrace the darker aspects of our lives in order to be whole.
The lyrics also hint at the idea that relationships are complex and often painful, with lines like "Pick you up like a paperback, with the track record of a maniac, so I'm moving in and we unpack, it's the same as yesterday." The use of the phrase "track record of a maniac" suggests that the singer is aware of the risks and potential pain involved in this relationship, but is still willing to take the leap in order to experience the joy and connection that love can bring.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dark Necessities" are deep and thought-provoking, encouraging listeners to examine their own lives and relationships with a critical eye, and to embrace the darker aspects of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Coming out to the light of day
Emerging from a hidden place into the open world
We got many moons than a deeper place
We have experienced more than what meets the eye
So I keep an eye on the shadow's smile
I pay attention to hidden motivations and intentions
To see what it has to say
To understand the true nature of things
You and I both know, everything must go away
We both understand that everything is temporary
Ah, what do you say?
What do you suggest we do about it?
Spinning off, head is on my heart
Feeling disoriented but driven by intuition
It's like a bit of light and a touch of dark
Life is a combination of good and bad experiences
You got sneak attacked from the zodiac
You were caught off guard by unexpected circumstances
But I see your eyes spark
I see the resilience and determination in your eyes
Keep the breeze and go, blow by blow and go away
Move on steadily, one step at a time, without looking back
Oh, what do you say?
What do you suggest we do about it?
Yeah, you don't know my mind
You don't understand my perspective
You don't know my kind
You don't know what I've been through
Dark necessities are part of my design
Difficult experiences are a fundamental aspect of who I am
Tell the world that I'm falling from the sky
Announcing to the world that I'm going through a difficult time
Dark necessities are part of my design
Difficult experiences are a fundamental aspect of who I am
Stumble down to the parking lot
Feeling defeated and disoriented
You got no time for the afterthought
You don't have time to process what just happened
They're like ice cream for an astronaut
Difficult experiences are to be expected in life
Well that's me looking for weed
Looking for ways to cope with stress and discomfort
Turn the corner and find the world and show command
Change direction and face the world with confidence and control
Playing the hand
Making the best of a difficult situation
Do you want this love of mine?
Do you want to understand my perspective?
The darkness helps to sort the shine
Difficult experiences help to distinguish what's important in life
Do you want it, do you want it now?
Do you want to understand me better, immediately?
Do you want it overtime?
Do you want to understand me better over time?
Pick you up like a paperback
Rescuing someone from a difficult situation
With the track record of a maniac
Despite being reckless and impulsive
So I'm moving in and we unpack
Assuming responsibility and starting a new chapter in life
It's the same as yesterday
Things may seem familiar, but they're never exactly the same
Honey where we roll
Let's keep moving forward, regardless of where we end up
Everything must go away
Nothing lasts forever
Ah, what do you say?
What do you suggest we do about it?
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Josh Adam Klinghoffer, Michael Peter Balzary, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Gaylord Smith, Brian Joseph Burton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
Coming out to the light of day
We got many moons that are deep at play
So I keep an eye on the shadow's smile
To see what it has to say
You and I both know
Everything must go away
Ah, what do you say?
Spinning knot that is on my heart
It's like a bit of light and a touch of dark
You got sneak attacked from the zodiac
But I see your fire spark
Eat the breeze and go
Blow by blow and go away
Oh, what do you say?
Yeah, you don't know my mind
You don't know my kind
Dark necessities are part of my design and
Tell the world that I'm falling from the sky
Dark necessities are part of my design
Stumble down to the parking lot
You got no time for the afterthought
They're like ice cream for an astronaut
Well that's me looking for we
Turn the corner and
Find the world at your command
Playing the hand
Yeah, you don't know my mind
You don't know my kind
Dark necessities are part of my design
Tell the world that I'm falling from the sky
Dark necessities are part of my design
Do you want this love of mine?
The darkness helps all to shine
Do you want it, do you want it now?
Do you want it all the time?
The darkness helps us all to shine
Do you want it, do you want it now?
Pick you up like a paperback
With the track record of a maniac
So I move it in and we unpack
It's the same as yesterday
Any way we roll
Everything must go away
Ah, what do you say?
Yeah, you don't know my mind
You don't know my kind
Dark necessities are part of my design
Tell the world that I'm falling from the sky
Dark necessities are part of my design
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah
@ben64257
Coming out to the light of day
We got many moons than a deeper place
So I keep an eye on the shadow's smile
To see what it has to say
You and I both know
Everything must go away
Ah, what do you say?
Spinning off, head is on my heart
It's like a bit of light and a touch of dark
You got sneak attacked from the zodiac
But I see your eyes spark
Keep the breeze and go
Blow by blow and go away
Oh, what do you say?
Yeah, you don't know my mind
You don't know my kind
Dark necessities are part of my design
Tell the world that I'm falling from the sky
Dark necessities are part of my design
Stumble down to the parking lot
You got no time for the afterthought
They're like ice cream for an astronaut
Well that's me looking for weed
Turn the corner and
Find the world and show command
Playing the hand
Yeah, you don't know my mind
You don't know my kind
Dark necessities are part of my design
Tell the world that I'm falling from the sky
Dark necessities are part of my design
Do you want this love of mine?
The darkness helps to sort the shine
Do you want it, do you want it now?
Do you want it overtime?
The darkness helps to sort the shine
Do you want it, do you want it now?
Pick you up like a paperback
With the track record of a maniac
So I'm moving in and we unpack
It's the same as yesterday
Honey where we roll
Everything must go away
Ah, what do you say?
Yeah, you don't know my mind
You don't know my kind
Dark necessities are part of my design
Tell the world that I'm falling from the sky
Dark necessities are part of my design
Ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah
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