Under The Bridge
19. Red Hot Chili Pepper 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
The song "Under the Bridge" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers is about lead singer Anthony Kiedis' feeling isolated and alone while struggling with addiction. The first verse suggests that he feels disconnected from the people around him, but finds solace in the city of Los Angeles, which he personifies as a companion who understands him. Kiedis drives on the city's streets and walks its hills, feeling that it recognizes his good deeds and shows him affection. However, he admits that his previous statement about never worrying is a lie, which may suggest that he is still struggling to find internal peace.
The chorus of the song repeats the central idea of Kiedis never wanting to feel the way he did on a particular day again, wishing to be taken to the place he loves all the way. This line seems to refer to both the physical location of the bridge where Kiedis had a moment of clarity about his addiction and the emotional state of being free from pain and addiction that he associates with that place.
The final verse references the bridge again but with a darker tone, as Kiedis remembers the day when he was alone and alienated, using drugs under the bridge to try and forget his problems. He gave his life away in that moment, suggesting that his addiction was consuming him. The song ends with Kiedis repeating "where I stay," implying that despite his struggles, he is still attached to the city and its memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner
There are moments when I feel so secluded, like there's no one to rely on
Sometimes I feel like my only friend
During those times, I feel like the only person who understands me is the city I live in
Is the city I live in, the city of angels
The city I reside in is Los Angeles, which is widely recognized as the 'City of Angels'
Lonely as I am, together we cry
Although I feel very isolated, the city too is suffering and can relate to my pain
I drive on her streets 'cause she's my companion
I take a drive down the roads to evade my loneliness and absorb some company from the city
I walk through her hills 'cause she knows who I am
By taking a walk through the hills, I feel like the city senses my presence and recognizes me as one of its citizens
She sees my good deeds and she kisses me windy
Whenever I take up any social work, the city blesses me by caressing me with gentle winds
Well, I never worry, now that is a lie
I often claim that I'm not worried, but that is untrue
I don't ever wanna feel
I yearn to avert the sensation of ...
Like I did that day
... the day when my reality broke me down
Take me to the place I love
Take me to that site, which infatuates and gratifies me the most
Take me all the way
Take me there, as far as possible
It's hard to believe that there's nobody out there
It's difficult for me to accept that no one is around me
It's hard to believe that I'm all alone
It's tough and discomforting for me to consider that I am by myself
At least I have her love, the city, she loves me
Luckily, the city loves me and that transforms me a bit less miserable
Oh, no, no-no, yeah, yeah
Exclamation to emphasize that the artist is unhappy and needs comforting
(Under the bridge downtown)
Is where I drew some blood
Once, I was compelled to harm myself under a bridge in downtown LA
(Under the bridge downtown)
I could not get enough
The experience of harming myself was addictive, and I couldn't refrain from it
Forgot about my love
I failed to keep the person I loved in my thoughts while going through my pain
(Under the bridge downtown)
I gave my life away
The experience of harming myself almost pushed me to the point of giving up my life
Where I stay
Where I live, and where I feel like I belong
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, MoeBeToBlame, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Michael Peter Balzary, John Anthony Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Gaylord Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@javiercassianobustamante4705
UNDER THE BRIDGE
Sometimes I feel
Like I don't have a partner
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
I never worry
Now that is a lie
I don't ever want to feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
I don't ever want to 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 want to feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
I don't ever want to feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
(Yeah, yeah yeah)
Ooh 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, yeah)
(Oh, no...) no-no-no, yeah, yeah
(Oh, no...) I said, oh, yeah, yeah
(Oh, no...)
Where I stay...
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LYRICS:
Sometimes I feel
Like I don't have a partner
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
I never worry
Now that is a lie
I don't ever want to feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
(bis)
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 want to feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all that way
(bis)
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
@noneofthet4880
Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner
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
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
@FrancoisBusetti
Lyrics :
Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner
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
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
@KeziahMuthoni
Lyrics 🤗
Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner
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
Will I stay?
@pleasure.93
[Verse 1]
Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner
Sometimes I feel like my only friend
Is the city I live in, The City of Angels
Lonely as I am, together we cry
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus]
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
[Post-Chorus]
Yeah, yeah, yeah
[Verse 3]
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
[Chorus]
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
[Bridge]
Yeah, yeah yeah
Oh, no, no, no, yeah, yeah
Love me, I say, yeah, yeah
(One time)
[Outro]
(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, yeah
(Away)
Oh, no, no no no, yeah yeah
(Away)
Oh no, I said oh, yeah yeah
(Away)
Where I'll stay
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@Jeff-be6oo
My middle school history teacher loved the peppers. He would play them during class everyday! Rest In Peace Mr. Sweet!!
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Wow, what a great teacher... where do you live?
May his soul rest in peace
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Rest in peace Mr. Sweet!!