Under The Bridge
Andy Vargas 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
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, 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, oh, I say, yeah yeah
Love me, I say, yeah yeah
Ooh, ooh, I said, 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
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
I gave my life away
I gave my life away, yeah
The song "Under the Bridge" is about the feelings of loneliness and disconnection from society that lead the singer to seek solace and comfort in the city of Los Angeles, where he lives. He sees himself as alone in the world, with the city being his only "partner" and "companion," providing him with a sense of belonging and familiarity. The chorus of the song expresses the singer's desire to never feel the pain and isolation he once felt, and to always be taken to the place that he loves – the city of angels.
However, the bridge referred to in the title and repeated throughout the song is a symbol of the singer's drug addiction. The bridge is where he would go to shoot heroin and try to forget about his problems. The lyrics "under the bridge downtown, is where I drew some blood" and "I could not get enough" reveal the intensity of his drug use and the negative impact it had on his life. The final repetition of "I gave my life away" emphasizes the importance of the bridge and the addiction in the singer's life, as well as his internal struggle to overcome it.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner
At times, I feel like I have no companion
Sometimes I feel like my only friend
At times, it seems like my sole confidant
Is the city I live in, the city of angels
My place of dwelling, the city of Los Angeles, is fellow savior
Lonely as I am, together we cry
Although solitary, we lament together
I drive on her streets 'cause she's my companion
I navigate her avenues for bonding and support
I walk through her hills 'cause she knows who I am
Her hills hold my secrets and affirm my identity
She sees my good deeds and she kisses me windy
She witnesses my virtuous acts and rewards me with nature's caress
But, I never worry, now that is a lie
Though I claim carefree, anxiety is still within me
I don't ever wanna feel like I did that day
I refuse to relive the moment of my past torment
Take me to the place I love, take me all the way
Escort me to my cherished destination, go the full distance
It's hard to believe that there's nobody out there
It's difficult to accept that there's no one to relate to
It's hard to believe that I'm all alone
It's difficult to comprehend that I'm entirely unaccompanied
At least I have her love, the city, she loves me
At least I have her benevolent feelings, the city, she reciprocates my emotion
Under the bridge downtown, is where I drew some blood
Beneath the bridge downtown is where I shed blood
Under the bridge downtown, I could not get enough
Under the bridge downtown, my thirst was insatiable
Under the bridge downtown, forgot about my love
Under the bridge downtown, I disregarded my affection
Under the bridge downtown, I gave my life away
Under the bridge downtown, I relinquished my life
I gave my life away
I surrendered my existence
Oh oh, I said, yeah yeah
Oh oh, I exclaimed, affirmatively
Love me, I say, yeah yeah
I request love from myself and others, I say affirmatively
Ooh ooh, I said, yeah yeah
Ooh ooh, I uttered, affirmatively
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, MoeBeToBlame, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Michael Peter Balzary, John Anthony Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Gaylord Smith
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@PineappleDrumz
why does everyone hate this? sure it doesnt sound like the original, thats because its a cover... whats the point in trying to play it exactly as the original? Santana made it his own, he does Salsa and latin style music, so guess what, he tweaked this song to make it his own, and I think for what he was trying to do, he's perfected it
@2ombi3.
My guess is that people find this song and expect it to be RHCP, and don't understand Santanas music and style(which you point out) but, oh well. We can jam it and they can wait over there. My father gave this album to me as a birthday present and changed my life. Now I play guitar, and listen to this on his birthdays
@leadersama09
So groovy and amazing work. It always gives me a boost in boring life.
@bobjasinski7330
Original is sweet but this cover by Carlos and crew is supreme. Carlos has a special knack for covers. A combination of creativity and innovation.
@TheGrubification
amazing cover of an amazing song
@musicmadantidevil3688
Best song on the guitar album:) and om a huge chilis and john frusciante fan:)
@silverfox5k
I dont care what anybody says this entire album is so sweet
@RandomHasAHome
stop complaining, its a cover so it wont sound exactly the same. Santana put his own spin on it and this song and album are fantastic.
@BarYamin
HOW DID I NOT KNOW OF THIS COVER EARLIER?!?!?!
@davemartinez2125
amazing album of classic covers