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2) - Red Hot is an AOR/hard rock band Helsingborg, Skåne County, Sweden, that was formed in the early 80s.
My Friends
Red Hot Lyrics
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I feel the question
Of your loneliness
Confide, 'cause I'll be on your side
You know I will, you know I will
Ex girlfriend called me up
Alone and desperate
They want, to give her seven years
For being sad
I love all of you
Hurt by the cold
So hard and lonely too
When you don't know yourself
My friends are so distressed
And standing on
The brink of emptiness
No words, I know of to express
This emptiness
I love all of you
Hurt by the cold
So hard and lonely too
When you don't know yourself
Imagine me taught by tragedy
Release is peace
I heard a little girl
And what she said
Was something beautiful
To give, your love
No matter what
Yeah, what she said
I love all of you
Hurt by the cold
So hard and lonely too
When you don't know yourself
In "My Friends," Anthony Kiedis uses his lyrics to show support and empathy for his friends who are dealing with depression and emptiness. He expresses his willingness to be there for them and comfort them. The opening lines' "My friends are so depressed, I feel the question of your loneliness" show how he relates to their struggles because of his own experiences with loneliness and depression. The second verse tells the story of an ex-girlfriend calling him up from prison, feeling alone and desperate. The line "For being sad” seems like a harsh punishment, but it could be interpreted as a metaphor for how society often treats mental health issues.
The chorus, with the repeated lines "I love all of you, hurt by the cold, so hard and lonely too, when you don't know yourself," shows that Kiedis knows how hard it is to feel disconnected from oneself and others. He acknowledges that the pain caused by this disconnection ("the cold") is widespread and affects many people. The song's tone is one of understanding and acceptance, encouraging people to give love no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
My friends are so depressed
The people I care about are very sad and unhappy.
I feel the question
I can sense that something is wrong and I want to help.
Of your loneliness
I understand that you feel alone and isolated.
Confide, 'cause I'll be on your side
Tell me what's going on, I'm here to support you.
You know I will, you know I will
You can trust me to be there for you, no matter what.
Ex girlfriend called me up
An old partner contacted me recently.
Alone and desperate
She was by herself and in a very bad place.
On the prison phone
She had to call from a correctional facility.
They want, to give her seven years
The authorities are threatening to put her in prison for a long time.
For being sad
It seems like she's being punished for her emotional struggles.
I love all of you
I care deeply for everyone I know.
Hurt by the cold
Feeling abandoned and disconnected from others.
So hard and lonely too
It's an incredibly difficult and isolating experience.
When you don't know yourself
It's even harder to cope when you're feeling lost and uncertain about who you are.
Imagine me taught by tragedy
I've learned a lot from difficult and painful experiences.
Release is peace
Letting go can bring a sense of calm and freedom.
I heard a little girl
I listened to a young child speak.
And what she said
Her words were very meaningful to me.
Was something beautiful
She expressed something profound and meaningful.
To give, your love
She suggested that we should share love with others.
No matter what
Even in difficult times, we should strive to be loving and supportive.
Yeah, what she said
I believe in the power of love and compassion, just like that little girl does.
Lyrics © MoeBeToBlame, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith, David Navarro, Michael Balzary
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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My friends are so depressed
I fear the question of your loneliness
Confide, 'cause I'll be on your side
You know I will
Y'know I will
Ex-girlfriend called me up
Alone and desperate on the prison phone
They want to give her seven years
For being sad
I love all of you
Hurt by the cold
So hard and lonely, too
When you don't know yourself
My friends are so distressed
They're standing on the brink of emptiness
No words I know of to express
This emptiness
I love all of you
Hurt by the cold
So hard and lonely, too
When you don't know yourself
Imagine me
Taught by tragedy
Release is peace
I heard a little girl
And what she said was something beautiful
To give your love no matter what
Is what she said
I love all of you
Hurt by the cold
So hard and lonely, too
When you don't know yourself
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@RedHotChiliPeppers
On this day in 1996, the music video for “My Friends” was released. Directed by Anton Corbijn.
@MadukaJayalath
***** yeah! very beautiful... :)
@RitaStanderova
Very nice... I love this group...
@latatu1995
muy buena
@mickel2WAS
This video is not available for smartphones and tablets. Why? Come on guys, I only use my smartphone and my tablet. You are doing it wrong... Really... :-\
@IvonaCobain
Loveee!!! ❤
@stevenhinkle6957
I never realized until I was older, how beautiful this song truly is.
Thank you Chili Peppers !
@TNT4LYFE72
IT TOOK ME till i was 29 and in a prison cell to realize thatall emotions ty CHILI PEPPERS
@user1m2y16abzy
Oh arent you so beautiful
@danhartwigPerch
Yeah,Bob Seger same thing,it’s wisdom,love it