Right on Time
Red Hot Lyrics


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One shot, all I need
I've got rhythm when I bleed
'Til death do us apart
Break my heart so I can start
Supercalifragilistic
Kiss me in the futuristic
Twisted but I must insist
It's time to get on top of this

It's right on time
It's right on time
It's right on time, it's right on time (it's right)
It's right on time, it's right on time (on time)
Lookin' fine, you're lookin' fine (it's right)
And get on 1999 (on time)

Discard to bombard
Calling all you shooting stars
Holy cow, bow wow wow
Now I'm here, I'm nowhere now
Joan of Arc reincarnated
Maybe we could be related
So much blood to circulate
And so much space to decorate

It's right on time
It's right on time
It's right on time, it's right on time (it's right)
It's right on time, it's right on time (on time)
Lookin' fine, you're lookin' fine (it's right)
And get on 1999 (on time)

It's right on time
It's right on time
It's right on time
It's right on time

Well, plain and simple pain
I want to but I can't complain
Death row, let us go
It's time to blow up for show
All the world reverberated
Coming through, we motorcaded
Start off when we operated
Turing up in solid stated





Oh, Lord

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Right On Time" by Red Hot Chili Peppers are full of imagery and wordplay that may be difficult to decipher at first glance. The first two lines suggest that the singer finds inspiration in pain, as if bleeding fuels their sense of rhythm. The next line, "Break my heart so I can start," implies that heartbreak is necessary for new beginnings. The mood shifts with the next set of lines, where the singer is willing to embrace the strange and futuristic ("Supercalifragilistic kiss me in the futuristic") but also urges action ("It's time to get on top of this"). The chorus repeats the title in a mantra-like fashion, emphasizing the importance of timing. The last stanza brings in historical references, with mentions of Joan of Arc and blood circulation. The song ends in a cryptic and open-ended tone with the words, "Oh Lord."


Some possible interpretations of the lyrics include the idea that the singer is seeking creative inspiration and is willing to take risks to achieve it. The themes of pain, heartbreak, and timing suggest a sense of urgency or desperation. The futuristic and historical references may represent a desire to escape the present and connect with something greater than oneself. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of restlessness and a need to break out of the status quo.


Line by Line Meaning

One shot, all I need I've got rhythm when I bleed
I only need one chance and I'm good at what I do, even when it hurts me.


'Til death do us apart
I will continue to do what I love until the end of my life.


Break my heart so I can start
Sometimes I need to experience heartbreak to create new music.


Supercalifragilistic kiss me in the futuristic
A kiss that is out of this world, in a time that has not arrived yet.


Twisted but I must insist
My ideas may be unconventional, but I am determined to see them through.


It's time to get on top of this
It's time to take control and make this plan happen.


Discard to bombard
Getting rid of the old to create something new and powerful.


Calling all you shooting stars
Asking for talented people to join together and create something great.


Holy cow, bow wow wow
Exclaiming surprise and amazement at the power of music.


Now I'm here, I'm nowhere now
In the present moment, fully immersed in creating music, I feel both grounded and limitless.


Joan of Arc reincarnated
Feeling like a powerful and determined historical figure.


Maybe we could be related
Feeling a connection to others who share my passion for music.


So much blood to circulate
Feeling energized and ready to make music that pumps through the veins of listeners.


And so much space to decorate
With limitless creativity, there is an endless amount of ways to make music that is unique and beautiful.


Lookin' fine, you're lookin' fine and get on nineteen ninety nine (it's right on time)
Being stylish and cool, just like it was in the '90s.


(It's right on time)
Everything is happening at just the right moment.


Well, plain and simple pain I want to but I can't complain
Despite the pain that comes with creating, I wouldn't trade it for anything else.


Death row, let us go it's time to blow up for show
Risking everything to make music and become successful.


All the world reverberated coming through, we motorcaded
Feeling the impact of my music throughout the world, and embracing the journey with others.


Start off when we operated
Remembering the humble beginnings of my music career.


Turing up in solid stated
Becoming more and more confident in my abilities and creative process.


Oh Lord
Expressing gratitude to a higher power for the gift of music and creativity.




Lyrics © 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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