Scar Tissue
Red Hot Chili Peppers/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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Sarcastic Mister know it all
Close your eyes and I'll kiss you 'cause
With the bird I'll share
With the bird I'll share
This lonely view
With the bird I'll share
This lonely view
Push me up against the wall
Young Kentucky girl in a push-up bra
Fallin' all over myself
To lick your heart and taste your health 'cause
With the bird I'll share, this lonely view
Blood loss in a bathroom stall
Southern girl with a scarlet drawl
Wave goodbye to ma and pa 'cause
With the bird I'll share
With the bird I'll share, this lonely view
Soft spoken with a broken jaw
Step outside but not to brawl
Autumn's sweet we call it fall
I'll make it to the moon if I have to crawl
With the bird I'll share, this lonely view
Scar tissue that I wish you saw
Sarcastic Mister know it all
Close your eyes and I'll kiss you 'cause
With the bird I'll share
With the bird I'll share, this lonely view
"Scar Tissue" is a song by American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, released in 1999. The lyrics of the song express the feeling of loneliness and isolation that comes with dealing with emotional pain. The first verse talks of "scar tissue that I wish you saw," referring to the emotional scars that the singer carries and wishes others would understand. The second verse talks about an encounter with a young Kentucky girl and the singer's desire to taste her "health," meaning that the singer wants to be close to her and feel alive again. The third verse tells the story of a Southern girl with a "scarlet drawl" and the singer's desire to escape from his past and start anew.
The refrain, "With the bird I'll share this lonely view," is a metaphor for the singer's companionship with birds, which can be seen as symbols of freedom, but also of loneliness. In times of distress, the singer feels a connection with these creatures and shares the same "lonely view" that they do. The song's lyrics express the desire to escape from one's pain and find some sort of solace in nature or companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
Scar tissue that I wish you saw
I have scars that I wish you could see and understand the pain I have been through.
Sarcastic Mister know it all
I am being sarcastic towards someone who thinks they know everything.
Close your eyes and I'll kiss you 'cause
I want to show my affection towards you by kissing you.
With the bird I'll share
I will share my thoughts and emotions with a bird, as it is a metaphor for freedom and release.
With the bird I'll share, this lonely view
I will share my feelings of loneliness and isolation with the bird, as we both see the same view.
Push me up against the wall
I want to be pushed up against the wall to express my desire for someone.
Young Kentucky girl in a push-up bra
I am attracted to a young girl from Kentucky wearing a push-up bra, showcasing her beauty and seductive nature.
Fallin' all over myself
I am infatuated with this woman to the point where I am stumbling over my words and actions.
To lick your heart and taste your health 'cause
I want to show my love for her by metaphorically tasting her heart and health, emphasizing how much I care for her well-being.
Blood loss in a bathroom stall
I have suffered blood loss in a bathroom stall, representing a dark and traumatic experience.
Southern girl with a scarlet drawl
I am talking about a southern girl with a distinct accent, emphasizing her unique qualities.
Wave goodbye to ma and pa 'cause
I have to separate myself from my family and the past to move on with my life and pursue my own journey.
Soft spoken with a broken jaw
I am a soft-spoken person despite having a broken jaw, emphasizing my resilience and ability to stay calm in the face of adversity.
Step outside but not to brawl
I am leaving a situation to avoid a fight, showing my sense of control and non-violent nature.
Autumn's sweet we call it fall
I am using a metaphor to describe the beauty of fall and how it represents a sweet transition in life.
I'll make it to the moon if I have to crawl
I am determined to reach my goals, even if it means going through tough times and persevering through hardship.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., MoeBeToBlame, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL BALZARY, JOHN ANTHONY FRUSCIANTE, ANTHONY KIEDIS, CHAD SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-yz4jo8uk6w
The fact that the producers told rhcp to try & calm down the crowd & they come out and play this is fucking savage 😂
@ARO323
Absolutely the best fuck you they could have given to ‘the man’ 🤣
@user-mk6rg6ef8s
This is not true, the song was on the original setlist, and Hendrix's relatives asked to play a song in his honor.
@ClickToPreview
I was there in the crowd. Maybe it was on the setlist, but it pretty much happened on cue then (!) as morons had lit the outer barrier of the venue on fire a few minutes earlier.
@neshnevin9786
This video is just overwhelming. A massive fire in the audience and Flea playing completely in the nude while the whole band plays an impeccable cover of one of Jimmy Hendrix's best songs.
@jeremypr
100%, so epic. rock n roll
@gioravalico550
agreed. seriously one of the best rock'n'roll videos on youtube. 2:46 of pure juice.. this belongs in a museum.
@km6xu
@@jeremypr, yep, this one definitely "goes to eleven." :)
@renansantos5965
closer to the 2000 year. This is a moment in history that never will happen something similar.
@Scramble4r
I was there!