Under the Bridge
Red Hot Chili Peppers/Musicfire.in 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
"Under the Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers is a song about loneliness and connection. The lyrics reflect the singer's feelings of isolation and his assertion that the only relationship he has is with the city of angels, a reference to his home in Los Angeles. The singer admits to feeling alone and unsupported, but finds solace in the city's affection. When he drives on the streets or walks through the hills, he feels like the city knows him and sees him for who he truly is. He speaks of his good deeds, which the city acknowledges with a metaphorical kiss, but also recognizes that he is lying about never worrying.
The chorus of the song represents the singer's desire to go back to the place where he felt loved and secure. He doesn't want to feel the pain and isolation he experienced on a specific day. The phrase "take me to the place I love, take me all the way" highlights his need to return to a place or a feeling that was once lost.
The song's bridge is an interlude where the singer reflects on his past, positive and negative experiences. When he was under a bridge downtown, he drew some blood, which may represent self-harm or drug use. He forgot about his love and seemingly gave his life away, which could point towards a time of addiction or suicidal thoughts. The bridge explains the singer's longing to return to the place he loves, both literally and emotionally.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner
At times I feel alone in the world and don't have anyone to share my life with
Sometimes I feel like my only friend
There are moments when I believe that I have no one else but myself
Is the city I live in, the city of angels
The city where I reside is the city of angels and provides me with a sense of hope and comfort
Lonely as I am, together we cry
Despite my loneliness, the city shares my pain and tears along with me
I drive on her streets 'cause she's my companion
I travel around the city as if it is my companion and go through life with it by my side
I walk through her hills 'cause she knows who I am
I take a walk in the hilly landscapes of the city because it gives me peace and understands me as a person
She sees my good deeds and she kisses me windy
The city brings a gust of refreshing wind to kiss me whenever I do something positive
Well, I never worry, now that is a lie
Even though I try not to worry, it is not always easy for me to remain calm
I don't ever wanna feel like I did that day
I do not want to experience the feeling I had on a specific day again
Take me to the place I love, Take me all the way
Bring me to the place where I feel most at peace and shelter me from the world's harshness
It's hard to believe that there's nobody out there
It is challenging for me to believe that there is no one else in the world
It's hard to believe that I'm all alone
It is difficult for me to accept that I am the only one standing alone
At least I have her love, the city, she loves me
Despite everything, I have the city's love, and it helps me feel a sense of belonging
Under the bridge downtown, Is where I drew some blood
I have carved my painful memories and experiences under the bridge in the downtown area
Under the bridge downtown, I could not get enough
Even though it was harmful, I couldn't resist hurting myself further under that bridge
Forgot about my love, Under the bridge downtown, I gave my life away
I forgot my love and gave my life away under that bridge in the downtown area.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Michael Peter Balzary, John Anthony Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Gaylord Smith
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@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!