Mellowship Slinky In B Major
Red Hot Chili Peppers退 Lyrics
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I've got a nonstop "yo swan" hello chip
Born to adore the big bad bison
Thunderstorm and a man like Tyson
Popcorn peanuts lookin' at big butts
No I can not keep my mouth shut
Rockin' to the beat of the fabulous forum
My Lakers I adore 'em
The I do indeed love to smell her
Sopping wet your pink umbrella
Do the dog with Isabella
I'm so in love yes with an artist
Imagination, he's the smartest
Robert Williams, stroke and splatter
I attest to your gray matter
Living kings how true it rings
These are just a few of my favorite things
Good God where's my sleigh
Good God playing for days
Good God any day now
Good God take me away
Good God purple haze
Good God the baddest of brains
Good God any day now
Good God ridin' my sleigh now
Being that I'm the duke of my domain
My hat goes off to Mark Twain
Singing a song about what true men don't do
Killing another creature that's kind of blue
Writing about the world of the wild coyote
Good man Truman Copote
Talking about my throughts 'cuase they must grow
Cock my brain to shoot my load
I'm on the porch 'cause I lost my housekey
Pick up my book I read Bukowski
Can I get another kiss from you
Kiss me right here on my tattoo
Good God where's my sleigh
Good God playing for days
Good God any day now
Good God take me away
Good God DeNiro's insane
Good God rackin' my brain
Good God anyday now
Good God take me away now take me away
Me my friends and the sex machine
Do unto others like my brother Bean
I know you've got a mother
So give her a hug
I know you've got a mother
With a whole lot of love
Billy sings and Basie swings
These are just a few of my favorite things
The lyrics for Red Hot Chili Peppers' song "Mellowship" seem to celebrate life's simple pleasures and the love for the arts. The opening lines reveal the singer's content with their life and companionship: "I've got a mellowship, I've got a fellowship. I've got a nonstop 'yo swan' hello chip." The word "mellowship" seems like a play on words, suggesting that the singer possesses an easy-going spirit and a group of friends who share this trait.
The next few lines allude to the powerful and strong yet vulnerable and also troublesome wild animals. This could be an analogy of the singer seeing himself as someone that may come off as strong and positive, but is troubled with flaws, much like a thunderstorm or a man like Tyson. The singer then jumps to indulging in some idle pleasures such as popcorn, peanuts and big butts. Though he indulges in such things, he is aware of the trouble that may come with being too vocal, as he says: "No, I cannot keep my mouth shut."
The singer then shifts to his love for the art and the artist, Robert Williams, who he describes as "the smartest". He admires Williams' imagination and stroke and splatter technique. The song ends with a reference to friends, family, and music, and Billy sings and Basie swings amidst other favorite things.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a mellowship, I've got a fellowship
I have found peace and camaraderie in my life.
I've got a nonstop "yo swan" hello chip
I am always ready to greet people with a cheerful hello.
Born to adore the big bad bison
I have a deep appreciation for the power and majesty of nature.
Thunderstorm and a man like Tyson
I am drawn to dynamic and formidable forces, like storms or the boxer Mike Tyson.
Popcorn peanuts lookin' at big butts
I enjoy indulging in simple pleasures, like munching on snacks and admiring attractive people.
No I can not keep my mouth shut
I am not afraid to speak my mind, even if it may be unpopular.
Rockin' to the beat of the fabulous forum
I love music and enjoy attending live concerts.
My Lakers I adore 'em
I am a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team.
Blush my lady when I tell her
I am able to make my romantic partner feel special and appreciated.
The I do indeed love to smell her
I am physically and emotionally attracted to my partner.
Sopping wet your pink umbrella
I find beauty in the mundane and everyday things, like a wet umbrella.
Do the dog with Isabella
I enjoy having fun and dancing with my friends and loved ones.
I'm so in love yes with an artist
I have strong feelings of love and admiration for someone who is creative and talented.
Imagination, he's the smartest
I see the value in having a vivid and imaginative mind.
Robert Williams, stroke and splatter
I appreciate the bold and unconventional artwork of artist Robert Williams.
I attest to your gray matter
I am acknowledging someone's intelligence and creativity.
Living kings how true it rings
I admire the resilience and leadership of certain individuals or groups of people.
These are just a few of my favorite things
These are some of the things that bring me joy and happiness.
Good God where's my sleigh
I am expressing surprise or amazement at something unexpected.
Good God playing for days
I am really enjoying playing music or indulging in a certain activity.
Good God any day now
I am eagerly anticipating something that is about to happen.
Good God take me away
I am feeling overwhelmed or stressed and would like to escape or find relief.
Good God purple haze
I am referring to the psychedelic rock song 'Purple Haze' by Jimi Hendrix.
Good God the baddest of brains
I am referring to someone who is extremely intelligent or creative.
Good God DeNiro's insane
I am referring to the talented actor Robert De Niro.
Good God rackin' my brain
I am struggling to come up with a solution or answer to a problem.
Good God take me away now take me away
I am desperate to escape a stressful situation or find relief.
Being that I'm the duke of my domain
I am in control of my own life and destiny.
My hat goes off to Mark Twain
I acknowledge the wisdom and skill of writer Mark Twain.
Singing a song about what true men don't do
I am critiquing toxic masculinity and harmful gender norms.
Killing another creature that's kind of blue
I am against senseless violence and cruelty towards animals.
Writing about the world of the wild coyote
I am interested in exploring the natural world and its inhabitants.
Good man Truman Copote
I appreciate the writing of author Truman Capote.
Talking about my throughts 'cuase they must grow
I believe in the value of self-reflection and personal growth.
Cock my brain to shoot my load
I use my intelligence and creativity to achieve my goals.
I'm on the porch 'cause I lost my housekey
I am in a frustrating or embarrassing situation.
Pick up my book I read Bukowski
I enjoy reading the work of writer Charles Bukowski.
Can I get another kiss from you
I am expressing my affection towards someone.
Kiss me right here on my tattoo
I want someone to show me physical affection in a specific location.
Me my friends and the sex machine
I enjoy spending time with my friends and engaging in fun or pleasurable activities.
Do unto others like my brother Bean
I believe in treating others with kindness and respect, like my friend or family member named 'Bean.'
I know you've got a mother, So give her a hug
I encourage people to show love and appreciation for their mothers.
I know you've got a mother, With a whole lot of love
Mothers are capable of giving and receiving love in large amounts.
Billy sings and Basie swings
I enjoy listening to music, particularly the singing of Billy and the swinging style of Count Basie.
Lyrics © MoeBeToBlame
Written by: MICHAEL BALZARY, JOHN ANTHONY FRUSCIANTE, ANTHONY KIEDIS, CHAD SMITH
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