The Red Hot Chili Peppers were formed in Los Angeles by Kiedis, Flea, guitarist Hillel Slovak and drummer Jack Irons. Due to commitments to other bands, Slovak and Irons did not play on the band's 1984 self-titled debut album, which instead featured guitarist Jack Sherman and drummer Cliff Martinez. Slovak rejoined for their second album, Freaky Styley (1985), and Irons for their third, The Uplift Mofo Party Plan (1987). Irons left after Slovak died of a drug overdose in June 1988.
With new recruits Frusciante and Smith, the Red Hot Chili Peppers recorded Mother's Milk (1989) and their first major commercial success, Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991). Frusciante was uncomfortable with their newfound popularity and left abruptly on tour in 1992. After a series of temporary guitarists, he was replaced by Dave Navarro, who appeared on the group's sixth album, One Hot Minute (1995). Although successful, the album failed to match the critical or popular acclaim of Blood Sugar Sex Magik. Frusciante and Kiedis struggled with drug addiction throughout the 1990s.
In 1998, following Navarro's departure, Frusciante rejoined the band. Their seventh album, Californication (1999), became their biggest commercial success, with 16 million copies sold worldwide. By the Way (2002) and Stadium Arcadium (2006) were also successful; Stadium Arcadium was their first album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Frusciante left again in 2009 to focus on his solo career; he was replaced by Josh Klinghoffer, who appeared on I'm with You (2011) and The Getaway (2016), before Frusciante rejoined in 2019. They released their 12th album, Unlimited Love, in 2022.
The Chili Peppers' mix of hard rock, funk and hip hop has influenced genres such as funk metal, rap metal, rap rock and nu metal. Kiedis said the band were early to combine "hardcore funk and hip-hop-style vocals", and suggested they had influenced Limp Bizkit, Kid Rock, and Linkin Park. Smith said, "Certainly Anthony's singing style and voice lends itself to being unique, and nobody sounds like him. The cool thing about it is we can play any style of music whether it's hard and fast, or loud or quiet, slow or medium, whatever it is; rock or funk, and it still sounds like us. I'm proud of that because sometimes bands don't have that strong personality where you go, 'Oh, that's boom, right away.'"
The Chili Peppers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame In April 2012. The induction lineup was Kiedis, Flea, Smith, Klinghoffer, Frusciante, Slovak (represented by his brother James), Irons and Martinez; Frusciante was invited, but did not attend. Navarro and Sherman were not inducted; Sherman said he felt "dishonored". The band performed "By the Way", "Give It Away" and "Higher Ground", which included Irons and Martinez on drums. It was the first time Kiedis and Flea had performed with Irons in more than 20 years.
In 2003, Rolling Stone released their first list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time", with Blood Sugar Sex Magik at 310 and Californication at 399. In 2012, a revised list was released, with Californication at 401. In 2020, Rolling Stone released another version of the list, with Blood Sugar Sex Magik at 186 and Californication at 286.
The band received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 31, 2022. George Clinton, Woody Harrelson and Bob Forrest unveiled the star at the ceremony.
Apache Rose Peacock
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Sittin' down in New Orleans
You wouldn't believe what I've seen
Sitting on that sack of beans
Lunatics on pogo sticks
Another southern fried freak on a crucifix
Hicks don't mix with politics
Yes my favorite place to be
Is not a land called Honah Lee (MI.)
Mentally or physically
I want to be in New Orleans
Oh good brother just when I thought
That I had seen it all
My eyes popped out, my dick got hard
And I dropped my jaw
I saw a bird walkin down the block
Name Apache Rose Peacock
I could not speak I was in shock
I told my knees to please not knock
Yes my favorite place to be
Is not a land called Honah Lee (MI.)
Mentally or physically
I want to be in New Orleans
A little boy came along
Name of Louis Armstrong
Said that girl who left me silly
She liked the looks of me and my willy
So I found her in the quarter
Good God how I adored her
Oh she made me feel so cozy
When she told me I could call her Rosey
I kiss your hair your skin so bare
I'll take you with me girl anywhere (MII)
You fare well in stormy weather
I never met a girl that I liked better
Twinkle twinkle little star
Shining down on my blue car
Drivin' down the boulevard
She was soft and I was hard
Apache Rose gotta rockin' peacock
Hottest ass on the goddamn block
Rockin' to the beat of the funky ass meters
She has one of those built in heaters
I kiss your hair your skin so bare
I'll take you with me girl anywhere (MII)
You fare well in stormy weather
I never met a girl that I liked better
Voodoo gurus casting their spells
Cockatoo drag queens shakin' their bells
Silver sound escapes the trumpet
Watch your leg someone might hump it
Chicken strut your butt let's rock
Gettin' it on under your frock
Flowing like a flame all through the night
My girl's insane but it's alright
Yes my favorite place to be
Is not a land called Honah Lee (MI.)
Mentally or physically
I want to be in New Orleans
In "Apache Rose Peacock," Red Hot Chili Peppers pays tribute to their love for New Orleans, known for its colorful culture and music. The opening lines describe the singer sitting on a sack of beans in New Orleans, a place where he has seen and experienced things he can barely believe. The song goes on to describe the quirky characters that populate the city, including lunatics on pogo sticks, southern fried freaks on crucifixes, and Hicks who don't mix with politics. Despite the oddness of the people, the singer loves the city's energy and the way people move to the beat of the music.
The most important part of the song is the introduction of Apache Rose Peacock, who captivates the singer in a way that he cannot put into words. He describes her as having the "hottest ass on the goddamn block" and a built-in heater. The singer is so overwhelmed by his attraction to her that he cannot speak, and his knees threaten to buckle. He meets her in the French Quarter, and she introduces herself as Rosey. From then on, the song becomes a celebration of their love, with the singer describing how he wants to take her with him wherever he goes.
One can see that "Apache Rose Peacock" is a love song to New Orleans and a celebration of the city's unique culture. With their signature funk rock style, Red Hot Chili Peppers paints a vivid picture of the city's wild energy and the colorful people who inhabit it.
Line by Line Meaning
Sittin' on a sack of beans
I am sitting down in New Orleans
Sittin' down in New Orleans
I am in New Orleans
You wouldn't believe what I've seen
I have seen some wild things
Sitting on that sack of beans
I am still sitting in New Orleans
Lunatics on pogo sticks
People around me are acting crazy
Another southern fried freak on a crucifix
I see someone who is different from me, but I accept them
Hicks don't mix with politics
People with different upbringings should not let politics divide them
People on the street just kickin' to the licks
Everyone is enjoying the music and dancing on the street
Yes my favorite place to be
My favorite place in the world
Is not a land called Honah Lee (MI.)
It is not a specific place
Mentally or physically
Either in my mind or in person
I want to be in New Orleans
I want to be in the lively city of New Orleans
Oh good brother just when I thought
I thought I had seen it all, but then
That I had seen it all
I thought I had seen everything there is to see
My eyes popped out, my dick got hard
I was shocked and impressed at the same time
And I dropped my jaw
I was speechless
I saw a bird walkin down the block
I saw a beautiful woman walking down the street
Name Apache Rose Peacock
She had an interesting name
I could not speak I was in shock
I was so amazed, I couldn't even talk
I told my knees to please not knock
I had to keep my composure
A little boy came along
I met a young man
Name of Louis Armstrong
His name was Louis Armstrong
Said that girl who left me silly
He told me about a girl who rejected him
She liked the looks of me and my willy
This girl was attracted to me
So I found her in the quarter
I went to find her in the city
Good God how I adored her
I really liked her
Oh she made me feel so cozy
She made me feel comfortable
When she told me I could call her Rosey
She gave me permission to call her by a nickname
Voodoo gurus casting their spells
I see people performing Voodoo rituals
Cockatoo drag queens shakin' their bells
I see drag queens with feathered headdresses dancing
Silver sound escapes the trumpet
I hear beautiful music being played by a trumpet player
Watch your leg someone might hump it
Be careful, someone might try to hit on you
Chicken strut your butt let's rock
Dance with confidence, let's have fun
Gettin' it on under your frock
Flirting and dancing provocatively
Flowing like a flame all through the night
Going with the flow and enjoying the night
My girl's insane but it's alright
My girlfriend is quirky, but that's okay with me
Twinkle twinkle little star
A popular children's rhyme
Shining down on my blue car
The star in the sky is visible from my car
Drivin' down the boulevard
Driving down the main street
She was soft and I was hard
She was gentle and I was rough
Apache Rose gotta rockin' peacock
Apache Rose has a great body
Hottest ass on the goddamn block
She is the most attractive person in the area
Rockin' to the beat of the funky ass meters
Dancing to the music with enthusiasm
She has one of those built in heaters
She is attractive and charming
I kiss your hair your skin so bare
I enjoy being physically intimate with you
I'll take you with me girl anywhere (MII)
I want to be with you all the time
You fare well in stormy weather
You can handle tough situations
I never met a girl that I liked better
You are the best girl I have ever met
Yes my favorite place to be
New Orleans is my favorite place
Mentally or physically
In my mind or in person
I want to be in New Orleans
I love the lively atmosphere of the city
Lyrics © MoeBeToBlame, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Michael Balzary, John Anthony Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alex Alvarez
on Californication
People who harness the power of the mind try to manipulate your emotions
Young girls aspire to Hollywood fame and fortune while reciting memorable movie quotes
If you desire superficial fame and materialistic success, California is the place to be
California represents the epitome of the quintessential Western society
Although the sun rises in the East, California remains a constant and established location in contrast to the ever-changing world
Hollywood creates and sells the illusion of the California dream
Spend a lot of money to prevent or delay the physical symptoms of aging
The superficial appearance of celebrities can be deceiving; they may be fighting a personal battle to maintain their image
The rarities and impossible things that are unique to California
The explicit and suggestive nature of the entertainment industry in California
Marry me and be my inspiration to create new things and leave a mark in the world
Young women with information and resources at their disposal may make decisions that lead them down certain paths, such as becoming pregnant at a young age
Owning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a symbol of achieving fame and fortune, representative of the Californian dream
Despite space being seen as the most uncertain and mysterious frontier, the idea of it is created by Hollywood and is not a reality
Kurt Cobain, who died before the song was written, may still be listening to music in another realm
The fictional planet Alderaan from Star Wars represents another aspect of the Californian dream or illusion created by Hollywood
People in California are often raised with the idea that control over population is important and necessary
Everyone has experienced being controlled or manipulating others in some way, which is not limited to people being on vacation
While destruction can lead to difficult times, it can also provide the opportunity for new and creative things to be born
Earthquakes, which may be seen as destructive and terrifying, can also be seen as inspiring or beneficial, similar to how a girl's guitar strings vibrate to produce beautiful music
Even in the face of disaster, the draw and allure of the Californian dream or illusion created by Hollywood remains strong
There is no way to measure someone's mental or emotional state, but perhaps you crave these superficial things that come with the Californian illusion
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