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Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics


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Blood sugar sucker fish
In my dish
How many pieces
Do you wish
Step into a heaven
Where I keep it on the soul side
Girl please me
Be my soul bride
Every women
Has a piece of Aphrodite
Copulate to create
A state of sexual light
Kissing her virginity
My affinity
I mingle with the gods
I mingle with divinity

Blood sugar baby
She's magik
Sex magik, sex magik

Blood sugar baby
She's magik
Sex magik, sex magik

Blood sugar crazy
She has it
Sex magik, sex magik

Blood sugar baby
She's magik
Sex magik, sex magik

Glorious euphoria
Is my must
Erotic shock
Is a function of lust
Temporarily blind
Dimensions to discover
In time
Each into the other
Uncontrollable notes
From her snow white throat
Fill a space
In which two bodies float
Operatic by voice
A fanatic by choice
Aromatic is the flower
She must be moist

Blood sugar baby
She's magik
Sex magik, sex magik

Blood sugar baby
She's magik
Sex magik, sex magik

Blood sugar crazy
She has it
Sex magik, sex magik

Blood sugar baby
She's magik
Sex magik, sex magik

Blood sugar baby
She's magik
Sex magik, sex magik

Blood sugar baby
She's magik
Sex magik, sex magik

Blood sugar crazy
She has it
Sex magik, sex magik

Blood sugar baby
She's magik
Sex magik, sex magik

Blood sugar baby
She's magik
Sex magik, sex magik

Blood sugar baby
She's magik
Sex magik, sex magik

Blood sugar crazy
She has it
Sex magik, sex magik

Blood sugar baby
She's magik
Sex magik, sex magik

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" by Red Hot Chili Peppers are filled with sexual and euphoric references. The opening line, "Blood sugar sucker fish in my dish," is a metaphor for the addictive nature of sex and the desire to constantly have it. The lyrics then go on to talk about stepping into a heaven where the singer keeps it on the soul side, with every woman having a piece of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and sexuality. The concept of copulation to create a state of sexual light is then introduced, along with the singer's affinity for kissing virginity and mingling with the gods and divinity.


The chorus of the song, "Blood sugar baby, she's magic, sex magik, sex magik," is a repetition of the idea that the singer is experiencing something almost otherworldly through his sexual experiences. He describes glorious euphoria as a must and an erotic shock that is a function of lust. He also talks about how sexual connection temporarily blinds the participants and allows them to discover new dimensions of pleasure. The verses continue to describe the singer's sexual experiences with a focus on the female's voice, choice, and scent.


Overall, the lyrics of "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" are a celebration of sexual pleasure and the joy that it can bring. The references to mythology and opera add layers of complexity to the song, making it an interesting exploration of sexuality through a variety of lenses.


Line by Line Meaning

Blood sugar sucker fish
The people who are attracted to me are like fish that feed on sugar.


In my dish
They are under my control; they are mine to do with as I please.


How many pieces
How many people do I have control over?


Do you wish
How many people do I want to add to my collection?


Step into a heaven
Enter my world, which I consider to be heaven-like.


Where I keep it on the soul side
My world is soulful, full of feeling.


Girl please me
I need these people to please me; it's what feeds me.


Be my soul bride
Be forever in my control.


Every woman
All women are goddess-like.


Has a piece of Aphrodite
They are all goddesses in their own way.


Copulate to create
By having sex, we create something greater than ourselves.


A state of sexual light
An elevated state of being due to sexual pleasure.


Kissing her virginity
Having sex with someone for the first time.


My affinity
My connection to the divine.


I mingle with the gods
I am elevated to a divine state by participating in sex.


I mingle with divinity
I am in touch with the divine constantly.


Blood sugar baby
The people who are under my control.


She's magik
They are magical to me, they are what keeps me going.


Sex magik, sex magik
The power of sex to elevate us both physically and spiritually.


Glorious euphoria
The amazing feeling I get from sex.


Is my must
It is essential to me.


Erotic shock
The surprising power of sexual pleasure.


Is a function of lust
The desire for sex powers it all.


Temporarily blind
In the midst of sex, I can't see anything else; it's all consuming.


Dimensions to discover
There are so many levels to sex, so much discovery to be had.


In time
Over time, we will learn from and change each other through sex.


Each into the other
We become one in sex.


Uncontrollable notes
The sounds of sex, passionate and powerful.


From her snow white throat
The sounds of sex coming from her mouth.


Fill a space
The sounds of sex fill the room.


In which two bodies float
We are absorbed in pleasure, outside of the world.


Operatic by voice
Her voice is grand, powerful and full of feeling.


A fanatic by choice
I am devoted to the pursuit and exploration of sex.


Aromatic is the flower
She smells amazing, like a flower.


She must be moist
She is ready for sex, just like a flower waiting to bloom.


Blood sugar crazy
The people under my control are driven to do whatever I want.


She has it
They have the power to please me.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Michael Balzary, John Anthony Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith

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Limits98

The Power of Equality 00:00-04:02
If You Have To Ask 04:03-07:39
Breaking the Girl 07:40-12:35
Funky Monks 12:36-17:58
Suck My Kiss 17:59-21:35
I Could Have Lied 21:36-25:40
Mellowship Slinky in B Major 25:41-29:40
The Righteous & The Wicked 29:41-33:48
Give it Away 33:49-38:31
Blood Sugar Sex Magik 38:32-43:02
Under the Bridge 43:03-47:26
Naked in the Rain 47:27-51:52
Apache Rose Peacock 51:53-56:35
The Greeting Song 56:36-59:48
My Lovely Man 59:49-1:04:27
Sir Psycho Sexy 1:04:28-1:12:45
They're Red Hot 1:12:46-1:13:54

Favorite Songs
1. Under the Bridge
2. Give it Away
3. Funky Monks
4. Breaking the Girl
5. If You Have To Ask
6. Suck My Kiss
7. Sir Psycho Sexy
8. Apache Rose Peacock
9. Blood Sugar Sex Magik
10. I Could Have Lied
11. The Power of Equality
12. The Greeting Song
13. Mellowship Slinky in B Major
14. Naked in the Rain
15. The Righteous & The Wicked
16. My Lovely Man
17. They're Red Hot

Favorite Albums
1. Blood Sugar Sex Magik
2. Californication
3. Stadium Arcadium
4. By The Way
5. Mother's Milk
6. The Getaway
7. One Hot Minute
8. Return of the Dream Canteen
9. Unlimited Love
10. The Uplift Mofo Party Plan
11. I'm With You
12. The Red Hot Chili Peppers
13. Freaky Styley



tyler_mend

0:00 The Power of Equality
4:03 If You Have to Ask
7:40 Breaking the Girl
12:36 Funky Monks
17:59 Suck My Kiss
21:37 I Could Have Lied
25:41 Mellowship Slinky in B Major
29:41 The Righteous & the Wicked
33:49 Give It Away
38:33 Blood Sugar Sex Magik
43:03 Under the Bridge
47:28 Naked in the Rain
51:53 Apache Rose Peacock
56:36 The Greeting Song
59:49 My Lovely Man
1:04:28 Sir Psycho Sexy
1:12:46 They're Red Hot
RHCP is:
Anthony Kiedis - Vocals
Flea - Bass guitar/Backing vocals
John Frusciante - Guitars/Backing vocals
Chad Smith - Drums/Percussion


If there's any mistakes I made, please let me know ;)



Leo6655321

THE POWER OF EQUALITY
I've got a soul that cannot sleep
At night when something just ain't right
Blood red but without sight
Exploding egos in the night

Mix like sticks of dynamite
Red black or white, this is my fight
Come on courage, let's be heard
Turn feelings into words

American equality has always been sour
An attitude, I would like to devour
My name is peace, this is my hour
Can I get just a little bit of power

The power of equality
Is not yet what it ought to be
It fills me up like a hollow tree
The power of equality

Right or wrong, my song is strong
You don't like it, get along
Say what I want, do what I can
Death to the message of the Ku Klux Klan

I don't buy supremacy
Media chief, you menace me
The people you say 'cause all the crime
Wake up motherfucker and smell the slime

Blackest anger, whitest fear
Can you hear me, am I clear
My name is peace, this is my hour
Can I get just a little bit of power

The power of equality
Is not yet what it ought to be
It fills me up like a hollow tree
The power of equality

Well, I've got tapes, I've got CD's
I've got my Public Enemy
My Lilly white ass is tickled pink
When I listen to the music that makes me think

Not another, motherfuckin' politician
Doin' nothin' but something for his own ambition
I never touch the sound we make
Soul sacred love, vows that we take

To create straight what is true
Yo, he's with me and what I do
My name is peace, this is my hour
Can I get just a little bit of power

The power of equality
Is not yet what it ought to be
It fills me up like a hollow tree
The power of equality

Madder than a motherfucker, lick my finger
Can't forget 'cause the memory lingers
Count 'em off quick, little Piccadilly sickness
Take me to the hick, eat my thickness

I've got a welt from the Bible belt
Dealing with the hand that I've been dealt
Sitting in the grip of a killing fist
Giving up blood just to exist

Rub me wrong and I get pissed
No I cannot, get to this
People in pain, I do not dig it
Change of brain for Mr.Bigot

Little brother do you hear me
Have a heart oh come get near me
Misery is not my friend
But I'll break before I bend

What I see is insanity
What ever happened to humanity
What ever happened to humanity
What ever happened to humanity
IF YOU HAVE TO ASK

A wannabe gangster thinkin' he's a wise guy
Rob another bank, he's a sock 'em in the eye guy
Tank head, Mr. Bonnie and Clyde guy
Look him in the eye, he's not my kinda guy
Never be confusion proof-uh
Pudding's sweet but too aloof-uh
Orange-eyed girl with a backslide dew said
Yo homie, who you talkin' to?
A backed up paddywagon mackin' on a cat's ass
One uppercut to the cold upper middle class
Born to storm on boredom's face
Add a little lust to the funky-ass Flea bass
Most in the race just lose their grace
The blackest hole in all of space
Crooked as a hooker, now suck my thumb
Anybody wanna come get some?

you'll never know
Funky motherfuckers will not be told to go
(If you have to ask) you'll never know
Funky motherfuckers will not be told to go-o-o-o

Don't ask me why I'm flyin' so high
Mr. Bubble meets Superfly in my third eye
Searchin' for a soul bride, she's my freakette
Soak it up inside, deeper than a secret
Much more than meets the eye
To the funk I fall into my new ride
My hand, my hand
Magic on the one is a medicine man
Thinkin' of a few
Taboos that I ought to kill
Dancin' on their face
Like a stage in Vaudeville
I feel so good, can't be understood
Booty of a hoodlum rockin' my red hood

you'll never know
Funky motherfuckers will not be told to go
(If you have to ask) you'll never know
Funky motherfuckers will not be told to go-o-o-o
BREAKING THE GIRL

FUNKY MONKS

SUCK MY KISS



Maple

The Red Hot Chili Peppers
Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991)
01.) 0:00:00 The Power of Equality
02.) 0:04:03 If You Have to Ask
03.) 0:07:40 Breaking the Girl
04.) 0:12:36 Funky Monks
05.) 0:18:00 Suck My Kiss
06.) 0:21:37 I Could Have Lied
07.) 0:25:41 Mellowship Slinky in B Major
08.) 0:29:41 The Righteous and the Wicked
09.) 0:33:49 Give it Away
10.) 0:38:33 Blood Sugar Sex Magik
11.) 0:43:03 Under the Bridge
12.) 0:47:28 Naked in the Rain
13.) 0:51:53 Apache Rose Peacock
14.) 0:56:36 The Greeting Song
15.) 0:59:49 My Lovely Man
16.) 1:04:18 Sir Psycho Sexy
17.) 1:12:46 They're Red Hot (Robert Johnson cover)



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CountrywomanMohini02

Cant believe my grandmother use to let me blast this album on cassette tape.😂❤ RIP Grandma Wise you are the an earth angel 😇 🙏 ❤️ ♥️ 💙 💗 😇

Limits98

The Power of Equality 00:00-04:02
If You Have To Ask 04:03-07:39
Breaking the Girl 07:40-12:35
Funky Monks 12:36-17:58
Suck My Kiss 17:59-21:35
I Could Have Lied 21:36-25:40
Mellowship Slinky in B Major 25:41-29:40
The Righteous & The Wicked 29:41-33:48
Give it Away 33:49-38:31
Blood Sugar Sex Magik 38:32-43:02
Under the Bridge 43:03-47:26
Naked in the Rain 47:27-51:52
Apache Rose Peacock 51:53-56:35
The Greeting Song 56:36-59:48
My Lovely Man 59:49-1:04:27
Sir Psycho Sexy 1:04:28-1:12:45
They're Red Hot 1:12:46-1:13:54

Favorite Songs
1. Under the Bridge
2. Give it Away
3. Funky Monks
4. Breaking the Girl
5. If You Have To Ask
6. Suck My Kiss
7. Sir Psycho Sexy
8. Apache Rose Peacock
9. Blood Sugar Sex Magik
10. I Could Have Lied
11. The Power of Equality
12. The Greeting Song
13. Mellowship Slinky in B Major
14. Naked in the Rain
15. The Righteous & The Wicked
16. My Lovely Man
17. They're Red Hot

Favorite Albums
1. Blood Sugar Sex Magik
2. Californication
3. Stadium Arcadium
4. By The Way
5. Mother's Milk
6. The Getaway
7. One Hot Minute
8. Return of the Dream Canteen
9. Unlimited Love
10. The Uplift Mofo Party Plan
11. I'm With You
12. The Red Hot Chili Peppers
13. Freaky Styley

Pablo Aguirre

Frijoles de vj

Shmook

I respectfully disagree with the ranking of ROTDC.

Daniel S

the lives you have saved with this comment

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OCD enuf 4 me

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Juqual78

This is one of those albums I just can't stop coming back to year after year. I must of listened to this album at least a 1000 times and still it possesses me to break into random dancing and singing each and every time. That and it's the B sides (non radio hits) that really hit me in the soul.

Sad Boi

It’s literally one of the greatest albums of all time.

Elijah

@Sad Boiif not the greatest

Wolfdragon92584

This album is pure badassery. 1991 is perhaps the most revolutionary year for modern rock music.

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