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.
Buckle Down
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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On the ice
No holdin'
My soul
I want men
Not mice
No stoppin'
My throw
Hah!
Get this!
Reds are
Back bills
Work
Or play ball
Or just turn me loose
I know what's fight, in life, you better buckle down
Don't give up your fight, in life, you better buckle down
Two days with might, in life, you better buckle down
Leave dreams tonight, in life, you better buckle down
'Cos I know what's right!
Hah!
On the ice
No holdin'
My soul
I want men
Not mice
No stoppin'
My throw
Hah!
Get this!
Reds are
Back bills
Work
Or play ball
Or just turn me loose
I know what's fight, in life, you better buckle down
Don't give up your fight, in life, you better buckle down
Two days with might, in life, you better buckle down
Leave dreams tonight, in life, you better buckle down
'Cause I know what's right!
I know, I know, I know what's right!
I know, I know, I know what's right!
I know, I know, I know what's right!
I know, I know, I know what's right!
In Red Hot Chili Peppers' song Buckle Down, the lyrics convey a sense of determination and resilience in the face of life's challenges. The on-ice imagery may suggest the rough and tumble nature of life, with the singer insisting that they want men, not mice, and that there is no stopping their throw. The repetition of "I know what's right" suggests a self-assuredness and confidence in their path forward.
The lyrics also touch upon the importance of hard work and determination in achieving one's goals, emphasizing the need to "buckle down" and not give up. The line "leave dreams tonight" suggests that there may come a time when one needs to set aside their aspirations and focus on the task at hand in order to make progress.
Overall, the lyrics of Buckle Down serve as a powerful call to action for listeners to persevere through life's challenges and stay focused on their goals, no matter what obstacles may arise.
Line by Line Meaning
Hah!
An exclamation indicating excitement or agreement
On the ice
In a challenging situation or competition
No holdin'
Without hesitation or reservation
My soul
My innermost self or spirit
I want men
I desire strong and capable people
Not mice
Not weak or timid individuals
No stoppin'
Without interruption or delay
My throw
My effort or action
Get this!
Listen up or pay attention to what I'm saying
Reds are
Challenges or obstacles are present
Back bills
Responsibilities or debts that need to be taken care of
Work
Putting in effort or taking action
Or play ball
Enjoying oneself and having fun
Or just turn me loose
Allowing oneself to be free and uninhibited
I know what's fight, in life, you better buckle down
I understand what it takes to succeed in life and you should be prepared to work hard
Don't give up your fight, in life, you better buckle down
Don't lose your determination and drive to succeed, be ready to put in the effort
Two days with might, in life, you better buckle down
Every day is important and should be approached with determination and energy
Leave dreams tonight, in life, you better buckle down
Stop dreaming and start taking action, be proactive and work towards your goals
'Cos I know what's right!
Because I understand what it takes to succeed and I am offering advice
I know, I know, I know what's right!
Repeated emphasis on the importance of following the advice given
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL PETER BALZARY, ANTHONY KIEDIS, CLIFF MARTINEZ, JACK SHERMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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