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.
C'mon Girl
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Is burning up for you to see
And if we should get into it
A two-way kind of syndicate
Hold me
Compare us to a Ferris wheel
Just be sure what you want to steal
But I prefer to go by feel
Tell me
I wanted to get out of here
But every time I reappear
Now I have the words my dear
To whisper out into your ear
Hey, yeah
C'mon girl (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
C'mon girl (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
C'mon girl (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
C'mon girl (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
The spirit of a dragon's tear
Is lovely at this time of year
The cave within your mountainside
Is deeper than it will be wide
Hold me
My disenchanted diplomat
Asleep inside the laundromat
Conveyor belts are moving
And I want you to be sure of that
Tell me
And if you let it germinate
I know it will be worth the wait
Disputed by the news that it was
You who tried to instigate
Hey, yeah
C'mon girl (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
C'mon girl (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
C'mon girl (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
C'mon girl (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Blessed are the hypocrites
Outwitted but she never quits
The trouble with the band of slits
Is washing off the muddy bits
Hey, yeah
C'mon girl (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
C'mon girl (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
C'mon girl (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
C'mon girl (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Oh yeah she's with me and I'm your man
If I can't find you no one can
The Red Hot Chili Peppers' song "C'mon Girl" tells the story of a man who is deeply in love with a woman and is calling on her to take a chance on their love. The opening lines reveal the man's intense feelings for the woman as he sings, "Everything inside of me is burning up for you to see." He then goes on to say that if she takes a chance on them, they could have a beautiful and fulfilling relationship that is a "two-way kind of syndicate." He calls for her to hold him, to show that she is willing to take that chance.
Throughout the song, the man compares their relationship to different things, such as a Ferris wheel and the spirit of a dragon's tear. He expresses that he wants their relationship to be visceral and based on feeling, rather than adhering to strict rules and regulations. He confesses that he has been trying to escape something, but has found the courage to stay and put his feelings into words so he can tell her. He wants her to trust that their love is worth the wait and that he is willing to fight for it.
Overall, the song is a proclamation of love and a call for the woman to take a risk on their relationship. It showcases the Red Hot Chili Peppers' talent for blending poetic lyrics with catchy and upbeat music.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything inside of me
Is burning up for you to see
And if we should get into it
A two-way kind of syndicate
Hold me
I'm feeling so much passion for you that it's almost unbearable. If you feel the same, we can have a mutually beneficial partnership. Can you comfort me?
Compare us to a Ferris wheel
Just be sure what you want to steal
Some people do it by the book
But I prefer to go by feel
Tell me
Our relationship is like a Ferris wheel, so you need to be certain about what you want to take from it. Some people stick to rules, but I go with my instincts. Can you talk to me?
I wanted to get out of here
But every time I reappear
Now I have the words my dear
To whisper out into your ear
Hey, yeah
I was trying to distance myself, but I keep coming back. Finally, I have the courage to tell you what I feel. Can you hear me out?
C'mon girl (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Let's get it right (let's go)
Come on, let's work on our relationship and make it successful.
The spirit of a dragon's tear
Is lovely at this time of year
The cave within your mountainside
Is deeper than it will be wide
Hold me
Your emotions are as powerful and rare as a dragon's tear. The complexities of your mind may be greater than what they seem. Can you embrace me?
My disenchanted diplomat
Asleep inside the laundromat
Conveyor belts are moving
And I want you to be sure of that
Tell me
I'm feeling tired and disillusioned, and I'm not sure if you can handle the chaos. Can you reassure me that you're ready to move forward?
And if you let it germinate
I know it will be worth the wait
Disputed by the news that it was
You who tried to instigate
Hey, yeah
If you're willing to give it time and let our relationship grow, I believe it will be worth it. But there are rumors that you're the one stirring things up. Can you confirm or deny this?
Blessed are the hypocrites
Outwitted but she never quits
The trouble with the band of slits
Is washing off the muddy bits
Hey, yeah
Those who pretend to be something they're not are lucky, because they can get away with things others can't. But a group of dishonest people can be hard to trust. Can you acknowledge this?
Oh yeah she's with me and I'm your man
If I can't find you no one can
I have forgiven you for any mistakes you've made, and our relationship is solid. If anyone tries to hurt you or come between us, they won't succeed. Can you believe in me?
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MICHAEL BALZARY, JOHN ANTHONY FRUSCIANTE, ANTHONY KIEDIS, CHAD SMITH
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Alex Alvarez
on Californication
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