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.
Dance Dance Dance
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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She got his and she got shine
Under moon and overseas
She got those and we got these
Dance, dance, dance, dance
All night long, yes all night long
Dance, dance, dance, dance
Say hello,
It's safe to go
Dance, dance, dance, dance
All night long, yes all night long
Dance, dance, dance, dance
We got strong, yes we got strong
The light is right
Let's play tonight
Let's play
Give yourself a chance to find a way
The holiness for free is here to stay
They got this and we got that
He got his and she got bad
You got mine and I got yours
I got love but you got more
Dance, dance, dance, dance
All night long, yes all night long
Dance, dance, dance, dance
We got strong, yes we got strong
Say hello,
It's safe to go
Let's play
Give yourself a chance to find a way
The holiness for free is here to stay
Tell your mom and dad it's all okay
The holiness for free is here to stay
I got another one
I got another one
I got another one
I got another one
Whoa
I got another one
You got yours and I got mine
He got his and she got shine
We got all but she got high
Some got hot and then gone by
Dance, dance, dance, dance
All night long, yes all night long
Dance, dance, dance, dance
We got strong, yes we got strong
Say hello,
It's safe to go
Dance, dance, dance, dance
All night long, yes all night long
Dance, dance, dance, dance
We got strong, yes we got strong
The light is right,
Look here tonight
Let's make the right,
The song of prize
Let's play
Well, let's play
The lyrics of "Dance Dance Dance" by Red Hot Chili Peppers speak about different people who all have their things; some have love, others have shine, and others have bad. It is a song about the unity of different people, who all come together to dance, irrespective of their diverse possessions. The singer is encouraging them to dance, saying that they are all strong, even though they might have different abilities, thoughts, and possessions.
The chorus is a repetition of "Dance, dance, dance, dance, all night long. Yes, all night long. We got strong, yes, we got strong." This chorus is almost a mantra that encourages the people to dance together because it unites and strengthens them. The song's overall message is that it doesn't matter what we have, but we can come together, have fun and celebrate being alive, which can create a sense of holiness, as mentioned in the line: "Give yourself a chance to find a way. The holiness for free is here to stay."
Line by Line Meaning
You got yours and I got mine
You have what you have and I have what I have, let's just be content with that and not compare ourselves with others.
She got his and she got shine
Some people might have better things than us, like someone who has a partner and success, but we should not envy or resent them.
Under moon and overseas
She got those and we got these
People all around the world might have different things or experiences, but we should cherish what we have where we are.
Dance, dance, dance, dance
All night long, yes all night long
Dance, dance, dance, dance
We got strong, yes we got strong
Let's keep moving and grooving all night, we may tire but we won't give up, because dancing makes us stronger and happier.
Say hello,
It's safe to go
We don't have to be afraid, the world is waiting for us, we should greet it with open arms and embrace new adventures.
The light is right
Let's play tonight
Let's play
The conditions are perfect for us to have fun and be carefree, let's not take life too seriously, let's just engage in joyful activities.
Give yourself a chance to find a way
The holiness for free is here to stay
We should be patient and open-minded, and we'll find our own path to enlightenment or happiness, which is always accessible and free.
They got this and we got that
He got his and she got bad
You got mine and I got yours
I got love but you got more
Life can be unpredictable and sometimes unfair, but we still manage to share and exchange our emotions, experiences and possessions with others, hoping to feel valued and loved.
The light is right,
Look here tonight
Let's make the right,
The song of prize
Let's play
Well, let's play
The opportunity is ripe for us to make the most of the present moment, choosing to do good and be kind, to appreciate the beauty and miracle of life, and to enjoy this moment to its fullest.
Lyrics Β© Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: MICHAEL BALZARY, ANTHONY KIEDIS, JOSH ADAM KLINGHOFFER, CHAD SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alanayala5976
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Nos fuerte sΓ llegamos fuerte
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Durante toda la noche sΓ toda la noche
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Tenemos fuerte como llegamos fuerte
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Date la oportunidad de encontrar una manera
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Nos dieron todo pero ella conseguimos alta
Algunos se caliente y luego desaparecido por
Bailar, bailar, bailar, bailar
Durante toda la noche sΓ toda la noche
Bailar, bailar, bailar, bailar
Tenemos fuerte como llegamos fuerte
Saluda, su seguro a donde ir
Bailar, bailar, bailar, bailar
Durante toda la noche sΓ toda la noche
Bailar, bailar, bailar, bailar
Tenemos fuerte como llegamos fuerte
La luz es correcto, levante aquΓ esta noche, vamos a hacer la derecha, la canciΓ³n del premio lets play
@Feminismisfornobody
can't believe i didn't give this album a chance. fucking,love it.
@ninjasancho6711
Same here man. It's sooooo fkn good
@timkingsemail
Love this album. Josh was such a great part of the band, I miss him even though John is a great being of light as well!!!!
@alejandroorozco6714
maaan, I just love this song, the way they add those voices to sing that "dance dance dance" from 1:38 to the end of the song, I love that detail, such a great a song for a great album !
@ALLYOUWANTREDHOTS
that bass line is so freakin awesome seriously makes me wanna dance
@vladimirgospodinov1548
A perfect way to end one of their best albums. Such a powerful track
@LizardYup
Their new album is pretty damn underrated...Β
@barstone4
so true dude
@hexis23
not by me :-D
@calebkettner6941
This is actually one of my top chili peppers albums