Dark Necessities
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Coming out to the light of day
We got many moons that are deep at play
So I keep an eye on the shadow's smile
To see what it has to say
You and I both know
Everything must go away
Ah, what do you say?
Spinning knot that is on my heart
It's like a bit of light and a touch of dark
You got sneak attacked from the zodiac
But I see your fire spark
Eat the breeze and go
Blow by blow and go away
Oh, what do you say?

Yeah, you don't know my mind
You don't know my kind
Dark necessities are part of my design and
Tell the world that I'm falling from the sky
Dark necessities are part of my design

Stumble down to the parking lot
You got no time for the afterthought
They're like ice cream for an astronaut
Well that's me looking for we
Turn the corner and
Find the world at your command
Playing the hand

Yeah, you don't know my mind
You don't know my kind
Dark necessities are part of my design
Tell the world that I'm falling from the sky
Dark necessities are part of my design

Do you want this love of mine?
The darkness helps all to shine
Do you want it, do you want it now?
Do you want it all the time?
The darkness helps us all to shine
Do you want it, do you want it now?

Pick you up like a paperback
With the track record of a maniac
So I move it in and we unpack
It's the same as yesterday
Any way we roll
Everything must go away
Ah, what do you say?

Yeah, you don't know my mind
You don't know my kind
Dark necessities are part of my design
Tell the world that I'm falling from the sky
Dark necessities are part of my design

Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah




Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah

Overall Meaning

In "Dark Necessities," Red Hot Chili Peppers sing about the darkness within and the inevitability of change. The lyrics speak of the constant presence of shadows and the need to acknowledge and accept the dark parts of oneself. The references to the zodiac and moons suggest a connection to the cycles of nature and the idea that everything eventually must come to an end. The chorus declares, "Dark necessities are part of my design," implying that the struggles and challenges in life are necessary and shape who we are.


The song also touches on the theme of rebirth and renewal. The line "The darkness helps all to shine" suggests that through acceptance of one's own darkness, one can find clarity and a way to move forward. The mention of "falling from the sky" may symbolize a new beginning, as the singer falls from the heavens to start anew.


Musically, "Dark Necessities" features a slinky bassline and understated guitar work, providing a hypnotic and slightly eerie backdrop to the lyrics. The song builds to a frenzied climax in the final chorus, with the band members urging each other on with shouts and yelps.


Line by Line Meaning

Coming out to the light of day
Emerging from the shadows into the light


We got many moons that are deep at play
There are many different cycles and phases at work


So I keep an eye on the shadow's smile
I am vigilant of subtle hints of darkness


To see what it has to say
To understand its message


You and I both know
We are aware


Everything must go away
All things eventually come to an end


Ah, what do you say?
What are your thoughts?


Spinning knot that is on my heart
A complex and conflicted feeling in my heart


It's like a bit of light and a touch of dark
It's a mix of positive and negative emotions


You got sneak attacked from the zodiac
You were hit unexpectedly by astrological forces


But I see your fire spark
But I see your passion burning


Eat the breeze and go
Absorb the natural elements and continue on


Blow by blow and go away
Dealing with events as they come and then moving on


Oh, what do you say?
What are your thoughts?


Yeah, you don't know my mind
You don't understand what I think


You don't know my kind
You don't understand what type of person I am


Dark necessities are part of my design and
Darkness is an inherent part of me


Tell the world that I'm falling from the sky
Announcing to the world that I am in trouble


Stumble down to the parking lot
I fell down and feel lost


You got no time for the afterthought
You don't have time to hesitate or think about what happens next


They're like ice cream for an astronaut
The solutions to my problems seem impossible to find


Well, that's me looking for we
I am searching for someone who understands me


Turn the corner and
Let's move forward


Find the world at your command
You have the power to conquer your fears


Playing the hand
Playing the cards you were dealt


Do you want this love of mine?
Do you want to accept me for who I am?


The darkness helps all to shine
Darkness can actually bring out the best in people


Do you want it, do you want it now?
Do you accept me as I am right now?


Do you want it all the time?
Will you continue to accept me as I am?


Pick you up like a paperback
Lifting you up like an easy-to-carry object


With the track record of a maniac
With a history of madness or craziness


So I move it in and we unpack
Making ourselves at home


It's the same as yesterday
We are stuck in the same routine


Any way we roll
No matter what happens


Everything must go away
All things will eventually end


Ah, what do you say?
What are your thoughts?


Dark necessities are part of my design
Darkness is inherent and necessary in my life




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Josh Adam Klinghoffer, Michael Peter Balzary, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Gaylord Smith, Brian Joseph Burton

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@Andryux

LYRICS
Coming out to the light of day
We got many moons that are deep at play
So I keep an eye on the shadow's smile
To see what it has to say
You and I both know
Everything must go away
Ah, what do you say?
Spinning knot that is on my heart
It's like a bit of light and a touch of dark
You got sneak attacked from the zodiac
But I see your fire spark
Eat the breeze and go
Blow by blow and go away
Oh, what do you say?
Yeah, you don't know my mind
You don't know my kind
Dark necessities are part of my design and
Tell the world that I'm falling from the sky
Dark necessities are part of my design
Stumble down to the parking lot
You got no time for the afterthought
They're like ice cream for an astronaut
Well that's me looking for we
Turn the corner and
Find the world at your command
Playing the hand
Yeah, you don't know my mind
You don't know my kind
Dark necessities are part of my design
Tell the world that I'm falling from the sky
Dark necessities are part of my design
Do you want this love of mine?
The darkness helps all to shine
Do you want it, do you want it now?
Do you want it all the time?
The darkness helps us all to shine
Do you want it, do you want it now?
Pick you up like a paperback
With the track record of a maniac
So I move it in and we unpack
It's the same as yesterday
Any way we roll
Everything must go away
Ah, what do you say?
Yeah, you don't know my mind
You don't know my kind
Dark necessities are part of my design
Tell the world that I'm falling from the sky
Dark necessities are part of my design
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah



@ZachK412

Lyrics:

Coming out to the light of day
We got many moons that are deep at play
So I keep an eye on the shadow's smile
To see what it has to say
You and I both know
Everything must go away
Ah, what do you say?
Spinning knot that is on my heart
It's like a bit of light and a touch of dark
You got sneak attacked from the zodiac
But I see your fire spark
Eat the breeze and go
Blow by blow and go away
Oh, what do you say?
Yeah, you don't know my mind
You don't know my kind
Dark necessities are part of my design and
Tell the world that I'm falling from the sky
Dark necessities are part of my design
Stumble down to the parking lot
You got no time for the afterthought
They're like ice cream for an astronaut
Well that's me looking for we
Turn the corner and
Find the world at your command
Playing the hand
Yeah, you don't know my mind
You don't know my kind
Dark necessities are part of my design
Tell the world that I'm falling from the sky
Dark necessities are part of my design
Do you want this love of mine?
The darkness helps all to shine
Do you want it, do you want it now?
Do you want it all the time?
The darkness helps us all to shine
Do you want it, do you want it now?
Pick you up like a paperback
With the track record of a maniac
So I move it in and we unpack
It's the same as yesterday
Any way we roll
Everything must go away
Ah, what do you say?
Yeah, you don't know my mind
You don't know my kind
Dark necessities are part of my design
Tell the world that I'm falling from the sky
Dark necessities are part of my design
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah



@nizaraskri

Lyrics
Coming out to the light of day
We got many moons that are deep at play
So I keep an eye on the shadow's smile
To see what it has to say
You and I both know
Everything must go away
Ah, what do you say?
Spinning knot that is on my heart
It's like a bit of light and a touch of dark
You got sneak attacked from the zodiac
But I see your fire spark
Eat the breeze and go
Blow by blow and go away
Oh, what do you say?
Yeah, you don't know my mind
You don't know my kind
Dark necessities are part of my design and
Tell the world that I'm falling from the sky
Dark necessities are part of my design
Stumble down to the parking lot
You got no time for the afterthought
They're like ice cream for an astronaut
Well that's me looking for we
Turn the corner and
Find the world at your command
Playing the hand
Yeah, you don't know my mind
You don't know my kind
Dark necessities are part of my design
Tell the world that I'm falling from the sky
Dark necessities are part of my design
Do you want this love of mine?
The darkness helps all to shine
Do you want it, do you want it now?
Do you want it all the time?
The darkness helps us all to shine
Do you want it, do you want it now?
Pick you up like a paperback
With the track record of a maniac
So I move it in and we unpack
It's the same as yesterday
Any way we roll
Everything must go away
Ah, what do you say?
Yeah, you don't know my mind
You don't know my kind
Dark necessities are part of my design
Tell the world that I'm falling from the sky
Dark necessities are part of my design
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah



All comments from YouTube:

@RedHotChiliPeppers

It has been confirmed that the Red Hot Chili Peppers will embark on a world tour in 2022! Sign up on https://redhotchilipeppers.com for more information.

@ipocap1232

YEEEEAAAAHHHHH BABBBYYYYYY

@jasonviana8440

Me nota 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

@jetjoy7320

WOOOOOW, LETS HOPE IWILL BE ABLE TO GO FOR ANY OF THIS CONCERTS!

@estivenperdomo954

Suiiiiii

@carlosmoralesvega1193

WTFFF I'M GONNA STAY THERE ANYWHERE

451 More Replies...

@abisaabjoya9591

Summary of the music video :
1- Girls on skateboards hurting themselves
2- Flea in a sink

@walkerfrommb

+Matt B *torching goggles

@robdela3632

freddie mercury stash

@zXAshcatkatzX

and Anthony's killer dance moves

More Comments

More Versions