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Death of a Martian
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics


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Bear paws and rascal power
Watching us in your garage
Big girl you ate the neighbor
The nova is over
Wake up and play
Balleradio
Make room for Clara's bare feet
The love of a Martian

Tick tock and waiting for the meteor
This clock is opening another door

Lots of love just keep it comin'
Making something out of nothin'
These are the best that I
I don't know how to say
Losin' what I love today
These are the best that I
Lots of love just keep it comin'
Making something out of nothin'
These are the best that I
I don't know what to say
Look at what I lost today
And these are the things that I

Blood flowers in the kitchen
Signing off and winding down
This Martian ends her mission
The nova is over
She caught the ball
By the mission bell
Chase lizards bark at donkeys
The love of a martian

Let's bow our heads
And let the trumpets blow
Our girl is gone
God bless her little soul

Lots of love just keep it comin'
Making something out of nothin'
These are the best that I
I don't know how to say
Losin' what I love today
These are the best that I
Lots of love just keep it comin'
Making something out of nothin'
These are the best that I
I don't know what to say
Look at what I lost today
And these are the things that I

She's got sword in case
Though this is not her lord in case
The one who can't afford to face
Her image is restored to grace

Disappeared
No trace
Musky tears
Suitcase

The down turn brave
Little burncub bearcareless turnip snare
Rampages pitch color pages
Down and out but not in Vegas
Disembarks and disengages
No loft

Sweet pink canary cages plummet pop dewskin fortitude
For the sniffing black noses that snort and allude
To the dangling trinkets that mimic the dirt cough go drink it's
It's for you

Blue battered naval town slip kisses delivered by duck
Muscles and bottlenosed grifters arrive in time to catch the late show
It's a beehive barrel race
A shehive stare and chase wasted feature who tried and failed to reach her
Embossed beneath a box in the closet that's lost
The kind that you find when you mind your own business
Shiv sister to the quickness before it blisters into the new morning milk blanket
Your ilk is funny to the turnstyle touch bunny who's bouquet set a course for bloom without decay
Get you broom and sweep the echoes of yesternights fallen freckles, away

Overall Meaning

"Death of a Martian" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers is a psychedelic rock jam written as a tribute to the band's dog, Martian, who passed away. The song's abstract lyrics address a variety of themes, including loss, love, and the transience of life. The opening lines "Bear paws and rascal power, watching us in your garage, big girl, you ate the neighbor" describe Martian as a powerful yet lovable creature who was a constant companion to the band. The lines "Making something out of nothin', these are the best that I, I don't know how to say, losin' what I love today" suggest the feelings of grief and helplessness experienced by the band after Martian's death.


The surreal imagery in the song is typical of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' songwriting style. Lines like "The down turn brave, little burncub, bearcareless turnip snare" and "Your ilk is funny to the turnstyle touch bunny" are difficult to decipher but evoke a dreamlike atmosphere. The chorus, which repeats the lines "Lots of love just keep it comin', making something out of nothin'," represents the band's efforts to channel their sorrow into creative expression. The song ends with a touching tribute to Martian, as the lyrics implore us to "bow our heads and let the trumpets blow" for the loyal and faithful pet.


Line by Line Meaning

Bear paws and rascal power
The strength and fierceness of a bear, paired with the mischievousness and daringness of a rascal.


Watching us in your garage
Observing us from your garage, hidden yet aware.


Big girl you ate the neighbor
You, a large and powerful being, devoured the neighbor, showing dominance and hunger.


The nova is over
The explosive energy has subsided, signaling the end of something significant.


Wake up and play
Get up and engage in the enjoyable and interactive experiences around you.


Balleradio
An elevated form of radio, exuding confidence and style.


Make room for Clara's bare feet
Create space for the freedom and naturalness represented by Clara's bare feet.


The love of a Martian
The affection and devotion of an otherworldly being, unique and unfamiliar.


Tick tock and waiting for the meteor
The sound of a clock ticking, symbolizing the passing of time while anticipating a significant event, the meteor.


This clock is opening another door
The clock and the event it signifies are leading to new opportunities and possibilities.


Lots of love just keep it comin'
An abundance of love, continuing to flow and be present.


Making something out of nothin'
Creating something meaningful and valuable out of seemingly insignificant or nonexistent elements.


I don't know how to say
I am unable to communicate or express myself adequately.


Losin' what I love today
Experiencing the pain and sadness of losing something or someone dear to me.


Look at what I lost today
Reflecting on the consequences of loss and mourning what has been taken away.


And these are the best that I
These mixed emotions and experiences are the most significant and genuine parts of who I am.


Blood flowers in the kitchen
Flowers appearing to be made of blood or symbolic of death, located in the kitchen, which represents sustenance and nourishment.


Signing off and winding down
Completing a task and preparing to rest or relax, winding down the day.


This Martian ends her mission
A Martian, representing an extraordinary and unique being, completing a significant and life-changing task or goal.


She caught the ball
She successfully achieved her desired outcome or goal.


By the mission bell
Near a bell that signals the end or start of a task or journey.


Chase lizards bark at donkeys
Engaging in random or chaotic activities that lack purpose or direction.


Let's bow our heads
A sign of respect or mourning, used to show reverence.


And let the trumpets blow
Allowing for fanfare and celebration, using the sound of trumpets to signify accomplishment or achievement.


Our girl is gone
A female figure that was important and significant has passed away or left.


God bless her little soul
A phrase used to express well-wishes and good intentions towards the departed individual's spirit or essence.


She's got sword in case
She is carrying a weapon to use if necessary, prepared to defend herself if threatened.


Though this is not her lord in case
Even though this is not the figure she worships, she is still equipped and ready to fight.


The one who can't afford to face
The individual who is unable or unwilling to confront a challenge or issue directly, potentially due to fear or lack of resources.


Her image is restored to grace
Her reputation or likeness is redeemed, regaining respect and admiration.


Disappeared
Vanished or gone without explanation or warning.


No trace
No evidence or proof to indicate where something or someone went.


Musky tears
Emotional tears with a strong and potent scent, likely reflecting the intensity of the emotion felt.


Suitcase
A container for holding one's belongings while traveling or on the move.


The down turn brave
Despite the challenging circumstances or misfortune, remaining strong and persevering.


Little burncub bearcareless turnip snare
A nonsensical phrase with unclear meaning, potentially representing a child's playfulness or imaginative nature.


Rampages pitch color pages
A chaotic and destructive scene, with the color pages symbolizing the vibrant and creative parts of life.


Down and out but not in Vegas
Experiencing a low point in life, but not relying on the superficiality and excessiveness often associated with Las Vegas culture.


Disembarks and disengages
Leaving a place or situation, physically and mentally removing oneself from the scenario.


No loft
No upper level or attic as part of the current space or structure.


Sweet pink canary cages plummet pop dewskin fortitude
An arbitrary and poetic phrase, potentially representing the fall of the fragile yet beautiful, or the strength of those who appear delicate.


For the sniffing black noses that snort and allude
For the animals or beings that possess a powerful sense of smell, sniffing and hinting at something significant or unknown.


To the dangling trinkets that mimic the dirt cough go drink it's
An ambiguous description, possibly referring to objects that are similar to earth or dirt, but have shaken or moved, leading to the drinking of something unknown or strange.


Blue battered naval town slip kisses delivered by duck
A vision of a town near the ocean, with a duck delivering gentle and fleeting kisses to the individuals present.


Muscles and bottlenosed grifters arrive in time to catch the late show
Strong and cunning individuals, perhaps with a fondness for deceit or thievery, arriving in time for the final performance of the night.


It's a beehive barrel race
A race or competition that is full of activity and noise, with a similar energy to that of a buzzing beehive.


A shehive stare and chase wasted feature who tried and failed to reach her
A group of female bees observing and chasing after a feature that was previously beautiful or desirable but has since deteriorated or failed.


Embossed beneath a box in the closet that's lost
Something significant, potentially an item or memory, that is hidden or forgotten beneath a lost or forgotten box in a closet.


The kind that you find when you mind your own business
Discoveries or revelations that come when one is focused on their own life and actions, rather than seeking out external knowledge or involvement.


Shiv sister to the quickness before it blisters into the new morning milk blanket
A sharp and sudden action, intended to swiftly end something before it can escalate and cause significant damage or pain.


Your ilk is funny to the turnstyle touch bunny who's bouquet set a course for bloom without decay
Your type of person is amusing or entertaining to an individual with a soft and gentle demeanor, who is guided by a desire for growth and possibility without succumbing to decay or deterioration.


Get you broom and sweep the echoes of yesternights fallen freckles, away
A call to action, promoting the removal of traces of the past that may be hindering or obscuring present growth or progress.




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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