Desecration Smile
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Another girl bad for my health
I've seen it all through someone else
And I
(Another girl bad for my health)
I celebrated but undisturbed
And serenaded by the terror bird
It's seldom seen and it's never heard, oh
(Serenaded by the terror bird)
Never in the wrong time or wrong place
Desecration is the smile on my face
The love I made is the shape of my space
My face, my face
Disintegrated by the rising sun
A rolling black out of oblivion
And I'd like to think that I'm your number one
I'm
(Rolling black out of oblivion)
I wanna leave but I just get stuck
A broken record runnin' low on luck
There's heavy metal coming from your truck
And I'm a
(Broken record runnin' low on luck)
Never in the wrong time or wrong place
Desecration is the smile on my face
The love I made is the shape of my space
My face my face
We could all go down to Malibu and make some noise
Coca Cola doesn't do the justice she enjoys
We could all come up with something new to be destroyed
We could all go down
I love the feeling when it falls apart
I'm slow to finish but I'm quick to start
And beneath the heather lies the meadowlark
And I'm
(Slow to finish but I'm quick to start)
Never in the wrong time or wrong place
Desecration is the smile on my face
The love I made is the shape of my space
My face, my face
Never in the wrong time or wrong place
Desecration is the smile on my face
The love I made is the shape of my space
My face, my face, hey
The song "Desecration Smile" by Red Hot Chili Peppers is a unique piece that paints a picture of a person's internal conflict. The song talks about a person spending time alone while reflecting on past memories with someone else. The lyrics mention how the person's love life is affecting their health negatively. The chorus of the song tells the story of how the person finds joy in making bad decisions and how they have made a mess of their life. The lyrics mention "Desecration is the smile on my face," which reflects how the person is finding happiness in the wrong things.
The second verse of the song talks about the person's desire to leave their current state but how they feel stuck. The lyrics mention "A broken record running low on luck," which shows how the person is feeling hopeless and helpless. The verse ends with the mention of heavy metal coming from a truck, which shows how chaotic and unsettled the person's life is.
The song's final verse talks about how the person finds pleasure in making changes and starting new things, even if they are poorly planned. The lyrics mention how the person enjoys the feeling of things breaking apart, and beneath the chaos, there is still hope. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the message that "Desecration is the smile on my face."
Overall, "Desecration Smile" tells a story of a person struggling with their emotions and making poor decisions. The song's poetic lyrics and haunting melody create a unique experience that conveys a sense of internal struggle and emotional conflict.
Line by Line Meaning
All alone not by myself
I am physically alone, but I am not lonely because I am still with myself.
Another girl bad for my health
Having another girl in my life is not good for my health because it leads to complications.
I've seen it all through someone else
I've experienced everything through somebody else's perspective.
And I (Another girl bad for my health)
I am acknowledging the negative impact of another girl being in my life.
I celebrated but undisturbed
I was happy on my own, without any disruptions from others around me.
And serenaded by the terror bird
I was enjoying my peace, but there was still a sense of danger lurking.
It's seldom seen and it's never heard, oh
The danger that I feel is not often visible or audible, but I know it's there.
Never in the wrong time or wrong place
I have never been in a situation that was inconvenient or inappropriate.
Desecration is the smile on my face
I find pleasure in doing things that are unconventional or disrespectful to others.
The love I made is the shape of my space
My experiences have shaped me into who I am and fill the space around me.
My face, my face
The way I present myself to the world is a reflection of who I am inside.
Disintegrated by the rising sun
Everything is falling apart and coming to an end.
A rolling black out of oblivion
I am losing consciousness and falling into a state of nothingness.
And I'd like to think that I'm your number one
I hope that I hold a special place in your heart and am important to you.
I'm (Rolling black out of oblivion)
I am acknowledging the overwhelming feeling of fading away.
I wanna leave but I just get stuck
I want to move on from where I am, but feel trapped and unable to leave.
A broken record runnin' low on luck
I feel like I am stuck repeating the same unlucky patterns of my life.
There's heavy metal coming from your truck
Your presence is loud and attention-grabbing, like heavy metal music from a truck.
And I'm a (Broken record runnin' low on luck)
I am comparing myself to a broken record, unable to break free from my cycles of disappointment.
We could all go down to Malibu and make some noise
We should all go to a popular destination and create some excitement.
Coca Cola doesn't do the justice she enjoys
Simple things, like drinking a Coca Cola, do not bring her the happiness she deserves.
We could all come up with something new to be destroyed
We should try something new, even if it means exposing ourselves to failure or destruction.
We could all go down
Let's all go on an adventure together.
I love the feeling when it falls apart
I enjoy the sensation of things breaking down and coming to an end.
I'm slow to finish but I'm quick to start
It takes me a while to complete things, but I'm eager to start them.
And beneath the heather lies the meadowlark
Hidden beneath something unremarkable is something beautiful and radiant.
And I'm (Slow to finish but I'm quick to start)
I am admitting my tendencies to procrastinate and my eagerness to begin.
Never in the wrong time or wrong place
I have never been in a situation that was inconvenient or inappropriate.
Desecration is the smile on my face
I find pleasure in doing things that are unconventional or disrespectful to others.
The love I made is the shape of my space
My experiences have shaped me into who I am and fill the space around me.
My face, my face, hey
The way I present myself to the world is a reflection of who I am inside.
Lyrics © MoeBeToBlame, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: MICHAEL BALZARY, JOHN ANTHONY FRUSCIANTE, ANTHONY KIEDIS, CHAD SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
The song was first heard by fans when it was played at the Bridge School Benefit in 2004. The song was bootlegged and can be found on the internet. However, the structure and chorus of the song are different from the version released on Stadium Arcadium.
The single version, was edited due to length for radio play and is shorter than the album version which is 4:15 long. Read Full Bio"Desecration Smile" is a song by American alternative rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers and the fourth (European) single from their 2006 studio album Stadium Arcadium.
The song was first heard by fans when it was played at the Bridge School Benefit in 2004. The song was bootlegged and can be found on the internet. However, the structure and chorus of the song are different from the version released on Stadium Arcadium.
The single version, was edited due to length for radio play and is shorter than the album version which is 4:15 long. A few of the lyrics have been removed for the radio edit, which is typical for longer songs released as singles.
The song was never released as a single in the United States.
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All alone not by myself
Another girl bad for my health
I've seen it all thru someone else, and I...
(Another girl bad for my health)
Celebrated but undisturbed
Serenaded by the terror bird
It's seldom seen and it's never heard, oh
(Serenaded by the terror bird)
Never in the wrong time or wrong place
Desecration is the smile on my face
The love I made is the shape of my space
My face, My face.
Disintegrated by the rising sun
A rolling black out of oblivion
And I'd like to think that I'm your #1
(I'm rolling black out of oblivion)
I wanna leave but I just get stuck
A broken record runnin' low on luck
There's heavy metal coming from your truck
And I (Broken record runnin' low on luck)
Never in the wrong time or wrong place
Desecration is the smile on my face
The love I made is the shape of my space
My face, My face.
We could all go down to Malibu and make some noise
Coca Cola doesn't do the justice she enjoys
We could all come up with something new to be destroyed
We could all go down
I love the feeling when it falls apart
I'm slow to finish but I'm quick to start
And beneath the heather lies the meadowlark
And I'm (Slow to finish but I am quick to start)
Never in the wrong time or wrong place
Desecration is the smile on my face
The love I made is the shape of my space
My face, My face
Never in the wrong time or wrong place
Desecration is the smile on my face
The love I made is the shape of my space
My face, My face.
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Some people will say that this video is nothing special, but for us RHCP fans is amazing to see these four just singing, playing and having fun.
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Those people just don't get it.
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I could watch this video everyday. I love to see their faces and how close they are to each other. I might love John’s smile too ❤
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One of my favourite of their music videos, I love to see John singing and smiling, and all of them having their funky chemistry haha