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.
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
(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 © 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
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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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We want the new álbum now
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On this day in 2007, the music video for "Desecration Smile" was released. Directed by Gus Van Sant.
@danithegirl7865
feliz cumple a Desecration Smile, love it xD
@annabarin3976
I love it!!!! :)
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Semplicemente la più bella