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.
Don’t Forget Me
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Make you feel warm
Make you want to re-assume
Now we know it all for sure
I'm a dance hall dirty break beat
Make the snow fall
Up from underneath your feet
Tell me when you want to go
I'm a meth lab first rehab
Take it all off
And step inside the running cab
There's a love that knows the way
I'm the rainbow in your jail cell
All the memories of
Everything you've ever smelled
Not alone, I'll be there
Tell me when you want to go
Sideways falling
More will be revealed my friend
Don't forget me
I can't hide it
Come again get me excited
I'm an inbred and a pothead
Two legs that you spread
Inside the tool shed
Now we know it all for sure
I could show you
To the free field
Overcome and more
Will always be revealed
Not alone, I'll be there
Tell me when you want to go
Sideways falling
More will be revealed my friend
Don't forget me
I can't hide it
Come again get me excited
I'm the bloodstain
On your shirt sleeve
Coming down and more are coming to believe
Now we know it all for sure
Make the hair stand
Up on your arm
Teach you how to dance
Inside the funny farm
Not alone, I'll be there
Tell me when you want to go
I'll be there to tell me when you want to go
Come on baby tell me when you want to go
More will be revealed my friend
The lyrics of "Don't Forget Me" by Red Hot Chili Peppers are full of imagery and metaphor. The opening line "I'm an ocean in your bedroom" suggests that the singer has a strong presence and impact on the listener's life. This is further emphasized by the line "Make you feel warm, Make you want to re-assume," which indicates that the singer provides comfort and a sense of security. The next lines "Now we know it all for sure" suggest that the singer and the listener have a strong connection, and they understand each other.
The song goes on to use different metaphors to describe the singer's presence such as "I'm a dance hall dirty break beat" and "I'm a meth lab first rehab" which indicate that the singer has an addictive and intoxicating quality. The line "There's a love that knows the way" suggests that despite the singer's addictive qualities, there is still love and care present.
The chorus "Sideways falling, More will be revealed my friend, Don't forget me, I can't hide it, Come again get me excited" suggests that the singer is vulnerable and wants the listener to understand them better. The following stanzas use more metaphors to describe the singer and their impact on the listener's life, such as "I'm the bloodstain on your shirt sleeve" and "Teach you how to dance inside the funny farm."
Overall, the song is about a deep connection between two individuals, where one's presence is deeply impactful and addictive. Despite this, there is still love and care present and the singer is vulnerable and wants to be understood.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm an ocean in your bedroom
I am the vastness of the ocean, in the comfort of your bedroom, providing warmth and comfort.
Make you feel warm
I create a sense of comfort and warmth within you.
Make you want to re-assume
I create an urge within you to embrace your true self and regain lost confidence.
Now we know it all for sure
We have gained ultimate knowledge and understanding of the situation at hand.
I'm a dance hall dirty break beat
I am a type of rhythm that is seen in dance halls, with dirty and rough beats.
Make the snow fall
I create an environment that is full of excitement, where everything is possible and even impossible things may happen.
Up from underneath your feet
I make you feel like you are above everything else, and create an illusion that you can almost fly away above the ground.
Not alone, I'll be there
I will always be there for you, and you will never be alone in your journey.
Tell me when you want to go
Let me know when you are ready to embark on new adventures and take on new challenges.
I'm a meth lab first rehab
I create an atmosphere that is both dangerous and healing, a place of dark secrets and new beginnings.
Take it all off
Let go of all the things that are holding you back, and embrace your true self, stripped of all pretenses.
And step inside the running cab
Come inside the vehicle that is moving forward towards new goals and opportunities.
There's a love that knows the way
There is a deep love that is guiding us through all the difficult moments, and it will never let us fall behind.
I'm the rainbow in your jail cell
I am the symbol of hope and freedom even in the darkest of moments, when you feel trapped in a jail cell.
All the memories of
I hold within myself all your memories, both good and bad, reminding you of your past experiences and their significance.
Everything you've ever smelled
I bring back to your mind all the smells you have ever experienced, evoking different emotions and memories.
Sideways falling
We may fall and falter, but it is not the end of the story yet.
More will be revealed my friend
We will discover more things about the situation and ourselves in the future, and it is going to be enlightening and liberating.
Don't forget me
Remember the experiences and teachings that you gained from me, and carry them with you as you move on with your life.
I can't hide it
I cannot conceal my true nature and the impact I have on you, as I am a part of your journey and your growth.
Come again get me excited
Come back to me and let me rekindle the excitement and passion within you, towards life and its possibilities.
I'm an inbred and a pothead
I am both a product of my environment and a person that is interested in expanding my consciousness through mind-altering substances.
Two legs that you spread
I am a sexual being, with open-minded and adventurous tendencies.
Inside the tool shed
I am unconventional and born outside of traditional norms and expectations.
I could show you
I have the ability to reveal to you things that were once hidden, both inside yourself and in the world around you.
To the free field
I can show you the wide, open spaces that are free from restrictions and limitations.
Overcome and more
There are many obstacles to overcome and more challenges will come your way, but they are all opportunities for growth and learning.
Will always be revealed
There will always be more things that we will discover and that will be revealed to us, and that is what makes life exciting.
I'm the bloodstain
I am the mark that life leaves on you, the pain and the suffering that makes you stronger and more resilient.
On your shirt sleeve
I am a visible reminder of those experiences that shaped you, something that you carry with you wherever you go.
Coming down and more are coming to believe
As we descend from the heights of our experiences, more people will understand and come to believe in our journey and our strength.
Make the hair stand
I create a sense of awe and wonder, making the hairs on the back of your neck stand up in excitement and anticipation.
Up on your arm
I create a physical sensation of excitement and anticipation, that is felt all throughout your body, including your arms.
Teach you how to dance
I am teaching you how to embrace life with a sense of rhythm, flow and joy, even in the face of challenges.
Inside the funny farm
I am creating a place of wonder and curiosity, where anything and everything is allowed, even if it seems strange or unconventional.
Lyrics © MoeBeToBlame
Written by: MICHAEL BALZARY, JOHN FRUSCIANTE, ANTHONY KIEDIS, CHAD SMITH
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