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.
Easily
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Let's get carried away
Easily
Let's get married today
Shao Lin shouted a rose from his throat
Everything must go
A licking stick is thicker when you break it to show
The story of a woman on the morning of a war
Remind me, if you will, exactly what we're fighting for
Calling and calling for something in the air
Calling and calling, I know you must be there
Easily
Let's get caught in a wave
Easily
We won't get caught in a cage
Shao Lin shakin' for the sake of his soul
Everything must go
Lookin' mighty tired of all the things that you own
Everything must go
I can't tell you who to idolize
You think it's almost over but it's only on the rise
Calling and calling for something in the air
Calling and calling, I know you must be there
The story of a woman on the morning of a war
Remind me, if you will, exactly what we're fighting for
Throw me to the wolves because there's order in the pack
Throw me to the sky because I know I'm coming back
Shao Lin shakin' for the sake of his soul
Everything must go
Lookin' mighty tired of all the things that you own
Everything must go
The story of a woman on the morning of a war
Remind me, if you will, exactly what we're fighting for
Calling and calling for something in the air
Calling and calling, I know you must be there
I don't wanna be your little research monkey boy
The creature that I am is only going to destroy
Throw me to the wolves because there's order in the pack
Throw me to the sky because I know I'm coming back
The song "Easily" by Red Hot Chili Peppers talks about breaking free from the materialistic world and the norms that cage people in. The chorus "Easily, Let's get carried away... Easily, Let's get married today" indicates a desire for freedom and abandon, to escape the constraints of society and tradition. The reference to Shaolin is most likely a nod to Shaolin Temple in China, which is known for its martial arts and spiritual training. The lines "Shao Lin shouted a rose from his throat, Everything must go, A licking stick is thicker when you break it to show, Everything must go" suggest a need to let go of material possessions and embrace spiritual growth. The licking stick metaphor may refer to the fact that when something is broken down, its essence is revealed.
The story of a woman on the morning of a war is a powerful image that shows the devastation of conflict and the loss of human life. The line "Remind me, if you will, exactly what we're fighting for" is a poignant reminder of the futility of war and the need for peace. The repeated lines "Calling and calling for something in the air, Calling and calling, I know you must be there" hint at a deeper spiritual longing, perhaps for enlightenment or transcendence.
The bridge "I can't tell you who to idolize, You think it's almost over but it's only on the rise, Calling and calling for something in the air" seems to suggest that we should not follow blindly after icons or idols, but instead look within ourselves for answers. The reference to the "morning of a war" recurs, as if to say that the struggle is ongoing, and we must keep reaching for something beyond ourselves.
Overall, "Easily" is a song that speaks to the human desire for freedom, growth, and transcendence in the face of a world that can be suffocating and oppressive.
Line by Line Meaning
Easily
Let's do this effortlessly
Let's get carried away
Let's get lost in the moment
Let's get married today
Let's commit to each other right now
Shao Lin shouted a rose from his throat
A powerful display of talent
Everything must go
Get rid of unnecessary things
A licking stick is thicker when you break it to show
A metaphor for standing up for oneself
The story of a woman on the morning of a war
A story of a person facing battles
Remind me, if you will, exactly what we're fighting for
Reflecting on the reasons for fighting
Calling and calling for something in the air
The desire for something intangible
Calling and calling, I know you must be there
Belief that there is something or someone to answer the call
Let's get caught in a wave
Let's ride the wave of life
We won't get caught in a cage
We won't let anyone or anything limit us
Shao Lin shakin' for the sake of his soul
A powerful display of emotion
Lookin' mighty tired of all the things that you own
Feeling overwhelmed by material possessions
I can't tell you who to idolize
I can't dictate your values or beliefs
You think it's almost over but it's only on the rise
Misjudgment of a situation
Throw me to the wolves because there's order in the pack
Being willing to face challenges because of the strength in unity
Throw me to the sky because I know I'm coming back
Unwavering optimism
I don't wanna be your little research monkey boy
Refusal to be used or manipulated
The creature that I am is only going to destroy
Self-awareness of destructive tendencies or behavior
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Michael Peter Balzary, John Anthony Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Gaylord Smith
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The explicit and suggestive nature of the entertainment industry in California
Marry me and be my inspiration to create new things and leave a mark in the world
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Even in the face of disaster, the draw and allure of the Californian dream or illusion created by Hollywood remains strong
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