Especially in Michigan
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Rake it up to take it in
Wrap me in your cinnamon
Especially in Michigan
Well I could be your friend
White clouds I'm in
A mitten full of fisherman
Show me how to make her grin
Well I'm in Michigan
Cry me a future
Where the revelations run amok
Ladies and gentlemen
Lions and tigers come running
Just to steal your luck
A rainy Lithuanian
Who's dancing as an Indian
Painted in my tiger skin
Especially in Michigan
Double chins and bowling pins
Unholy Presbyterians
Land is full of medicine
I find it when I'm slipping in
The tainted new librarian (into Michigan)
Who fainted when she tucked you in
Let's float away like zeppelins
On stoic gusts of northern wind
Cry me a future
Where the revelations run amok
Ladies and gentlemen
Lions and tigers come running
Just to steal your luck
Out on the farm we'll be
Swimming with the mother duck
Deep in the mitten where
Lions and tigers come running
Just to steal your luck
Life is my friend
Underwater violins
Order now from ho chi min
A porcelain that comes in twins
Throw me in the looney bin
'Cause I can take it on the chin (when I'm in Michigan)
The cleavage of your pillow skin
Is moving like a violin
Cry me a future
Where the revelations run amok
Ladies and gentlemen
Lions and tigers come running
Just to steal your luck
Out on the farm we'll be
Swimming with the mother duck
Deep in the mitten where
Lions and tigers come running
Just to steal your luck, yeah
The song "Especially in Michigan" by Red Hot Chili Peppers is a vivid description of the beauty and complexities of life in Michigan, a state located in the Great Lakes region of the United States. The song starts with the singer describing his relationship with life itself, which he considers his friend. He seems to be embracing every moment of his life, "raking it up" and "wrapping it in cinnamon." The mention of cinnamon is a tribute to the state's cinnamon-scented autumn, which is a beloved aspect of Michigan's beauty.
The lyrics then delve into a depiction of life in Michigan, from its white clouds to its fishermen, Presbyterians, and librarians. The mention of Huckleberry Finn, a fictional character created by American author Mark Twain, represents the sense of adventure and exploration that Michigan embodies. The singer seems to be exploring different identities as well, identifying himself as a Lithuanian dancing as an Indian and painted in his tiger skin, an allusion to the Detroit Tigers baseball team.
The song also touches on the uncertainties and fears that come with life, with the singer crying for a future where revelations run amok and lions and tigers come to steal your luck. Overall, the song is a tribute to Michigan, its beauty, complexities, and the unique experiences it offers.
Line by Line Meaning
Life is my friend
Life is a companion to me
Rake it up to take it in
I embrace all aspects of life
Wrap me in your cinnamon
I seek comfort and warmth
Especially in Michigan
I find solace in Michigan
Well I could be your friend
I am open to beingfriendship
White clouds I'm in
I am living in a peaceful state of mind
A mitten full of fisherman
Michigan is full of fishermen
C'mon huckleberry finn
Let's live life like Huck Finn
Show me how to make her grin
Teach me how to make someone happy
Well I'm in Michigan
I am currently residing in Michigan
Cry me a future
I am emotional about what's to come
Where the revelations run amok
I am afraid of what's to come
Ladies and gentlemen
People of all genders
Lions and tigers come running
Challenges and obstacles arise suddenly
Just to steal your luck
They threaten to take away my fortune
A rainy Lithuanian
A person from Lithuania in the rain
Who's dancing as an Indian
They still embrace culture despite being away from home
Painted in my tiger skin
They are proud of their unique identity
Double chins and bowling pins
Different types of people and denominations exist together
Unholy Presbyterians
Even religious people have flaws
Land is full of medicine
There is a lot of natural healing in Michigan's land
I find it when I'm slipping in
I discover it when I'm not expecting to
The tainted new librarian (into Michigan)
A troubled librarian who has just arrived in Michigan
Who fainted when she tucked you in
She is not mentally stable
Let's float away like zeppelins
Let's depart from our current reality
On stoic gusts of northern wind
Let's let the winds carry us away
Out on the farm we'll be
We'll be working on the farm
Swimming with the mother duck
We'll be enjoying simple pleasures
Deep in the mitten where
In the heart of Michigan where
Yeah, lions and tigers come running
Challenges and obstacles arise suddenly again
Life is my friend
Life is a companion to me
Underwater violins
Unexpected beauty exists
Order now from ho chi min
I'm willing to try something new
A porcelain that comes in twins
A unique and rare object
Throw me in the looney bin
You can't knock me down
'Cause I can take it on the chin (when I'm in Michigan)
I am resilient in Michigan
The cleavage of your pillow skin
I find comfort in the smallest things
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith, John Frusciante, Michael 'Flea' Balzary
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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