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.
Funny Face
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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It must have been your love
Must have been your paper chase
That wasn't quite enough
Must have been your tiny dance that
Made me laugh out loud
Must have been your angel dust that
You're the reason why
You're the reason I
It must have been your love
It must have been your love... I said
It must have been your love... in a little bit
It must have been your love
It must have been your poppy eyes
That made me step outside
It must have been the sight of tears that
Let me know I cried
It must have been your bunny shake
It must have been your love
A lot of girls won't come around they
Treat me like a wolf
It must have been your love
It must have been your love... I said
It must have been your love... I gotta give it that
It must have been your love
You're my angel, baby
You're my darling
You're my star
Lo-lo-lo-lolita
Let her see me deep in love
You're the reason why
You're the reason I
It must have been your love
It must have been your love
It must have been your love
It must have been your love
You're my angel baby
You're my darling
You're my star
Lo-lo-lo-lolita
Let her see me deep in love
Lopsided eyes and a crooked frown
Make more of life, just settle down
Every single little princess needs a crown
Make more of life, just settle down
It must have been your love
It must have been your love
It must have been your love
It must have been your love
In the song "Funny Face" by Red Hot Chili Peppers, the singer (possibly Anthony Kiedis himself) lists various qualities and actions of a person who he fell in love with. He describes the person's "funny face," paper chase, tiny dance, angel dust, poppy eyes, and bunny shake - all of which apparently endeared the person to him. He also mentions that other girls won't come around him and treats him like a wolf, implying that this person was different and special. The lyrics also suggest some vulnerability on the part of the singer, as he mentions tears and crying.
The chorus "You're the reason why / You're the reason I / It must have been your love" sums up the message of the song - that the person he's singing to is the reason for his love and that all of these qualities and actions he listed are the reasons why he fell in love with this person. The bridge of the song adds a playful and sweet flair as it mentions that the person is his angel, darling, and star, and the last line of the bridge is "Let her see me deep in love."
Overall, the song is a lighthearted but heartfelt tribute to someone who the singer fell in love with in spite of or perhaps because of their quirks and unique qualities.
Line by Line Meaning
It must have been your funny face
Something about your appearance caught my attention and drew me in
It must have been your love
Your affection for me played a role in winning me over
Must have been your paper chase
That wasn't quite enough
Your material possessions or ambitions were not the deciding factor in my attraction to you
Must have been your tiny dance that
Made me laugh out loud
Your small, charming gestures brought joy to my life
Must have been your angel dust that
Put me on your cloud
Your ethereal, otherworldly qualities made me feel like I was in another realm
You're the reason why
You're the reason I
You are why I feel this way about you, and you are the cause of my emotions
Must have been your poppy eyes
That made me step outside
Your alluring gaze inspired me to take risks or break out of my comfort zone
It must have been the sight of tears that
Let me know I cried
Your emotional expression caused me to realize and confront my own feelings
It must have been your bunny shake
It must have been your love
Your special way of moving or acting, combined with your affection, had an irresistible effect on me
A lot of girls won't come around they
Treat me like a wolf
Many women avoid me or are cautious around me, perhaps because of my reputation or behavior
You're my angel, baby
You're my darling
You're my star
Lo-lo-lo-lolita
Let her see me deep in love
You are my beloved, my shining light and my muse, and I want others to witness our passionate connection
Lopsided eyes and a crooked frown
Make more of life, just settle down
Every single little princess needs a crown
Make more of life, just settle down
Life is imperfect and unpredictable, so enjoy it while you can and appreciate the simple things, including love
It must have been your love
Once again, I affirm that your love is what won me over and inspires me
Contributed by Luke I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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