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.
Give It Away
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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What I got, you got to give it to your mama
What I got, you've got to give it to your papa
What I got, you got to give it to your daughter
You do a little dance and then you drink a little water
What I got, you gotta get it put it in you
What I got, you gotta get it put it in you
Reeling with the feeling, don't stop, continue
I realize I don't wanna be a miser
Confide with sly you'll be the wiser
Young blood is the lovin' upriser
How come everybody wanna keep it like the Kaiser?
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
I can't tell if I'm a kingpin or a pauper
Greedy little people in a sea of distress
Keep your more to receive your less
Unimpressed by material excess
Love is free, love me, say, "Hell yes"
Low brow but I rock a little know how
No time for the piggies or the hoosegow
Get smart, get down with the pow wow
Never been a better time than right now
Bob Marley, poet and a prophet
Bob Marley, taught me how to off it
Bob Marley walkin' like he talk it
Goodness me, can't you see I'm gonna cough it?
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Oh, oh yeah
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
I can't tell if I'm a kingpin or a pauper
Lucky me swimmin' in my ability
Dancin' down on life with agility
Come and drink it up from my fertility
Blessed with a bucket of lucky mobility
My mom, I love her 'cause she love me
Long gone are the times when she scrub me
Feelin' good, my brother gonna hug me
Drinkin' my juice, young love chug-a-lug me
Ah, there's a river born to be a giver
Keep you warm won't let you shiver
His heart is never gonna wither
Come on, everybody, time to deliver
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
I can't tell if I'm a kingpin or a pauper
What I got, you got to give it to your mama
What I got, you've got to give it to your papa
What I got, you got to give it to your daughter
You do a little dance and then you drink a little water
What I got, you gotta get it put it in you
What I got, you gotta get it put it in you
What I got, you gotta get it put it in you
Reeling with the feeling, don't stop, continue
I realize I don't wanna be a miser
Confide with sly you'll be the wiser
Young blood is the lovin' upriser
How come everybody wanna keep it like the Kaiser?
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
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"Give It Away" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers is a song about generosity, love, and the pursuit of happiness. In the opening verses, the lyrics talk about what the singer has: love, joy, and a positive attitude. He encourages listeners to give these things away to their families - their mamas, papas, and daughters - and to share the wealth. He encourages everyone to dance and enjoy life.
The singer then reflects on his own attitude; he realizes he doesn't want to be greedy and wants to share what he has. He talks about how people are so focused on material possessions, but love is what really matters. He wants people to have fun, be happy, and feel the love he does.
In the final verses, the singer talks about his own blessings and how he's lucky to have his mother's love. He talks about how he wants to share his love and joy with others and help them find their own path to happiness.
Overall, "Give It Away" is a feel-good song about sharing and caring for others. The upbeat tempo and lyrics encourage people to be generous and love one another.
Line by Line Meaning
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Opening with a musical expression of excitement or anticipation
What I got, you got to give it to your mama
Encouraging to share your blessings with your mother
What I got, you've got to give it to your papa
Encouraging to share your blessings with your father
What I got, you got to give it to your daughter
Encouraging to share your blessings with your daughter
You do a little dance and then you drink a little water
Enjoy life's simple pleasures
What I got, you gotta get it put it in you
Encouraging to embrace the goodness others offer
Reeling with the feeling, don't stop, continue
Stay excited, keep going
I realize I don't wanna be a miser
Recognizing the desire to avoid selfishness
Confide with sly you'll be the wiser
Sharing with cleverness can lead to greater knowledge
Young blood is the lovin' upriser
Youth have the power to bring about positive change
How come everybody wanna keep it like the Kaiser?
Questioning why people hoard resources like a dictator
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Repeated call to share and give generously
I can't tell if I'm a kingpin or a pauper
Unclear identity, feeling neither very successful nor very poor
Greedy little people in a sea of distress
Acknowledging the abundance of greed and struggle in society
Keep your more to receive your less
Keeping more than you need results in losing out on other things
Unimpressed by material excess
Not impressed by superficial wealth
Love is free, love me, say, "Hell yes"
Love is the most valuable thing and should be freely given and received
Low brow but I rock a little know how
I may not be sophisticated, but I still have some skills
No time for the piggies or the hoosegow
No time for negative, greedy people or prison
Get smart, get down with the pow wow
Get wise and engage with the community
Never been a better time than right now
Emphasizing the importance of taking action immediately
Bob Marley, poet and a prophet
Praising Bob Marley's artistry and wisdom
Bob Marley, taught me how to off it
Bob Marley's music taught me how to let go of negativity
Bob Marley walkin' like he talk it
Bob Marley lived what he sang about
Goodness me, can't you see I'm gonna cough it?
Excitedly and playfully announcing the intention to share one's blessings
Lucky me swimmin' in my ability
Grateful for one's own strengths and abilities
Dancin' down on life with agility
Moving through life with grace and ease
Come and drink it up from my fertility
Sharing one's abundance with others
Blessed with a bucket of lucky mobility
Grateful for the ability to move and change easily
My mom, I love her 'cause she love me
Expressing love and gratitude for one's mother
Long gone are the times when she scrub me
Reflecting on the past and how things have changed
Feelin' good, my brother gonna hug me
Anticipating a positive interaction with a sibling
Drinkin' my juice, young love chug-a-lug me
Enjoying life to the fullest and seizing the moment
Ah, there's a river born to be a giver
Discovering the inherent generosity of nature
Keep you warm won't let you shiver
Nature provides for and protects us
His heart is never gonna wither
The love and kindness of nature will never fade
Come on, everybody, time to deliver
Urging everyone to give and share generously
Give it away now
Final call to action to give abundantly
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith, Michael 'Flea' Balzary, John Frusciante
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Brilla100pre
✨ Lyrics
Oh, oh
What I got, you got to give it to your mama
What I got, you've got to give it to your papa
What I got, you got to give it to your daughter
You do a little dance and then you drink a little water
What I got, you gotta get it put it in you
What I got, you gotta get it put it in you
What I got, you gotta get it put it in you
Reeling with the feeling, don't stop, continue
I realize I don't wanna be a miser
Confide with sly you'll be the wiser
Young blood is the lovin' upriser
How come everybody wanna keep it like the Kaiser?
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
I can't tell if I'm a kingpin or a pauper
Greedy little people in a sea of distress
Keep your more to receive your less
Unimpressed by material excess
Love is free, love me, say, "Hell yes"
Low brow but I rock a little know how
No time for the piggies or the hoosegow
Get smart, get down with the pow wow
Never been a better time than right now
Bob Marley, poet and a prophet
Bob Marley, taught me how to off it
Bob Marley walkin' like he talk it
Goodness me, can't you see I'm gonna cough it?
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Oh, oh yeah
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
I can't tell if I'm a kingpin or a pauper
Lucky me swimmin' in my ability
Dancin' down on life with agility
Come and drink it up from my fertility
Blessed with a bucket of lucky mobility
My mom, I love her 'cause she love me
Long gone are the times when she scrub me
Feelin' good, my brother gonna hug me
Drinkin' my juice, young love chug-a-lug me
Ah, there's a river born to be a giver
Keep you warm won't let you shiver
His heart is never gonna wither
Come on, everybody, time to deliver
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
I can't tell if I'm a kingpin or a pauper
What I got, you got to give it to your mama
What I got, you've got to give it to your papa
What I got, you got to give it to your daughter
You do a little dance and then you drink a little water
What I got, you gotta get it put it in you
What I got, you gotta get it put it in you
What I got, you gotta get it put it in you
Reeling with the feeling, don't stop, continue
I realize I don't wanna be a miser
Confide with sly you'll be the wiser
Young blood is the lovin' upriser
How come everybody wanna keep it like the Kaiser?
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
Give it away, give it away, give it away now
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@owenjackson1865
Lyrics 🙃
What I've got you've got to give it to your mama
What I've got you've got to give it to your pappa
What I've got you've got to give it to your daughter
You do a little dance and then you drink a little water
What I've got you've got to get it put it in you
What I've got you've got to get it put it in you
What I've got you've got to get it put it in you
Reeling with the feeling don't stop continue
Realize I don't want to be a miser
Confide with sly you'll be the wiser
Young blood is the lovin' upriser
How come everybody want to keep it like the kaiser
Give it away give it away give it away now
Give it away give it away give it away now
Give it away give it away give it away now
I can't tell if I'm a kingpin or a pauper
Greedy little people in a sea of distress
Keep your more to receive your less
Unimpressed by material excess
Love is free love me say hell yes
I'm a low brow but I rock a little know how
No time for the piggies or the hoosegow
Get smart get down with the pow wow
Never been a better time than right now
Bob Marley poet and a prophet
Bob Marley taught me how to off it
Bob Marley walkin' like he talk it
Goodness me can't you see I'm gonna cough it
Give it away give it away give it away now
Give it away give it away give it away now
Give it away give it away give it away now
Lucky me swimmin' in my ability
Dancin' down on life with agility
Come and drink it up from my fertility
Blessed with a bucket of lucky mobility
My mom I love her 'cause she love me
Long gone are the times when she scrub me
Feelin' good my brother gonna hug me
Drink my juice young love chug-a-lug me
There's a river born to be a giver
Keep you warm won't let you shiver
His heart is never gonna wither
Come on everybody time to deliver
Give it away give it away give it away now
Give it away give it away give it away now
Give it away give it away give it away now
What I've got you've got to give it to your mama
What I've got you've got to give it to your pappa
What I've got you've got to give it to your daughter
You do a little dance and then you drink a little water
@Ewer_
Поспели вишни в саду у дяди Вани,
У дяди Вани в саду поспели вишни,
А дядя Ваня с тетей Груней нынче в бане,
А мы под вечер погулять как-будто вышли.
Днем сидели мы и скромно выпивали,
Постепенно "Каберне" вливалось в кишки,
Вдруг соседский Петька намекнул скромно,
Что у дядя Вани в саду поспели вишни.
А мы не знали, про это мы не знали,
И выпивали, "Каберне" мы выпивали,
А в это время в саду у дяди Вани спели вишни,
Даже сликонца перезревали.
"Каберне", "Каберне", "Каберне" нау! (3 раза)
Быстро пейте, вишни переспели!
Ящик подавили и пошли на дело,
В голове мысля созрела,
Прочесать весь сад соседский быстро,
Пока вишня в нем не переспела.
Дома мы штаны переодели,
Чтоб штаны на жопе не порвались,
Чтоб удобно было лазить по деревьям,
Тварью буду, не пизжу, в натуре.
Маманя, приготовь заплаты,
Маманя, заготовь иголки,
Маманя, не ори так долго,
Мы ведь погулять решили,
По деревне выйти.
"Каберне", "Каберне", "Каберне" нау! (3 раза)
О! о, е!
"Каберне", "Каберне", "Каберне" нау! (3 раза)
Быстро пейте и пошли на дело!
Нам осталось еще чуток пройти,
И еще два дома нам обойти,
Петька сука, падла, тише, не галди,
Потому что дяди ванин сад вон, впереди!
Ребята, тише вы залазьте,
Заметят нас, нет заметят?!
Вдруг заметят что мы воздухом все дышим!
Сказал с кошелками мудак этот Петька,
А ну-ка, Петька, нагни эту ветку!
Он всю вишню в рубаху ссыпал,
А к ней навис, да перегнул слишком ветку,
И вместе с вишнями в осадок выпал.
"Каберне", "Каберне", "Каберне" нау! (3 раза)
Не греми стаканом, услышит дядя Ваня!
Пусть дядя Ваня купает тетю Груню,
В колхозной бане пускай ее чеканит,
Мы скажем вместе: "Спасибо, тетя Груня!"
И дяде Ване скажем: "Thank You! Дядя Ваня!"
Но собака дяди Вани не дремала,
Она не спала и все осознавала,
Она сука, все отлично понимала,
И вместе с жопой штаны нам разорвала.
Маманя - мы штаны порвали,
Маманя - жопу разодрали,
Кобеля мы проморгали дружно,
И за это мы, маманя, круто пострадали.
"Каберне", "Каберне", "Каберне" нау! (4 раза)
А "Каберне", нау! (2 раза)
"Каберне" нау! (18 раз)
@RedHotChiliPeppers
On this day in 1991, the music video for “Give It Away” was released. Directed by Stéphane Sednaoui.
@Faladiegao
Essa musica é massa!
@DiegoSena
Uma das melhores!!!
@CajaManzanillo
I remember my teen life... hahahaha
@tiagueragospel
saudade do john....
@rodrigoigle5633
que buen video , excelente Los RED HOT !!!
@cezzeboi2841
This bass line is one of the greatest ever recorded. How can you not love it?
@gilvraywilliams7231
Fuck yea!!!!
@paveantelic7876
it's just a funk version of come together lol
@kennethgibson1265
Here is the part in Funky Monks where Rick Rubin coaches Flea through keeping that bassline simple, very interesting: https://youtu.be/z0tTJ4SakE0?t=1425