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.
Goodbye Angels
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Deep regrets, I never could forget you
Somehow you made your way to my decade
Ayo ayo ayo ayo my girl
In the sun, I see you with your guard down
Number one, you're moving to a hard town
Do not dismiss the promise that you made me
Overkill you took another red pill
On the sheet is everything that you spilled
We are the ones you want to know right now
Ayo ayo ayo ayo, black light
Come again to murder your report card
Just a friend to kiss you in the court yard
You are the one I want to be stuck with
Ayo ayo ayo ayo big fight
Favor Some
Way too young
Slave to none
Way too young
Say goodbye my love
I can see it in your soul
Say goodbye my love
Thought that I could make you whole
Let your lover sail
Death was made to fail
Sticky fingers find the way to take her
Crumple up another piece of paper
I know your days are numbered when it comes to
Ayo ayo ayo ayo this life
Slip away into the solar system
Straighter rays, you find a way to twist them
Some like it dark and now I know where to
Ayo ayo ayo ayo find you
Serpentine, I think she was an Aussie
Bloody hell, a common kamikaze
Give up the ghost before you go under
Ayo ayo aye ayo wonder
Kicking hard and looking for a rescue
Watch me starve was never to impress you
I would have killed the part of me to have you
Ayo ayo ayo ayo story
Say goodbye my love
I can see it in your soul
Say goodbye my love
Thought that I could make you whole
Let your lover sail
Death was made to fail
Babe I know love is a funny thing
Born to die in the eternal spring
Your flickering is more than just a small flame
Welcome to the party, it's a ball game
Pick up the stick it's time to get hit with
Ayo ayo ayo ayo my bat
Suicide is never going to save you
When I cried, it was because I came too
You are the one I want to know right now
Ayo ayo ayo ayo kiss this
The lyrics to Goodbye Angels by Red Hot Chili Peppers are full of sorrow, reflection, and a touch of hope. The opening lines speak of the suicide of someone that the singer never got to meet but cannot forget. This is a reminder that life can be short and that every person is valuable. Despite the sadness, the song is not without hope. Amidst the darkness of suicide and regret, the singer sees the potential for a fulfilling life in his new girlfriend. He points out that she is not alone in her struggles, and he wants to be by her side. Although there are references to drugs and death, ultimately, the song reminds us that love can conquer many things.
The reference to taking another red pill may allude to the 1999 film, The Matrix, in which a character can choose to take a red pill to wake up to the reality of the world. Additionally, the line "slip away into the solar system" may reference the idea of escaping reality altogether.
One interesting fact about "Goodbye Angels" is that it was released as a single in 2017, ten months after the release of the album "The Getaway." Another is that it was performed live for the first time in May 2016 in Paris. The first time it was performed in the United States was in April 2017 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The music video for the song features the band playing on a rooftop with several fans dancing and singing along.
In terms of chords, "Goodbye Angels" features a repeating chord progression of E, B, A in the verses and E, G, A, B in the chorus. The bridge section features a chord progression of E, F#, G, and A.
Overall, "Goodbye Angels" by Red Hot Chili Peppers is a song that explores themes of love, life, and the fleeting nature of both. The lyrics are open to interpretation, and different listeners may find their own meaning in the words. Despite its darker themes, the song ultimately offers hope and an acknowledgment that life is worth living, even in the midst of pain and suffering.
Line by Line Meaning
Suicide a month before I met you
Before I met you, you committed suicide, and this fact is something that I always regretted and could never forget.
Deep regrets, I never could forget you
My sorrowful feeling of regret towards your death has made it impossible to forget you.
Somehow you made your way to my decade
You somehow became a significant part of my life, and your memory has persisted through the last ten years of my life.
Ayo ayo ayo ayo my girl
The phrase 'Ayo' is a chant-like expression of enthusiasm, and I am expressing this feeling towards you, my girl.
In the sun, I see you with your guard down
When the sun shines its light on you, I can see through your defences, and I see the real you with no barriers.
Number one, you're moving to a hard town
You are shifting to a difficult environment; this city can be harsh and isn't easy to live in.
Do not dismiss the promise that you made me
Please don't break the promise you made to me, and take it seriously.
Ayo ayo ayo ayo, my time
Again, the exclamation 'Ayo' is used to express my enthusiasm, and I am proclaiming that this is my time.
Overkill you took another red pill
You have taken an excessive amount of another type of drug, the 'red pill,' and it has likely caused harm to you.
On the sheet is everything that you spilled
You have put everything on this document, every detail that you've revealed, trying to come clean.
We are the ones you want to know right now
"We" - me and the people around me - are the ones you want to get to know perfectly well right now.
Ayo ayo ayo ayo, black light
I am expressing my excitement again, and comparing myself to a black light; something that brings out a new side of you when exposed to it.
Come again to murder your report card
I am coming back to destroy, or kill, your performance report card.
Just a friend to kiss you in the court yard
I am just a friend who can kiss you in the schoolyard.
You are the one I want to be stuck with
Out of everyone, I want to be with you forever, even if that means being 'stuck' with you.
Ayo ayo ayo ayo big fight
Once again, I'm showing excitement and comparing our time together to a 'big fight,' a daunting challenge that we can overcome together.
Favor Some
This line is open to interpretation and could mean a variety of things in different contexts.
Way too young
The situation I am describing is happening way too early or too young in life.
Slave to none
I am not bound or controlled by anyone; I am free; this statement could also apply to the person I'm addressing.
Say goodbye my love
I'm asking you to say your goodbyes because I sense that you are going to leave soon.
I can see it in your soul
I can see it in your eyes or actions that you're preparing to go or move on in life.
Thought that I could make you whole
I believed that I could fix you, complete you or make you 'whole,' but it was not meant to be.
Let your lover sail
I wish for you to leave, let your lover sail away, and find your way in this world.
Death was made to fail
Any attempt to defeat or destroy someone has been and will always be futile.
Sticky fingers find a way to take her
Someone with sticky fingers or the tendency to steal is trying to take you away from me.
Crumple up another piece of paper
Tear up any opinions and thoughts others have of you, and ignore any negative feedback.
I know your days are numbered when it comes to
I am aware that your time is running out when it comes to this particular matter or situation.
Ayo ayo ayo ayo this life
I am using my familiar chant again to express that this is life, and we're living it right now.
Slip away into the solar system
Drift away into the universe, be free, and leave everything behind.
Straighter rays, you find a way to twist them
Even straight rays have a way of twisting, meaning everything has more than one side to it, and not everything is always what it seems.
Some like it dark, and now I know where to
Some people prefer a darker path in life, and now I know where to find them.
Ayo ayo ayo ayo find you
I am excited to look for you, and that's just what I'll do!
Serpentine, I think she was an Aussie
I met a girl, who I think was Australian, and her movements were like a snake, hence the word 'Serpentine.'
Bloody hell, a common kamikaze
This person was a madman or a dangerous individual, who had a high probability of self-destruction.
Give up the ghost before you go under
Leave before it's too late, save yourself before you hit rock bottom.
Ayo ayo aye ayo wonder
I feel a sense of wonder and amazement at the situation or person in question.
Kicking hard and looking for a rescue
I'm fighting and struggling hard, trying to find a way out of this tough spot and looking for a rescue or some help.
Watch me starve was never to impress you
I do not need to impress or please you by starving myself or putting my well-being in danger.
I would have killed the part of me to have you
I would have done anything to have you in my life, even if that meant killing a piece of who I am.
Ayo ayo ayo ayo story
I'm repeating my chant again, indicating that this is a story or a significant event.
Babe I know love is a funny thing
Even though it can be a strange, abstract, and sometimes confusing emotion or thing, I know what love is.
Born to die in the eternal spring
We are all born only to die, and this is no exception, and 'eternal spring' could signify the idea of afterlife or the cycle of life and death.
Your flickering is more than just a small flame
Your wavering, changeable nature is more than what it seems and indicates something significant.
Welcome to the party, it's a ball game
Welcome to this situation or experience; it's going to be a wild ride or a fun event.
Pick up the stick it's time to get hit with
Pick up your bat and get ready; it's time for us to fight or contend with something.
Suicide is never going to save you
Taking your own life is not the solution to your problems, and it will not save you.
When I cried, it was because I came too
The reason I was crying is that I came to the realization that you were leaving very soon and that we would no longer see each other.
You are the one I want to know right now
Out of everyone, you're the one I want to connect and build something with, and it's crucial I get to know you better.
Ayo ayo ayo ayo kiss this
This is an expression of enthusiasm, encouraging you to kiss me in a rather playful and flirty way.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MICHAEL PETER BALZARY, JOSH ADAM KLINGHOFFER, CHAD GAYLORD SMITH, ANTHONY KIEDIS
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lyrics
Suicide a month before I met you
Deep regrets, I never could forget you
Somehow you made your way to my decade
Ayo ayo ayo ayo my girl
In the sun, I see you with your guard down
Number one, you're moving to a hard town
Do not dismiss the promise that you made me
Ayo ayo ayo ayo, my time
Overkill you took another red pill
On the sheet is everything that you spilled
We are the ones you want to know right now
Ayo ayo ayo ayo, black light
Come again to murder your report card
Just a friend to kiss you in the court yard
You are the one I want to be stuck with
Ayo ayo ayo ayo big fight
Favor some
Way too young
Slave to none
Way too young
Say goodbye my love
I can see it in your soul
Say goodbye my love
Thought that I could make you whole
Let your lover sail
Death was made to fail
Sticky fingers find the way to take her
Crumple up another piece of paper
I know your days are numbered when it comes to
Ayo ayo ayo ayo this life
Slip away into the solar system
Straighter rays, you find a way to twist them
Some like it dark and now I know where to
Ayo ayo ayo ayo find you
Serpentine, I think she was an Aussie
Bloody hell, a common kamikaze
Give up the ghost before you go under
Ayo ayo ayo ayo wonder
Kicking hard and looking for a rescue
Watch me starve was never to impress you
I would have killed the part of me to have you
Ayo ayo ayo ayo story
Say goodbye my love
I can see it in your soul
Say goodbye my love
Thought that I could make you whole
Let your lover sail
Death was made to fail
Babe I know love is a funny thing
Born to die in the eternal spring
Your flickering is more than just a small flame
Welcome to the party, it's a ball game
Pick up the stick it's time to get hit with
Ayo ayo ayo ayo my bat
Suicide is never going to save you
When I cried, it was because I came too
You are the one I want to know right now
Ayo ayo ayo ayo kiss this
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@energeticrebel
One of your best songs in my opinion. Josh kept the band alive in John's absence and doesn't get enough love and respect. This album has a lot of gems on it. Thank you, Josh.
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No hardcore RHCP fan cares about josh. Even Dave Navarro is above him. Let alone JF or slim.
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