Green Heaven
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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There's a very big difference between above and below
A friend foe, or bro, leave your body on the floor
Let your spirit fly away like the soul of a crow
Here, above land, man has laid his plan
And yes, it does include the Ku Klux Klan
We got a government so twisted and bent
Bombs, tanks and guns is how our money is spent
We got V.D., heroin, greed and prostitution
Tension, aggravation, L. Ron Hubbard solution
Not to mention hard-core chemical pollution
If you think you're just away, you're in a mental institution
And that's a heart felt shame
'cause everyone's crazy, everyone's the same
So, why should only Larry, Curly and Moe be to blame?
Time now to take you to a different place
Where peace lovin' whales flow through liquid outer space
A groovin' and a gliddin' as graceful as lace
A never losing touch with the ocean's embrace
Diviner than the dolphin, that there is none
'Cause dolphins just-a like to have a lot of fun
No one tells 'em how their life is run
And no one points at them with a gun
They have a lot of love for every living creature
The smile of a dolphin is a built in feature
They be movin' in schools but everyone's the teacher
Someday mister dolphin, I know I'm go'n to meet you
Back to the land of the police man
Where he does whatever he says he can
Including hating you because you're a Jew
Or beating black ass, that's nothing new
Trigger happy cops, they just like to brawl
They use guns, clubs, gas, but that's not all
They got puke, ridden prisons and sex sick jails
Fuck the poor, if you're rich you pay the bail
So support your police, support your local wars
That's the way to open economic doors
Why do we do it? 'Cause the president's a whore
We assume the position to sell the ammunition
What the fuck? It's the american tradition
Along with going fishin' apple pies in the kitchen
Isn't it bitchin' seeing dead men in ditches?
Green Heaven by Red Hot Chili Peppers is a song that is both satirical and critical of the current state of the world. It is a call to action to make positive changes to the planet we live on. The song begins by acknowledging how the planet we live on is fundamentally different from anything we have ever encountered: "About this planet, there is something I know, there's a very big difference between above and below." This line refers to the idea that our planet is unique in its ability to sustain life, and we must protect it at all costs.
The song then goes on to criticize the government and the different institutions that are meant to uphold justice, order, and peace. The criticism is harsh and at times crass, but it serves a purpose. The song throws light on how the government is involved in twisted and nefarious activities, such as funding wars, promoting racial discrimination (Ku Klux Klan), and being indifferent to environmental pollution. The lyrics also point out how the government is obsessed with controlling people through V.D., drugs, prostitution, tension, and aggressive ideologies such as Scientology.
The lyrics take a turn for the positive when the song talks about the sea and how we can learn from the animals that live in it. The lyrics talk about how these animals, especially dolphins, are smarter, happier, and better at living in harmony with each other and with the ocean. The message: "Back to the land of the policeman" means we should come back to the land and citizen governance, where we have to take responsibility to bring peace, love, and kindness back to this world, taking action to protect the planet, and all the creatures we share this beautiful world with.
Line by Line Meaning
About this planet, there is something I know
The speaker has knowledge about the planet
There's a very big difference between above and below
There's a great disparity between the rich and the poor
A friend foe, or bro, leave your body on the floor
Those who come into conflict are expected to fight even if they are friends
Let your spirit fly away like the soul of a crow
The soul is pictured as a crow that leaves the body when it dies
Here, above land, man has laid his plan
Humans have made plans about how to use the earth's resources
And yes, it does include the Ku Klux Klan
Even clandestine organizations have a part in plans
We got a government so twisted and bent
The government is corrupt
Bombs, tanks and guns is how our money is spent
The government spends money on weapons of war
We got V.D., heroin, greed and prostitution
There are various issues like drug addiction and prostitution that plague society
Tension, aggravation, L. Ron Hubbard solution
L. Ron Hubbard's solution for the world's problems is not helpful
Not to mention hard-core chemical pollution
There is significant pollution in the environment
If you think you're just away, you're in a mental institution
People who think they are unaffected by these problems are delusional
And that's a heart felt shame
It's unfortunate that many people are in denial about the world's problems
'cause everyone's crazy, everyone's the same
Everyone is flawed and has issues they struggle with
So, why should only Larry, Curly and Moe be to blame?
Why should only those in power be blamed?
Time now to take you to a different place
The speaker wants to shift the listener's focus to something else
Where peace lovin' whales flow through liquid outer space
A description of an idyllic, imaginary place
A groovin' and a gliddin' as graceful as lace
The whales are depicted as moving gracefully
A never losing touch with the ocean's embrace
The whales maintain a deep connection to their environment
Diviner than the dolphin, that there is none
Whales are even more incredible than dolphins
'Cause dolphins just-a like to have a lot of fun
Dolphins are depicted as enjoying life
No one tells 'em how their life is run
Animals are not restricted by human societal constraints
And no one points at them with a gun
Animals are not subjected to human violence
They have a lot of love for every living creature
Animals are empathetic towards other beings
The smile of a dolphin is a built in feature
Dolphins are depicted as happy creatures
They be movin' in schools but everyone's the teacher
Animals have a lot to teach us, even as they learn from each other
Someday mister dolphin, I know I'm go'n to meet you
The speaker wants to meet a dolphin
Back to the land of the police man
The focus returns to the reality of human society
Where he does whatever he says he can
Police officers are empowered to enforce the law
Including hating you because you're a Jew
Police officers are capable of prejudice and discrimination
Or beating black ass, that's nothing new
Police brutality is an ongoing problem
Trigger happy cops, they just like to brawl
Some police officers have a tendency for violence
They use guns, clubs, gas, but that's not all
Police officers have various tools at their disposal
They got puke, ridden prisons and sex sick jails
The prison system is a problematic and corrupt institution
Fuck the poor, if you're rich you pay the bail
The justice system is tilted in favor of the wealthy
So support your police, support your local wars
The speaker urges people to stop supporting corrupt institutions
That's the way to open economic doors
Corruption opens the door for economic exploitation
Why do we do it? 'Cause the president's a whore
The president is depicted as corrupt and capable of being bought off
We assume the position to sell the ammunition
By supporting war and violence, we are complicit in these actions
What the fuck? It's the american tradition
The speaker is questioning the disturbing aspects of American society
Along with going fishin' apple pies in the kitchen
The idyllic image of suburban life is a facade
Isn't it bitchin' seeing dead men in ditches?
The horror of violence and death is a grim reality
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Written by: MICHAEL BALZARY, ANTHONY KIEDIS
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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.
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