Hard to Concentrate
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics

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Hustle, bustle and so much muscle, aww
Cells about to separate
And I find it hard to concentrate and

Temporary this cash and carry
I'm stepping up to indicate
The time has come to deviate and

All I want is for you to be happy and
Take this moment to make you my family and
Finally you have found something perfect and
Finally you have found

Death defying this mess I'm buying
It's raining down with love and hate
And I find it hard to motivate and

Estuary is blessed but scary your
Heart's about to palpitate
And I'm not about to hesitate and

One to treasure the rest of your days here and
Give you pleasure in so many ways dear and
Finally you have found something perfect and
Finally you have found
Here we go

Do you want me to show up for duty and
Serve this woman and honor her beauty and
Finally you have found something perfect and
Finally you have found
Yourself

With me, will you, agree, to take
This man, into your world
And now, we are as one

My lone ranger the heat exchanger
Is living in this figure eight
And I'll do my best to recreate and

Sweet precision and soft collision, aww
Hearts about to palpitate
And I find it hard to separate and

All I want is for you to be happy and
Take this woman and make you my family and
Finally you have found someone perfect and
Finally you have found

All I want is for you to be happy and
Take this woman and make you my family and
Finally you have found someone perfect and

Finally you have found
Yourself

Overall Meaning

The song "Hard to Concentrate" by Red Hot Chili Peppers is a romantic piece that expresses one's love and utmost devotion to their partner. The lyrics are written in a unique narrative that indicates an individual's overwhelming emotional state due to a powerful connection with their beloved. The first verse talks about how the narrator's thoughts are scattered, making it difficult for them to focus. The second verse highlights the uncertainty that comes with taking risks, but the protagonist is ready to take the plunge with their lover because it's what they truly desire. The chorus emphasizes the narrator's desire to have their partner happy and feels like they have found the missing piece in their life.

The third verse brings in an element of instability as the protagonist experiences conflicting emotions. The fourth verse talks about how the protagonist wants their love to be precise and considered but acknowledges the difficulty in separating these emotions. The last chorus encapsulates the protagonist's desire to make their loved one happy and take things to the next level; he asks if they could come together and be one. Overall, the song is a musical expression of love, longing, and commitment that says finding someone perfect is rare and a beautiful thing.

Line by Line Meaning

Hustle, bustle and so much muscle, aww
There's a lot going on and everyone's busy

Cells about to separate
The tension is building and things are about to change

And I find it hard to concentrate and
With all of the chaos, it's difficult to stay focused

Temporary this cash and carry
Money is fleeting and nothing lasts forever

I'm stepping up to indicate
I'm taking charge and making my intentions clear

The time has come to deviate and
It's time for a change in direction

All I want is for you to be happy and
My ultimate goal is to see you content

Take this moment to make you my family and
Let's embrace this opportunity to become a united front

Finally you have found something perfect and
You've discovered something that's exactly right for you

Finally you have found

Death defying this mess I'm buying
I'm risking a lot for this, but it's worth it

It's raining down with love and hate
This situation is overflowing with intense emotions

And I find it hard to motivate and
It's difficult to find the willpower to keep going

Estuary is blessed but scary your
The situation is favorable, but it's still intimidating

Heart's about to palpitate
Your heart is racing with excitement and anticipation

And I'm not about to hesitate and
I'm ready to take action without delay

One to treasure the rest of your days here and
This is something you'll cherish for the rest of your life

Give you pleasure in so many ways dear and
I'll do everything I can to bring you happiness

Here we go
Let's do this

Do you want me to show up for duty and
Can I be there for you and fulfill my responsibilities

Serve this woman and honor her beauty and
I want to be there for you and appreciate your beauty

Yourself

With me, will you, agree, to take
Are you willing to be with me

This man, into your world
Accept me into your life and let me be a part of it

And now, we are as one
We've come together and are now united

My lone ranger the heat exchanger
I'm a bit of an outsider, but I'm passionate about this

Is living in this figure eight
I'm caught up in a cycle of ups and downs

And I'll do my best to recreate and
I'll work hard to make this something special

Sweet precision and soft collision, aww
There's a delicate balance at play

Hearts about to palpitate
We're both excited and nervous

And I find it hard to separate and
It's difficult to distinguish between our emotions

All I want is for you to be happy and
My top priority is your happiness

Take this woman and make you my family and
Let's come together and create a family unit

Finally you have found someone perfect and
You've found the right person for you

Finally you have found

All I want is for you to be happy and
I truly care about your well-being

Take this woman and make you my family and
Let's create a happy, loving family together

Finally you have found someone perfect and
You've found the person you've been searching for

Finally you have found
You've finally found what you've been looking for

Lyrics © MoeBeToBlame, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Michael Balzary, John Anthony Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith

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The Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. Their music incorporates elements of alternative rock, funk, punk rock and psychedelic rock. The band consists of co-founders Anthony Kiedis (lead vocals) and Flea (bass), as well as drummer Chad Smith, and guitarist John Frusciante, the latter of whom has been in the band across three stints. With over 100 million records sold worldwide, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are one of the best-selling bands of all time. Read Full BioThe Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. Their music incorporates elements of alternative rock, funk, punk rock and psychedelic rock. The band consists of co-founders Anthony Kiedis (lead vocals) and Flea (bass), as well as drummer Chad Smith, and guitarist John Frusciante, the latter of whom has been in the band across three stints. With over 100 million records sold worldwide, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are one of the best-selling bands of all time. They are the most successful band in the history of alternative rock, with the records for most number-one singles (13), most cumulative weeks at number one (85) and most top-ten songs (25) on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. They have won six Grammy Awards, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, and in 2022 received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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.