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.
I'll Be Your Domino
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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You want to get your look out
I felt the wind blow when
She took her little book out
I'm steady loving on the
Lady of these pages
Another chapter if you will
Down on the river tonight
Take off your glasses and fight
Under the hula moon I'm
Going to pop the culture
Blue cherry dress on you
Is looking like a sculpture
This recreation is amusing
And confusing
You never knew that it
Could feel so good while losing
What you lose?
Your virginity
Down on the river tonight
Take off your glasses and fight
I'll be your domino
Sit back and watch it flow
Get so emotional
I got a notion for
And when a star gets bent
I'll be your parliament
I'll be your domino
Sit back and watch it flow
My intuition was a
Poppin' and a shakin'
The very thought of it was
All too much to take in
Curl up with lover we
Could lie out on the blanket
This canopy above I'll
Take the time to thank it
Down on the river tonight
Take off your panties and fight
I'll be your domino
Sit back and watch it flow
Get so emotional
I got a notion for
And when a star gets bent
I'll be your parliament
I'll be your domino
Sit back and watch it flow
I want to bury my face
Deep in your aroma
Her name is Lisa
But they call her Desdemona
Come out and see me for
Some street communication
I think it's sweet of you
To be my motivation
I'll be your domino
Sit back and watch it flow
Get so emotional
I got a notion for
And when a star gets bent
I'll be your parliament
I'll be your domino
Sit back and watch it flow
The song starts off with a request for the listener to bang on the window if they want to get their look out. This sets the tone of the song as being playful and flirtatious. The wind blowing as the girl takes out her little book is a metaphor for the possibility of something exciting happening, like pages turning in a book. The singer is admiring the lady of these pages, which could mean that he is interested in the woman's story or their physical appearance.
The chorus has the singer offering to be the listener's "domino", which means to be their lucky charm or to take control of the situation like a falling domino. The notion of taking off glasses and fighting seems to indicate that they're ready to let loose and have a good time. The hula moon and the blue cherry dress are further examples of playful imagery, and the singer admires the person in the dress like it's a sculpture.
The second verse continues with the fun and confusing nature of the relationship. The idea of losing their virginity is an added layer of complexity to the relationship, and one gets the sense that the singer is enjoying the unpredictability of the situation. The reference to Desdemona is literary, as it is the name of a character in Shakespeare's Othello. The singer wants to bury his face deep in the listener's aroma, which shows a desire for physical intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Bang on my window if
If you want my attention, knock on my window
You want to get your look out
You want to see me or communicate with me
I felt the wind blow when
I was aware or sensed the situation when
She took her little book out
She is ready to share her thoughts or feelings
I'm steady loving on the
I'm deeply in love with the
Lady of these pages
The woman who writes or records her life experiences
Another chapter if you will
Her life continues and this is the next part
So advantageous
It is so promising and beneficial
Down on the river tonight
We are going to the river tonight
Take off your glasses and fight
Let's have a good time and be wild
Under the hula moon I'm
Enjoying the Hawaiian atmosphere and lifestyle
Going to pop the culture
Going to immerse ourselves in the local culture
Blue cherry dress on you
You are beautiful wearing a blue cherry dress
Is looking like a sculpture
You are so beautiful, you look like a piece of art
This recreation is amusing
This activity is entertaining and fun
And confusing
At the same time, it's confusing
You never knew that it
You never expected that it
Could feel so good while losing
Even if we lose, it still feels good to be together
What you lose?
What can you lose?
Your virginity
Your innocence
I'll be your domino
I'll be the one who triggers everything
Sit back and watch it flow
Relax and enjoy the ride
Get so emotional
I get very passionate
I got a notion for
I have an idea for
And when a star gets bent
And when something goes wrong in the universe
I'll be your parliament
I'll help you make the right decision
My intuition was a
I strongly felt that
Poppin' and a shakin'
It was very intense and exciting
The very thought of it was
Just the idea of it
All too much to take in
Was overwhelming
Curl up with lover we
We can cuddle close and be intimate
Could lie out on the blanket
A romantic activity that we can do together
This canopy above I'll
The beautiful sky above us that I
Take the time to thank it
Appreciate the beauty of nature and the world around us
Take off your panties and fight
Let's have a wild time and be daring
I want to bury my face
I want to get even closer to you
Deep in your aroma
Smell your fragrance and feel intimate
Her name is Lisa
The woman I'm talking about is named Lisa
But they call her Desdemona
But sometimes she goes by the name Desdemona
Come out and see me for
Come visit me for
Some street communication
Some casual conversation
I think it's sweet of you
I find it endearing or attractive that you
To be my motivation
To push me to do better or pursue my goals
Contributed by Alice H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alex Alvarez
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