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 Like Dirt
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Live to love and give good tongue
Sit down, get down in the sun
Rocket to the woman is on the one
Well, I like dirt, well, I like dirt, well, I like dirt
The Earth is made of dirt and wood
And I'd be water if I could
Live in a dream in your stream
Live in a dream
Some come up and some come young
Live to love and give good tongue
Sit down, get down in the sun
Rocket to the woman is on the one
I like dirt, I like dirt
I like dirt, I like dirt
Some come slow and overload
Must roll over when you're told
Let's unzip and let's unfold
A letter to the pet better get it to go
Well, I like dirt, well, I like dirt, well, I like dirt
Space is made of everything
And I'd be fire that I bring
Live in a dream in your spring
Live in a dream
Some come slow and overload
Must roll over when you're told
Let's unzip and let's unfold
A letter to the pet better get it to go
I like dirt, I like dirt
I like dirt, I like dirt
Some come up and some come young
Live to love and give good tongue
Sit down, get down in the sun
Rocket to the woman is on the one
I like dirt, I like dirt
I like dirt, I like dirt
Some come up and some come young
Live to love and give good tongue
Sit down, get down in the sun
Rocket to the woman is on the one
The lyrics of "I Like Dirt" by Red Hot Chili Peppers are quite abstract and open to interpretation. At first glance, the song appears to be about the singer's love for dirt, but as one delves deeper into the lyrics, it becomes apparent that the song is about appreciating the basic elements that make up our world. The Earth is made of dirt and wood, and the singer would be water if he could. Similarly, space is made of everything, and the singer would bring fire if he could. These elements are all necessary for life to exist, and the song seems to be celebrating their importance.
Furthermore, the lyrics also seem to be about living life to the fullest and being in touch with one's desires. The line "live to love and give good tongue" can be interpreted as living a life of passion and expressing oneself freely. The reference to "rocket to the woman" may be about sexual desire or a metaphor for pursuing one's dreams.
Overall, "I Like Dirt" is a song about embracing the simple things in life, enjoying the present moment, and living a life of passion and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Some come up and some come young
People grow and mature at different rates
Live to love and give good tongue
Be passionate and expressive in your speech and actions
Sit down, get down in the sun
Relax and enjoy the warmth and light of life
Rocket to the woman is on the one
Take off and pursue your desires boldly
Well, I like dirt, well, I like dirt, well, I like dirt
I appreciate the natural and earthy aspects of life
The Earth is made of dirt and wood
The planet we live on is made of natural elements
And I'd be water if I could
I wish I could have the fluid and adaptable qualities of water
Live in a dream in your stream
Create a reality that aligns with your desires and imagination
Some come slow and overload
Some people take their time but eventually become overwhelmed
Must roll over when you're told
Some people are submissive and follow instructions without question
Let's unzip and let's unfold
Let's be open and reveal our true selves
A letter to the pet better get it to go
Send a message to your lover and make sure they receive it
Space is made of everything
The universe is comprised of all types of matter and energy
And I'd be fire that I bring
I want to bring energy and passion into the world
Live in a dream in your spring
Create a reality that aligns with your desires and imagination
I like dirt, I like dirt
I appreciate the natural and earthy aspects of life
I like dirt, I like dirt
I appreciate the natural and earthy aspects of life
Some come up and some come young
People grow and mature at different rates
Live to love and give good tongue
Be passionate and expressive in your speech and actions
Sit down, get down in the sun
Relax and enjoy the warmth and light of life
Rocket to the woman is on the one
Take off and pursue your desires boldly
I like dirt, I like dirt
I appreciate the natural and earthy aspects of life
I like dirt, I like dirt
I appreciate the natural and earthy aspects of life
Some come up and some come young
People grow and mature at different rates
Live to love and give good tongue
Be passionate and expressive in your speech and actions
Sit down, get down in the sun
Relax and enjoy the warmth and light of life
Rocket to the woman is on the one
Take off and pursue your desires boldly
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Michael Peter Balzary, John Anthony Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Gaylord Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alex Alvarez
on Californication
People who harness the power of the mind try to manipulate your emotions
Young girls aspire to Hollywood fame and fortune while reciting memorable movie quotes
If you desire superficial fame and materialistic success, California is the place to be
California represents the epitome of the quintessential Western society
Although the sun rises in the East, California remains a constant and established location in contrast to the ever-changing world
Hollywood creates and sells the illusion of the California dream
Spend a lot of money to prevent or delay the physical symptoms of aging
The superficial appearance of celebrities can be deceiving; they may be fighting a personal battle to maintain their image
The rarities and impossible things that are unique to California
The explicit and suggestive nature of the entertainment industry in California
Marry me and be my inspiration to create new things and leave a mark in the world
Young women with information and resources at their disposal may make decisions that lead them down certain paths, such as becoming pregnant at a young age
Owning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a symbol of achieving fame and fortune, representative of the Californian dream
Despite space being seen as the most uncertain and mysterious frontier, the idea of it is created by Hollywood and is not a reality
Kurt Cobain, who died before the song was written, may still be listening to music in another realm
The fictional planet Alderaan from Star Wars represents another aspect of the Californian dream or illusion created by Hollywood
People in California are often raised with the idea that control over population is important and necessary
Everyone has experienced being controlled or manipulating others in some way, which is not limited to people being on vacation
While destruction can lead to difficult times, it can also provide the opportunity for new and creative things to be born
Earthquakes, which may be seen as destructive and terrifying, can also be seen as inspiring or beneficial, similar to how a girl's guitar strings vibrate to produce beautiful music
Even in the face of disaster, the draw and allure of the Californian dream or illusion created by Hollywood remains strong
There is no way to measure someone's mental or emotional state, but perhaps you crave these superficial things that come with the Californian illusion
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