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.
Look Around
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Custom love is the nomenclature
Turn down mass confusion
Hit the road 'cause we just keep cruisin'
Double my fun, double my vision
Long hard look at my last decision
Hustle here, hustle there
Hustle me bitch and you best beware
It's emotional and I told you so
But you had to know so I told you
Soft walk to horizon
One big crash that no one dies in
This for the folks in Fayetteville
It'll come true if you say it will
Look around, look around, look around
All around, all around, all around
Look around, look around, look around
All around, all around, all around
It's emotional and I told you so
But you had to know so I told you
Please don't look right through me
Hurts my heart when you do that to me
Street life out my window
City-made breeze gonna stroke my skin though
Dropped a lot of words on an old brick wall,
Rob a lot of banks, got a pedigree scrawl
Put my peg into your square
Run around like we just don't care
Look around, look around, look around
All around, all around, all around
Look around, look around, look around
All around, oh yeah
Move it ah gotta get ya, wanna getcha
Move it ah gotta get ya, gonna getcha
Move it ah gotta get ya, wanna getcha
Move it ah gotta get ya, gonna getcha
Move it ah gotta get ya, wanna getcha
Move it ah gotta get ya, gonna getcha
Move it ah gotta get ya, wanna getcha
Move it ah gotta get ya, gonna getcha
Look around, look around, look around
All around, all around, all around
Look around, look around, look around
All around, oh yeah
When I'm feeling small
And I'm hitting a wall
Wanna feel it all around
When I'm feeling small
And I'm hitting a wall
Wanna feel it all around
The lyrics of "Look Around" by Red Hot Chili Peppers explore the free-spirited nature of the band, as they cruise through life and take risks along the way. The opening line "Stiff club, it's my nature" could refer to the band's energetic and spontaneous lifestyle, taking on the world with an unyielding spirit. Meanwhile, "Custom love is the nomenclature" may be a nod to how they create their own sense of love and connection with each other as bandmates. The chorus of the song urges the listener to look around and appreciate the world they live in, as well as recognize the significance of everyday interactions with others.
The second verse offers a message of hope to those living in Fayetteville, asking them to keep dreaming and to believe in their aspirations. "One big crash that no one dies in" could represent taking risks and experiencing failure, but coming out of it unscathed, with no fatalities. The song then returns to its main theme of being carefree and living life to the fullest, with lines about walking along the horizon and feeling the breeze on your skin.
Overall, "Look Around" celebrates the human experience and encourages people to take notice of their surroundings, living their lives as fully and ecstatically as possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Stiff club, it's my nature,
I have a rigid personality and prefer environments that are not too rowdy
Custom love is the nomenclature
I define my romantic relationships by my own terms and standards
Turn down mass confusion
I avoid being around situations or people that create chaos
Hit the road 'cause we just keep cruisin'
We like to travel and move on from one place to another regularly
Double my fun, double my vision
I want to enjoy life to the fullest and have a clear perception of my surroundings
Long hard look at my last decision
I take time to reflect on and analyze the choices I've made in the past
Hustle here, hustle there
I work hard and continuously in different areas of my life
Hustle me bitch and you best beware
Don't try to take advantage of me because I won't tolerate it
It's emotional and I told you so
I'm being honest and open about my feelings
But you had to know so I told you
I expressed my emotions because it was important for you to understand
Soft walk to horizon
I'm taking my time to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of the scenery ahead
One big crash that no one dies in
Despite the setbacks and challenges we may face, we'll overcome them without major losses
This for the folks in Fayetteville
This is a message or dedication to the people of Fayetteville
It'll come true if you say it will
If you believe and work towards your goals, they will eventually come to fruition
Look around, look around, look around
Observe your surroundings and be aware of what's going on
All around, all around, all around
In every direction, not just in one particular area
Please don't look right through me
Don't avoid or ignore me as if I'm invisible
Hurts my heart when you do that to me
It's painful when you disregard me or don't acknowledge my presence
Street life out my window
I can see the bustling and vibrant city life from my view
City-made breeze gonna stroke my skin though
The breeze created by the city's activity feels refreshing on my skin
Dropped a lot of words on an old brick wall
I've talked a lot, but it hasn't made an impact or changed anything
Rob a lot of banks, got a pedigree scrawl
I've done a lot of illegal or questionable things, but I come from a privileged background
Put my peg into your square
I'll fit into your plans or arrangements, but only if they align with my goals and desires
Run around like we just don't care
We like to have fun and enjoy life without worrying about the consequences
Move it ah gotta get ya, wanna getcha
I'm coming to get you or catch your attention
When I'm feeling small
When I'm feeling insignificant or vulnerable
And I'm hitting a wall
When I'm struggling to make progress or facing an obstacle
Wanna feel it all around
I want to experience life in its entirety, not just in isolated moments
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MoeBeToBlame, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MICHAEL BALZARY, ANTHONY KIEDIS, JOSH ADAM KLINGHOFFER, CHAD 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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