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Mellowship Slinky in B Major
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics


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I've got a mellowship, I've got a fellowship
I've got a nonstop "yo swan" hello chip
Born to adore the big bad bison
Thunderstorm and a man like Tyson
Popcorn peanuts lookin' at big butts
No I can not keep my mouth shut
Rockin' to the beat of the fabulous forum
My Lakers I adore 'em
Blush my lady when I tell her
The I do indeed love to smell her
Sopping wet your pink umbrella
Do the dog with Isabella

I'm so in love yes with an artist
Imagination, he's the smartest
Robert Williams, stroke and splatter
I attest to your gray matter
Living kings how true it rings
These are just a few of my favorite things

Good God where's my sleigh
Good God playing for days
Good God any day now
Good God take me away
Good God purple haze
Good God the baddest of brains
Good God any day now
Good God ridin' my sleigh now

Being that I'm the duke of my domain
My hat goes off to Mark Twain
Singing a song about what true men don't do
Killing another creature that's kind of blue
Writing about the world of the wild coyote
Good man Truman Copote
Talking about my throughts 'cuase they must grow
Cock my brain to shoot my load
I'm on the porch 'cause I lost my housekey
Pick up my book I read Bukowski
Can I get another kiss from you
Kiss me right here on my tattoo

Good God where's my sleigh
Good God playing for days
Good God any day now
Good God take me away
Good God DeNiro's insane
Good God rackin' my brain
Good God anyday now
Good God take me away now take me away

Me my friends and the sex machine
Do unto others like my brother Bean
I know you've got a mother
So give her a hug
I know you've got a mother
With a whole lot of love
Billy sings and Basie swings
These are just a few of my favorite things

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Red Hot Chili Peppers' song Mellowship Slinky in B Major talks about different topics that may seem disconnected at first glance but are linked by the band's carefree attitude towards life. The "mellowship" and "fellowship" mentioned in the chorus encapsulate this ideation of living free of care and being surrounded by joyful companions. The song contains several words and phrases that invoke playful and comedic thoughts in the listener's mind. For instance, "nonstop 'yo swan' hello chip" is a nonsensical phrase that adds to the song's whimsical tone.


The verses contain several different pieces of imagery ranging from topical references to expressions of affection towards the band's love interests. The band expresses admiration for the Los Angeles Lakers while also expressing love for an artist named Robert Williams. The song's early lyrics also mention the big bad bison and a man like Tyson, emphasizing the playful and whimsical nature of the lyrics. There are also several references to iconic writers such as Mark Twain and Truman Capote.


In conclusion, the song seems to be an ode to a carefree, whimsical life, full of simple pleasures and memorable moments. One can notice the band's signature style of messy, intertwined lyrics that manage to invoke emotions in the listener.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got a mellowship, I've got a fellowship
I have a relaxed state of mind and a sense of camaraderie with those around me.


I've got a nonstop "yo swan" hello chip
I have an unstoppable habit of greeting people with a majestic swagger.


Born to adore the big bad bison
I am instinctively drawn to powerful and imposing creatures.


Thunderstorm and a man like Tyson
I appreciate the raw and intense power of natural and human forces like a violent storm or boxer Mike Tyson.


Popcorn peanuts lookin' at big butts
I am easily distracted by sensory pleasures and find myself admiring attractive posterior views of people while snacking on popcorn and peanuts.


No I can not keep my mouth shut
I am an outspoken and opinionated person who cannot resist expressing myself.


Rockin' to the beat of the fabulous forum
I enjoy dancing and partying at a famous music venue called the Forum.


My Lakers I adore 'em
I have a strong devotion and love for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team.


Blush my lady when I tell her
My significant other is embarrassed when I compliment her in a romantic way.


The I do indeed love to smell her
I genuinely enjoy the natural scent of my partner's body.


Sopping wet your pink umbrella
Your feminine and delicate object that protects you from rain is drenched in water.


Do the dog with Isabella
I dance a fast-paced dance called the dog with my partner named Isabella.


I'm so in love yes with an artist
I have a strong emotional attraction to a creative person.


Imagination, he's the smartest
The artist I love is exceptionally intelligent and imaginative.


Robert Williams, stroke and splatter
The artist I admire is named Robert Williams and his style of art involves techniques of loosely painting or throwing colors on a canvas.


I attest to your gray matter
I can vouch that the artist has an intelligent and creative mind.


Living kings how true it rings
It is an accurate statement that artists are like royalty in the world of creativity.


These are just a few of my favorite things
I have a lot of other things that I hold dear, but these are some examples of what I value.


Good God where's my sleigh
An exclamation to express excitement or frustration about the unknown whereabouts of a personal possession.


Good God playing for days
An expression of pleasure and enjoyment, that has lasted a long time.


Good God any day now
A feeling of anticipation or impatience that something should happen soon.


Good God take me away
An exclamation to desire and escape or relief from a situation or state of mind.


Good God purple haze
An expression of being mesmerized or bewildered by a psychedelic experience or object like a Jimi Hendrix song.


Good God the baddest of brains
An awe-struck experience from a display of intellectual prowess or mental acuity.


Good God DeNiro's insane
An exclamation that describes an actor's exceptional performance for portraying an insane character like Robert De Niro.


Good God rackin' my brain
An expression of deep concentration and effort to solve a difficult problem or remember something important.


Me my friends and the sex machine
The people I hang out with and the euphoric experience of dancing to funky and rhythmic music by a band called Sly and the Family Stone.


Do unto others like my brother Bean
A quote from Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack that means to show kindness and respect to others as you would like to receive from them.


I know you've got a mother
An acknowledgement that everyone has a parent.


So give her a hug
Show affection and appreciation to your mother.


With a whole lot of love
Your mother has an abundance of love for you.


Billy sings and Basie swings
A reference to notable musicians Billy Holiday and Count Basie, who were known for their unique vocal and instrumental performance styles.




Lyrics © MoeBeToBlame
Written by: MICHAEL BALZARY, JOHN ANTHONY FRUSCIANTE, ANTHONY KIEDIS, CHAD SMITH

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