Red Hot Chili Peppers was 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, 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.
Red Hot 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.'"
Red Hot Chili Peppers was 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
One Hot Minute
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Riding on my bike
Me with my friend
We're so alike
Am I all alone
She said all we
Have is thisWe just had to stop
And share a kiss
Am I all alone
One hot minute and I'm in it come and get it
One hot minute and I'm in it come and get it
One hot minute and I'm in it come and get it
If I chase it I might waste it, come and spit it
Am I all alone
Am I all alone
Sitting in the fire
Get along and have some fun
Floating to be higher
Maybe I'm your special one
Silent testifier
Breathe the moon and eat the sun
Sitting in the fire
Close your eyes and click your heels
Can you believe how good it feels
Am I all alone
One hot minute and I'm in it come and get it
One hot minute and I'm in it come and get it
If I chase it I might waste it come and spit it
Am I all alone
Am I all alone
Sitting in the fire
Get along and have some fun
Floating to be higher
Maybe I'm your special one
Silent testifier
Breathe the moon and eat the sun
Sitting in the fire
Say goodbye to where you got it now
Pay your father, pay your twenty, take a bow
Say goodbye to where you buy you got it now
Pay your mamma, pay your father take a bow
Say goodbye to where you buy you got it now
Pay your father, pay your twenty, take a bow
Three pounds of love inside my skull
A million more lives it's never dull
Just a few times spun, spun around the sun
A couple more or less and then we're done
Sitting in the fire, I get along and have some fun
Floating to be higher, oh, maybe I'm your special one
Silent testifier
I'll breathe the moon and eat the sun
Sitting in the fire
The song "One Hot Minute" by Red Hot Chili Peppers is a reflective and introspective piece about love and human connection. The opening sequence of the song talks about riding a bike with a friend who you are so alike with, hinting towards the idea of someone who completes you in a way. The lyrics show the constant questioning that the singer is going through, trying to find a sense of belonging and connection with another person. He questions whether he is alone and seeks reassurance from his lover who tells him that they just had to stop and share a kiss. The chorus "One hot minute and I'm in it, come and get it" portrays a sense of urgency and passion, as if the singer is yearning for connection.
The middle section of the song talks about sitting in the fire, getting along, and having fun. This reflects the idea of finding love and companionship in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels like he found someone special and he is willing to pay homage to them. The end sequence of the song speaks about the limited time we have on earth, a reminder to cherish every moment and to hold on tight to the people who mean the most to us.
Overall, "One Hot Minute" is a poignant and thought-provoking song that speaks to the human need for companionship and love. It's a reminder that although we may only have a limited amount of time, it's important to cherish the moments we have and the people we share them with.
Line by Line Meaning
I was riding
The singer narrates about a bike ride they were on.
Riding on my bike
The singer explains the vehicle that they were using for their bike ride i.e. a bike.
Me with my friend
The singer mentions that they were with a friend while on the bike ride.
We're so alike
The artist explains that they and their friend are quite similar in terms of personality or other characteristics.
Am I all alone
The artist poses a question to themselves about feeling lonely.
She said all we
The singer recounts a conversation where a female character referred to both of them as a collective group.
Have is this
The singer explains there is something that both the singer and the female character share with each other.
We just had to stop
The artist explains that there was a moment in time where both characters needed to pause and take part in an action.
And share a kiss
The artist discloses that the action talked about in the previous line was kissing.
One hot minute and I'm in it come and get it
The artist says that they only require a short period to get involved with someone and urge that person to come to them.
If I chase it I might waste it, come and spit it
The singer explains that they fear if they go after something too aggressively that it might end up being worthless and encourages people to mutually indulge in it.
Sitting in the fire
The artist describes a situation where they are amidst a burning fire.
Get along and have some fun
The singer suggests everyone should get along with each other and enjoy themselves.
Floating to be higher
The singer says that one should aim to increase their happiness or high spirits.
Maybe I'm your special one
The singer hints a desire to be regarded as a unique person to someone.
Silent testifier
The artist talks about something that proves its existence or significance without needing to express directly.
Breathe the moon and eat the sun
The artist elaborates absurdly on the act of receiving benefits and shows how it's not a solid reflection of reality.
Close your eyes and click your heels
The singer suggests an easy way to make a wish is to just close one's eyes and tap the heels together three times.
Can you believe how good it feels
The singer asks whether the listener can imagine the euphoria they'd obtain from what was suggested earlier.
Say goodbye to where you got it now
The artist hints about departing a place or condition which was methodical.
Pay your father, pay your twenty, take a bow
The artist talks about a financial transaction that needs to happen in order to continue.
Three pounds of love inside my skull
The artist elaborates on the fact that emotions such as love and feeling are processed and felt in the brain.
A million more lives it's never dull
The singer vividly expresses that life can never be predicted or boring with endless possibilities.
Just a few times spun, spun around the sun
The artist says that they've only travelled a few times around the sun indicating they have a lot more to experience.
A couple more or less and then we're done
The singer assumes that time is running out and that they still need more time to accomplish things.
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Written by: MICHAEL BALZARY, ANTHONY KIEDIS, DAVID MICHAEL NAVARRO, CHAD SMITH
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Alex Alvarez
on Californication
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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
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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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