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.
Otherside
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Separate my side, I don't
I don't believe it's bad
Slit my throat, it's all I ever
I heard your voice through a photograph
I thought it up and brought up the past
Once you know you can never go back
Well, centuries are what it meant to me
A cemetery where I marry the sea
A stranger thing could never change my mind
I gotta take it on the other side
Take it on the other side
Take it on, take it on
How long, how long will I slide?
Separate my side, I don't
I don't believe it's bad
Slit my throat, it's all I ever
Pour my life into a paper cup
The ashtray's full and I'm spillin' my guts
She wanna know am I still a slut?
I've got to take it on the other side
A scarlet starlet and she's in my bed
A candidate for the soulmate bled
Push the trigger and pull the thread
I gotta take it on the other side
Take it on the other side
Take it on, take it on
How long, how long will I slide?
Separate my side, I don't
I don't believe it's bad
Slit my throat, it's all I ever
Turn me on, take me for a hard ride
Burn me out, leave me on the other side
I yell and tell it that it's not my friend
I tear it down, I tear it down and then it's born again
How long, how long will I slide?
Separate my side, I don't
I don't believe it's bad
Slit my throat, it's all I ever had
(How long) I don't
I don't believe it's bad
Slit my throat, it's all I ever
had
"Otherside" by Red Hot Chili Peppers is a song that deals with themes of addiction, loss, regret, and the struggle to overcome them. The song's lyrics suggest a struggle with addiction, what it means to be an addict, and the harmful consequences that come with it. The line "Slit my throat, it's all I ever had" could be read as an expression of how the singer feels completely consumed by his addiction or dependency. The line "I gotta take it on the other side" suggests that the singer has had enough of the way his life is going and wants to make a change.
The song also delves into themes around love and loss. The line "A scarlet starlet and she's in my bed" may refer to a partner or lover who is no longer present in the singer's life, and he is grappling with the memories of the past. The lines "Once you know you can never go back" and "Pour my life into a paper cup" also suggest a longing for a time when things were different.
Overall, "Otherside" is a powerful and emotional song that explores the intricacies of pain, addiction, and the desire for change. The lyrics and melody of the song evoke a sense of longing and desperation, especially in the repeated chorus of "How long, how long will I slide?"
Line by Line Meaning
How long, how long will I slide?
How much longer can I continue on this destructive path?
Separate my side, I don't
I am divided into different parts, unable to find coherence in my thoughts and actions.
I don't believe it's bad
I am in denial about the severity of my situation and cannot see the harm I am causing myself and others.
Slit my throat, it's all I ever
I am so consumed by this pain and addiction that I cannot see a way out.
I heard your voice through a photograph
Memories of the past continue to haunt me and keep me stuck in my destructive patterns.
I thought it up and brought up the past
I keep revisiting painful memories, unable to let go and move forward.
Once you know you can never go back
Once I realized the harm I am causing myself, I cannot undo what has been done.
I gotta take it on the other side
I need to make a change and find a different path.
Well, centuries are what it meant to me
My pain and struggle feels like it has been going on for hundreds of years.
A cemetery where I marry the sea
I feel like I am slowly killing myself and becoming one with the darkness of my addiction.
A stranger thing could never change my mind
No external force, no matter how bizarre, could force me to change my ways.
Take it on the other side
I need to find a new path and make a change.
Pour my life into a paper cup
I have wasted my life and now have nothing but emptiness.
The ashtray's full and I'm spillin' my guts
I am so consumed by my pain that I cannot contain it any longer.
She wanna know am I still a slut?
The people around me are questioning my choices and behavior.
I've got to take it on the other side
I need to leave behind my destructive habits and find a new path.
A scarlet starlet and she's in my bed
I have attracted someone who represents the same negative patterns that brought me to my current state.
A candidate for the soulmate bled
I have continued to choose partners who reinforce my negative patterns and keep me trapped.
Push the trigger and pull the thread
I am stuck in a cycle of self-destruction that I cannot break free of.
Turn me on, take me for a hard ride
I am seeking stimulation and excitement, even if it means risking my wellbeing.
Burn me out, leave me on the other side
I am willing to risk destruction in order to experience something extreme and powerful.
I yell and tell it that it's not my friend
I continue to use drugs or other harmful habits even though I know they are not good for me.
I tear it down, I tear it down and then it's born again
Even though I try to quit and move on, the cycle of addiction and destruction continues.
Slit my throat, it's all I ever had
I have defined myself by my addiction and self-destructive behavior for so long that it is all I know.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Michael Peter Balzary, John Anthony Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Gaylord Smith
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Lyrics
How long, how long will I slide?
Separate my side, I don't
I don't believe it's bad
Slit my throat it's all I ever
I heard your voice through a photograph
I thought it up and brought up the past
Once you know you can never go back
I gotta take it on the other side
Centuries are what it meant to me
A cemetery where I marry the sea
Stranger things could never change my mind
I gotta take it on the other side
Take it on the other side
Take it on, take it on
How long, how long will I slide?
Separate my side, I don't
I don't believe it's bad
Slit my throat it's all I ever
Pour my life into a paper cup
The ashtray's full and I'm spillin' my guts
She wants to know am I still a slut
I've got to take it on the other side
Scarlet starlet and she's in my bed
A candidate for a soul mate bled
Push the trigger and I pull the thread, I gotta take it on the other side
Take it on the other side
Take it on
Take it on
How long, how long will I slide?
Separate my side, I don't
I don't believe it's bad
Slit my throat it's all I ever
Turn me on, take me for a hard ride
Burn me out, leave me on the other side
I yell and tell it that it's not my friend
I tear it down, I tear it down
And then it's born again
How long, how long will I slide?
Separate my side, I don't
I don't believe it's bad
Slit my throat it's all I ever
How long, I don't, I don't believe it's bad
Slit my throat it's all I ever
@ivana.medina3126
Lyrics Now!:
How long, how long will I slide?
Separate my side, I don't
I don't believe it's bad
Slit my throat it's all I ever
I heard your voice through a photograph
I thought it up and brought up the past
Once you know you can never go back
I gotta take it on the other side
Centuries are what it meant to me
A cemetery where I marry the sea
Stranger things could never change my mind
I gotta take it on the other side
Take it on the other side
Take it on, take it on
How long, how long will I slide?
Separate my side, I don't
I don't believe it's bad
Slit my throat it's all I ever
Pour my life into a paper cup
The ashtray's full and I'm spillin' my guts
She wants to know, am I still a slut?
I've got to take it on the other side
A scarlet starlet and she's in my bed
A candidate for a soul mate bled
Push the trigger and pull the thread
I gotta take it on the other side
Take it on the other side
Take it on
Take it on
How long, how long will I slide?
Separate my side, I don't
I don't believe it's bad
Slit my throat it's all I ever
Turn me on, take me for a hard ride
Burn me out, leave me on the other side
I yell and tell it that it's not my friend
I tear it down, I tear it down
And then it's born again
How long, how long will I slide?
Separate my side, I don't
I don't believe it's bad
Slit my throat it's all I ever
How long, I don't, I don't believe it's bad
Slit my throat it's all I ever
@user-td2fl7xt6u
How long, how long will I slide?
Separate my side, I don't
I don't believe it's bad
Slit my throat, it's all I ever
I heard your voice through a photograph
I thought it up and brought up the past
Once you know you can never go back
I gotta take it on the other side
Well, centuries are what it meant to me
A cemetery where I marry the sea
A stranger thing could never change my mind
I gotta take it on the other side
Take it on the other side
Take it on, take it on
How long, how long will I slide?
Separate my side, I don't
I don't believe it's bad
Slit my throat, it's all I ever
Pour my life into a paper cup
The ashtray's full and I'm spillin' my guts
She wanna know am I still a slut?
I've got to take it on the other side
A scarlet starlet and she's in my bed
A candidate for the soulmate bled
Push the trigger and pull the thread
I gotta take it on the other side
Take it on the other side
Take it on, take it on
How long, how long will I slide?
Separate my side, I don't
I don't believe it's bad
Slit my throat, it's all I ever
Turn me on, take me for a hard ride
Burn me out, leave me on the other side
I yell and tell it that it's not my friend
I tear it down, I tear it down and then it's born again
How long, how long will I slide?
Separate my side, I don't
I don't believe it's bad
Slit my throat, it's all I ever had
(How long) I don't
I don't believe it's bad
Slit my throat, it's all I ever
@diogofaisca8319
Edit:thanks for the likes g's :) How long, how long will I slide?
Separate my side, I don’t
I don’t believe it’s bad
A slit in my throat, it’s all I ever
I heard your voice through a photograph
I thought it up and brought up the past
Once you know you can never go back
I’ve got to take it on the otherside
Centuries are what it meant to me
A cemetery where I marry the sea
Stranger things could never change my mind
I’ve got to take it on the otherside
Take it on the otherside
Take it on
Take it on
How long, how long will I slide?
Separate my side, I don’t
I don’t believe it’s bad
A slit in my throat, it’s all I ever
Pour my life into a paper cup
The ashtray’s full and I’m spillin’ my guts
She wants to know am I still a slut
I’ve got to take it on the otherside
Scarlet starlet and she’s in my bed
A candidate for my soul mate bled
Push the trigger and I pull the thread
I’ve got to take it on the otherside
Take it on the otherside
Take it on
Take it on
How long, how long will I slide?
Separate my side, I don’t
I don’t believe it’s bad
A slit in my throat, it’s all I ever
Turn me on, take me for a hard ride
Burn me out, leave me on the otherside
I yell and tell it that it’s not my friend
I tear it down, I tear it down and then it’s born again
How long, how long will I slide?
Separate my side, I don’t
I don’t believe it’s bad
A slit in my throat it’s all I ever had
(How long?)
I don't, I don’t believe it’s bad
A slit in my throat, it’s all I ever
thank me later ;)
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@fabriziocubadagha7417
:D
@toxicdiamondmike7362
You guys will do great! Rock on rhcp!
@gustavo-cn5jf
vcs fizeram eu gosta de rock obrigado
@leydagarcia3367
😻
@taielgimenez1399
No entiendo la letra pero es alto tema
@RedHotChiliPeppers
On this day in 2000, the music video for “Otherside” was released.
Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris.
@januszniegodzisz4977
Rzeczywiście świetni....
@annabarin3976
I love this song!!!!
@januszniegodzisz4977
Dziękuję bardzo....Cywilizacja Zachodu nie nastraja mnie optymistycznie. czuję się w niej czasem zagubiony. Niemocny. Ale co tam.