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
Road Trippin'
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Fully loaded, we got snacks and supplies
It's time to leave this town, it's time to steal away
Let's go get lost anywhere in the U.S.A.
Let's go get lost, let's go get lost
Blue, you sit so pretty west of the one
Sparkle light with yellow icing, just a mirror for the sun
Just a mirror for the sun
These smiling eyes are just a mirror for
So much as come before those battles lost and won
This life is shining more forever in the sun
Now let us check our heads and let us check the surf
Staying high and dry's more trouble than it's worth in the sun
Just a mirror for the sun
Just a mirror for the sun
These smiling eyes are just a mirror for
In Big Sur, we take some time to linger on
We three hunky dory's got our snake finger on
Now let us drink the stars, it's time to steal away
Let's go get lost right here in the U.S.A.
Let's go get lost, let's go get lost
Blue, you sit so pretty west of the one
Sparkle light with yellow icing, just a mirror for the sun
Just a mirror for the sun
Just a mirror for the sun
These smiling eyes are just a mirror for
These smiling eyes are just a mirror for
Your smiling eyes are just a mirror for
The song "Road Trippin'" is a nostalgic ode to the freedom and joy of hitting the open road with good company. The opening lines set the scene: the singer is traveling with their two "favorite allies," with all necessary supplies, and they're eager to "get lost anywhere in the U.S.A." The repeated refrain of "let's go get lost" emphasizes the sense of adventure and spontaneity that comes with a road trip.
As the song continues, the focus shifts to the beauty of the California coast. The line "Blue, you sit so pretty west of the one" refers to Highway 1, which runs along the Pacific Ocean and provides stunning views. The imagery of "sparkle light with yellow icing" suggests a sunset or sunrise, and again emphasizes the beauty of the natural world.
The song's chorus ("just a mirror for the sun...these smiling eyes are just a mirror for") is more abstract, but likely refers to the idea of reflection and the way that the sun and the natural world can provide a sense of perspective to those who immerse themselves in it. The lines "so much has come before those battles lost and won/this life is shining more forever in the sun" suggest that despite the struggles and hardships of life, the beauty of nature endures and provides a sense of hope and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
Road trippin' with my two favorite allies
Embarking on a journey with my two closest companions
Fully loaded, we got snacks and supplies
Well-prepared with ample food and necessities
It's time to leave this town, it's time to steal away
Leaving behind the current location to depart secretly
Let's go get lost anywhere in the U.S.A.
Going on an adventure in America with no specific destination
Let's go get lost, let's go get lost
Expressing eagerness for the journey ahead
Blue, you sit so pretty west of the one
Commenting on the beauty of the ocean seen from Highway 1
Sparkle light with yellow icing, just a mirror for the sun
Describing the picturesque sunlight reflecting on the ocean
Just a mirror for the sun
The ocean serves as a reflection of the sun's light
These smiling eyes are just a mirror for
My joyful expression reflects the beauty of the scenery
So much as come before those battles lost and won
Reflecting on past experiences of both success and failure
This life is shining more forever in the sun
Appreciating the beauty and radiance of life
Now let us check our heads and let us check the surf
Taking a moment to prepare and assess the situation
Staying high and dry's more trouble than it's worth in the sun
It's more enjoyable to take risks and have fun than to play it safe
In Big Sur, we take some time to linger on
Taking a break to admire the scenery in Big Sur
We three hunky dory's got our snake finger on
Feeling confident and empowered with our snake tattoos
Now let us drink the stars, it's time to steal away
Taking time to appreciate the beauty of the night sky
Let's go get lost right here in the U.S.A.
Continuing the journey with a sense of adventure
Your smiling eyes are just a mirror for
Your happy expression is like a reflection of the beauty around us
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Michael Peter Balzary, John Anthony Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Gaylord Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cicitmungil
Folks Lyric Meaning :
1. "...This song is about a trip Anthony Kiedis took in rural California with John Frusciante and Flea: "Road Trippin with my two favorite allies." This trip consolidated their friendship in this new phase of The Red Hot Chili Peppers. The song reflects a more mature Kiedis, who wrote about this friendship triangle in "Under The Bridge" when he felt left out."
2. "... like the line "these smiling eyes are just a mirror for [the sun]"
it's an alternate way of looking at the value we place on ourselves as individuals. We look out from our eyes and see the world as though we were the center of it, and as though the world revolves around us. We are the main character in the story. But in this, our eyes are so much more insignificant. Simply mirrors for the sun.
It's humbling- but not debasing. I think the intent is not to say that we are worthless, but to say that we are small. Juxtaposed with the rest of the song, we need to let go because we are small and not significant, and must make the most of what we have. For them, it is hitting the surf. For another, it might be devotion to ones family, or religion, or the environment, or cooking if they love that- but do what is important to you, and remember your eyes are just a mirror for the sun."
3. "...to me this song means getting away with the people that mean most to you and it doesnt mater where you go, as long as the company is right your'e gonna have a good time and get away from your problem for a while"
Song Fact :
~ This is one of the few Red Hot Chili Peppers songs with no drums. Drummer Chad Smith appears only briefly at the end of the video, arriving in a boat
~ The Peppers used a Chamberlin Organ on this song to get the sort of orchestral sound. According to Anthony Kiedis and Chad Smith's interview on Music Express, the original intention was to get legendary Led Zeppelin musician John Paul Jones to arrange that part. They decided against it after seeing how much it would cost them.
@fndzyi
Road trippin' with my two favorite allies
Fully loaded we got snacks and supplies
It's time to leave this town, it's time to steal away
Let's go get lost anywhere in the USA
Let's go get lost, let's go get lost
Blue, you sit so pretty west of the one
Sparkles light with yellow icing, just a mirror for the sun
Just a mirror for the sun
Just a mirror for the sun
These smiling eyes are just a mirror for
So much as come before those battles lost and won
This life is shining more forever in the sun
Now let us check our heads and let us check the surf
Staying high and dry's more trouble than it's worth in the sun
Just a mirror for the sun
Just a mirror for the sun
These smiling eyes are just a mirror for
In Big Sur we take some time to linger on
We three hunky-dory's got our snakefinger on
Now let us drink the stars, it's time to steal away
Let's go get lost right here in the USA
Let's go get lost, let's go get lost
Blue, you sit so pretty west of the one
Sparkles light with yellow icing, just a mirror for the sun
Just a mirror for the sun
Just a mirror for the sun
These smiling eyes are just a mirror for
These smiling eyes are just a mirror for
Your smiling eyes are just a mirror for
@sunshineTV3
An absolute masterpiece. One of the best Chili Peppers songs of all time.
@anageleia89
Sem dúvidas
@danidiaz2962
agreee
@sweeneytoddfunk
without a doubt
@sweeneytoddfunk
fucking love the lyrics, makes me think about a lot of shit
@nabikrenb
hell yeah
@hdmat101
Chad's talent really shines in this song
@iolo1920
Bruh
@raiame9977
That's true. A good drummer
knows when to play and when not. This song wouldn't be the same if there was drums in it
@EZal17
@@raiame9977 wonder how it’d sound if it were somewhat slower, but had percussion