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.
Savior
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Well, you were always my favorite
Always my man, all in a hand
To celebrate you is greater
Now that I can
Always my man
Now you see what I came for
No one here is to blame for
Misunderstand, all in a hand
Just like you 'cause you made me
All that I am
All in a hand
A butterfly that flaps its wings affecting almost everything
The more I hear the orchestra, the more I have something to bring
And now I see you in a beautiful and different light
He's just a man and any damage done will be alright
Call (call out my name)
Out my name
(Call and I came)
Call (call out my name)
And I came
(Call and I came)
Dusting off your savior
Forgiving any behavior
He's just a man, all in a hand
Your hero's destined to waver
Anyone can
Always my man
I would never betray you
Look at me who could raise you, face in the sand
Safe in your hand
You were always my favorite
Always my man
All in a hand
We are the Red Hots and we're loving up the love-me-nots
The flowers in your flower pots are dancing on the table tops
And now I see you in a beautiful and different light
He's just a man and everything he does will be alright
Call (call out my name)
Out my name
(Call and I came)
Call (call out my name)
And I came
(Call and I came)
Dusting off your savior
The life that you have narrated
You were my man
The song "Savior" by Red Hot Chili Peppers is a tribute to someone who was once the singer's savior, someone who was important in their life and whom they will always respect and cherish. The opening lines "dusting off your savior" suggest a coming together of two people from the past where they want to celebrate the greatness of their bond. The lyric "well, you were always my favorite, always my man, all in a hand" doubles down on the idea that this individual was once the cornerstone of the singer's life.
The lyric "misunderstand, all in a hand" could suggest that there were some miscommunications or misunderstandings between them but they both acknowledge that it's not something they hold against each other. The song also hints at the idea that everything this individual did for the singer was right and their acts of kindness will always be appreciated by them. The singer pledges that they would "never betray" the savior and that they will always be "safe in [their] hand".
The line "Call (call out my name), Out my name (Call and I came)" suggests that the singer is always available to help their savior, no matter what. The second half of the song emphasizes the idea that we should celebrate the good in people and not focus on their shortcomings. The song culminates in the final lyric, "you were my man", indicating that the bond they share is forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Dusting off your savior
Revisiting your longtime hero
Well, you were always my favorite
You always held a special place in my heart
Always my man, all in a hand
You were always reliable and dependable
To celebrate you is greater
Honoring you brings immense joy
Now that I can
I can now appreciate you fully
Now you see what I came for
You finally understand my purpose
No one here is to blame for
No one is responsible for the present situation
Misunderstand, all in a hand
Issues due to poor communication can be resolved
Just like you 'cause you made me
I am who I am because of you
All that I am
I owe it all to you
A butterfly that flaps its wings affecting almost everything
Small actions can have large effects on the world
The more I hear the orchestra, the more I have something to bring
The more I experience, the more I can offer
And now I see you in a beautiful and different light
My perspective of you has changed for the better
He's just a man and any damage done will be alright
He's human and mistakes can be forgiven
Call (call out my name)
Out my name
(Call and I came)
Call (call out my name)
And I came
(Call and I came)
I will always be there for you when you need me
Forgiving any behavior
Willing to overlook past mistakes
Your hero's destined to waver
Even heroes have their flaws and moments of weakness
Anyone can, always my man
Anyone, including you, can make mistakes and still be valued
I would never betray you
I would never do anything to hurt you
Look at me who could raise you, face in the sand
I helped shape who you are today, despite the challenges
Safe in your hand
You have the ability to protect and control your own life
We are the Red Hots and we're loving up the love-me-nots
We, as a band, spread love and positivity to those who may feel unlovable
The flowers in your flower pots are dancing on the table tops
Even the smallest things in life can bring immense joy and happiness
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Michael Peter Balzary, John Anthony Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Gaylord Smith
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Young girls aspire to Hollywood fame and fortune while reciting memorable movie quotes
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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
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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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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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