The first single from the album Californication. It was the first single to feature the return of guitarist John Frusciante, who left the band in 1992 after the release of their breakthrough album Blood Sugar Sex Magik. He returned to the band for the recording of Californication.
The song spent 16 consecutive weeks atop the US Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart as well as 10 weeks atop the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, and it reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100.. It also won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song in 2000.
Scar Tissue
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Sarcastic mister know-it-all
Close your eyes and I'll kiss you, 'cause
With the birds I'll share
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
Young Kentucky girl in a push-up bra
Fallin' all over myself
To lick your heart and taste your health 'cause
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
Blood loss in a bathroom stall
A southern girl with a scarlet drawl
I wave goodbye to ma and pa
'Cause with the birds I'll share
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
Soft spoken with a broken jaw
Step outside but not to brawl and
Autumn's sweet, we call it fall
I'll make it to the moon if I have to crawl and
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
Scar tissue that I wish you saw
Sarcastic mister know-it-all
Close your eyes and I'll kiss you, 'cause
With the birds I'll share
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
"Scar Tissue" by Red Hot Chili Peppers tells a story of a man who has gone through physical and emotional pain. He sings of "scar tissue that I wish you saw," referring to the emotional scars that are invisible to others. The opening lines of the song show the singer's disdain for someone he views as arrogant and sarcastic. Despite this person's negative energy, the singer is willing to share a moment of intimacy with them, as he professes, "Close your eyes and I'll kiss you."
As the song progresses, the singer speaks of a sexual encounter with a woman and his willingness to do anything to be close to her, even if it means falling over himself. The lines "lick your heart and taste your health" suggest an intense desire to be with someone physically and emotionally.
The lyrics take a heavier turn when the singer speaks of "blood loss in a bathroom stall" and a "southern girl with a scarlet drawl." The imagery suggests a violent encounter with someone who may have hurt him. However, the singer finds solace in the loneliness he shares with the birds, who he believes to be his only companions in times of emotional turmoil.
The final verse speaks of the singer's resolve to push through his struggles, even with a broken jaw. He looks forward to autumn, a season known for change and renewal. The repetition of "With the birds I'll share this lonely view" conveys a sense of acceptance and a willingness to find comfort in his solitude.
Overall, "Scar Tissue" offers an unflinching look at the pain and isolation that can accompany life's challenges. Despite the suffering, the song finds beauty in the resilience and perseverance of the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
Scar tissue that I wish you saw
I have scars that I want you to see, but you don't. You may not understand what I have been through before
Sarcastic mister know-it-all
You think you know everything, but really you don't know anything at all
Close your eyes and I'll kiss you, 'cause
Let's kiss and forget about everything else, just enjoy the moment
With the birds I'll share
I feel lonely and isolated, so I will share my thoughts and feelings with the birds
Push me up against the wall
Let's be intimate, let's have physical contact
Young Kentucky girl in a push-up bra
I am attracted to a young girl from Kentucky, who is wearing a push-up bra
Fallin' all over myself
I am losing control and acting foolishly because of my attraction to this girl
To lick your heart and taste your health 'cause
I want to be close to you and share in your experiences and emotions, both good and bad
Blood loss in a bathroom stall
I have been hurt and I am bleeding in a bathroom stall
A southern girl with a scarlet drawl
I am attracted to a southern girl with a strong accent
I wave goodbye to ma and pa
I am leaving my family behind to pursue my own path and make my own choices in life
'Cause with the birds I'll share
Despite leaving my family, I still feel lonely and will share my feelings with the birds
Soft spoken with a broken jaw
I am quiet and reserved, even though I have a broken jaw
Step outside but not to brawl and
I will not fight, even though I could
Autumn's sweet, we call it fall
I appreciate the beauty of autumn and the changing of the seasons
I'll make it to the moon if I have to crawl and
I am determined to achieve my goals, no matter how difficult they may be
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Michael Peter Balzary, John Anthony Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Gaylord Smith
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@zickal7761
Still Listening in 2022!
Lyrics:
Scar tissue that I wish you saw
Sarcastic mister know-it-all
Close your eyes and I'll kiss you, 'cause
With the birds I'll share
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
Push me up against the wall
Young Kentucky girl in a push-up bra
Fallin' all over myself
To lick your heart and taste your health 'cause
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
Blood loss in a bathroom stall
A southern girl with a scarlet drawl
I wave goodbye to ma and pa
'Cause with the birds I'll share
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
Soft spoken with a broken jaw
Step outside but not to brawl and
Autumn's sweet, we call it fall
I'll make it to the moon if I have to crawl and
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
Scar tissue that I wish you saw
Sarcastic mister know-it-all
Close your eyes and I'll kiss you, 'cause
With the birds I'll share
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
@ajjimenez9140
LYRICS:
Scar tissue that I wish you saw
Sarcastic mister know-it-all
Close your eyes and I'll kiss you, 'cause
With the birds I'll share
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
Push me up against the wall
Young Kentucky girl in a push-up bra
Fallin' all over myself
To lick your heart and taste your health 'cause
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
Blood loss in a bathroom stall
A southern girl with a scarlet drawl
I wave goodbye to ma and pa
'Cause with the birds I'll share
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
Soft spoken with a broken jaw
Step outside but not to brawl and
Autumn's sweet, we call it fall
I'll make it to the moon if I have to crawl and
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
Scar tissue that I wish you saw
Sarcastic mister know-it-all
Close your eyes and I'll kiss you, 'cause
With the birds I'll share
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
Songwriters: Anthony Kiedis / Chad Gaylord Smith / John Anthony Frusciante / Michael Peter Balzary
@SparkE24
Scar tissue that I wish you saw
Sarcastic mister know-it-all
Close your eyes and I'll kiss you, 'cause
With the birds I'll share
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
Push me up against the wall
Young Kentucky girl in a push-up bra
Fallin' all over myself
To lick your heart and taste your health 'cause
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
Blood loss in a bathroom stall
A southern girl with a scarlet drawl
I wave goodbye to ma and pa
'Cause with the birds I'll share
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
Soft spoken with a broken jaw
Step outside but not to brawl and
Autumn's sweet, we call it fall
I'll make it to the moon if I have to crawl and
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
Scar tissue that I wish you saw
Sarcastic mister know-it-all
Close your eyes and I'll kiss you, 'cause
With the birds I'll share
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
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@Cukier988
Lyrics:
Scar tissue that I wish you saw
Sarcastic mister know-it-all
Close your eyes and I'll kiss you, 'cause
With the birds I'll share
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
Push me up against the wall
Young Kentucky girl in a push-up bra
Fallin' all over myself
To lick your heart and taste your health 'cause
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
[God's guitar]
Blood loss in a bathroom stall
A southern girl with a scarlet drawl
I wave goodbye to ma and pa
'Cause with the birds I'll share
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
Soft spoken with a broken jaw
Step outside but not to brawl and
Autumn's sweet, we call it fall
I'll make it to the moon if I have to crawl and
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewn'
[Another God's guitar]
Scar tissue that I wish you saw
Sarcastic mister know-it-all
Close your eyes and I'll kiss you, 'cause
With the birds I'll share
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely viewin'
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
[Outro God's guitar]
@henriqueramos3197
"Scar Tissue"
Scar tissue that I wish you saw
Sarcastic mister know it all
Close your eyes and I'll kiss you
'Cause with the birds I'll share...
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
Push me up against the wall
Young Kentucky girl in a push-up bra
Fallin' all over myself
To lick your heart and taste your health
'Cause with the birds I'll share this lonely view...
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
Blood loss in a bathroom stall
A southern girl with a scarlet drawl
Wave good-bye to ma and pa
'Cause with the birds I'll share...
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
Soft spoken with a broken jaw
Step outside but not to brawl
Autumn's sweet we call it fall
I'll make it to the moon if I have to crawl
And with the birds I'll share this lonely view...
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
Scar tissue that I wish you saw
Sarcastic mister know it all
Close your eyes and I'll kiss you
'Cause with the birds I'll share...
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
With the birds I'll share this lonely view...
@TheCarlylePodcast
My Dad’s funeral song. Today is his 58th birthday, the first without him. I miss you Dad.
@cerealkilla8930
I'm sorry. My Dad was 56. I'd like to say it gets easier but the truth is I just learned to live with it. Smile when you can and remember him fondly. ❤
@itssjp1458
This song came on, on my way home from work. RIP life is short.
@xacto5208
Im sorry bro he's smiling down
@przemekkropornicki8845
RIP
In God we trust.
Day by Day is closer. You will see your father again. For ages.
Only LOVE is important :)
@ryankelly9543
Hope your doing well he would be proud of you
@snoopcatt686
This song makes me feel sad, depressed, happy, and relaxed at the same time.
@spoonerismstuff
Melancholy*
@ivans.191
Well put. Plus nostalgic
@joaovictordapazcarvalho3411
Me too bro, me 2