Search And Destroy
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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I'm a runaway son of the nuclear A-bomb
I am a world's forgotten boy
The one who searches and destroys
Honey gotta help me please
Somebody gotta save my soul
Baby detonate for me
Look out honey, 'cause I'm using technology
Ain't got time to make no apology
Soul radiation in the dead of night
Love in the middle of a fire fight
Honey gotta strike me blind
Somebody gotta save my soul
Baby penerate my mind
And I'm the world's forgotten boy
The one who's searchin', searchin' to destroy
And honey I'm the world's forgotten boyt
The one who's searchin', searchin' to destroy
Forgotten boy, forgotten boy
Forgotten boy said hey forgotten boy
The lyrics of Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Search and Destroy" speak to the iconography of the rock and roll rebel: the street-walking cheetah with a heart full of napalm, and the runaway son of the nuclear A-bomb. The song embodies the Punk rock attitude of the mid-70s; a time where rock and roll was not just music, but it was the agent of change. The song's heavy guitar riffs combined with Anthony Kiedis' piercing vocals create a feeling of rebellion and adventure, giving the listener the sense that they could take on the world with a heart full of courage.
The first line in the chorus, "Honey gotta help me please, Somebody gotta save my soul," showcases the need for someone to help and save the singer from becoming accustomed to monotony in life. The next line in the chorus, "Baby detonate for me," perhaps illustrates the singer's love for chaos and disrupting the status quo. The song's driving beat paired with this message creates a sense of urgency and restlessness, which links back to Punk's message of dissatisfaction with the current state of things.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a street walking cheetah with a heart full of napalm
I am a dangerous and explosive person, always moving and ready to erupt.
I'm a runaway son of the nuclear A-bomb
I come from a destructive background and am bound to cause chaos wherever I go.
I am a world's forgotten boy
I am disregarded and overlooked by society, with no hope of redemption.
The one who searches and destroys
I am constantly seeking out and causing destruction in my path.
Honey gotta help me please
I am desperately asking for assistance in escaping my dangerous tendencies.
Somebody gotta save my soul
I need someone to prevent me from self-destructing and causing harm to myself and others.
Baby detonate for me
I am requesting an explosive release of my emotions and desires.
Look out honey, 'cause I'm using technology
I am utilizing advanced methods and devices to achieve my goals, potentially with destructive outcomes.
Ain't got time to make no apology
I am not willing to show remorse for my actions or take responsibility for their consequences.
Soul radiation in the dead of night
I am emitting a hazardous and toxic energy that harms others, even in the darkest of times.
Love in the middle of a fire fight
Amidst all the chaos and destruction, I still crave affection and attention.
Honey gotta strike me blind
I am asking for a release from my destructive tendencies, even if it means losing sight of reality.
Baby penerate my mind
I am seeking a deep and penetrating connection with someone who can help me overcome my destructive tendencies.
And I'm the world's forgotten boy
I am the ultimate example of someone who is overlooked by society and left to fend for themselves.
The one who's searchin', searchin' to destroy
I am on a constant search for more destruction and chaos, with no end in sight.
Forgotten boy, forgotten boy
I am constantly reminded of my lack of importance and worth in society.
Forgotten boy said hey forgotten boy
I am trying to make contact with someone who understands my struggles and can help me overcome them.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Osterberg, James Williamson
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[Verse 1]
Well, I'm a street walking cheetah with a heart full of napalm
Well, I'm a runaway son of the nuclear A-bomb
I am the world's forgotten boy
The one who searches and destroys
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Somebody got to help me please
Somebody better save my soul
Baby, know what we both need
[Verse 2]
Look out honey, 'cause I'm using technology
Ain't got time to make no apology
Soul radiation in the dead of night
Love in the middle of a fire fight
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Honey, gotta strike me blind
Somebody better save my soul
Baby baby, take my mind
[Chorus]
And I'm the world's forgotten boy
The one who's searching, searching to destroy
Honey, I'm the world's forgotten boy
The one who's searching only to destroy
[Verse 3]
Well, look out honey, 'cause I'm using technology
Ain't got time to make no apology
Soul radiation in the dead of night
Love in the middle of a fire fight
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Honey, gotta strike me blind
Somebody better save my soul
Baby better take my mind
[Chorus]
I'm the world's forgotten boy
The one who's searching, searching to destroy
Honey, I'm the world's forgotten boy
The one who's searching, searching to destroy
[Outro]
Forgotten boy
Forgotten boy
Forgotten boy
Forgotten boy
Hey, hey, hey
Forgotten boy
Forgotten boy
Forgotten boy
Forgotten boy
Forgotten boy
Forgotten boy
@ariannaconstel243
I heard this song in a concert,in 2000 and the voice its the same,love these guys
@Lundahlium
And that is what we call ladies and gentlemen, A FUCKING WELL DONE COVER !!
@Kelly14UK
Meet me at the Coffee Shop We can dance like Iggy Pop
@kristopherryanwatson
I remember this song from the Beavis & Butthead Experience compilation album.
It also featured Nirvana, White Zombie, among tons of great others on it...easily the greatest compilation album of my teenagehood in the mid-90's.
@paulpokorny1238
Oh yeah
@krizash
Certz with retsin. 2 mints in one.
@vapordreams983
White Zombie was the shit
@kurian29
Wow what an amazing song. One of their best
@vladpiranha
One of the best covers I've ever heard.
@AndrewsOpinion15
I LOVE RHCP !!!!!!!