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.
She Looks To Me
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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No lullaby kid, no five percent
Anyway you wanna cut that cake
She's a-dyin' from the likes of abandonment
Lost in a valley without my horses
She needs somebody to hold
It looked to me like heaven sent this for
She looks to me
She looks to me, alright
Who's gonna take you home
And hold you when things aren't so bright
She looks to me
She looks to me, alright
It's a long walk down those tracks
It's a dirty walk in
It's a dirty walk back
Gonna learn a way too much
Shootin' dope in the back of a Cadillac, Jack
Slow down the road to my back forty
She needs somebody to hold
It looked to me like heaven sent this for
Your roughest night
She looks to me
She looks to me, alright
Who's gonna take you home
And hold you when things aren't so bright
She looks to me
She looks to me, alright
Down in the south sea
Give me your mouthpiece
Resuscitation is the way I found these
I give you major
You give me minor
Don't fade away
Like an ocean liner, now
Lost in the valley without my horses
No one can tell me what my remorse is
God made this lady that stands before me
She needs somebody to hold
She shows the world up with a smile
And then she throws the fight
She looks to me
She looks to me, alright
Down on the bathroom floor
She's searching for another light
She looks to me
She looks to me, alright
It looks to me like heaven sent this for
Your roughest night
She looks to me
She looks to me, alright
Who's gonna take you home
And hold you when things aren't so bright
She looks to me
She looks to me
"She Looks to Me" is a poignant song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers that deals with themes of abandonment, addiction, and the need for human connection. The opening line, "Looks to me like heaven sinned," suggests that the woman in question has been cast out from a place of divine origins, potentially as a result of the circumstances that have led to her current struggles. The lyrics go on to describe her as "lost in a valley without my horses," metaphorically expressing her sense of being adrift and helpless without the necessary means of escape or transport.
Line by Line Meaning
Looks to me like heaven sinned
It seems to me like something perfect went wrong
No lullaby kid, no five percent
You can't take the easy way out, you have to face reality head-on
Anyway you wanna cut that cake
No matter how you look at it, it's a difficult situation
She's a-dyin' from the likes of abandonment
She's slowly slipping away because of being alone and neglected
Lost in a valley without my horses
Feeling helpless and stuck without any help
She needs somebody to hold
She needs someone to comfort and support her
It looked to me like heaven sent this for
Your roughest night
It seemed like a blessing in disguise during your toughest time
Who's gonna take you home
And hold you when things aren't so bright
Who will be there for you when things are tough, and you need support
It's a long walk down those tracks
It's a dirty walk in
It's a dirty walk back
Gonna learn a way too much
Shootin' dope in the back of a Cadillac, Jack
The path isn't easy, and you might end up learning things the hard way
Slow down the road to my back forty
She needs somebody to hold
Take a moment to reflect, and you'll realize that you need someone to help you through
Down in the south sea
Give me your mouthpiece
Resuscitation is the way I found these
I give you major
You give me minor
Don't fade away
Like an ocean liner, now
We can help each other, and if one of us is struggling, we shouldn't give up.
No one can tell me what my remorse is
God made this lady that stands before me
She needs somebody to hold
I feel guilty for not being there for her, and it's clear that she needs someone to support her.
She shows the world up with a smile
And then she throws the fight
She puts on a brave face for others, but internally she's struggling.
Down on the bathroom floor
She's searching for another light
She's in a dark place and looking for a way out
She looks to me, alright
She's turning to me for help and support, and I'll be there for her.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Michael Balzary, John Anthony Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Young girls aspire to Hollywood fame and fortune while reciting memorable movie quotes
If you desire superficial fame and materialistic success, California is the place to be
California represents the epitome of the quintessential Western society
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
Owning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a symbol of achieving fame and fortune, representative of the Californian dream
Despite space being seen as the most uncertain and mysterious frontier, the idea of it is created by Hollywood and is not a reality
Kurt Cobain, who died before the song was written, may still be listening to music in another realm
The fictional planet Alderaan from Star Wars represents another aspect of the Californian dream or illusion created by Hollywood
People in California are often raised with the idea that control over population is important and necessary
Everyone has experienced being controlled or manipulating others in some way, which is not limited to people being on vacation
While destruction can lead to difficult times, it can also provide the opportunity for new and creative things to be born
Earthquakes, which may be seen as destructive and terrifying, can also be seen as inspiring or beneficial, similar to how a girl's guitar strings vibrate to produce beautiful music
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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