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.
Someone
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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There are no worries for someone
Life's in no hurry for someone
There are no worries for
Nothing major or too complicated
Just a friendly wager that we orchestrated
For someone
Someone
Cut my heart out
With a feather
And put an end
To any extra pressure
For someone
There are no worries for someone
Life's in no hurry for someone
There are no worries for
Ride around on mellow waves of mercy
And fill the space with lack of controversy
For someone
Someone
Set it up to follow you
On my aeroplane
Here's a present
For the future memory lane
Someone
There are no worries for someone
Life's in no hurry for someone
There are no worries for
Light it up the room
She sang into any twane
Hit 'em up 'cause you got me
A moth to your flame
Someone
There are no worries for someone
Life's in no hurry for someone
There are no worries for me
For me
For me
For me
The lyrics of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ song “Someone” addresses the concept of having someone to care for, someone for whom life is carefree and without worries. The first verse talks about how there are “no worries for someone” and “life’s in no hurry for someone”. The song further talks about having nothing major or too complicated, just a friendly wager that they orchestrated for this someone. This displays the idea of taking care of someone, but not being overly concerned about their life’s outcomes.
In the chorus, the character talks about how they are willing to do anything for this someone - even cut their heart out with a feather to ease any extra pressure they might feel. The following verses talk about how the person would follow this someone on their aeroplane, and present them with a gift for future memory lane. The song ends with the idea of how this person gets a sense of purpose by being a moth to the flame of the person they care for.
Overall, “Someone” can be seen as an expression of love, care and the need for purpose. The song’s narrator is dedicated to their someone, willing to make sacrifices and follow them on their journey to provide them with ease and care. The song is a reinforcement of the idea that we all need someone in our lives
Line by Line Meaning
Someone
The song is being addressed to someone.
There are no worries for someone
The person being referred to doesn't have any worries/problems to deal with.
Life's in no hurry for someone
The person being referred to is not in a rush or under any pressure to get things done.
There are no worries for
The person being referred to doesn't have any significant concerns or stress in their life.
Nothing major or too complicated
The 'friendly wager' mentioned in the song is not a big deal or too complex.
Just a friendly wager that we orchestrated
The situation being discussed is a simple, friendly competition that was planned in advance.
For someone
The situation is happening for the benefit of the person being referred to.
Cut my heart out
An exaggerated way of expressing feeling deeply hurt.
With a feather
Emphasizes the fact that the pain is not actual physical pain but emotional.
And put an end
This pain needs to stop.
To any extra pressure
The pain is not caused by any other external pressures or factors outside of the situation being discussed.
Ride around on mellow waves of mercy
The person being referred to is able to navigate through life's ups and downs smoothly and peacefully.
And fill the space with lack of controversy
The person being referred to is able to avoid drama or any unnecessary conflicts in their life.
Set it up to follow you
The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to follow or be with the person being referred to.
On my aeroplane
Using an airplane metaphor to express the idea of 'flying' or soaring with this person.
Here's a present
The artist is giving a gift to the person being referred to as a symbol of love or appreciation.
For the future memory lane
The gift is meant to be a lasting reminder of the happy memories the two have shared together.
Light it up the room
The person being referred to has a radiant and uplifting presence that can change the mood of a room.
She sang into any twane
A nonsensical line that could be interpreted as the person being referred to spreading joy and positivity through music or singing.
Hit 'em up 'cause you got me
The artist is devoted to the person being referred to and is willing to do whatever they can to support them and make them happy.
A moth to your flame
The artist is helplessly drawn to the person being referred to, just as a moth is drawn to a flame.
There are no worries for someone
Reiterating the fact that the person being referred to is free from any significant problems or stress.
Life's in no hurry for someone
Reiterating the fact that the person being referred to is in a relaxed and non-stressful state.
There are no worries for me
Switching from talking about the person being referred to, the artist is saying that they would also like to be free from stress and worry.
For me
Reiterating the idea that the singer wants a stress-free life like the person being referred to.
For me
Repeating the point made in the previous line.
Contributed by Maya R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John Rodriguez
Literally found this song and brought tears to my eyes. I’ve been working so hard to get to a point in life where i can finally be happy. i just got into hallmark college to become an RN. i found my calling in life.
Zach Nellett
Everything happens for a reason. Rooting for you ❤
John Rodriguez
@Zach Nellett so far so good! thank you I appreciate it. classes are tough but thats any and every class. again I appreciate it!
Casper van Helvoirt
Great to hear that my friend! All the luck to you :)
John Rodriguez
@Casper van Helvoirt thank you friend :) !!
Dick Wallace
Awesome! Proud of you! I'm just now getting familiar with all their b-side songs. They are all incredible.
Gabriel Borba
É incrível como os Red Hot Chili Peppers conseguem ser tão alternativos com vários estilos de músicas, é literalmente a melhor banda de Rock.
Big Finch
God these rhcp b-sides never cease to amaze me - there are literally dozens out there all good enough to have been pop hits- a true testament to the absolute greatness of this band. All hail.
ShiranDeSilva89
This song is so soulful and listening to it always helps me to forget about all the worries around me :-)
Ivan S.
"There are no worries for..."😁