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.
Storm in a Teacup
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Let me show you what I'm talking about (whoop-tay-whoop-tay-git-ta-gala-goop-ta)
You try to be a lady
But your walkin' like a sour kraut (whoop-tay-whoop-tay-git-ta-gala-goop-ta)
Looka looka lika lika
Like you want to get some (whoop-tay-whoop-tay-git-ta-gala-goop-ta)
If you never tell a lie
Then you never have to play dumb (whoop-tay-whoop-tay-git-ta-gala-goop-ta)
Dirty baby time you're gonna take some
Pretty baby love you're gonna make some
Little lady hearts you're gonna break some
Kinda shady tears you're gonna fake some
Dirty baby we've got a situation
Pretty baby open invitation
Little lady what a reputation
Kinda shady now you're gonna make again
I know you can straddle
The atmosphere
A tiny storm in your teacup girl
I know you can battle the
Masses, dear
A tiny storm in your teacup girl
Every other day you say
You're gonna have to bury 'em (whoop-tay-whoop-tay-git-ta-gala-goop-ta)
Famous last words
Spoken from the laserium (whoop-tay-whoop-tay-git-ta-gala-goop-ta)
Descendants had to record
Sayin' somethin' 'bout Milo (whoop-tay-whoop-tay-git-ta-gala-goop-ta)
You can take the a train
But you're gonna have to lie low (whoop-tay-whoop-tay-git-ta-gala-goop-ta)
I know you can straddle
The atmosphere
A tiny storm in your teacup girl
I know you can battle the
Masses, dear
A tiny storm in your teacup girl
Dirty baby time you're gonna take some
Pretty baby love you're gonna make some
Little lady hearts you're gonna break some
Kinda shady tears you're gonna fake some
Dirty baby we've got a situation
Pretty baby open invitation
Little lady what a reputation
Kinda shady now you're gonna make again
I know you can straddle
The atmosphere
A tiny storm in your teacup girl
I know we may never get
Out of, here
A tiny storm in your teacup girl
In "Storm in a Teacup," Red Hot Chili Peppers are addressing a woman who is trying to be prim and proper but walks with a stiff and ungraceful gait that suggests she wants to get some action. They go on to warn her that if she plays dumb or pretends to cry manipulatively, she will end up breaking hearts and faking tears. The song is about a situation, a tiny storm in a teacup, that may not be a big deal in the grand scheme of things, but the band sees the potential for it to escalate or cause drama. They are encouraging the woman, who they describe as "dirty" and "kinda shady," to take action and make the most out of the situation.
The repeated phrase "whoop-tay-whoop-tay-git-ta-gala-goop-ta" is a zippy, nonsensical addition to the song that makes it fun and playful. The "atrocity exhibition" line references a song by the punk band Joy Division named Atrocity Exhibition. Furthermore, the "Milo" line refers to the singer of The Descendants’ song devoted to the pro skater, "I’m Not a Loser," whose full name is Milo Aukerman.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on come on baby
Encouraging someone to come closer
Let me show you what I'm talking about (whoop-tay-whoop-tay-git-ta-gala-goop-ta)
Requesting for an opportunity to explain the point of view
You try to be a lady
Trying to act feminine
But your walkin' like a sour kraut (whoop-tay-whoop-tay-git-ta-gala-goop-ta)
Walking in an unattractive manner
Looka looka lika lika
Observing someone's behavior
Like you want to get some (whoop-tay-whoop-tay-git-ta-gala-goop-ta)
Indicating someone's sexual desire
If you never tell a lie
Encouraging honesty
Then you never have to play dumb (whoop-tay-whoop-tay-git-ta-gala-goop-ta)
One doesn't have to pretend to not know something
Dirty baby time you're gonna take some
Challenging someone to handle difficult situations
Pretty baby love you're gonna make some
Encouraging someone to find affection
Little lady hearts you're gonna break some
Warning someone's actions may hurt others
Kinda shady tears you're gonna fake some
Implying someone may pretend to be guilty
Dirty baby we've got a situation
Acknowledging a problem that requires attention
Pretty baby open invitation
Inviting someone to be open and honest
Little lady what a reputation
Commenting on one's character and behavior
Kinda shady now you're gonna make again
Implying someone will continue to engage in suspicious behavior
I know you can straddle
Believing someone is capable of a difficult task
The atmosphere
Referring to a challenging situation
A tiny storm in your teacup girl
Referring to a small, manageable problem
I know you can battle the
Believing someone is capable of overcoming an obstacle
Masses, dear
Referring to a large and difficult situation
Every other day you say
Implying someone talks about their future too much
You're gonna have to bury 'em (whoop-tay-whoop-tay-git-ta-gala-goop-ta)
Suggesting someone has a violent solution to their problems
Famous last words
Implying someone's words are empty and meaningless
Spoken from the laserium (whoop-tay-whoop-tay-git-ta-gala-goop-ta)
Jokingly referring to a dramatic environment
Descendants had to record
Referring to people who came before and documented history
Sayin' somethin' 'bout Milo (whoop-tay-whoop-tay-git-ta-gala-goop-ta)
Referencing historical information in a playful way
You can take the a train
Suggesting there is a way out of a situation
But you're gonna have to lie low (whoop-tay-whoop-tay-git-ta-gala-goop-ta)
Referring to a need for discretion
I know we may never get
Acknowledging a difficult situation
Out of, here
Referring to the current situation
Lyrics © MoeBeToBlame, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith, Michael 'Flea' Balzary, John Frusciante
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Alex Alvarez
on Californication
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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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