The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics

Lipstick junkie
The person referred to here is someone who is addicted to wearing makeup, especially lipstick.

Debunked the all in one
The person in question does not need or use an all-in-one makeup product, regardless of its advertised benefits.

She came back wearing a smile
The person referred to here returned with a positive attitude, expressed through their smile.

Looking like someone drugged me
The artist looks or feels like they are under the influence of drugs, possibly referring to an intense emotional experience.

That wanted to unplug me
The person or experience being referred to wanted to free the artist from their emotional or psychological state of mind.

No one here is on trial
There is no need to judge or blame anyone for their actions or circumstances.

It's just a turnaround
There has been a change in the situation or perspective that the singer is referring to.

And we go, oh
This line may refer to a feeling of relief or excitement that accompanies the change in situation.

Well, then we go uh, uh, uh, uh
This line may simply be an extension of the previous line, emphasizing the feeling of excitement or energy.

Tick-tock, I want to rock you like the '80s
The artist is expressing a desire to be intimate with someone in a style reminiscent of the 1980s.

Cock blocking isn't allowed
The singer wants to engage in sexual activity without interference or obstruction from others who may have different intentions.

Tugboat Sheila is into memorabilia
Sheila is interested in collecting and preserving objects that have significant historical or personal value.

Who said three is a crowd
This line may refer to the idea that a group of three people can sometimes be more difficult to manage or keep in harmony than a smaller or larger group.

We better get it on the go
The singer is suggesting that they should act quickly or efficiently to accomplish something.

Hey now
This line may be an expression of excitement or anticipation for what is about to happen.

We've got to make it rain somehow
The artist is expressing a desire to produce a positive outcome or situation, using the metaphor of 'making it rain.'

She told me to
The artist is following the advice or direction of someone else in order to achieve their goal.

And showed me what to do
The person giving advice is demonstrating how to achieve the desired outcome.

How Maggie makes it in her cloud
This line may be a reference to Maggie's successful or innovative approach to achieving her goals, described metaphorically as 'in her cloud.'

Rain dance Maggie
This may be a nickname given to someone who has a unique or successful approach to achieving their goals, or it may simply be a reference to a person who performs rain dances or other rituals to bring about positive outcomes.

Advances to the final
This line may refer to Maggie's progress or success in achieving her goals.

Who knew that she had the goods
This line suggests that Maggie had qualities or abilities that were not immediately apparent or widely recognized, but that ultimately allowed her to succeed.

Little did I know
The singer was unaware of something important or significant at the time they are referring to.

Her body was one delicious vinyl
This line may be a metaphor comparing someone's physical appearance to a desirable or attractive object, using the imagery of 'delicious vinyl.'

To your neck of the woods
This line may refer to the singer's physical location, suggesting that the person being referred to is attractive or desirable to others in that area.

I want to lick a little bit
This line is likely referring to the singer's desire for sexual intimacy with the person being referred to.

We've got the wrong girl
The singer may be expressing regret or disappointment that they chose the wrong person to pursue or engage with.

But not for long, girl
The artist is suggesting that the current situation will soon change or be resolved.

It's in the song, girl
This line may simply refer to the idea that the artist's feelings and intentions are expressed in the lyrics or melody of the song.

'Cause I'll be gone, girl
The singer is indicating that they will not be present or involved in the situation for very long, possibly suggesting that their feelings are temporary or fleeting.

Bye-bye-bye, yeah
This line may be a playful or mocking way of saying goodbye, suggesting that the singer is not taking the situation very seriously.

Bye-bye-bye, girl
This line is a repetition of the line before it, reinforcing the artist's lighthearted tone as they say goodbye to the person being referred to.

Bye-bye, girl
This line is another repetition of the same phrase, continuing the artist's playful or teasing tone.