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.
This Is The Place
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Where time gets fast but everything gets slow
Can I get some Vaseline? Step into a modern scene
Take a chance on that which seems to be the making of a dream
I don't wanna do it like my daddy did
I don't wanna give it to my baby's kid
Shocking, appalling, all I can do to you
Hammers are falling, I said, my darling
Shocking, appalling, all I can do to you
This is the place where all the devils plead
Their case to take from you what they need
Can I isolate your gene? Can I kiss your dopamine?
In a way, I wonder if she's living in a magazine
I don't wanna say it if it isn't so
I don't wanna weigh it, but I've gotta know
This is my calling, I said, my darling
Shocking, appalling, all I can do to you
Hammers are falling, I said, my darling
Shocking, appalling, all I can do to you
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
I saw you out there yesterday, what did you wanna say?
A perfect piece of DNA caught in a flashing ray
I caught you out there in the fray, what did you wanna say?
A masterpiece of DNA caught in a flashing ray
Can I smell your gasoline?
Can I pet your wolverine?
On the day my best friend died
I could not get my copper clean
I don't wanna take it up with Little Joe
I don't wanna fake it but I've gotta know
This is my calling, I said, my darling
Shocking, appalling, all I can do to you
Hammers are falling, I said, my darling
Shocking, appalling, all I can do to you
I am a misfit, I'm born with all of it
The fucking ultimate of love inside the atom split
I'm in a flash ray, a mash of DNA
Another popping Jay who thinks he's got something to say
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
The lyrics to Red Hot Chili Peppers' song "This Is the Place" can be interpreted as a commentary on the experience of addiction. The first verse describes a place where junkies go, where time seems to speed by and everything else slows down. The singer asks for Vaseline, which could be interpreted as a reference to drug use, and steps into a modern scene, taking a chance on what seems like a dream. There is a sense of recklessness and abandon here, but also a sense of longing for something that may not be fully attainable.
The second verse focuses on the idea of giving into temptation and being taken advantage of by those who would exploit us. The devils in this verse could represent drug dealers or other harmful influences. The singer wonders if he can isolate someone's gene or kiss their dopamine, a nod to the biochemical nature of addiction. He also wonders if the woman he's interested in is real or just an image from a magazine. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer feels they are called to the lifestyle of addiction despite the destructive effects it may have.
The final verse includes several more metaphorical references, including a wolverine and copper that can't be cleaned. The singer expresses a desire to know the truth about their circumstances, even if it may be painful. The last lines seem to suggest a sense of being an outsider or a "misfit," but also a feeling of energy and vitality.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the place where all the junkies go
This is a location where drug addicts frequently visit
Where time gets fast but everything gets slow
Amid drug use, one's perception of time speeds up while everything else appears to slow down
Can I get some Vaseline? Step into a modern scene
Requesting lubricant while immersing oneself in a new environment
Take a chance on that which seems to be the making of a dream
Pursuing a path that could potentially lead to a successful life
I don't wanna do it like my daddy did
Choosing not to follow in one's father's footsteps
I don't wanna give it to my baby's kid
Not wanting to pass down negative habits to future generations
This is my calling, I said, my darling
Recognizing a personal purpose or passion
Shocking, appalling, all I can do to you
Possessing qualities or tendencies that could be viewed as intense or disturbing to others
Hammers are falling, I said, my darling
Facing consequences or struggles associated with one's calling or actions
This is the place where all the devils plead
A setting where malevolent characters attempt to take advantage of others
Their case to take from you what they need
Attempting to acquire what they require from their victim
Can I isolate your gene? Can I kiss your dopamine?
Asking to modify or control aspects of someone's biology or behavior
In a way, I wonder if she's living in a magazine
Considering if someone's appearance or persona seems too perfect to be real
I don't wanna say it if it isn't so
Preferring to only state facts or truthful information
I don't wanna weigh it, but I've gotta know
Desiring to learn or understand something despite the effort or emotional burden it may require
I saw you out there yesterday, what did you wanna say?
Asking why someone wanted to communicate with them in the past
A perfect piece of DNA caught in a flashing ray
Seeing someone as a genetically ideal individual
I caught you out there in the fray, what did you wanna say?
Wondering about someone's intentions or messages conveyed during a chaotic event
A masterpiece of DNA caught in a flashing ray
Seeing someone as a genetically ideal individual
Can I smell your gasoline?
Asking to smell someone's fuel or energy
Can I pet your wolverine?
Inquiring if someone is strong or fierce
On the day my best friend died
Reflecting on the memory of a lost loved one
I could not get my copper clean
Struggling to cope or process emotions related to grief
I don't wanna take it up with Little Joe
Avoiding conflict or confrontation
I don't wanna fake it but I've gotta know
Desiring to understand something even if it may be difficult or painful
I am a misfit, I'm born with all of it
Feeling out of place or unique from others due to inherent personality traits
The fucking ultimate of love inside the atom split
Experiencing profound feelings of love and passion
I'm in a flash ray, a mash of DNA
Feeling like a momentary burst of intense energy or a jumbled mix of genetic characteristics
Another popping Jay who thinks he's got something to say
Being viewed by others as another person with unoriginal ideas or opinions
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Michael Balzary, John Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith
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Alex Alvarez
on Californication
People who harness the power of the mind try to manipulate your emotions
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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