This Ticonderoga
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics


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I met a man in a rock and roll band, he said won't you come with me
I let him know that I could not go, you see I get mine for free

We are all just soldiers in this battlefield of life
One thing that's for certain is my burning appetite

Step inside the emotional ride, I could use some company
Illusionary is so damn scary, I call my best friend Flea

This Ticonderoga is an element that shines
Connected by the great unknown, between us there are lines

Yes I told her that
I'm the older cat
Can I scratch your back all day?
I would not have it any other way, well

Means so much to me
Can you see that we
What are we ever gonna do when all I want to be is next to you

I took a girl from the underworld and I held her way too tight
When it's all been said and done she was not up for the fight

We are all just soldiers in this open field of time
Hoping to get with you when you get right with your mind

It's my favorite
So I savor it
I must report that life is short
So of your love I'll take ten quarts well

There's no end to this
Don't pretend to miss
You and you would not repent for sitting on my elephant and

Am I crazy to
Join the lazy zoo
All these human butterflies and
Cactus flowers swollen eyes and

I want the devil's share
Of you I do declare
Again I'm asking can I do
When all these animals want to be just like you

I met a girl with long black hair and she opened up so wide
A daffodil growing in Brazil and I picked her for my bride

We are all just soldiers in this epic loving flight
And no one that I know has ever really done it right

Done it right
Done it right
Done it right




Done it right
Whoa

Overall Meaning

The song "This Ticonderoga" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers is a reflection on the singer's experiences with love and life. The song begins with the singer meeting a man in a rock and roll band who invites him to join him. However, the singer declines the invitation because he already has what he needs for free. The singer then reflects on the fact that we are all soldiers in the battlefield of life and that his burning appetite is a key part of his existence.


The singer then invites the listener to join him on an emotional ride because illusory things are scary. He refers to his best friend Flea to provide him with company. The song's title comes into play in the next part of the song, where the singer reflects on the element Ticonderoga, which shines and is connected by the great unknown. The singer then goes on to say that he wants to scratch someone's back all day, and he wouldn't have it any other way.


The song takes a turn when the singer talks about a girl from the underworld whom he held tight, but she was not up for the fight. He then reflects again on the fact that we are all soldiers in this open field of time. He then goes on to say that life is short and that he wants to take ten quarts of someone's love. He then reflects on the lazy zoo where everyone wants to be like the singer, and he wants the devil's share of someone.


Line by Line Meaning

I met a man in a rock and roll band, he said won't you come with me
I encountered a musician and he enticed me to come with him


I let him know that I could not go, you see I get mine for free
I declined his offer because I don't need to spend money to have fun


We are all just soldiers in this battlefield of life
We are all fighting to overcome the challenges of life


One thing that's for certain is my burning appetite
I have a strong desire to experience all that life has to offer


Step inside the emotional ride, I could use some company
Come with me on this rollercoaster of emotions, I could use some companionship


Illusionary is so damn scary, I call my best friend Flea
The unknown and uncertain can be frightening, so I seek comfort in my trusted friend


This Ticonderoga is an element that shines
Ticonderoga is a symbol of greatness and brilliance


Connected by the great unknown, between us there are lines
Despite being connected in life, there are still invisible barriers between us


Yes I told her that
I informed her of something


I'm the older cat
I am a seasoned and experienced person


Can I scratch your back all day?
Can I please pamper you endlessly?


I would not have it any other way, well
I am content with things as they are


Means so much to me
This is of great importance to me


Can you see that we
Do you realize that we


What are we ever gonna do when all I want to be is next to you
I am constantly longing to be close to you


I took a girl from the underworld and I held her way too tight
I was involved with a woman who had a tumultuous past and I became overly attached


When it's all been said and done she was not up for the fight
Despite my efforts, she was not strong enough to handle the situation


We are all just soldiers in this open field of time
We are all fighting our battles in the vast expanse of time


Hoping to get with you when you get right with your mind
I am waiting for you to get your thoughts in order before pursuing you


It's my favorite
This is my preferred choice


So I savor it
I cherish and enjoy it thoroughly


I must report that life is short
I need to acknowledge that life is brief


So of your love I'll take ten quarts well
I will gladly accept all the love you have to offer


There's no end to this
There is no limit to this situation


Don't pretend to miss
Please don't act like you miss me


You and you would not repent for sitting on my elephant and
You two refuse to apologize for sitting on my treasured possession


Am I crazy to
Is it foolish of me to


Join the lazy zoo
Be a part of a group of contented and unmotivated people


All these human butterflies and
All these people who constantly change and evolve


Cactus flowers swollen eyes and
A juxtaposition of beauty and pain


I want the devil's share
I want the lion's share, the most desirable portion


Of you I do declare
I proclaim my interest in you


Again I'm asking can I do
Once more, I am requesting permission


When all these animals want to be just like you
Everyone is trying to emulate your style and behavior


I met a girl with long black hair and she opened up so wide
I encountered a woman with long, dark hair who was very receptive to me


A daffodil growing in Brazil and I picked her for my bride
I chose this unique person to be my partner for life


We are all just soldiers in this epic loving flight
We are all navigating the challenges of love, a journey that can feel epic


And no one that I know has ever really done it right
I have not seen anyone successfully navigate this journey of love


Done it right
Achieved success and satisfaction


Done it right
Done it right


Done it right
Done it right


Done it right
Done it right


Whoa
An exclamation of excitement or surprise




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: ANTHONY KIEDIS, CHAD SMITH, ADAM KLINGHOFFER, MICHAEL BALZARY

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