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.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Without shoes and without regard
Automatic catacombs
Take me where I wanna go
All around, all in phases
It astounds and amazes
Built to last and known to roam
One time
Fascinated by the face of time
One time
I got it to give and now
We're going to make some time
Ultra-fine and altruistic
Can I spy into the mystic?
System's down for infiltration
Open mind free of frustration
I was driving to a safe place
And arriving as I retraced
Yelling through a telescope
Aim it at the star of hope
One time
Fascinated by the face of time
One time
I got it to give and now
We're going to make some time
All over the under
The smell of blood and thunder
I'm connected by the lightning rod
Giving the beauty to it
Heaven knows how well I know you
Ultra-fine and altruistic
Can I spy into the mystic?
System's down for infiltration
Open mind free of frustration
All around, all in phases
It astounds and amazes
Built to last and known to roam
Touch me on my chromosome
One time
Fascinated by the face of time
One time
I got it to give and now
We're going to make some time
All over the under
The smell of blood and thunder
I'm connected by the lightning rod
Giving the beauty to it
Heaven knows how well I know you
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The lyrics of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' song "Right on Time" have a complex meaning, with the band's lead singer, Anthony Kiedis, using a range of metaphors and images to convey his message. The song comes off their 1999 album, "Californication," and it blends rock and funk music from the band's earlier days with more contemporary sounds.
The opening lyrics, "One shot, all I need, I've got rhythm when I bleed," suggest that the band is confident in their abilities and that they are ready to take on the world with all their might. The song's chorus, "It's right on time, it's right on time, it's right on time," reinforces this idea, as if the band is striving to be exactly where they need to be in their music careers and in life in general.
The lyrics also touch on themes of transformation, rebirth, and the passage of time. Lines such as "Break my heart so I can start," "Joan of Arc reincarnated, maybe we could be related," and "So much blood to circulate and so much space to decorate" all suggest that the band is ready to take on new challenges, embrace change, and create something fresh.
Line by Line Meaning
One shot, all I need
I am self-sufficient and do not need much in order to live my life.
I've got rhythm when I bleed
My heart beats continuously and provides me with a natural sense of rhythm and energy.
'Til death do us apart
I am committed to living my life to the fullest until I die.
Break my heart so I can start
I need to experience heartbreak in order to grow and move forward in life.
Supercalifragilistic
I feel exuberant and excited about life.
Kiss me in the futuristic
I am open to new experiences and being in the present moment.
Twisted but I must insist
I have an unconventional mindset and way of thinking, but I stand by it regardless of what others may think.
It's time to get on top of this
I need to take control of my life and steer it in the direction I want it to go.
It's right on time
Everything in life is happening at the right time, and I accept and have faith in this timing.
Lookin' fine, you're lookin' fine
I am appreciating the beauty of life and acknowledging the good things around me.
And get on 1999
I am looking forward to the future and all of the possibilities it holds.
Discard to bombard
I need to let go of what no longer serves me in order to move forward with a clear mind.
Calling all you shooting stars
I am calling on all the talented individuals in the world to rise up and shine.
Holy cow, bow wow wow
I am amused and joyful with life.
Now I'm here, I'm nowhere now
I am present in the moment and not worrying about the past or future.
Joan of Arc reincarnated
I feel strong and empowered, like the famous historical figure Joan of Arc.
Maybe we could be related
I feel a connection and sense of unity with others around me.
So much blood to circulate
I have so much energy and passion, and I want to use it for good.
And so much space to decorate
There are endless possibilities in life, and I am excited to explore and create my own path.
Oh, Lord
I am expressing a strong emotion, positive or negative, towards a higher power or the universe.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith, John Frusciante, Michael Balzary
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Daniel Bautista Valdez
I was walking through a courtyard
Without shoes and
Without regard
Automatic catacombs
Take me where I wanna go
All around
All in faces
It astounds
And amazes
Good to last innatural
Touch me I'm a chromosome
What time
Fascinated by the face of time
What time
I got it to give and now we're gonna make some time
Ultra-fine and ultralistic
Can I spy into the mystic
System down for infiltration
Open mind free of frustration
I was driving
To a safe place
And arriving
As I retraced
Yell into a telescope
Aim it at the star of hope
What time
Fascinated by the face of time
What time
I got it to give and now we're gonna make some time
All over the under
The smell of blood and thunder
I'm connected by the lightning rod
Giving into the beauty and
Heaven knows how well I know you
Ultra-fine and ultralistic
Can I spy into the mystic
System down for infiltration
Open mind free of frustration
All around
All in faces
It astounds
And amazes
Good to last innatural
Touch me I'm a chromosome
What time
Fascinated by the face of time
What time
I got it to give and now we're gonna make some time
All over the under
The smell of blood and thunder
I'm connected by the lightning rod
Giving into the beauty too and
Heaven knows how well I know you
Time...
Chris Trajectory
That chorus is fire
Daniel Bautista Valdez
I was walking through a courtyard
Without shoes and
Without regard
Automatic catacombs
Take me where I wanna go
All around
All in faces
It astounds
And amazes
Good to last innatural
Touch me I'm a chromosome
What time
Fascinated by the face of time
What time
I got it to give and now we're gonna make some time
Ultra-fine and ultralistic
Can I spy into the mystic
System down for infiltration
Open mind free of frustration
I was driving
To a safe place
And arriving
As I retraced
Yell into a telescope
Aim it at the star of hope
What time
Fascinated by the face of time
What time
I got it to give and now we're gonna make some time
All over the under
The smell of blood and thunder
I'm connected by the lightning rod
Giving into the beauty and
Heaven knows how well I know you
Ultra-fine and ultralistic
Can I spy into the mystic
System down for infiltration
Open mind free of frustration
All around
All in faces
It astounds
And amazes
Good to last innatural
Touch me I'm a chromosome
What time
Fascinated by the face of time
What time
I got it to give and now we're gonna make some time
All over the under
The smell of blood and thunder
I'm connected by the lightning rod
Giving into the beauty too and
Heaven knows how well I know you
Time...
jjwp 1988
Daniel Bautista Valdez
It astounds and amazes
Good to last, and known to roam
jjwp 1988
Daniel Bautista Valdez
Giving the beauty to it
jjwp 1988
Daniel Bautista Valdez
All around
All in PHASES
Brandi Celio
Love it
Pablo Zamora
Best RHCP playlist by far! Thank you bro 🤙🍻
kiralaison 01
:14 seconds in and already love it!
Lucía
This is the best second B-Side , after Rivers of Avalon (this song reminds me sooo much to album Blood , sugar , sex , magic )
Genevra Hydrawinds
+Lucía ikrrr