"Under the Bridge" is a song by the American alternative rock band Red Hot … Read Full Bio ↴"Under the Bridge" is a song by the American alternative rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, released on March 10, 1992 as the second single from the group's fifth studio album Blood Sugar Sex Magik.
Vocalist Anthony Kiedis wrote the lyrics to express his feelings of loneliness and despondency and to reflect on narcotics and their impact on his life.
During rehearsal in April 1991, Kiedis had felt distanced from bandmates Flea and Frusciante. His feeling of loneliness reminded him of his relationship with his former girlfriend, and the time of his heroin and cocaine addiction. His subsequent alienation spent wandering and hiking through L.A. made him feel that the spirit of the city was looking after him, like his only companion or friend.
Kiedis initially did not feel "Under the Bridge" would fit into the Chili Peppers' repertoire and was reluctant to show it to his band mates until producer Rick Rubin implored him to do so. The rest of the band was receptive to the lyrics and wrote the music.

The song became a critical and commercial success, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The single's success was widened with the release of its accompanying video, which was frequently played on music television channels. It won the "Viewer's Choice Award" and "Breakthrough Video" at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards.

"Under the Bridge" allowed the Red Hot Chili Peppers to enter the mainstream. David Fricke of Rolling Stone said the song "unexpectedly drop-kicked the band into the Top 10",[1] while Philip Booth of The Tampa Tribune commented that it was a "pretty, undulating, [and] by-now omnipresent single."[2] Its success led in part to the departure of guitarist John Frusciante, who preferred the band to remain underground. The song has become an inspiration to other artists, and remains a seminal component of the alternative rock movement of the early- and mid-1990s.

Under the Bridge
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics

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Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner
Sometimes I feel like my only friend
Is the city I live in, the city of angels
Lonely as I am, together we cry
I drive on her streets 'cause she's my companion
I walk through her hills 'cause she knows who I am
She sees my good deeds and she kisses me windy
Well, I never worry, now that is a lie

I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
Yeah, yeah, yeah

It's hard to believe that there's nobody out there
It's hard to believe that I'm all alone
At least I have her love, the city, she loves me
Lonely as I am, together we cry

I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way

Yeah, yeah, yeah

Oh, no, no-no, yeah, yeah
Love me, I say, yeah yeah
One time

(Under the bridge downtown)
Is where I drew some blood
(Under the bridge downtown)
I could not get enough
(Under the bridge downtown)
Forgot about my love
(Under the bridge downtown)
I gave my life away
Yeah, yeah
Oh, no, no-no-no, yeah, yeah
Oh, no, I said, oh, yeah, yeah
Where I stay

Overall Meaning

"Under the Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers is a song about loneliness and connection. The lyrics reflect the singer's feelings of isolation and his assertion that the only relationship he has is with the city of angels, a reference to his home in Los Angeles. The singer admits to feeling alone and unsupported, but finds solace in the city's affection. When he drives on the streets or walks through the hills, he feels like the city knows him and sees him for who he truly is. He speaks of his good deeds, which the city acknowledges with a metaphorical kiss, but also recognizes that he is lying about never worrying.

The chorus of the song represents the singer's desire to go back to the place where he felt loved and secure. He doesn't want to feel the pain and isolation he experienced on a specific day. The phrase "take me to the place I love, take me all the way" highlights his need to return to a place or a feeling that was once lost.

The song's bridge is an interlude where the singer reflects on his past, positive and negative experiences. When he was under a bridge downtown, he drew some blood, which may represent self-harm or drug use. He forgot about his love and seemingly gave his life away, which could point towards a time of addiction or suicidal thoughts. The bridge explains the singer's longing to return to the place he loves, both literally and emotionally.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner
At times I feel alone in the world and don't have anyone to share my life with

Sometimes I feel like my only friend
There are moments when I believe that I have no one else but myself

Is the city I live in, the city of angels
The city where I reside is the city of angels and provides me with a sense of hope and comfort

Lonely as I am, together we cry
Despite my loneliness, the city shares my pain and tears along with me

I drive on her streets 'cause she's my companion
I travel around the city as if it is my companion and go through life with it by my side

I walk through her hills 'cause she knows who I am
I take a walk in the hilly landscapes of the city because it gives me peace and understands me as a person

She sees my good deeds and she kisses me windy
The city brings a gust of refreshing wind to kiss me whenever I do something positive

Well, I never worry, now that is a lie
Even though I try not to worry, it is not always easy for me to remain calm

I don't ever wanna feel like I did that day
I do not want to experience the feeling I had on a specific day again

Take me to the place I love, Take me all the way
Bring me to the place where I feel most at peace and shelter me from the world's harshness

It's hard to believe that there's nobody out there
It is challenging for me to believe that there is no one else in the world

It's hard to believe that I'm all alone
It is difficult for me to accept that I am the only one standing alone

At least I have her love, the city, she loves me
Despite everything, I have the city's love, and it helps me feel a sense of belonging

Under the bridge downtown, Is where I drew some blood
I have carved my painful memories and experiences under the bridge in the downtown area

Under the bridge downtown, I could not get enough
Even though it was harmful, I couldn't resist hurting myself further under that bridge

Forgot about my love, Under the bridge downtown, I gave my life away
I forgot my love and gave my life away under that bridge in the downtown area.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Peter Balzary, John Anthony Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Gaylord Smith

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@javiercassianobustamante4705

5y↑4.5K

UNDER THE BRIDGE

Sometimes I feel
Like I don't have a partner
Sometimes I feel
Like my only friend
Is the city I live in
The city of angels
Lonely as I am
Together we cry

I drive on her streets
'Cause she's my companion
I walk through her hills
'Cause she knows who I am
She sees my good deeds
And she kisses me windy
I never worry
Now that is a lie

I don't ever want to feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way

I don't ever want to feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)

It's hard to believe
That there's nobody out there
It's hard to believe
That I'm all alone
At least I have her love
The city she loves me
Lonely as I am
Together we cry

I don't ever want to feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way

I don't ever want to feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way

(Yeah, yeah yeah)
Ooh no, no, no yeah, yeah
Love me, I say, yeah, yeah

(One time)

Under the bridge downtown
Is where I drew some blood
Under the bridge downtown
I could not get enough
Under the bridge downtown
Forgot about my love
Under the bridge downtown
I gave my life away
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)

(Oh, no...) no-no-no, yeah, yeah
(Oh, no...) I said, oh, yeah, yeah
(Oh, no...)
Where I stay...

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@bimomuzakki9379

4y↑593

Lyrics:
Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner
Sometimes I feel like my only friend
Is the city I live in, the city of angels
Lonely as I am, together we cry
I drive on her streets 'cause she's my companion
I walk through her hills 'cause she knows who I am
She sees my good deeds and she kisses me windy
Well, I never worry, now that is a lie
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
Yeah, yeah, yeah
It's hard to believe that there's nobody out there
It's hard to believe that I'm all alone
At least I have her love, the city, she loves me
Lonely as I am, together we cry
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, no, no-no, yeah, yeah
Love me, I say, yeah yeah
One time
Is where I drew some blood
(Under the bridge downtown)
I could not get enough
(Under the bridge downtown)
Forgot about my love
(Under the bridge downtown)
I gave my life away
Yeah, yeah
Oh, no, no-no-no, yeah, yeah
Oh, no, I said, oh, yeah, yeah
Where I stay

@KeziahMuthoni

2y↑387

Lyrics 🤗
Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner
Sometimes I feel like my only friend
Is the city I live in, the city of angels
Lonely as I am, together we cry
I drive on her streets 'cause she's my companion
I walk through her hills 'cause she knows who I am
She sees my good deeds and she kisses me windy
Well, I never worry, now that is a lie
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
Yeah, yeah, yeah
It's hard to believe that there's nobody out there
It's hard to believe that I'm all alone
At least I have her love, the city, she loves me
Lonely as I am, together we cry
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, no, no-no, yeah, yeah
Love me, I say, yeah yeah
One time
(Under the bridge downtown)
Is where I drew some blood
(Under the bridge downtown)
I could not get enough
(Under the bridge downtown)
Forgot about my love
(Under the bridge downtown)
I gave my life away
Yeah, yeah
Oh, no, no-no-no, yeah, yeah
Oh, no, I said, oh, yeah, yeah
Will I stay?

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@RedHotChiliPeppers

4y↑7.4K

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@trapgoose333

4y↑155

ayyyy

@shyannmiddleton103

4y↑49

@@trapgoose333 ll

@shyannmiddleton103

4y↑25

Aal

@AlexDC420

4y↑18

Nice!

@tatthyy1

3y↑25

I love you soo much!! ❤️❤️❤️

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@Jeff-be6oo

3y↑7.7K

My middle school history teacher loved the peppers. He would play them during class everyday! Rest In Peace Mr. Sweet!!

@YasminTheJewish

3y↑170

Wow, what a great teacher... where do you live?
May his soul rest in peace

@FENIX-oq5oh

3y↑20

@@YasminTheJewish a

@Enricomathiaas

3y↑105

Rest in peace Mr. Sweet!!

@belmarguitar7839

3y↑30

Curse them!! They’re probably responsible for his demise.

@Blue_Dolphyn

3y↑79

he had a great taste in music

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@thetruemusichead

5y↑9.3K

I remember back in the day, whoever could bust this out on guitar at a party was the king of the night. Good times.

@aussiethings9040

5y↑360

Still doing it to this day at 19 years old chilli's and Hendrix 🤙

@juniorsanchez9271

5y↑198

They still are if they do this nowadays

@erwinlopez8368

5y↑176

Sounds like a badass party

@vagabondandy6856

5y↑47

Jonh is back baby hold on

@jtroueche1980

5y↑38

Right about that I remember learning the intro

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@davidprice1908

2y↑3.9K

I hit the coke and amphetamine wave of the late 90s, in England. I was 17, and was into mostly punk, and ska. But, this song was EVERYWHERE. It permeated parties, after parties, speakers, guitars.....You name it. EVERYONE loved it....Goths, punks, metalheadz, bikers, ravers....it just moved around and did it's thing. I guess it just finds everyone who needs it.

I lost my mind, my house, my job, my partner, had a bunch of hospital visits, surgeries, psychological episodes, went to war, went to rehab, and got kicked out of the army. I then struggled for another 8 years. I'm 5 years clean this month. Life is good. It's sad....leaving that world, and the people in it. Real life is strange. These days I'm addicted to physical training and gardening! Funny, eh?

Good luck everyone, and thanks Anthony!

@SocketSilver

2y↑67

On his interview with Joe Rogan, he said he was proud LA Eses would jame this song in their low riders. I thought that was very cool. He also describes how this song came to be with Rick Rubin.

@MiguelHernandez-vj5gu

2y↑26

@@SocketSilver this song hits one of the few songs I sing along too and actually know most of the lyrics

@michaelmarchi8449

2y↑26

I walked many of those same paths at the same time. Life is very strange.

@nickhutchinson2509

2y↑5

Nice one matey xx

@cazjordan4771

2y↑5

Good luck too xx

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@WarlordRising

10w↑256

This song still hits hard to this day. You walk under an overpass and a bridge in SoCal, and you will see lost souls trying to survive terrible afflictions. It's not just LA. It's all over the world. Stay strong, folks. Get sober. See the light in the light.

@kevincortner2046

10w↑2

@Monkeyballsmonkeypenisman

10w↑4

LA is lost it’s literally on fire 😭

@SoleMendez-s5l

10w↑2

@Monkeyballsmonkeypenismanpor que tanto fuego? Que paso??😮😢

@Monkeyballsmonkeypenisman

10w

@@SoleMendez-s5lit’s a common thing to happen, but it’s never been so bad it’s just a natural occurrence

@bz988

8w↑1

❤🤧

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@HenrysHowTos

6y↑11K

when you seriously take the time to take in all the lyrics and understand it, WOW! the meaning behind it is so incredible <3

@noeperez2816

6y↑182

Henrys HowTos are you a dope fien?

@TekkyTPvP

6y↑109

Look at his shirt every time before he starts singing take me to the place I love haha

@oodeezydeezy6629

6y↑232

Trips it’s about drug addiction

@pierrebridenne8870

6y↑207

@@oodeezydeezy6629 Hi ! It's deeper thant that it's about loneliness

@S15ken

6y↑170

bruh its about drugs

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@skartissue22

49w↑996

Anthony wrote this song about his loneliness due to addiction, but little did he know this very song would relate to much more wider spectrum of humanity, especially those who feel lonely

@crazyplantmoomin3110

45w↑39

He was also homeless at this time. That’s why under the bridge. But i think you already know 😊 Just adding a little extra info

@ExtremeTalker-xw6cd

43w↑20

⁠@@crazyplantmoomin3110he just wasn’t though. It was about his relationship with John and Flea fading and he was back on his rampant drug use and he would be shooting up with Mexican gangbangers under an overpass somewhere. Pretty sure he had a nice house at that point because of the recent success of Mothers Milk.

@lachlandunning6148

42w↑1

@@ExtremeTalker-xw6cd no he's actually right

@SK4M_Freal

42w↑15

Its an unofficial anthem for drug users struggling too.💯🔥🌶🔥🤙🏾🫶🏾

@lrich8092

41w↑4

I was in college and Agood friend from cali was a bodygaurd for the chilli peppers he did a report and he said that Anthony and his best friend were shooting up under the bridge and his friend OD and died c

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@jamief7155

5y↑3.4K

Quite simply one of the greatest songs ever written.

@anunhealthydistrust14

5y↑126

And to think that it was just some old throwaway poem Anthony Kiedis wrote in a notebook and was too embarrassed to show to his bandmates. Imagine where the Red Hot Chili Peppers would be today if Rick Rubin hadn't seen it...

@pigpower1189

5y↑16

Cameron they chased after Rick Rubin for many years. Getting him really made them go from an indie alt band to the mainstream

@esquibelle

5y↑8

quite simply one of the worst bands of all time

@pigpower1189

5y↑40

esquibelle nice bait

@Dylan-ph2jt

5y↑9

esquibelle say sike right now

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@offbeat65

13w↑46

You don't need the experience of drug addiction to appreciate this song. "I don't ever want to feel like I did that day" speaks to anybody faced with loneliness and inner struggles.

@WilliamHClarkiii

2w↑2

Didn’t even know it was about drug addiction I think we all have days we never want to go back to but know it was part of the journey

@nicholsoucy

Always loved it but now it reminds me of the day I lost my mom.

@Rose-yz3nj

Veryyy true❤️‍🩹

@bizznatch1478

6y↑8.1K

I'm currently at the same beach, sitting at the same spot I first heard this song in summer 92

@chronicalstories295

6y↑117

Special occasion!😯

@Oscar_239

6y↑47

Cool💪

@mscottlawrence2037

6y↑29

Damn

@Oh4Chrissake

6y↑206

Are you still there? If you are, it's time to go home.

@vanbasten1988

6y↑26

damn you old

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@hannahb6452

4y↑8.1K

my uncle died of a drug overdose and this song connects me to him. this song will forever be my favorite

@breadysteadybake167

4y↑87

❤️

@YOSSI22T.B

4y↑100

Chin up bro

@vachistwangel176

4y↑93

He definitely will see you singing along

@eriks6772

4y↑91

Same my cousin did too and we played this at his funeral

@hannahb6452

4y↑28

@@eriks6772 ❤️

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@javiercassianobustamante4705

5y↑4.5K

@redgaming6146

5y↑63

Nice job mate but what is the bold for

@dennyclark4954

5y↑10

City of Angels.

@dennyclark4954

5y↑10

She sees my good deeds and she kisses the wind....

@analives13

5y↑5

Cool

@crystalarmstrong853

5y↑13

Thank you even if nobody ever told you. Thank you. They are real musicians anyone who ever want play instruments

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@Steampunkkids

2w↑1

February 1996, it was negative 50. My boyfriend was driving. This came on the radio. I knew in that moment it was time to leave this life behind. I’ve lived in Los Angeles since July 1996. I’ve never looked back. Thank you, Everclear, for making it clear what path to take in life

@Transparente64

3y↑4.6K

This song will never die, it's a classic.

@mabushad405

3y↑12

Told ya

@derekbliss9339

https://youtu.be/kCYRrcNRNws

"My purpose here, my job to do. The people of this land. Toss them over this here wall and softly they shall land..."

@rebeccablogs9567

3y↑11

Agreed 💯

@michelleper5065

3y↑5

sure did in your timeline..... city of angeL?
always city of angels in the qualitative timeline

@michelleper5065

3y↑7

these are 4 great musicians, 5 with hilel.... he is always part but yes these are 4 great musicians, real musicians, something you do not see at this level any longer....

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@_SomeRandomYoutuber_

10y↑1.4K

The opening riff is the sound of my childhood

@PerfectlySplendidd

10y↑9

Exactly!

@mommyof3_908

10y↑2

Definitely!!!!

@palela9582

10y↑2

Same here! :')

@julzy07

10y

Some Random Youtuber Mine too.

@vergalechera

10y↑1

Some Random Youtuber Is it?

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@garagedays2988

3y↑918

This was one of the first music video my dad showed me. Red Hot Chili Peppers was one of his favorite bands to listen to , he passed away last year . I still cant believe hes gone. Love you dad ,forever, rest in peace. You're in a better place ❤

@hazzer8548

3y↑16

My condolences bro 😕

@garagedays2988

3y↑10

@@hazzer8548 thank you ,it means alot .

@carolecochrane8173

3y↑12

Your dad had great taste , sorry for your loss.He will always be in your heart. Take care.

@garagedays2988

3y↑8

@@carolecochrane8173 thank you for your condolences, it means alot , your positive words .

@andreasimon2752

3y↑13

My dad passed in 06... He was an amazing guitarist ..... It never goes away completely but it gets easier
Hang in there

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@lauragrill1022

17w↑111

This masterpiece never gets old.

@tia9880

17w↑1

Never

@Black_widow6

17w

Ever

@iamKiedis

14w

@@lauragrill1022 i love you kamu❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@juanvalenzuela6121

3y↑1.7K

Bad ass song. The world needs music like this again. Love this song

@doshbell3070

3y↑30

literally all the song like this are gone. need them back

@jadaplaysguitar89

3y↑19

i agree:/ i can’t take this modern music😂

@aubreykarnes795

3y↑13

Fr come hop in my time machine and go back to the good times screw this modern age shit hell, I was born in 2000 and know this generation is going to shii!

@hangfire5944

3y↑7

@@aubreykarnes795 just need to go look for some better artists. busdriver is pretty good

@charlesfarrow6437

3y↑15

@@aubreykarnes795 cringe

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@cruzecontrol2017

3y↑3K

This song is getting me through a difficult time. I’m grateful for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Music really does heal.

@thelovelynobody9322

3y↑63

I feel you, my parents fight a lot with little regard to the emotional effects it has on me, I also have frequent anxiety attacks. Even when no one is around for me, I always have RHCP to comfort me. Keep going love.

@cruzecontrol2017

3y↑41

@@thelovelynobody9322 All we got is the music sometimes. Keep on keeping on.

@Eryk.Burkharth

3y↑8

I almost kill myself 😂😂, turns out you have to cut vertical and not horizontal your arm 🤣🤣

@joeygrandview7304

3y↑14

@@Eryk.Burkharth thats stupid. if you're going to do it, do drugs to excess like an adult.

@Eryk.Burkharth

3y↑7

@@joeygrandview7304 and how the hell do I get drugs 😂😂

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@holdon4992

8w↑9

“I gave my life away” is the lyric that just tears me up. A best friend as well as my brother are two people who committed suicide, not by drugs, but they both drew blood in different ways. This song always hits me hard.

@LuminousNightWorld

Sorry for your losses friend ♥️

@sleazeberg

3y↑1.1K

As a retired heroin junkie who got out of that nightmare and has been off dope for 2 and 1/2 years this song hits the soul.

@ryanmanley389

3y↑57

Me too, Im 41 been clean for 5 years. The corruption never leaves but it's gotten a lot easier since I had a baby boy born 2 years ago. Stick with it bro

@jam2190

3y↑29

Good job brothers!!!!! I myself am at 6yrs now

@TheGhostface0

3y↑17

God bless you guys

@ImMimicute

3y↑23

I’m super glad you’re all clean and keep it up, you’re doing great

But fuck if I didn’t laugh at the word retired

@jam2190

3y↑3

@@ImMimicute yeah that's a good one

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@juansebastianvanegasrico3891

1y↑691

There is nothing better than saying goodbye to the year listening to the band that helped me in my hardest moments, thank you very much for everything rhcp and happy new year to everyone

@Foreskin_Man

Pene

@hayden9457

1y↑10

Couldn't agree more

@yuris6125

1y↑7

Perfect song for New Year's Eve.

@ceeceetracey9839

1y↑5

That’s what’s up

@debbierowell3533

45w↑3

I'm 14 yrs old listening to them I love them same here that helped me through thick and thin I js want to say God bless all of you have anwonderful blessed well being day. If ur going through an addiction stay strong you'll get through it. Thank you rhcp for your wonderful music.byou guys are a legend

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@aliasraonic

1y↑484

is there anything more fulfilling than being able to say I DON'T EVER WANT TO FEEL LIKE I DID THAT DAY? that's a chance to look back on the past and say no to it with complete confidence. to me that represents total clarity and control in life... just another word for bliss.

@fabricioqueirozfonseca

50w↑2

pepers kakakakakaka

@michaelamis4098

48w↑6

This song reminds me of why I quit drinking

@lorenzoolivas6926

48w↑2

😢yes sir iykyk!! Good shit bro keep striving for betterment we here cheer you on brother!

@smith2781

46w↑5

I loved this song as kid. But when I came off heroin 13 years ago. It has a whole different meaning and hits differently. It feels like someone else’s life now looking back.

@melissamarhatta5762

45w↑6

Empowering! Sober 1.5 years, lost all friends and family because when I did get off the alcohol, I started telling truths they couldn’t handle about themselves.

I’m happy. This song rocks!

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@danthemanBC

17w↑21

This is a timeless classic. If it was released today, it would break the internet.

@HerrMikael

3y↑797

That chorus gives me goosebumps... How many moments of despair, hopelessness and tragic fates like the one described hasn't the world seen? Great lyrics

@mistere7289

3y↑12

Thinks about those I've lost to overdose. The ones that continue to overdose, but just can't seem to quit. And me constantly struggling not to use, and sometimes I fall down. Makes me weep listening to this song.

@daynasilverman1772

3y↑20

Ima full blown drug addict who's gots MAD mental health issues and I'm trying to get my life straightened out cause I've had so much fucking shit happen to me thru my life. I been doing drugs since I was 14 but I used hard shit when I was 18. I've never stopped a day since then cause it controlled me and I can't even tell you the trauma, abuse and illegal bullshit that's happened. But ima try to get off but I hate but I love it at the same time. Something's gotta give.

@Jimmy1982Playlists

3y↑4

@@daynasilverman1772 You're not alone... remember that.

@Abcd-df2ep

3y↑2

@@daynasilverman1772 don't feel down, you are good. Human are all born good and innocent, it's adultery and environment

@defiant18

3y↑1

I often think that too. How many tragedies untold. Kind of how like the world is being dupped and to me it's as plain as night and day.

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@kingdangeling2187

4y↑1.4K

I'm black but in the 10th grade while in a alternative class my teacher Mr Matthews played a few rock songs for me. He seen how hooked i was so he burnt a cd for me and this song was on it. Thank you Mr.Matthews for introducing me to Red Hot Chili Peppers

@newyorkaise2008

4y↑149

I am glad to hear that your skin color did not prevent you from listening to other colors music. Music has no color.

@CODELIRIOUS-sy8xz

4y↑39

@@newyorkaise2008 then why did you bring color into this

@newyorkaise2008

4y↑69

@@CODELIRIOUS-sy8xz just read the comment made by the person I was answering to and you will get your answer .

@user-gs3ro9ez3d

4y↑23

good thing the music wasn't racist

@funwithsnowboarding2463

4y↑17

dude shouldnt matter in the first place

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@ziraqkeren9998

4y↑4.5K

I can relate to this 25 years ago. I ran away from home because my parents both are drug addicts. I live under the bridge for some time. It was some stressful times. so I tried cocaine and I was addicted to it. Until I met the love of my life. It was what you call love at first sight. to make her my Lover I need to stop. but I can't. so I started working at a Grocery store and I realized I can stop just by making myself busy. After Sober I cofessed to her and she turns out she loved me too. Now we have 2 childrens. and I don't contact my parents anymore because I heard from the neighbours they are still drug addicts. Thank you for hearing me out. This was the toughest moments at my life.

@5denovembro5

4y↑125

<3 All the best for you and your new family.

@АлтынТаганова-к2ы

4y↑50

😿😿😿
Happy for you 💥👍

@dontbeled

4y↑124

Don't know you but I'm proud of you, sir.

@timothybolek9883

4y↑56

Stay strong man

@Fabiana-ff2zw

4y↑38

wow ur strong

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@cosmo_infinite

14w↑12

I imagine people who don't know English thinking this song is romantic because of its calm melody and playing it at romantic moments like weddings without knowing that the song tells how the vocalist overcame addiction.

@MrLeeleeeeeeee

6y↑2.1K

Like a fine wine this song get better with age

@RicArmstrong

6y↑4

Indeed.

@stuffthatlaggs5723

6y↑4

TK 421 everything nowadays is made fresh from the landfill

@pleiadianssbluecosmicnight3228

Liam Mullins I’ve been told that to 🐅

@dougshelton1877

6y↑1

I agree

@pablojesusvega7451

👏👏👏

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@ithinkthere4iam435

5y↑2.4K

My brother was a drug addict, he died two days before Christmas last year. It had been ten years since the last time I saw him, he left home to make it big in LA.
He hadn't called home in almost two years, today we got the cause of death. Pneumonia, from severe autoimmune deficiency.
He had AIDS, he never called because he didn't want mom to know.
He did a lot of stupid stuff in his life, but there was always the possibility of a better future somewhere down the line.
This song and others will always remind me of him, and how there are people out there that just want to belong.
Love others, appreciate them, and help them when they're down.

@andreahowser4715

5y↑72

I'm sorry about your brother.Thank you for sharing his story because there are just so so many people struggling & even more ashamed to admit it.Your words are beautiful & I hope everyone reading them will listen.I'm sure your brother found the peace he was longing for & he is proud of you for sending words of encouragement to others and trying to make a difference.Take care🌠

@wildnregaltv1610

5y↑15

Wow, so sorry for your loss🙏🏽

@tracyseymour7553

5y↑4

Yes!!

@tomergdalyahoo3902

5y↑15

@@andreahowser4715 bruh im literally crying right now you You made me glad there were people like you in the world. i appreciate you.
Take care dude❤🤘

@andreahowser4715

5y↑10

@@tomergdalyahoo3902 you take care too sweetie.Never think for one second that nobody cares & you're all alone.I know there is a lot of bad in the world but there is still a shit ton of good also.xxxxx🧚‍♀️💗🖤💗🖤

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@ryant6769

5y↑1.7K

I feel like people don’t know this song is about Anthony’s heroin addiction and so many people don’t give the song the appreciation it deserves, this song had an impact on so many people.

@qualitytrash2257

5y↑30

Ryannn T which one is Anthony I’m new to chili peppers

@brittanymichelle4164

5y↑42

@@qualitytrash2257 I think that's the lead singer

@patjonas0

5y↑40

Damn hes the most healthy handsome smack head I've ever seen

@Kruppt808

5y↑24

it was pretty well known in the 90s. They talked alot about in interview, VH1 behind the music, where are the now, pop up video and lots of other shows.

@TheDuerr236

5y↑34

@Chivo Man stay strong man, I wish you the best of luck.

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@Costa3891

2w↑3

I’m not even from California, but I can feel your nostalgia. What a classic about life.

@karashaw7894

5y↑1.4K

One of my dad's favorite songs, R.I.P Daddy

@bigbennythurman

5y↑32

R.I.P. your dad

@reggie93441

5y↑11

awww so sorry

@Vim_and_Vitriol

5y↑24

Your dad had good taste. Rest in peace.

@megumingremory7979

5y↑6

R.I.P :'(

@christiantasidaily

5y↑7

Rest in love!

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@yiannisserpico2646

3y↑369

"Hard to believe it, there's nobody out there, hard to believe it that I'm all alone"
These are golden lyrics. Thank you RHCP. Have a great new 2022.

@aidanhallinan03

3y↑3

I often feel completely alone, so those lyrics always spoke to me in particular. I don't think im capable of getting tired of this song

@MissMoraline

3y↑2

@@aidanhallinan03 same

@floffos

4y↑2.2K

It's crazy how many people come back to this everyday. This song is legendary

@kelsie5434

4y↑48

i swear every song i listen to i see the same comment by you. it's cool that we have the same music taste and all tho ig

@kelsie5434

4y↑3

@@dmitriyvezelev debot the bot :p

@yordym4112

@@dmitriyvezelev yes

@taochi100

4y↑6

I still come back once and a while. This song is dedicated to all those that are trying to beat addiction. Me being one. I was always trying to run from life. Never facing it. When I play this song I sing it out as if was the one that it was made for. Brings tears to me everytime.

@taochi100

4y↑1

@@dmitriyvezelev Crap and here I was leaving a meaningful comment

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@RickyJames43

3w↑8

This song does something to my soul!,takes me back to been a teenager in the 90"s , great times man!!😔❤️

@willieriley1241

I was also a black teen in the 90s great some

@beforeiforget1717

5y↑1.9K

This song helped me through my heroin addiction I’m now 7 years sober and have the woman of my dreams a good job a car my own house and it’s funny how back then I was nothing but a drug addict who didn’t have two nickels to rub together and a bag of tar now here I am thankful that god helped me through along with this song and I wouldn’t change a thing

@demetrisloukas8586

5y↑35

Keep fighting the fight man. Very few have made it as far as you have. Be proud

@guitarandgames1386

5y↑43

Good on you my brother. I used to be an addict and my ex girlfriend helped me out. Sucks we broke up but she saved me. Very few people like us get out so let's cherish it and try to help out our brothers and sisters

@banginbadger75

5y↑12

I think this song is the best piece of music that mankind has ever produced, I'm not very old, but idk, there's just something else about it that no other artist has ever recreated for me, personally.

@sandraangel4523

5y↑4

It is not if you fall-it is how you get back up!!

@georockstar09

5y↑2

what were you doing with a bag of tar?

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@v0rtexbeater

4y↑739

Man, it feels crazy because I've been a RHCP fan since I was like 11 because I liked how they sound, yet now that I'm an adult I'm finally paying attention and understanding the lyrics and I feel like I became a fan all over again.

@callummarch3970

4y↑11

Same. Growing up it was just on. Now I’m really appreciating their music

@Stocking_Knight

4y↑3

Yeah, i get that type of feeling from time to time too

@Xtino1989X

4y↑3

I’m sooo right there with u was a kid n just loved the sound now going back n reading the lyrics I’m like oh welll ok then lol

@bilgeyag9416

3y↑3

Glad to feel that im not alone in this. Cheers my friends :)

@InFiRe59

3y↑1

What's your favorite song by them?

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@zephlordthesnakegod9735

2y↑1.3K

You guys seriously don’t gotta ask if we’re still here in 2022, we’ll be here for the peppers in 2080, all of your songs are absolutely timeless and my aunt who just passed not too long ago got me into you guys, every time I hear any peppers song I almost cry now, tied to really good memories, Anthony, flea, all of the boys, thank you for your work, it’s very important to me

@rogerwoltersdorf5143

2y↑8

When you hear the chillipeppers I believe you're aunt still lives on not in person but in spirit but she lives on through you I lost one of my best friends to cancer I always remember him through Pantera like he is there with me

@dogwashthefirst597

2y↑8

So ask again in 2080?

@Tommy-fp6qq

2y↑2

Rest in Peace

@dombo916

Dude we see the top comment stop copying comments dork lmao

@bodhi419

2y↑1

🤘

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@magical8013

3w↑2

This song is so deep, I was a heroin addict for 15 years, a fentanyl addict for 3 years and then everything addict for all those years. Homeless multiple times in two different states, Vegas and Salt Lake city. When the choir comes in and says under the bridge downtown, is where I drew some blood. That hits deep, people don't understand what it feels like when you put a needle in your veins and you pull back and see blood going into the heroin. You know you're in a vein and the pain is about to end.

@LoveChillVibes55

18w↑200

Under The Bridge' is an absolute classic that captures the raw emotion of isolation and longing for connection. Anthony Kiedis' vocals, combined with the hauntingly beautiful guitar riff, create a timeless atmosphere that hits deep every time. The song takes you on a journey through the soul of Los Angeles, expressing both the highs and lows of life in the city. It’s a powerful reminder of vulnerability and finding your way through moments of loneliness. Truly a masterpiece that never gets old.

@Overweight_elephant

18w↑5

It’s about heroine addiction too though

@Overweight_elephant

18w↑3

I’m pretty sure the city is a metaphor for heroine

@ethanweimer-kopf6907

18w↑1

Brother it's about being addicted to heroin

@ricardogomes4815

17w↑1

Concluded

@aymericdalmas6912

17w↑8

😂😂😂 it's about heroin the bridge was the place where he used to do drugs
It's not a Fairy tale about friendship

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@diadem03destiny29

2y↑165

The intro to this song could not be any more perfect at describing the feeling of addiction. It sounds so beautiful but at the same time you know there’s something wrong with the ascending and descending through the notes. And that slide man. That slide is where it takes you for a whirl. So happy that this song exists to help me cope with what I’ve been through and this will forever be the anthem for recovery.

@stephanie3848

It sounds melancholy

@peterkm23

1y↑3

The guitar has always this emotion description in RHCP. Its just amazing and makes us reflect. Be strong. My problem is alcohol i tottaly understand you

@WilliamRose-ir5ez

1y↑8

I know what you mean I was addicted to heroin and fentanyl for years.. But I finally kicked it and been clean for a year and a half now

@ethanbloom3819

1y↑1

@@WilliamRose-ir5ezgood for you man, keep it up 🤘🏻

@kelliejean270

11w

@@WilliamRose-ir5ezI had 10 yrs I hope you are still clean ❤

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@heatherhowell8939

2y↑345

I listened to this song during my darkest days. Heroin addiction had me by a hold so strong, I gave my entire life away over and over again. Giving more than I had to give. I finally checked myself into detox and by the Grace of God, am 5 days sober. 5 days. I know it seems small, but it's everything to me. Now I can listen to this song with tears of happiness. Thank you RHCP, I couldn't have done it without songs like this one. We do get better.

@jakeking974

2y↑28

As a fellow addict (stoner, alcoholic, and nicotine) godspeed. I'm here because I'm still not in a good place and probably never will be, but 5 days without something so hardcore is astounding.
I believe in you.

@hectorlopez-si3hw

2y↑8

@@jakeking974 i do too brother! At least one of us has to make it out.

@dru3703

2y↑14

Please keep trying. Even if you fall down again. I’m 5yrs this week. Which was completely impossible to think of from where I was. I Failed so many times but kept going. It can happen.

@joehusbands8538

2y↑14

Those first few days are the longest. They get shorter and shorter, easier and easier. It will never leave you but you'll eventually get to a point where you like the new things about yourself enough that you don't want to go back to the old things. You got this, head up, be proud, you're doing the right thing, keep it up. So many people are so proud of you.

@synergythemermayd1061

2y↑6

Stay strong. If you have to. Keep fighting for your life. You are worth it.

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@Spartanist4545

8w↑3

this song will never get old. I remember being 12 when this was released and being impressed with how original it was. i miss watching the videos on MTV

@cameronchiesa1031

33w↑367

Struggling with alcoholism for the majority of my 20's, I'm proud to be 16 months sober. Every sober day is a blessing from Christ. This song still makes me feel every emotion, so grateful for it!

@joko09010

33w↑11

I’m here with you. 💪🏻⚖️🖤

@JadaHenderson-q1l

32w↑9

Congratulations 👏 👏 👏!!!🎉🎉🎉❤I have 18 months sober. It's not easy, but WE MADE IT! GOD BLESS U😊

@felixke497

31w↑10

Congratulations bro, never give up. I have 3 years sober, you can do it.

@cameronchiesa1031

31w↑6

@@felixke497 thank you my friend. This comment really made me smile. I appreciate your kindness!

@rsatterth

31w↑7

One day at a time

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@DAREALJMONEY

1y↑155

The voices of the choir are so haunting and so beautiful at the same time.

@Alexsummer90

47w↑18

Voices of the choir are John's mother and her friends from church.

@shaqjuice420

44w↑3

@Alexsummer90 I didnt know that that's cool

@benjaminmorton4958

43w↑6

I listened to this song for 30 years before I realized those voices were saying "under the bridge downtown". Added to a great song for me.

@dantheman3375

42w↑2

@@benjaminmorton4958now that you said it I can hear it 😭

@TheBossza

4y↑519

A girl I sat next to in Grade 7, we both liked this song. The last time I saw her was the last day of Primary school in 1992, and every time I hear this song, I remember her.

@thepsalms2806

4y↑62

I'm sure she remembers you too when she hears this song

@lauraw.8171

4y↑28

@@thepsalms2806 wholesome

@whatevernevermind5960

4y↑14

Wonder if she’s still here?

@bentover5743

4y↑20

Back in Tempe Arizona 2010 this smokin hot fox named Nicole sat next to me in an astronomy class and we would go to my place and smoke and vibe to Red Hot. She’s the one that got away. Where ever you are now I hope you feel the same

@Risingofthephoenix

4y↑8

You still thinking about a girl from 28 years ago whom was only 12 years old?? lmao yea she's not remembering you

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@margiemunoz9079

10w↑9

The song "Under the Bridge" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers is about the isolation of addiction and recovery. The song was written by Anthony Kiedis about his struggles with addiction and depression. Kiedis described the song as coming to him while he was driving back from rehearsal on the Hollywood Freeway. He wrote about a time when he would go to a bridge in downtown Los Angeles to buy drugs. Kiedis has not revealed the exact location of the bridge, but some believe it was in MacArthur Park

@bama539

4y↑1.3K

Every time I hear this song it brings me back to my daughter. We would have long talks about her addiction. Living on the street I never stopped looking for her. I miss her terribly.

@frewst875

4y↑79

Damn, I Hope you have peace in your heart, keep strong!

@Paulo-ko7mc

4y↑49

I hope you get to find her back.

@bamchito84

4y↑20

Send you my love brother I can relate 🙏

@JoseJimenez-os7cv

4y↑14

keep the faith

@moreno44made61

4y↑29

Blessings mayne. addiction is a disease. Hope you get your baby back. Love

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@samuelmiller8821

2y↑967

Hard to believe this is 30+ years old. Still a classic. High school memories.

@JasonTepoorten

2y↑12

I feel like I am back in high school when I hear this song.

@Max-zg2ci

2y↑17

Same thing our pops used to say when listening to the Stones or Led haha….crazy how fast times change

@microsaurio169

2y↑1

fun fact is that YT auto subs say "my older friend" ... is it me or is "my only friend". 🤔

@JaneCooper190072

2y↑4

@@microsaurio169My only friend. I'm from LA and its the city of the angels all right, the fallen ones.. No lie

@JaneCooper190072

2y↑3

@@Max-zg2ciYour pops is also correct. Zeppelin and those old classic rock bands are the greatest of all time.

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@Stevejames-r4e

2w↑2

One of the best bands , with the Way they grew up

@jenniferp7902

37w↑153

I was 13 or 14 yo when this video came on MTV and it changed me forever. Now my husband and I bring our toddler to their shows anytime they are in Chicago.
I am grateful for how this bands music continues to make my life full of joy. I always come to this song for strength. The origin is epic also never know how a poem in a notebook can change the trajectory of all our lives. Thank you RR and AK❤

@J.AEstrada

30w↑2

He'll yeah those were the days

@theresastutesman7583

30w↑3

That's awesome. It's amazing how music is like a time capsule to the next generation

@Iam_diny

29w↑2

@@jenniferp7902 under the bridge downtown🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼

@J.AEstrada

23w↑1

@@jenniferp7902 I wish I could go back to the day

@J.AEstrada

23w

@@Iam_diny fuuck yess

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@OmeGaVoDkA

1y↑166

I've been fighting with addictions for a while now. I had the pleasure of going to one of their concerts and being able to see them there, live, knowing were they come from in life really gave me strength.

@TheHated1-ox3ht

1y↑2

I get that.

@CraftingStudios1337

1y↑2

Must've been amazing! Wishing you all the best in your fight btw :)

@OmeGaVoDkA

@@CraftingStudios1337 thank you! I reallt appreciate it 🫂❤️

@samanthaschadel3065

1y↑2

I’m an addict as well….this shit is not easy at all….I hope your doing ok

@OmeGaVoDkA

@@samanthaschadel3065 Nope, not at all, I hope the same for you! I'm glad we are strong enough :)

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@Carakav

50w↑179

Six boys, all about ten years old, on the way to swimming lessons while riding in the back of an open pickup truck in 1992, belting this song at the top of their lungs at 60mph. No shirts, no seatbelts, no fear of getting pulled over by the cops. The 90s were a magical time. I miss those days.

@joeschmo5171

49w↑5

Yep, I was about the same age back then. Did all those things. Was a time to be alive.

@levyelegino2011

49w↑9

We did that in the 70s cept it was Kiss "I Wanna Rock n Roll All Night and Party Everyday"! Damn I'm old!!!

@Iam_diny

36w↑1

RHCP❤

@Aelbereth

32w

the boys did the same in another car unfortunately don’t make it because the car crashed and they all died. A magical time.

@Iam_diny

32w

@@Carakav i love u anthony♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

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@joshuamundhenke689

12w↑15

1:11 definitely looks like 7th Street downtown LA. Good and bad memories. I'm off opioids! Love this song ❤

@IsaacEickhoff

Damn straight bro stay off those opioids smoke some weed or drink when you feel like you have to but avoid them hard drugs forrreal. Good shit bro 🔥👌you gonna make a better life for yourself and if you fell back in them demon drugs dont worry you gonna stop again and eventually break the chain of hell and be free forreal

@usamerican0005

6y↑718

It normally takes listening a few times to warm up to a song. This is one of the only songs I just loved first time hearing.

@robbyrodriguez9984

6y↑1

Same here

@joepollockbass

Me too!

@markibbetson5551

There are more from this amazing band...

@Eddy-dn1jx

6y↑5

It normally doesn't, wtf are you talking about. Either it's good or it's not.

@Eddy-dn1jx

6y↑1

@Prayingmantis 211 I mean this music is good, I enjoy many of their music. But that ,I'm a hipster audiophile' shit is just dumb

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@donnagelina8548

3y↑354

In 1992 my father died and I remember feeling "I don't ever wanna feel like I did that day" so hard - and I linked it with how it bad I felt during the time my father was sick and when he finally died in April 1992. But later it became something I referred to as I became more heavily dependent on sedatives and alcohol. Having to withdraw from benzos, alcohol, and other narcotics was so painful that each time I endured that struggle - that line came to mind. I did it over and over again, until in 2015 I quit drugs and alcohol for good. I still miss my father, as being without him comes to 30 years.

@michaelhunter4891

3y↑9

RIP
Stay Strong

@vadim9342

3y↑10

Stay strong and know others care about you!

@hakelee5578

3y↑6

May he rest in paradise, stay strong and never lose motivation i can really relate to that one lyric as my mother passed this year and no i definetly dont wana feel like i did that day.

@nigelmansell8864

3y↑4

Gods speed brah

@404-u5f

3y↑2

@Donnagelina stay strong

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@bacon5962

8y↑3.5K

I was born in a generation where I can go on the internet and listen to good music....

@IceeUltra

8y↑51

Jev's Dad wow you like RHCP do you want a cookie?

@marchivargas5002

8y↑129

Icee Ultra is there a problem with liking RHCP but yes I would like a cookie

@ziadbittar3797

8y↑10

Have I seen you on 9gag?

@dawidmayska4870

8y↑3

have a potato :P

@metahumans3940

8y↑5

Jev's Dad well said bro.

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@carlix8035

7w↑1

Not many songs become timeless… but this is one of them.

Still sounds as fresh as it did when it was first released. Don’t even get me started on the lyrics. It’s a window into Anthony’s soul at that time.

Deep as hell.

@Cheddah_Spreaddah

2y↑149

I realized I hit rock bottom when this song came on the radio and I cried harder than I have cried in my entire life. It felt so good to just finally be able to cry like that. The lyrics are to be interoperated but as an addict who lost someone very special to me this song was exactly what I needed to hear at that moment in my life. I've heard this song a million times and never even almost cried. But that day it completely broke me and now I love it more than ever. I truly never want to feel the way I did that day but it's important to remember none the less.

@Bridging_the_Political_Divide

2y↑2

Powerful. ❤️

@riggingpots3453

That's what this song does bring people down...satans music you know because it's amazing...and Satan is the master or lore and music...don't believe me do you .thinking I'm crazy. Go to 1:48 and play it at a 25 speed.. then pause It and play it until the locust alien slash Satan figures appear..your now awake

@Bridging_the_Political_Divide

@@riggingpots3453 ....and you are delusional. 🤣

@riggingpots3453

@@Bridging_the_Political_Divide your afraid to go to 1:48 of the song and do what I ask becuause you dont want to see but its there...its like an alien locust thing they worship...i hate it too there music is amazing trust me but it is what it is

@NikkiHayes

Me too - and given the recent loss of my husband, its even more poignant.

@meowpeep385

9y↑3K

when i was 14, this song came out. i remember seeing the video on MTV over lunch at a friends place. while i didn't understand what the meaning was the first time, the second and third time i saw it, i figured it out. one of those moments when art helps you grow. at that age, i was very impressionable and seeing the story of a man who regrets his choices was very powerful. "forgot about my love,.. I gave my life away" really hit me. art speaks to the heart and is a much better drug deterrent than any marketing campaign. thank you rhcp. i never went down that road, but i could have.

@brandonbrummett1068

9y↑103

+Jim Reilly i know all to well the shit is the devil. I’ve been clean for all most two weeks and and im leaveing for florida to go to rehab to start the rest of my life

@elizabethchevespritchett8347

9y↑3

dreams and u r right

@terrencemalbrough5766

9y↑2

so was i. oooh shit memories.

@terrencemalbrough5766

9y↑19

+Brandon Brummett God Bless you. life is a journey of twist and turns and changes. Idk you but you can do it.

@Lone432345

7y↑17

Frankly i could never figured out what they were saying when they were singing. "Under the bridge downtown". Once i figured that out. I was like shit, this is about drugs addiction. Regardless if was about drugs or not. Its still a great song.

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@natpoolpewpew7112

1y↑355

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are often overplayed on the radio, so I’ll find myself skipping around when they come on. But this song? Never ever EVER gets old. That riff is eternally magical

@NazriB

1y↑2

Lies again? Paramount Network USD SGD

@CasualViewer83

1y↑15

Old METALHEAD here, NEVER skip a song from these guys…period. They are one of a kind!

@kayagorzan

1y↑1

That’s why I like their “slower” songs so much, a lot of them got really memorable riffs

@velka0bananas764

52w↑2

Which radio station overplays rhcp? I need it!

@Sunshine-do3yv

11w↑11

This song brings me back 🎵🎶🎼🫂 still applicable ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹🎵🎵🎶🎼 Jan 25....sending love and prayers to all from CALIFORNIA horrific fires🫂🫂 help your neighbors....

@HPsawus

6y↑39K

yes people are watching in 2025, you don’t gotta ask every year

@samareshsarkar7401

6y↑643

This is original bro...

@slayzer4526

6y↑462

Generic And Unfunny this comment is pretty ironic lmao

@HPsawus

6y↑278

Slayzer you know what fair enough lol

Edit: MY OLD YOUTUBE NAME WAS “GENERIC AND UNFUNNY” that’s why people were calling me that.

@agungsanta4946

6y↑49

lmao

@tehcookievanilla1323

6y↑104

Your name fits perfectly lol

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@uriahmontagueo8544

4y↑402

It's funny how pain is easier to accept through a song than someone actually saying that they're hurting.

@timseguine2

4y↑26

Probably because we are seeing it through the lens of the fact that they cared enough to turn their emotion into art. That has an inherent authenticity.

@Inoxia42

4y↑9

Music allows for objective catharsis imo

@timkingsemail

4y↑10

That's a hell of an insight

@stereo-type1510

4y↑4

Probably because you find comfort in seeing that other people are or have gone through the same thing you're going through.

@Dischordian

3y↑2

Yeah it's better when people can be sad and entertaining at rhe same time. Less selfish.

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@alinaespinoza8931

2y↑150

I was supposed to go see these guys last year with my dad. My dad got really sick a week before the concert and had to be taken to the hospital. He nearly didn’t make it. I’m so thankful for his recovery. I hope I get to see them in the future with my dad.

@Ascalipsa

2y↑10

phew you scared me

@stephanie3848

Hug

@Nidoking4Life

8w↑4

My personal favorite song of all time. It is also just so happens to be one of the greatest songs ever written, regardless of genre.

@DISMISSED375

27w↑181

IT HAS BEEN 32 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS GUYS...
THIS SONG IS ABOUT ADDICTION AND LONELINESS...
REST IN PEACE MR. HILLEL SLOVAK...
LONG LIVE THE RHCP...

@tgranata6189

24w↑2

Indeed

@Mexicano1768

24w↑3

fr 😢❤ RIP to all the lost souls...

@wmanad8479

16w

Right? Right!

@songoku8235

15w

Anthony Kiedis so beautiful in this video. I think he has been clean for more than a decade now

@AliHussein-di6ii

12w

Good job this is a bad ass song

@troystanley7613

3y↑650

This song hits on so many different levels most people don't understand the real meaning of this song Under the bridge downtown is where I drew some blood I have there in my life I remember being homeless and hopeless on drugs doing a shit under a bridge without a care in the world thank God I am clean now and no longer homeless and hopeless but hearing this song brings back alot of memories and reminds me how far I've come if anyone Is out there down bad on there luck just know I'm rooting for you and there is always light at the end of the tunnel no pun intended lol

@stocktonca6586

3y↑14

Stay strong brother 🙏

@joelhemmings5999

3y↑5

Love

@barrysmith4674

3y↑8

Yup, a few of us do, used 4 times since Christmas although on Monday I got a massive big rush then was itching badly for a day and that’s been the case for the past two times and luckily enough I’m really losing my love for it……..just doesn’t make me feel good anymore I rather go out socialise drinking on weekends meeting people and pulling if I’m lucky enough, Choose life 😉

@chanksta11

3y↑5

Read the book scar tissue by them you'll relate even more my guy

@NickRoman

3y↑7

There's a Youtube channel: Professor of Rock who did a video on this subject telling about the desperate depths of drug addiction, loss, and eventually inspiration that lead to this song.

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@nswalker87

3y↑120

You don’t get many artists or groups who come along these days who can, in my opinion, come up with great rifts, music, solos, and lyrics. Love this group since the early 90’s n will probably go to the grave with song on my head stone blasting

@iceburg2759

2w↑1

This was played at your funeral. I'll always hold you in my heart and remember the love you showed me. I hope to see you again one day J. You were everything to me.

@reneecasey7241

3y↑268

This song is like 30 years old. Under The Bridge is still relevant today. I can’t get enough .

@petew4779

3y↑3

The chemistry of these boys just melting together is truly special. I want friends like that.

@acedsubthedub9205

3y↑1

@@petew4779 agreed

@marcinfo3099

3y↑8

I was 20 when this came out and at 51 i still listen regularly. I got my 17 year old into the RHCP

@CalebWelser13

3y↑2

@@marcinfo3099 that’s not possible the songs 12 years old you have aged 31 years my guy what 😂

@coryscars7801

3y↑11

@@CalebWelser13 Dude, this song was released in 1991, not 2010

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@randylopez5941

1y↑92

In 2003 chilly peppers opened for Snoop Dog in Atlanta. Did great! Snoop Dog did 3 songs but left way too early because stage manager would let him smoke on stage between songs. Red hot Chilly Peppers came back out and rocked the house for the next hour. By far the greatest live concert I've ever been too.

@Jame6999

34w↑2

Odd. The chilli peppers have been around since the 90s, weir they were an opening actd

@kristinalightning7796

23w↑2

@@Jame6999They been around since 83

@Kirkmeister

2y↑104

I found this song after falling into a incredibly rough patch in my life. I didn't know what I wanted and I'd often think about how I wanted to just end my life no matter what. Once I heard this song, I was in actual tears. Everything about it is just therapeutic and amazing and it made me realise that even though it seemed like nothing was ever gonna happen to me, I knew I had to make something happen so, I went to my sister and picked up her bass guitar that she never used and I started playing Seven Nation Army. Now, I'm playing guitar and my life has never been as good as this. I can't say how much credit I can give to Anthony, John, Flea and Chad for helping me live and find the right path.

@MikaylaAranetaThompson

10w↑19

WHEN YOU ARE AT A LOST FOR WORDS.... SING THIS SONG.
I LOVE YOU, LOS ANGELES!!!!!!
Palisades, Pasadena and Altadena. ❤❤❤

@dirty06maggot

10w

❤

@RobLevel

3y↑349

Classic

@oneintegar

3y↑1

You da man bro

@duncan3998

3y↑1

Since 1992

@Breakbeats92.5

9y↑2.1K

Fun fact: the climactic soprano harmony heard at the end is in fact John Frusciantes mother and some of her friends from the church choir lending backing vocals.

@kathyantonio7542

9y↑36

nice

@bocamaiden

9y↑13

amazing!

@medicatedmama

9y↑48

That's pretty cool. Never knew that!!!!

@Burley_Bert

9y↑5

That's awesome! Thanks

@benza8946

9y↑15

That's nut fun at all

Just kidding thansk for the info

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@Benjamin-d7y

13w↑9

im twelve years old and i have been rocking out to this song as long as i can remember. Although rhcp may not be the most famous the band they will always hold a special place in my heart. I can almost sing any rhcp song by heart now. happy new year and merry christmas red hot chili peppers.

@slyestfox935

Cool guy u r benjamin 👌👍

@REPENTturn2Christ

4y↑298

Been under many bridges, now I'm above them.

@DiegoLink26

4y↑2

✨✨✨✨

@redsunofficial4092

4y↑2

Törki
~Rosalía

@ezibatik1988

4y↑1

@@redsunofficial4092 OHA BU BENIM YORUMUM ANNEMIN HESABINDAN GIRIYOM FJGJDKDLGLRŞEL

@yankerwanker8049

47w↑1

Godspeed

@calholli

43w

Good.. They are beneath you

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@jackbyers9146

1y↑59

This song is pure magic. Timeless, exposing, moving, and unforgettable. One of the reasons I started playing music. Forever my favorite song. Untouchable. God bless RHCP

@bimomuzakki9379

4y↑593

@grantsch1861

4y↑5

Excellent comment. Keep it up

@cecemedina8589

4y↑4

❤️

@intent2leavematrix939

4y↑15

You are mandela effected.
Everybody remember the lyrics, like you wrote them.
I also remember 'angels'(pleural).
But in this reality, it's just: ..'is the city I live in, the city of Angel'

@adameve7179

4y↑1

@bimo Muzakki 👍👍👍👍

@greed_conn749

4y↑3

U legend

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@dm6877

7w↑5

1995 was the first time i heard it, and i still love this song

@alondranelson3812

4y↑417

Young, black, girl home watching MTV when this masterpiece dropped into my soul! I fell in love instantly, with it and RHCP. Never had a clue what he was talking about up until just now, man, so deep. Now at 52 I have a new found love and much respect for this jam, this band of musical geniuses and for Anthony's accomplishments. One of the greatest songs ever

@sunb1ind

4y↑15

It's one of those songs that you immediately feel like you're back in the 90s, but beyond the superficial stuff of hairstyles and clothes. It makes me remember family struggles, bonds, and naive joy as a youngster.

@alondranelson3812

4y↑2

Exactly…

@jeremiahjohn9631

4y↑1

Young native.i smell u

@miikal92

He was talking about down not up

@spacecowboyfpv5511

4y↑4

Thanks for letting us know you are black . The comment wouldn't make sense without knowing your race.

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@sheldondavis8647

1y↑64

I am a 63 yr.old Minister and this song has helped me through a painful divorce! The power of music is so amazing 🤩.

@johnhareiel5118

15w

Oh yea, it feels like music was all I had getting me through my divorce with my children that my ex was keeping from me. All I had at that time was just music plus my Dad. I feel you on that as that was one of the darkest times in my life. I don't know how I got through it, but my Dad never gave up ne fighting in court right along with me. I now have shared joint custody. I pray that you are where you need to be life my Brother! Never Give Up! Much love ❤❤❤❤

@KeziahMuthoni

2y↑387

@clareowen2047

2y↑9

I like many have lived these words

@patrickbilly6439

2y↑3

Thanks you, I falling to love song, K Moss

@daniellechapman1897

2y↑4

Lost my Dad at 17 to a heroin addiction. I love this song as did he ❤️ I'll be 37 in September. Lost him March 6,2004 💔

@jeanniesherman3591

2y↑6

My life...my story...was a sad heroin addict 35 of my almost 70 years. Glad nobody will ever never read this.

@jeanniesherman3591

@@daniellechapman1897 bless your heart hon, ill be 70 on 9.10.23, i guess im lucky..i was addicted to it for 35 of those years

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@liammusgrove6334

6w↑3

Reminds me of being 12... Such happy memories back then. Why can't I go back?

@rcaddy

6w↑1

Time is linear, u gotta keep pushin on whether u want u or not😢

@meganmh6253

2y↑211

I was introduced to this song by my 4th grade teacher. Once a week or so, he'd bring his guitar to class, put the lyrics up on the overhead projector and the whole class would sing the lyrics while he played guitar. I'll never forget how awesome his class was and what a great teacher he was. This always has and always will have such an impact on me. ❤

@kylegilmore3810

@@Michael-fi6ve Demented zoomer

@arianazigler

2y↑1

@@Michael-fi6ve no way XDDD

@Nerdsammich

2y↑10

@@arianaziglerWeird is the mildest teen I can think of for someone making ten-year-old kids sing about heron addiction on the weekly.

@pashon4percushon

were you home schooled?

@meganmh6253

2y↑8

I find it weird that you all find it weird. The lyrics don't directly say anything that a 10 year old would deem inappropriate. I went to a prominent school and the teacher won multiple awards for his skills in teaching. I'm sorry you all had a boring childhood.

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@J1997-j7x

2y↑54

It's not only the lyrics but the music. Together they make this deeply hitting song. One without the other would be less.

@hundu5557

6y↑151

This song is gold and never get old....masterpiece

@lynnmarieanderson1744

20w

Absolutely!!!!

@RagingBash

4y↑2.4K

Mental illness is no joke.

I’ve been fighting everyday of my life. I’m only 20 and I’m feeling stuck. I nearly died in December but I’m still here fighting like I always have. I’ll never give up.

Please if you see this and you’re struggling, keep fighting I believe in you.

@Bb-bw9ci

4y↑32

Your vulnerability is awesome

@RagingBash

4y↑8

@@Bb-bw9ci ❤️

@artemis5631

4y↑11

stay strong!

@biis2dynha

4y↑6

Peace bro

@kddavis5492

4y↑5

Tell me about it. I was looking for bridge songs. 😂

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@SayzChannel

3y↑1.4K

I love this song and lyrics

@marcosmb2393

3y↑7

Eu também amo esta música 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

@crunchproductions2276

3y↑1

Congrats verified comment like baiter

@SayzChannel

@@crunchproductions2276 tq

@SimplyStatistical

3y↑2

@Hunter Vonnegut Listen to me, nobody cares

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@kyleyoung1156

13w↑2

1:20 the moment he had with that Hispanic man. The connection split language barriers

@emcsquard

6y↑361

I can remember the first time I heard this song. It was and still is a masterpiece.

@EROD408

6y↑2

Tamika Carter-Jefferson I just herd this song the other day thru a friend and I’m now hooked !

@Spankhayez

6y↑2

For years.... Karaoke favorite tbh

@99Gara99

6y↑3

A masterpiece "was and still is", by definition.

@OF01975

First time i hesrd this song i was tripping on acid

@philipmcritchie7309

As you are Tamika..

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@evltwin984

6y↑154

The older u get this is more of a tear jerker. Remembering lost souls

@stevenewton2003

6y↑7

Lost slot of friends to brown and still dont understand why I've always been brought back from OD's and my dear friends have not been so lucky 😥😥😥

@dereknicholas6729

32w

@@stevenewton2003 Yeah... I hear ya'.

@johnathanharris9387

3y↑237

Man I feel old, this song came out 31 years ago and I can remember jamming out to in in the 6th grade! Good vibes

@Nothingatall1984

3y↑10

31 years ago… I was 7, but an mtv kid. Good music never dies🥺😍

@markhillaryclinton7626

3y↑7

I saw them in concert 30 years ago. I feel older

@NintendoAmigo

3y↑2

I was 6

@rayteague8282

3y↑1

when i was in 6th grade i was blown away by ac/dc highway to hell good times

@ligia7435

Oh my.... I was have 14 age....

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@josecruzvielmasjr8371

As I get older, this song keeps getting to me because I had some dark days and hours .. I don't want to go back, too.. this beat and the lyrics make me cry at times. But it also keeps me calm. Another song I'm going to play in my wheelchair when I get old old

@SRHU_KaranPandey

5y↑2.2K

I genuinely feel sad for people who relate to this, stay strong guys.....

@psicopaulo82

5y↑65

Still trying to overcome some stuff ...

@googzgag

5y↑24

This song was my life...clean and serene thank god

@Oshbotscom

5y↑18

@hellraiser est.1985 I was on methadone for 5 years and been clean for 3 now. You'll know when you're ready.

@Hewicked223

5y↑4

Do you know something we don't?

@thelastshinigami96

5y↑8

Pls don’t feel sad for me

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@skelebonezone

6y↑884

You know Flea's serious when he's wearing a shirt AND playing a 5-string bass

@joshbignell1021

6y↑22

Logan Wallet. Some things only ever happen once👍

@gamer-zp6vr

6y↑30

You know obi-wan is serious when he has the high ground

@SugarJesus

6y↑5

Lego Anakin Skywalker for smash

@owen6980

holy shit you're right

@jackcunningham7197

Some things only happen once brother

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@pottscolinj

1y↑90

My late mother and I used to jam out to this song just enjoying those simple moments of peace.. hearing this classic always brings me back to those days

@_r3verie

1y↑2

Sorry for your loss man

@pottscolinj

52w

Thank you for that 🙏@@_r3verie

@boltsdluna

When I was homeless in my early years sleeping under the bridge tells the great story in the city of angels gotta say those where my happy-go-lucky days.

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