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.
We Believe
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Is open
A head to
Put dope in
Now we will
Come clean it
The future
We've seen it
It's like a dream
That falls away
Into the night
Where we can play
I'm on a train
One happy day
Two eyes for sight
Three times I pray
Ooh
Soda pop
We've got to set up shop
And when the weather comes
We've got a pressure drop
We don't know
But everyday I go
To see what I can bring
Into a cameo
Oh oh oh no
We believe
We believe
Climb a tree (we believe)
For monkey business
Write a check out to forgiveness
All the world on half an acre
Pushing dirt into a Quaker
The mission
The method
The downfall
Arrested
'Cause it's not
The first time
Nor is it
The worst time
No no oh no
To see the bird
Without a care
For in a word
It's nice out there
In a tree
My mama bear
Will be all right
With proper care
Hey hey hey do
Boomerang
Into a bigger bang
A little cry of love
Because they cannot sing
Cherokee
What did the pharaoh see
Another time and space
Another place to be
We believe
We beieve
We believe
We believe
Climb a tree
For monkey business
Write a check out to forgiveness
All the world on half an acre
Pushing dirt into a Quaker
Climb a tree
For monkey business
Write a check out to forgiveness
All the world on half an acre
Pushing dirt into a Quaker
The motive
The measure
The purpose
The pleasure
The risk is
It worth it
The disc is
It perfect
I found you
Amongst them
The flower
With young stem
Disparage
The broken
The marriage
Alopin'
The lyrics of "We Believe" by Red Hot Chili Peppers are cryptic and open to interpretation. The song seems to convey a message of hope and optimism, with the band urging people to believe in themselves and to aspire towards a better future. The "curtain is open" and the "future, we've seen it," suggesting that the band has a clear vision of what is possible if we believe in ourselves and work together.
The song may also be about taking responsibility for one's actions and owning up to mistakes made in the past. The line "A head to put dope in, now we will come clean it," may be a reference to drug addiction and the need to get clean and start over. The band is encouraging listeners to let go of their past mistakes and embrace a brighter future.
The chorus of the song is simple and repetitive, with the band chanting "We believe" over and over again. This seems to be the central message of the song. The verses are more abstract, with imagery of trains, soda pop, and Cherokee pharaohs, but the overall message is one of positivity and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
The curtain
The beginning of something new and exciting
Is open
Ready to explore
A head to
An opportunity to
Put dope in
Create something amazing
Now we will
It's time to move forward
Come clean it
To confess, to reveal everything
The future
What is going to happen next
We've seen it
We know what's coming next
No, no, I know, I said, no, no
Acknowledging the fact that things will change, but knowing that some things will stay the same
It's like a dream
The feeling of being in something surreal
That falls away
As it turns to reality, the dream begins to dissolve
Into the night
Thrown into a world of darkness
Where we can play
Freedom to express oneself
I'm on a train
A journey through life
One happy day
A joyful experience in life
Two eyes for sight
The ability to see everything for what it is and what it can be
Three times I pray
Hoping that things will work out in the end
Ooh
An exclamation of excitement
Soda pop
Something sweet to indulge in
We've got to set up shop
To start making something happen
And when the weather comes
Be ready for anything that comes your way
We've got a pressure drop
There's going to be obstacles, but don't give up
We don't know
Not sure about what's going to happen next
But everyday I go
Keep moving forward each day
To see what I can bring
Bringing something new to the table
Into a cameo
To make a brief but memorable appearance
Oh oh oh no
An acknowledgement of the challenges ahead
We believe
Having faith in oneself
Climb a tree (we believe)
Taking risks and exploring life
For monkey business
Finding fun in what you do
Write a check out to forgiveness
Making amends for past mistakes
All the world on half an acre
Everything you need in life can be found in a small space
Pushing dirt into a Quaker
Working hard and getting your hands dirty to achieve something great
The mission
The purpose of what you are doing
The method
The steps you take to achieve your goal
The downfall
The risks you take and potential consequences
Arrested
Being held back by obstacles
'Cause it's not
Because it's more than what it seems
The first time
It's not the only time
Nor is it
There's more to come
The worst time
Things might get harder
No no oh no
An acknowledgement of challenges
To see the bird
The beauty of nature
Without a care
Life free from worries
For in a word
Simply put
It's nice out there
Life outside of one's comfort zone can be beautiful
In a tree
A symbol of growth and strength
My mama bear
Someone who you can count on, who takes care of you
Will be all right
Everything will be okay
With proper care
The right attention and effort put in
Hey hey hey do
Keep on doing it
Boomerang
The cyclical nature of life
Into a bigger bang
Leading to something greater
A little cry of love
Expressing emotion
Because they cannot sing
Finding other ways to express oneself
Cherokee
A symbol of resilience and strength
What did the pharaoh see
What others haven't seen or cannot see
Another time and space
A whole new world to explore
Another place to be
Somewhere to escape to
We believe
Believing in oneself and one's goals
We beieve
Holding onto hope
We believe
Staying true to one's values
Climb a tree
Finding adventure and taking risks
For monkey business
Having fun in all you do
Write a check out to forgiveness
Making amends for wrongs
All the world on half an acre
You can find everything you need in a small space
Pushing dirt into a Quaker
Working hard to achieve greatness
The motive
The reason behind one's actions
The measure
The criteria for success
The purpose
The reason one is alive
The pleasure
The enjoyment in life
The risk is
There's always a chance of failure
It worth it
But the rewards will make it meaningful
The disc is
The end result is perfect
It perfect
The final outcome is ideal
I found you
Discovering someone or something special
Amongst them
Among the many
The flower
Something beautiful
With young stem
Full of potential
Disparage
Criticism and negativity
The broken
Things that are damaged
The marriage
A reflection on relationships
Alopin'
Moving on and embracing new things
Lyrics © MoeBeToBlame, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: MICHAEL BALZARY, JOHN ANTHONY FRUSCIANTE, ANTHONY KIEDIS, CHAD SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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