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.
Whatever We Want
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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And your boring personality
The perfect pallette for a painting
Of morality
And now I come across without a loss
Of what to be
Add up the two of us and then
Subtract the one of me
Come meet your maker
A different kind of strain
I turn you into one
And then I turn you out for fun
Of earth and days and age
In fact you never were that dumb
Descended from a line
Of endless opportunities
I feel the mountain where you bring it from
Is gonna please
Come meet your maker
A different kind of strain
A sweet super-tanker
Oh won't it be great yeah
We can all do whatever we want
Whatever we want
Whatever we want
We can all do whatever we want to
We can all do whatever we want to
I'm dreamin' up the thing that no one
Ever knew was love
I get you higher than the hawks
Of Hollywood above
It's up for grab
The ragged stream of possibilities
To walk away from this could leave me
Feeling ill at ease
Come meet your maker
A different kind of strain
A sweet super-tanker
Oh won't it be great yeah
We can all do whatever we want
Whatever we want
Whatever we want
We can all do whatever we want to
We can all do whatever we want to
Come meet your maker
A different kind of strain
A sweet super-tanker
Oh won't it be great yeah
We can all do whatever we want
Whatever we want
Whatever we want
We can all do whatever we want to
We can all do whatever we want to
The lyrics to the Red Hot Chili Peppers' song "Whatever We Want" touch on the themes of identity, creativity, and personal freedom. The opening lines of the song, "I stole your haircut and your boring personality," reflect the desire to break free from societal norms and expectations of conformity. By taking on someone else's appearance and mannerisms, the singer is able to shed their own identity and find new inspiration to create something unique.
The next line, "The perfect palette for a painting of morality," shows that the singer wants to create something that has meaning and purpose beyond just individual expression. The line "Add up the two of us and then subtract the one of me" suggests that collaboration is important for creative endeavors, but ultimately the individual must assert their own vision and voice.
The chorus of the song, "We can all do whatever we want," emphasizes the idea of personal freedom and empowerment. The singer rejects the idea that anyone or anything can hold them back from pursuing their own desires and dreams. The line "Come meet your maker, a different kind of strain" suggests that the singer is not afraid to embrace their own unique perspective, even if it means going against the norm.
Overall, "Whatever We Want" is a song about the importance of personal freedom and creativity, and the need to break free from societal norms and expectations in order to find true inspiration and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
I stole your haircut
I copied your look
And your boring personality
I also mimicked your dull character
The perfect pallette for a painting
Together, we make a great picture
Of morality
Our combination embodies good ethics
And now I come across without a loss
I've gained from my imitation
Of what to be
I know how to act and appear
Add up the two of us and then
Our strengths combined are unbeatable
Subtract the one of me
Individually, I'd be less successful
Come meet your maker
Face the one who created you
A different kind of strain
A unique form or variety
I turn you into one
I transform you into something greater
And then I turn you out for fun
Then I show you off and enjoy it
Of earth and days and age
Of the world and the passage of time
In fact you never were that dumb
Actually, you were always intelligent
Descended from a line
Of a lineage or ancestry
Of endless opportunities
With unlimited chances for success
I feel the mountain where you bring it from
I sense the greatness that you possess
Is gonna please
Will bring satisfaction
A sweet super-tanker
An amazing and powerful force
Oh won't it be great yeah
It will be fantastic
We can all do whatever we want
We have the power to achieve anything
Whatever we want
Anything we can imagine
We can all do whatever we want to
We have endless possibilities
I'm dreamin' up the thing that no one
I'm creating something new and unique
Ever knew was love
That no one has ever experienced before
I get you higher than the hawks
I elevate you to new heights
Of Hollywood above
Higher than any Hollywood celebrity
It's up for grab
It's available for anyone to take
The ragged stream of possibilities
The endless flow of opportunities
To walk away from this could leave me
To ignore this could make me
Feeling ill at ease
Uncomfortable or uneasy
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Alex Alvarez
on Californication
People who harness the power of the mind try to manipulate your emotions
Young girls aspire to Hollywood fame and fortune while reciting memorable movie quotes
If you desire superficial fame and materialistic success, California is the place to be
California represents the epitome of the quintessential Western society
Although the sun rises in the East, California remains a constant and established location in contrast to the ever-changing world
Hollywood creates and sells the illusion of the California dream
Spend a lot of money to prevent or delay the physical symptoms of aging
The superficial appearance of celebrities can be deceiving; they may be fighting a personal battle to maintain their image
The rarities and impossible things that are unique to California
The explicit and suggestive nature of the entertainment industry in California
Marry me and be my inspiration to create new things and leave a mark in the world
Young women with information and resources at their disposal may make decisions that lead them down certain paths, such as becoming pregnant at a young age
Owning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a symbol of achieving fame and fortune, representative of the Californian dream
Despite space being seen as the most uncertain and mysterious frontier, the idea of it is created by Hollywood and is not a reality
Kurt Cobain, who died before the song was written, may still be listening to music in another realm
The fictional planet Alderaan from Star Wars represents another aspect of the Californian dream or illusion created by Hollywood
People in California are often raised with the idea that control over population is important and necessary
Everyone has experienced being controlled or manipulating others in some way, which is not limited to people being on vacation
While destruction can lead to difficult times, it can also provide the opportunity for new and creative things to be born
Earthquakes, which may be seen as destructive and terrifying, can also be seen as inspiring or beneficial, similar to how a girl's guitar strings vibrate to produce beautiful music
Even in the face of disaster, the draw and allure of the Californian dream or illusion created by Hollywood remains strong
There is no way to measure someone's mental or emotional state, but perhaps you crave these superficial things that come with the Californian illusion
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