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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What to do
If I were the wiser of the two
And if I saw it all so clear
I'd write it down and bend your ear
If I were the clearer of the two
Canyons of Fifth avenue
Sing and dance, just to name a few
All I do
All I do
And if I heard the angels sing I'd
Sing it back to you and bring the
Sound of heaven ringing just for you
And if I saw the sun fall down
I'd pick it up and make a crown
One that was a perfect fit for you
We could take a walk
Into the apple orchard by the school
We could make a little residue
We could find a place to stay
A secret little hide away
Spend a little time inside of you
All I do
All I do
All eyes
All eyes
All eyes on you
All I do
All I do
All I do
All I do
The lyrics to Red Hot Chili Peppers' song "If" explore the theme of desire and longing, with the singer expressing their feelings of inadequacy and uncertainty in their pursuit of love. The first two stanzas express the singer's desire to comprehend and understand their lover better. They feel that if they were wiser and clearer, they could offer more to the relationship. However, the singer's limitations and faults cause them to feel inadequate and frustrated in their pursuit.
The third and fourth stanzas express the singer's desire to share experiences with their lover. The imagery of walking in the canyons of Fifth Avenue and the apple orchard by the school represent two different but equally romantic settings. The idea of singing and dancing and spending a little time inside of their lover connotes intimacy and a deep connection.
The repeated line "All eyes on you" signifies the singer's focus on their lover and their desire to be seen and understood by them. The repetition of "all I do" throughout the song signifies the singer's single-minded pursuit of their lover.
Overall, "If" is a yearning and soulful track that embodies the complexities of love and focuses on the human experience of longing for something more.
Line by Line Meaning
And if I had a clue I'd know exactly
If I had a clear understanding or idea, I would know what to do
What to do
What course of action to take
If I were the wiser of the two
If I were the more knowledgeable or experienced person in this situation
And if I saw it all so clear
If I had a complete and precise vision of something
I'd write it down and bend your ear
I would document and share my thoughts with you
If I were the clearer of the two
If I had superior clarity or understanding in comparison to the other person
We could take a walk into the
We have the potential to stroll into
Canyons of Fifth avenue
The bustling streets filled with life and color
Sing and dance, just to name a few
Engage in a multitude of enjoyable activities
All I do
The only thing that occupies my thoughts or actions
And if I heard the angels sing I'd
If I were blessed to hear the celestial voices of angels
Sing it back to you and bring the
I would echo their melody to you and bring forth the
Sound of heaven ringing just for you
The captivating music of heaven would envelope and uplift you
And if I saw the sun fall down
If I witnessed the sun descending from the sky
I'd pick it up and make a crown
I would retrieve it and create a royal headdress
One that was a perfect fit for you
One that suited you perfectly
We could take a walk
There is the potential that we could stroll
Into the apple orchard by the school
Through the area filled with apple trees close to the place of learning
We could make a little residue
We could create some remnants of our presence or actions there
We could find a place to stay
We could choose a location to reside or spend time in
A secret little hide away
A concealed and private abode
Spend a little time inside of you
Take some time to intimately know you
All eyes
Everyone's focus or attention
All eyes
Everyone's focus or attention
All eyes on you
Everyone is captivated by you
All I do
The only thing that occupies my thoughts or actions
All I do
The only thing that occupies my thoughts or actions
All I do
The only thing that occupies my thoughts or actions
All I do
The only thing that occupies my thoughts or actions
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ANTHONY KIEDIS, CHAD SMITH, JOHN ANTHONY FRUSCIANTE, MICHAEL BALZARY
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Alex Alvarez
on Californication
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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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