By the Way
Red Hot Chili Peppers (R.H.C.P.) Lyrics


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Hey, yeah

Hey, yeah

Hey, yeah

Yeah


God damn

Working everyday

Making track, then better track

Getting money in the bag

No way

Got this diamonds on my neck

Haters sayin' I'm doing bad

In the fucking social net

Okay

Yesterday I was noname

Now I got a little fame

And I'm blowing like a bang bang bang

My life is my own game

But the MG on my neck

Reminds me 'bout my gang

This way



Hey, I wanna get Balmain

Playing games that you don't playin'

Liquor taking off my pain

Try to guess my mood

Every time it will be good

I'm making something new

And then grabbing all the loot

Oh no

Life is going crazy, but I cannot stop

I had overtook you, you can feel the gap

I can make a track and it will be so hot

I was on the bottom, but now I'm

Going to the top

Selfish boy, but why not, aye

Feeling like a star

Whitest boy in my town

Try to catch the leaders

My trap is my own business

I'm with DMKeen and the Elen

Feeling like the white Migos

Damn

Harper, where you came from?

I'm not from the Earth, baby

May be from the Saturn

Wanna get it's rings

Wanna pull up in a Lambo

Shout out my gang

We making our lifes better



Back to back

This shawty wearing all black

One more check

Put it in my Jordan bag

Fuck this lames

I swear, I gon' be the best

If rap is a game

Superhero is my class

Bitch, I'm from the moon

So cold - so good

My brain is too slow

Can't feel my flow



God damn

Working everyday

Making track, then better track

Getting money in the bag

No way

Got this diamonds on my neck

Haters sayin' I'm doing bad

In the fucking social net

Okay

Yesterday I was noname

Now I got a little fame

And I'm blowing like a bang bang bang

My life is my own game

But the MG on my neck

Reminds me 'bout my gang





This way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "By the Way" by R.H.C.P. are about the artist's rise to fame and success within the music industry. The opening lines of the song, "Hey, yeah," create an excited tone that is reinforced by the repetition of the phrase throughout the song. The lyrics also discuss the artist's struggles before their success, both in terms of being unknown ("yesterday I was noname") and facing criticism or hate ("haters sayin' I'm doing bad"). Despite the challenges, the artist remains focused on their goals, working hard every day and creating new music.


The lyrics use several metaphorical references to describe the artist's journey, comparing themselves to a superhero ("Superhero is my class") and referring to their "own game" and "own business." In the chorus, the artist reflects on the material success that has come with their fame, boasting of diamonds on their neck and money in the bag. However, the line "the MG on my neck reminds me 'bout my gang" suggests that the artist has remained connected to their roots and their community, despite their success.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, yeah
Casual greeting or expression of excitement


God damn
Expression of frustration or anger


Working everyday
Consistently and diligently putting in effort towards a goal


Making track, then better track
Continuously improving and refining one's work or craft


Getting money in the bag
Accumulating wealth or success


No way
Expression of disbelief or disagreement


Got this diamonds on my neck
Proud display of material possessions and wealth


Haters sayin' I'm doing bad
Negative opinions or criticism from others regarding one's success or lifestyle


In the fucking social net
Negative and toxic environment represented by social media


Okay
Casual agreement or acknowledgement


Yesterday I was noname
Previous lack of recognition or fame


Now I got a little fame
Current level of recognition and success


And I'm blowing like a bang bang bang
Rapid and explosive level of success and popularity


My life is my own game
Individualistic approach to life and success


But the MG on my neck
Symbolic representation of loyalty and connection to one's gang or community


Reminds me 'bout my gang
Constant reminder of one's roots and connections to others


Hey, I wanna get Balmain
Desire for high-end fashion and material possessions


Playing games that you don't playin'
Keeping up with trends or societal expectations to maintain success


Liquor taking off my pain
Using substances to cope with emotional pain or stress


Try to guess my mood
Ambiguity and unpredictability in one's emotional state


Every time it will be good
Confidence in one's ability to maintain positive emotions


I'm making something new
Creativity and innovation in one's work or craft


And then grabbing all the loot
Success and accumulation of wealth through hard work and talent


Life is going crazy, but I cannot stop
Challenges and struggles in life, but one's determination to persevere


I had overtook you, you can feel the gap
Surpassing others in success and achievement


I can make a track and it will be so hot
Confidence in one's talent and ability to produce high-quality work


Selfish boy, but why not, aye
Individualistic approach to success and not being ashamed of it


Feeling like a star
Sense of greatness and success


Whitest boy in my town
Unique or standout qualities in one's appearance and lifestyle


Try to catch the leaders
Ambition and drive to become a leader in one's industry


My trap is my own business
Success and wealth achieved through hard work, talent, and individualism


I'm with DMKeen and the Elen
Reference or shoutout to friends, associates, or collaborators


Feeling like the white Migos
Comparison or association with successful and popular musicians


Harper, where you came from?
Rhetorical question, expressing surprise or curiosity


I'm not from the Earth, baby
Sense of uniqueness and otherworldliness


May be from the Saturn
Reference to a planet, emphasizing otherworldliness or uniqueness


Wanna get it's rings
Desire for unique and exclusive possessions or experiences


Wanna pull up in a Lambo
Desire for expensive and luxurious material possessions


Shout out my gang
Acknowledgement or thanks to one's community or support system


We making our lifes better
Mutual support and encouragement within one's community


Back to back
Continuous and consistent success


This shawty wearing all black
Reference to a stylish or attractive woman


One more check
One more level of success or recognition


Put it in my Jordan bag
Referencing a high-end and exclusive item for storage or collection


Fuck this lames
Negative and dismissive opinion of others who are not successful or talented


I swear, I gon' be the best
Determination and confidence in achieving ultimate success and recognition


If rap is a game
Rap music as a competitive industry or game


Superhero is my class
Comparison to a powerful and successful superhero


Bitch, I'm from the moon
Sense of otherworldliness or uniqueness


So cold - so good
Confidence and success with a cool and collected attitude


My brain is too slow
Self-awareness of personal limitations or flaws


Can't feel my flow
Temporary struggle or writer's block in creating music




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Written by: Naryzhnykh Evgenii Maksimovich

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@ceeessy

LETRA/LYRIC

Standing in line to see the show tonight
And there's a light on, heavy glow
By the way, I tried to say
I'd be there waiting for
Dani, the girl, is singing songs to me
Beneath the marquee, overload

Steak knife, card shark
Con job, boot cut
Skin that flick, she's such a little DJ
Get there quick by street, but not the freeway
Turn that trick to make a little leeway
Beat that nic, but not the way that we play
Dogtown, blood bath
Rib cage, soft tail

Standing in line to see the show tonight
And there's a light on, heavy glow
By the way, I tried to say
I'd be there waiting for

Black Jack, dope dick
Pawn shop, quick pick
Kiss that dyke, I know you want to hold one
Not on strike, but I'm about to bowl one
Bite that mic, I know you never stole one
Girls that like a story, so I told one
Song bird, main line
Cash back, hard top

Standing in line to see the show tonight
And there's a light on, heavy glow
By the way, I tried to say
I'd be there waiting for
Dani, the girl, is singing songs to me
Beneath the marquee, oversold
By the way, I tried to say
I'd be there waiting for

Oh, ah, guess you never meant it
Oh, ah, guess you never meant it
Oh, ah, guess you never meant it
Oh, ah, guess you never meant it
Oh, ah, guess you never meant it
Oh, ah, guess you never meant it
Oh, ah, guess you never meant it
Oh, ah

Standing in line to see the show tonight
And there's a light on, heavy glow
By the way, I tried to say
I'd be there waiting for
Dani, the girl, is singing songs to me
Beneath the marquee, oversold
By the way, I tried to say
I know you from before

Standing in line to see the show tonight
And there's a light on, heavy glow
By the way, I tried to say
I'd be there waiting for



@burdenthrive3204

Standing in line
To see the show tonight
And there's a light on
Heavy glow
By the way I tried to say
I'd be there, waiting for
Dani the girl
Is singing songs to me
Beneath the marquee, overload
Steak knife card shark
Con job boot cut
Skin that flick
She's such a little DJ
Get there quick
By street but not the freeway
Turn that trick
To make a little leeway
Beat that nic
But not the way that we play
Dog town blood bath
Rib cage soft tail
Standing in line
To see the show tonight
And there's a light on
Heavy glow
By the way I tried to say
I'd be there, waiting for
Black jack dope dick
Pawn shop quick pick
Kiss that dyke
I know you want to hold one
Not on strike
But I'm about to bowl one
Bite that mic
I know you never stole one
Girls that like
A story, so I told one
Song bird, main line
Cash back, hard top
Standing in line to
See the show tonight
And there's a light on
Heavy glow
By the way I tried to say
I'd be there waiting for
Dani the girl is
Singing songs to me
Beneath the marquee
Oversold
By the way I tried to say
I'd be there waiting for
Ooh, ah, guess you never meant it
Ooh, ah, guess you never meant it
Ooh, ah, guess you never meant it
Ooh, ah, guess you never meant it
Ooh, ah, guess you never meant it
Ooh, ah, guess you never meant it
Ooh, ah, guess you never meant it
Ooh, ah
Standing in line to
See the show tonight
And there's a light on
Heavy glow
By the way I tried to say
I'd be there waiting for
Dani the girl
Is singing songs to me
Beneath the marquee
Of her soul
By the way I tried to say
I know you
From before
Standing in line to
See the show tonight
And there's a light on
Heavy glow
By the way I tried to say
I'd be there waiting for



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@RedHotChiliPeppers

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@Myrrsito

It has been confirmed that i'll be there no mather what.

@albertmontero8729

yes

@tamandua9271

FINALLY

@damianrodriguez2866

Yuhhh

@JB-eg9jc

WOOO

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@RedHotChiliPeppers

On this day in 2002, the music video for “By The Way” was released. Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris.

@miriamvazquezxD

<3

@autumwilliams7949

This is one of my favorite RHCP'S songs none stop head banging!! I'm talking
major brain DAMAGE!! [?]

@Liquidmax1

again cant wacth, supouse to be my favorite band and they block my country 

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