By the Way
Red Hot Chili Peppers (R.H.C.P.) Lyrics
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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
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
Lyrics © Iricom US Ltd
Written by: Naryzhnykh Evgenii Maksimovich
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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
@RedHotChiliPeppers
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@Myrrsito
It has been confirmed that i'll be there no mather what.
@albertmontero8729
yes
@tamandua9271
FINALLY
@damianrodriguez2866
Yuhhh
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WOOO
@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