Under The Bridge
Rhythms Del Mundo featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics


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Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner
Sometimes I feel like my only friend
Is the city I live in, the city of angels
Lonely as I am, together we cry
I drive on her streets 'cause she's my companion
I walk through her hills 'cause she knows who I am
She sees my good deeds and she kisses me windy
Well, I never worry, now that is a lie

I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
Yeah, yeah, yeah

It's hard to believe that there's nobody out there
It's hard to believe that I'm all alone
At least I have her love, the city, she loves me
Lonely as I am, together we cry

I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
I don't ever wanna feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, no, no-no, yeah, yeah
Love me, I say, yeah yeah
One time

(Under the bridge downtown)
Is where I drew some blood
(Under the bridge downtown)
I could not get enough
(Under the bridge downtown)
Forgot about my love
(Under the bridge downtown)
I gave my life away
Yeah, yeah
Oh, no, no-no-no, yeah, yeah




Oh, no, I said, oh, yeah, yeah
Where I stay

Overall Meaning

The song "Under the Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers has a deep meaning that is open to interpretation. There are a few interpretations of the song, but the common one is that the song talks about isolation and the overwhelming feeling of being alone. The lyrics start with "Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner, sometimes I feel like my only friend is the city I live in, the city of angels". The singer is feeling isolated and all he has is the city he lives in. The city holds a special meaning to him, and he seeks comfort in the city's embrace.


He goes on to say "It's hard to believe that there's nobody out there, it's hard to believe that I'm all alone. At least I have her love, the city, she loves me. Lonely as I am, together we cry". He finds solace in the city's embrace, and he believes that the city shares his pain.


The bridge of the song talks about a place where he found temporary escape from his problems. The lyrics go, "Under the bridge downtown, where I drew some blood. I could not get enough, forgot about my love, I gave my life away". It is believed that this bridge represents a place where the singer found refuge. The lyrics suggest that he forgot about his problems and gave into the temporary relief provided by the bridge.


Overall, the song is about the overwhelming feeling of loneliness and the need for escape, even if it's only temporary. The city represents the only company the singer has in his times of trouble, and the bridge is a temporary escape where he can forget about his problems for a while.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner
At times, I feel lonely and unloved, like I have no one I can count on to be there for me.


Sometimes I feel like my only friend
When I feel lonely, it feels like there is no one in the world who knows and understands me, except for the city I am in.


Is the city I live in, the city of angels
The city is my constant companion, and although it may be a place of struggle and pain, I still believe it has a sort of spiritual potency that can save and uplift me.


Lonely as I am, together we cry
Despite feeling lonely, I know that the city shares in my sadness, and that makes me feel less alone.


I drive on her streets 'cause she's my companion
I use the city's roads as a means to reconnect with it, to explore it, and to feel less lonely.


I walk through her hills 'cause she knows who I am
By walking through the city's hills, I feel like the city itself is giving me a sense of purpose and identity that I would lack otherwise.


She sees my good deeds and she kisses me windy
When I do things that are positive or helpful, I feel like the city is acknowledging my efforts and bringing me good energy.


Well, I never worry, now that is a lie
I try to convince myself that the city can provide everything I need, but in reality, I still worry and feel anxious about my place in the world.


I don't ever wanna feel
I can't bear the idea of feeling again like I felt on that day when things were at their darkest.


Like I did that day
Whatever happened on that painful day is still fresh in my mind, and I'm determined to never revisit those emotions again.


Take me to the place I love
I long to be in that one special place where I feel at peace and where I can truly be myself.


Take me all the way
I want to be taken all the way to that place of healing and renewal.


It's hard to believe that there's nobody out there
Despite being surrounded by people, I still feel intensely lonely and cut off from others, as if no one really understands me or my struggles.


It's hard to believe that I'm all alone
Even though I know that there are people around me, I feel so isolated and separate from them that it is difficult to imagine ever connecting with them.


At least I have her love, the city, she loves me
Although I feel like I am lonely, I still know that the city itself loves me, even if no one else does.


Under the bridge downtown, Is where I drew some blood
The bridge downtown was a place where I have suffered in the past, it's a place that triggers negative memories for me.


I could not get enough
Despite the pain and suffering I experienced, I was unable to stop returning to that terrible place.


Forgot about my love
In my darkest moments, it was easy to disregard my own love for myself and for others, and to let myself wallow in despair.


I gave my life away
When I was in that dark place, I felt like I had no control over my own life or destiny, so I just gave up and let things happen to me.


Love me, I say, yeah yeah
Even in my darkest moments, I still longed for people to love and accept me for who I am.


One time
Perhaps someday I'll be able to find the peace and healing I need to let go of the pain and move on.


Yeah, yeah, yeah
Despite my struggles, I still believe that there is hope for me and that I can forge deeper connections with others and myself.


Oh, no, no-no, yeah, yeah
Despite feeling overwhelmed or uncertain, I will still strive for love and connection with others and the world around me.


Oh, no, I said, oh, yeah, yeah
Even when everything seems dark or uncertain, I still believe that there is reason to hope and to strive for a better future.


Where I stay
No matter how difficult things may get, I will always stay in the city that has become my home and companion, for better or for worse.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, MoeBeToBlame, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Michael Peter Balzary, John Anthony Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Gaylord Smith

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