Venice Queen
The Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Body free and a body less, y'all
Come again just to start afresh and
Once again to find a home
In the moment of the meantime
Dropping in coming through the mesh, y'all
Checking in just to get it blessed, y'all
Hard to leave when it's picturesque and
Where you come from, where you going?
Where you come from, where you going?
Do it all then it all again, y'all
Make it up and you make a friend, y'all
Paddle on just around the bend and
Find a place where you can see
All the mamas and the papas
Take a chance on a recommend, y'all
Hard as hell just to comprehend, y'all
Disbelief that I do suspend and
Easy now to find a breeze
Where you come from, where you going?
Where you come from, where you going?
We all want to tell her, tell her that we love her
Venice gets a queen, best I've ever seen
We all want to kiss her, tell her that we miss her
Venice gets a queen, best I've ever
I know you said you don't believe
In God, do you still disagree
Now that it's time for you to leave
G-L-O-R-I-A
Is love, my friend
My friend, my friend
Your stylish mess of silver hair
A woman of your kind is rare
Your uniform returns to air
G-L-O-R-I-A
Is love, my friend
My friend, my friend
And now it's time for you to go
You taught me most of what I know
Where would I be without you, Glo?
G-L-O-R-I-A
Is love, my friend
My friend, my friend
I see you standing by the sea
The waves you made will always be
Your kiss goodbye before you leave
G-L-O-R-I-A
Is love, my friend
My friend, my friend
"Venice Queen" is a song about searching for a home, searching for a form of freedom, and discovering oneself in the process. The song begins with a question “Does it go from east to west?” The question is likely about the journey through life, with east representing birth and west representing death. The lyrics then move on to describe the struggles of finding oneself and starting anew - coming back to find a home, dropping in, and finding a form that's free to roam. The lyrics describe the paradoxical experience of wanting to leave but also wanting to stay, the difficulty in comprehending what’s happening in the moment, and the importance of finding a place where you can see everything.
As the song progresses, it shifts to talking about a queen who is admired, loved, and missed. There is a reference to the word "Gloria," which is a Latin term for "glory" or "renown." The song ends with a goodbye to Gloria, who is presumably the Venice Queen mentioned earlier in the song. Through the lyrics, the band emphasizes the importance of finding direction in life, dealing with life’s struggles, and the role people play in each other’s lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Does it go from east to west
Does life move forward in one direction?
Body free and a body less
Feeling liberated and weightless in a moment of freedom.
Come again just to start a fresh
Returning to a place or state of mind to begin anew.
Once again to find a home
Searching for a sense of belonging and comfort.
In the moment of the meantime
In the present moment and yet to come.
Dropping in coming through the mesh
Arriving through obstacles and challenges.
Checking in just to get it blessed
Seeking validation or approval before moving forward.
Hard to leave when it's picturesque
It can be difficult to part ways with a beautiful landscape.
And find a form that's free to roam
Discovering a shape or way of being that allows for freedom and exploration.
Where you come from
Reflecting on one's past experiences and roots.
Where you going
Pondering future goals and direction.
Do it all then it all again
Repeating the cycle of life and experiences.
Make it up and you make a friend
Being creative can bring about new connections and friendships.
Paddle on just around the bend
Continuing on the journey with a sense of anticipation and excitement.
And find a place where you can see
Locating a spot with a clear view or perspective.
All the mamas and the papas
Observing the interconnectedness of family and love.
Take a chance on a recommend
Trusting someone else's advice or suggestion.
Hard as hell just to comprehend
Difficult to understand or grasp the situation at hand.
Disbelief that I do suspend
Suspending disbelief in order to move forward.
Easy now to find a breeze
Finding ease and relaxation in the moment.
We all want to tell her
Everyone desires to express their love and admiration.
Tell her that we love her
Expressing pure and unconditional love.
Venice gets a queen
A woman of high regard has emerged in Venice.
Best I've ever seen
The highest level of admiration for this queen.
We all want to kiss her
Yearning for closeness and connection with this queen.
Tell her that we miss her
Missing the presence and impact this queen has on Venice.
I know you said you don't believe
Acknowledging a disbelief in something previously expressed.
In God do you still disagree
Asking if the disbelief still applies to the concept of God.
Now that it's time for you to leave
Realizing that it's time to say goodbye to this person.
G-L-O-R-I-A
Spelling out a name, which could symbolize an important person or concept.
Is love my friend
Love is the most important thing.
Your stylish mess of silver hair
Describing a woman's unique and beautiful appearance.
A woman of your kind is rare
Recognizing the specialness of this particular individual.
Your uniform returns to air
Realizing that everything eventually returns to its natural state.
And now it's time for you to go
Recognizing that it's time for this person to leave.
You taught me most of what I know
Acknowledging the impact and influence this person had on one's life.
Where would I be without you Glo
Realizing the important role this person had in shaping one's life.
I see you standing by the sea
Imagining someone near the ocean's edge.
The waves you made will always be
Acknowledging the impact someone had in the world.
A kiss goodbye before you leave
Giving a parting gesture of love and farewell.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: MICHAEL BALZARY, JOHN FRUSCIANTE, ANTHONY KIEDIS, CHAD SMITH
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