Red hot chili peppers - Wet sand

Awesome! Live at Pinkpop

[@DiegoMartinPintos]

Voice: Perfect Bass: Incredible Drums: Fucking Awesome Guitar: Level God

[@xxspyrox]

+Diego Martin Pintos Urzagaste Backing vocals: Level God as well

[@willemm1998]

Voice: he had better days Bass: legen...dary drum: stable as a legendary rock guitar: god can't explain how good this was

[@kurom94]

Vocal harmony: I'm hearing angels!

[@manuiglesias9022]

+Willem+ agreed

[@favd2002]

en conclusión: de la puta madre

[@sccm100]

The end of this song is life changing

[@tonynowell3975]

sebastian cuello one of the best guitar outros i have ever heard in over 50 years of listening to music He just wrenches the emotion out of his guitar.

[@hanneslehner8026]

true

[@ramahkinanekumar9065]

The emotion he gets across in that solo is beautiful makes you feel something no matter how many times you have heard it

[@RhythmRegeneration]

This solo brings tears to my eyes

[@kai2498]

the solo gives me chills every time.

[@wv2100]

John doesn't just play guitar, he also heals the sick and turns water into wine.

[@alanrendon664]

Will Vickery ha.... that Was a good one

[@ElSalvador7]

a man of many talents he is

[@shoreshawn]

God and heaven too.

[@gonzabernabide2572]

I am still crying for him leaving the RHCP

[@FlatOutFiles]

so you mean Jesus also quits?

[@noahnnc]

Such an underrated song. Listen how Flea's bass line compliments John's guitar playing. Incredible.

[@heyyoktp]

Anthony's flow adds so much to the song. The mood is just killer.

[@binder673]

+CJ Christian This is my favorite song of their's, and that is saying something

[@zanewmusic]

Don't forget Chad!

[@hayden1000able]

Underrated? Pretty much every rhcp fan loves this song

[@saintjabroni]

Hayden Roks I didn't know that.

[@luffy8000]

I heard this song once, it was summer and my girlfriend and me were on vacation, we heard this song in the radio, watching the sea at 6 in the morning when the sun was rising up and i swear it, that was the happiest moment of my life

[@MrTatherto]

that's beautiful

[@isabellaautiero7314]

That made me tear up

[@TheLavac]

you made me cry, 12 years later.

[@Anatole4]

We ❤ U

[@TheBsk5150]

I love how the chorus doesn't come in until the song is almost over. One of their best songs.

[@lkwalden7]

Not to insult or anything, but the end is the bridge. "I thought about it and brought it out" is the chorus. The part that says wet sand is the bridge and outro..

[@TheBsk5150]

Luke Walden No, the 'Thought about it' part is the bridge. The chorus conveys the main message of the song. That's why this song is so great, doesn't follow typical structure.

[@lkwalden7]

TheBsk5150 But it does follow typical structure... 'thought about it' repeats after a verse, making it the chorus. The wet sand part is the bridge.. I'm not sure why you think the opposite is true. I'm not saying the song isn't amazing, but it follows V-C-V-C-B-outro pretty well.

[@TheBsk5150]

A song can't end in a bridge.

[@lkwalden7]

TheBsk5150 What... It ends with a solo/outro but a song can end whenever it wants... There's no "rule" lol. You're clueless.

[@EneKiedis]

One of the most powerful songs from 'Stadium Arcadium'. Impossible not to love it.

[@MikeLandicovers]

Their best.

[@Foetestour]

It just isn't fair to other bands when the RHCP have Jesus on guitar.

[@whattohearwhattosee]

Not anymore :(

[@seanc465]

*had

[@Sunkenballs12]

Stop comparing John to jesus.John is far superior!

[@Foetestour]

Rabbi Abromowitz-Fenkelstein good point, it's a shame he's not in the band anymore

[@AlwaysRetr0]

The bassist is actually more impressive as someone who can play both guitar and bass to a reasonable level

[@fuzzyone99]

So epic. What an underlooked album - each song so easy to forsake.. These are not pop pieces. Fru really gave them a humungous send-off with those 28 songs. Each one its own pinnacle. They'd seriously never have to write another album again with all this material and still be known as one of the best bands ever. It makes sense that he'd quit after this; how much further could he go? I think the songs are too mature and powerful to be as accessible as everyone wants pop music to be, but that's what makes them so beautiful and profound.

[@caspervanhelvoirt]

Stadium Arcadium actually is my favourite album of the Chili's, with Californication and BSSM closing in on 2 and 3

[@killerguitarguy]

Stadium Arcadium is what got me into this band and John is one of my few guitar idols. His guitar playing speaks me to me

[@briankennedy7404]

fuzzyone99 well put my friend.

[@mel04083]

and now Jesus has returned🤘

[@introboyted2005]

Well said

[@sccm100]

I have to stop watching this video every hour of my life

[@Aayden_pronounthey]

Brother I’ve been saying this for the past two years. What are you listening to now?

[@parasbisht7990]

When I first heard the solo of the studio version of the song, I cried. It's been 6 years. I still cry.

[@markandersen8245]

chad totally turned up the energy at 3:09

[@guilesmart7486]

He often did that at John's Era. Amazing how the band responds every time.

[@anavirginiasosam]

i still can’t believe john is back i love him he’s so irreplaceable… my god

[@sccm100]

John if you're reading this, I LOVE YOU!

[@stephensalay8486]

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. John's solo is worth a thousand words. It's up there with comfortably numb and hotel California any day.

[@lusio7182]

Frusciante was the fucking architect of this band.. now RHCP is not the same masterpiece as it was with him

[@DickyMageezaks]

Still good, but definitely missing the signature Frusciante guitar and backing vocals. He is surely missed by many, including myself.

[@briankennedy7404]

Alex Lusio I get the feeling after what I've seen and heard the great man is not fully appreciated by kiedis. A great shame because he takes this band to levels few others have reached.

[@acm1590]

I’m glad to be responding in the future to this comment to say that all is well again and life is great with JF back in the band, 2 banger albums and a world tour which is still going on 🤘🤘

[@3KDguitar]

This is one of my top ten all time favorite guitar solos. Simply because it has emotion. His soul is in his guitar here, and nothing gets me like someone's heart on their music like that. RHCP are amazing.

[@milkisacake1308]

i was listening to this song while i did other things and i was like ``oh, well..well, not bad´´, when this part comes ''You dont form in the weeet saand´´ i was like ``WOW, this is growing´´ and when the master solo guitar came i was like ``OH MY GOD, YEEES!!!!´´, This song is a masterpiece, the guitar is talking by itself, bringing us a thousands feelings..so so touching

[@patssox44]

This is definitely one of their most underrated songs.

[@vishmhatre9814]

one of the best songs ever. No one does it like john. gives me goosebumps everytime.

[@taho6864]

Such an underrated song. Really one of their best

[@Dottor_J]

The best version of the solo

[@alinunez701]

After weeks of trying to learn this solo, I just got it!! This solo is not just a solo... John is really putting his soul on it. It´s one of the best solos of JF in my opinion.

[@landonharris3660]

Greatest outro in the history of music

[@concernedcanadian2318]

Landon Harris darude sandstorm noob

[@sk8jtc]

Throw away your television is the best litto ever

[@sk8jtc]

Outro

[@ibr6193]

Sir Psycho or Funky Monks.

[@RFFVNS]

i think sir psycho sexy has something to say about that

[@ejb40plp]

no one realizes how hard that solo is to play at the end. LIVE. after already playing the entire song flawlessly. john fruciante is a beast.

[@81milan]

❤

[@LuteTheMFUGK]

it really is how tf he bend so much dude like are his strings made of angel hair? wtf

[@wfc1987]

Is John rocking bell bottom jeans? What a fuckin legend.

[@Cr4nium13]

John's backing vocals were always fucking amazing, this was an unbelievable performance

[@mariaklaudianavarro8065]

Fucking amazing indeed👌 I come back to this video for John Frusciante❤️

[@isabellaautiero7314]

This is so beautiful I cry EVERY SINGLE TIME when “you don’t form in the wet sand” starts

[@bradenholmes8011]

Wow, John is amazing, not only on the guitar but listen to him sing.

[@CWojcieszak]

It kinda bother me how everyone talks about John but no one gives a shit about Flea, on every RHCP video I go (and that's a lot) everybody is like "wi miss u jon come bak". The day Flea quits I'm done with RHCP. I really like John, don't get me wrong, but Flea is the man.

[@TehHale]

They're both amazing, I think it's more that John actually left though. I'm sure everyone would be equally as devastated if Flea left.

[@OfficialKingPharaoh]

***** John has left RHCP before and came back. Seeing that he left again, shows that he's done with the band. And I'd rather him be done with the band than stay and not have his heart totally in it.

[@zombiepaki94]

The day Flea quits will be the end of the RHCP. I think everyone knows that Flea its a pilar in the RHCP structure...

[@radi2shaban]

john made alot of the cool songs you hear today and he freaking helped them come back when hillel died

[@radi2shaban]

man i just dont know what is the thing with john's solos but they make me really happy :)

[@brandonsalmon16]

This song makes me tear up at the end everytime. This is an absolute masterpiece

[@josecarlotello1140]

JOHN FRUSCIANTE IS BACK

[@espinaco360]

I remeber that I used to believe that I knew the pure meaning of this songs 2 years ago more or less. Apart from thinking/knowing that it may have different meanings depending on who you are talking to, I used to think that it was just about the end of a relationship and how you feel about it. A couple that is no longer meeting and so... It changed the day that a friend's father died. Then I realized that, indeed, the song meant for me the end of something. But after that I feel as if it is the end of something you really love and the feelings that it leaves in you. ty for ur time. love

[@rickyhartline228]

John's solo at the end is absolutely incredible!

[@idukunzopon2]

this song moves my heart. there's no reason. there's only passion.

[@donkathecurious4155]

John is unreplaceble, i really cannot listen to new live songs

[@schotanusser]

1:12 first phone spotted that would ruin crowds

[@fedeelcapoo]

+schotanusser the indestructible one!

[@leahpar66]

Hahahahahaahahahshs

[@runertje550]

He was probably calling with a friend who couldnt be there Nothing wrong with that

[@SamilSukru]

ahh my first phone :D

[@ludekasmedia]

This is definitely the best solo of Frusciante

[@AssignmentLow]

Ahhh...the good ol days. Miss ya John. Won't you come back, just for one more record?

[@AssignmentLow]

***** At this point, Flea, AK, and Chad are all 50 or slightly older. One more record with John would be enough, but ya I get your point :-)

[@radi2shaban]

***** you know he is making his own music and it sound really really good

[@radi2shaban]

***** lol i am listening to it right now XD

[@TroyChewning]

Andrija Rasovic never ven thought of this, don't even have to pick one just have both John and Josh... ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES! one more melodic "By the Way" type of album, please :)

[@bubbs3501]

Bill Billson One more record??? One more tour!!!!!!!!!!!! My heart breaks to the fact that I am very very unlikely to ever see him, or them, live...

[@TotallyOwned45]

If you're interested, here's a meaning that really struck me on songmeanings, as quoted: ""My shadow side, so amplified..." His "sunny" vs "shadow" side is a key motif throughout the song, representing the "sunny" side as a normal, happy, aesthetically driven life. His "shadow side" is a darker, more interpretive, and ultimately more ambitious element to his personality. The entire song is set up as a contrast between these two outlooks. "Elementry son, but it's so..." What he's saying is that, the keys to happiness are really easy to grasp, and we learn them early in life. It's "elementary" to overcome his sadness and return to the sunny side of life. However, the second part -- "But it's so..." -- indicates that there is something to this shadowy side of his personality, something that keeps drawing him back, something more important than happiness. "My love affair with everywhere was innocent, why do you care?" Anthony has recognized this early on in his life, and I think the key is that the "shadow side" is what caused him to be so curious about the world. When we live in our shadow life, we are motivated to explore, to struggle, to make changes, to overcome whatever it is that's bothering us. What he's saying here is that, throughout his life, people have told him to be happy, to overcome this sadness of his, but he doesn't want to. He wants to explore, it's part of his being. It's innocent -- why do you care? "My what a good day for a walk outside I like to get to know you little better baby God knows that I really tried" I think this is where most people's interpretation of the song go awry, because they think he's talking about a woman. Not at all. He is addressing life itself (or the world, perhaps). Even through the mountain of struggle he's been through to know life, he still wants to know her a little better. He's not done with his search yet, a motif played out throughout the rest of the song. "I'd like to say we did it for the better of..." This line is an exact counterpart to the earlier lyric of "elementry son, but it's so...". In both of these cases, he's seeking a justification for why he puts himself through all of this, but he doesn't know. He trails off, because he feels like there's some reason, but it is impossible to say what it is. He'd like to say it's for the betterment of something, but he has lost all *real* reasons to continue going down this path. "The disrepair of Norma Jean..." I don't get the Norma Jean reference, unfortunately, maybe somebody can fill in. "I thought about it and I brought it out I'm motivated by the lack of doubt I'm consecrated but I'm not devout" This is the turning point of the song. Anthony has given a lot of thought to this, and he's bringing out his shadowy side again, because he's not done searching. He is also entirely confident in this, nobody is going to change his mind. "Consecrated but not devout" is yet another reinforcement that while he's definitely touched upon truths you might consider sacred, he has not yet understood the true nature of God. As a sidenote, this is the only explicit religious verbage in this song, so I don't think this song is *about* religion, but I do think religion is a particularly poignant way to express the dilemma that Anthony is facing. God is, inherently, unknowable by humans, but part of living a religious / spiritual life is to seek to understand him constantly, despite knowing it is ultimately fruitless. "Right on the verge just one more dose I'm travelling from coast to coast My theory isn't perfect but it's close I'm almost there why should I care My heart is hurting when I share Someone open up Let it show" Again, these verses just reinforce the previous themes of continuing to search for the perfect truth, even though his theory is "close". It still hurts for him to open up to his shadowy side, and it still doesn't make any sense why he should keep doing this to himself. The last line of this verse is particularly sad, and I think hits home with what Anthony thinks is upset about in regards to other people He has gone through all of this pain and struggle, all of this searching, and he lays it out for everybody to see through his work. It's very hard for him to do this. What he's saying is, why can't anybody else open up the way I do? He's practically begging for somebody else to understand, empathize, and have the courage to show the world. Also, this sets up the final verse in an important way. Throughout all of this, Anthony has drawn a line between himself and his goals and what he sees everyone else doing -- pursuing happiness, fame, comfort, and fulfillment. It's easy to live a happy life, and the more that Anthony abandons that, the more he feels (rightfully, in my opinion) angry and confused that he's the only person who gets it. He feels that everyone else is missing an important piece to the puzzle, and he wants to feel that his struggle was worth it, even if it's a tiny, tiny thing. Which brings us to the final verse: "You don't form in the wet sand. You don't form at all. I do." This is a powerful, profound, incredible statement, and it's no coincidence that this is both the title of the song and the apex of the intensity of the song. He's saying that, at the end of the day, the "sunny" way of living life means absolutely nothing. Your life will be remembered by nobody. You don't form in the wet sand. You don't form at all. Anywhere, in any medium. Anthony, however, does. He makes a tiny, tiny dent in the universe. People will remember him long after he is dead, and even though this doesn't ultimately matter, as humanity will die out and our bodies will be washed away into the cosmic ocean, ultimately, his life had meaning, he made something, and he's proud of it and wouldn't have it any other way."

[@jihr19]

The solo at the end made me cry! John's face, the beautiful sound of the guitar, flea's face, that was beautiful, I MISS YOU JOHN!

[@soulsolus6414]

How do John and Flea manage to make a solo even more epic than the album. Combo of all time.

[@Robinott93]

I consider myself a RHCP fan, but actually I can only stand to listen to the albums with John... Miss him!

[@leandrocarpfrusciante]

Robin Hagberg I think the same of you, i miss him too :(

[@willschaumann3814]

Maybe one day he'll come back for 1 tour

[@lukemcinerny8220]

+Robin Hagberg Indeed.

[@willemm1998]

Rhcp with hillel was also great

[@nvammers9682]

+Robin Hagberg i prefer johns but one hot minute has some nice tracks too ;D my friends is one i like alot

[@TroyChewning]

John's smile at the beginning just lights a warmth in my heart. Loved playing this song so I'm sure he loved it even more.... Man, oh man, what trickfingers could have accomplished :'(

[@Heitor0450]

What a fucking feeling! I love this solo, I love John's style.

[@kristof55551]

Nič krajšie som v živote nepočul. Slzy, smiech, plač a radosť v srdci. Papričky ďakujem.

[@sluv2600]

John's solo at the end is so great it brings a tear to my eyes - sounds just like Hendrix - makes the guitar cry. Thanks for posting olavrock.

[@OriginalKarasu]

it has been 17 years.... ;'( i am glad these guys are still alive and playing

[@crinbob]

The vocals, guitar, bass, drums, melody, harmony, verse, chorus, middle eight, all perfect. But what the fuck are the lyrics about? What I love about RHCP is they make nonsense sound amazing.

[@chrisayles95]

This song is about a clash between the free-spirit and his love, who is on a more direct path in their life. The free-spirit is "travelling from coast to coast", reveling in it, but pines over the lack of structure (something CONCRETE, SOLID, like a diamond?) which he associates with the standard "settling down" folks do (career, family, car, home). Whether this is a real person, or the person is a symbol, it works both ways. He keeps approaching the idea, being motivated "by the lack of doubt" involved, but opts instead for another trip (like a RHCP tour from coast to coast). It's so tempting, but by the end of the song he gives up it. The swing from sweet, almost gentle tune to his decision that he doesn't have to settle down comes at the end of the song. He sees that she's/her lifestyle/whatever is fantastic, and he can imagine a beautiful life that way. But, while struggling against it, he "forms" himself in "wetsand", not in the constraint and pressure of sedimentary (~sedentary~) rock. He needs to be able to move, even though it makes him leave the ones he loves.

[@AssignmentLow]

Kiedis says they are open to interpretation. So make of it what you will...

[@crinbob]

Thanks

[@GabrielStrozi]

Your words, my words! hahah

[@7daniel49]

songmeanings.com/songs/view/3530822107858592041/ check out the second highest rated comment. such a cool meaning

[@Sarando1]

They played this song at their concert in Vancouver in their first concert of their 2023 tour.

[@gina333]

Wish I was born in the 60s/70s. I was probably around 7 when this was filmed & I'm oddly nostalgic. I don't belong in this generation at all. Take me back! 🤘🏼

[@rocioolub793]

This video must be from 2007/2008

[@Wiizardii]

2006

[@mennofrankhuizen]

Lol this song is from '06

[@temptoss]

굉장히 서정적이면서 심금을 울리는 명곡

[@TJDrumsRHCP]

4:12 Amazing, so perfect.

[@marilujohn70496]

caen mís lágrimas de la emoción cada vez RHCP gracias

[@Patrykuzz]

I don't understand how someone can dislike this song? RHCHP one of the best rock bands ever.

1:14 wtf

[@dull.lightsaber]

Really shows how old this set is lol

[@rarasdfa12312]

livestream

[@theslowcheetah1]

lol recording the video)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[@adamizakaya]

Before the dark days of watching live music through a screen

[@michaelarredondo6401]

+theslowcheetah1 was actually calling someone for the person to hear them

[@edhunt632]

nokia conecting peppers 1:15

[@francoschiappapietra3821]

que haces loco?

[@edhunt632]

+Franco Schiappapietra !?!

[@mariafrancescafasano9346]

ahahaha!!!

[@bulltrout14]

Far and away one of the best songs hardly anybody knows by these guys. (Except the 1,000 here). This and Venice Queen. Nice to see live... wasn't played much live. Thanks for posting

[@Navelpluis1337]

Playing that solo like John does is the highest goal in guitar playing... If you can make a guitar wail like that in such a way, you know you're doing something good.

[@joshuaberl3252]

This is clearly edited. They're wearing shirts.

[@nwparker94]

lol

[@nwparker94]

lol

[@CarlosGarcia-gv9ok]

+Joshua Berl ??????????

[@nwparker94]

Carlos Garcia the chili peppers are known to perform shirtless and early in their career completely naked

[@Zenida1989]

maybe it's just the first song xD

[@bergjasper]

How can you say the studio version is more emotional... Live shows of rhcp are always WAY more emotional, that's what makes them unique and so awesome!

[@s.thomas1416]

My favourite RHCP song hands down!!!!

[@chrishargreaves8016]

1:13 - A Nokia 3310, Jesus was this from that long ago? Am I that old? Bummer :(

[@pietravazquez3280]

Nem acredito que John está de volta!😍

[@maxcesar8521]

Tão bom né?

[@mrpowers4667]

I can die a happy man knowing that I saw THE Chili Peppers while John was still in the band. The other guitarists were before my time, but this is THE line-up that encompasses what is known as the classic Chili Peppers, in my opinion. They truly were amazing to see live and now that John is gone, it probably will not be close to the same.

[@Ascalipsa]

Are you planning to see them again now that John is back ?

[@mrpowers4667]

@@Ascalipsa I saw them with Josh as well. Twice, I think. In my opinion, just not the same energy. Definitely looking forward to seeing them again now that John is back.

[@gabe0482]

4 guys painting a canvas with sound....true art

[@lordslothrop365]

Quite possibly their best song.

[@LyleAllbritton]

I think this is one of the most beautiful rhcp. It is heart wrenching atm

[@HarptoHeart69]

Whose still here, listening to this underrated masterpiece in 2022? 🤘

[@marilujohn70496]

2024

[@brunofreire2085]

Guitar solo john make me cry for feeling all times

[@HeeyJuuude]

I love you John. Everytime I listen to this song i cry, the solo is magic. Come back in RHCP! Please!

[@MrHamdong]

I am not ashamed to say....this made me cry. I sometimes loose a bit of hope with the Chili's but performances like this remind me why I love them so much. So powerful.

[@zacfernandez6030]

frusciante never ceases to blow my mind i love you man!!!

[@tabaker0499]

I believe this is one of the most underrated songs ever. Love this song! Magical.

[@greenbaydahg]

That massive loogey that Anthony hacks at the start of this primes me for a deep, profound, spiritually moving musical experience.

[@lamusique8528]

You know it's top quality music when the 240p video has 3.6 million views

[@guisantogui]

BEST SOLO EVER! Red hot chili peppers - Wet sand

[@metalmania310]

How could anyone dislike this amazing performance? My world no longer makes sense...

[@youdontforminthewetsandido8310]

Gonna say this again: he's the Layne Staley of the guitar. Can do no wrong, just like Layne couldn't.

[@TheJKoros]

That ending gives me goosebumps every time without fail. Every time.

[@pepebetancourt9145]

4:46 Flea looking at John, " He is god" said in his mind.

[@jimmylokoo]

no, it's not only you the red hot has a kind of magic that makes me feel better all the time that i listen to them

[@Geetman]

Plus John pours out everything he's got into his playing when he plays live. The entire band does, so I'm with Meadster on this one. Saying the solo live is "weaker" than the album is a pretty bold statement, because he plays a lot of the solos differently for every show they play. I have yet to see him play the same exact solo twice live. I just really like his playing because he puts everything he's got behind his playing, and that to me defines a TRUE musician.

[@LuteTheMFUGK]

^ real truth!

[@hellomamacat]

The last great year before the smart phone.

[@Xxmitx]

Uma das melhores músicas do rhcp!

[@Deesboy08]

Such a great live version.....just love this song, so much emotion!

[@brunooliveira_1990]

04:12 Fantastic Solo

[@AvaneeshYadavkingoftheworld]

RHCP you rock to the core!! My respect and love for your GREAT music!

[@kylerphoenix7814]

Frusciante doesn’t play guitar. He is the guitar

[@WanderinHawk]

The shout before the solo is extremely epic, its so powerfulll...

[@gonzalocamacho3848]

9 de cada 10 comentarios sobre vídeos de RHCP desde 1999 hasta 2007 piden que vuelva john ( y con razón)

[@dattebayo155]

the riff at you don't form in the wet sand is just so niiiice =)

[@elusively2555]

You don't forrrrm in the wet sannnd You don't forrrrm at all...ooooh

[@HeatwaveHans]

Love this song so much. Been my fav band since One Hot Minute but this is probably my fav Chilis song. Definitely worth listening to them the band talk about this song and the rest of Stadium Arcadium on the deluxe version

[@due_2477]

WELCOME BACK JOHN

[@unreborn]

its midnight and i randomly watched this and cried for no reason. beautiful song

[@evertonmadrugaful]

What can I say about John Frusciante? The best artist of my generation, and the future ...

[@Brave_Tsubasa]

Shoutouts to one of the greatest songs ever made

[@Yamiperlife]

0:05 "jrrr" completely necessary to point that xD

[@musicgetsmehigh1989]

the smile this song begins with....makes me as happy as this beautiful song