Red Hot Chili Peppers - Give It Away REACTION! This isn't what I thought it was about...

[@stephenstrudwick8095]

In a VH1 Behind the Music special the Red Hot Chili Peppers explained that "Give It Away" is about the theory, "The more you give, the more you receive, so why not give it all away?" Lead singer Anthony Kiedis drew inspiration for this song from the German singer Nina Hagen when he came across one of her jackets that he liked. She insisted he take it, explaining that giving stuff away creates good energy. Kiedis and Hagen had a brief affair in 1983.

[@DadalorianCreates]

Nina Hagen is AMAZING, i have been a big fan of hers since the eighties,

[@KatrinaMarie614]

Flea was best friends with River Phoenix before he passed and the lyric “River born to be a giver” was about him and how generous of a person he was ❤

[@ConspiracySmurf]

Sadly...I bet BP doesn't know who River Phoenix is...start with ***STAND BY ME***

[@KatrinaMarie614]

@@ConspiracySmurf 💩 You’re probably right 🥰

[@wwe666q]

I wonder how old river was when they were friends?

[@marshajanulis6092]

@@ConspiracySmurf Who is BP?

[@cydrych]

@@marshajanulis6092the guy reacting to the song, Black Pegasus.

[@stephenstrudwick8095]

The lyrical meaning behind “Give It Away” is centered around the philosophy of selflessness and altruistic behavior. Anthony Kiedis' girlfriend in the early '80s was punk rock singer Nina Hagen. Being several years Kiedis’ senior, she became a role-model while he was addicted to heroin: According to Kiedis: “She realized how young and inexperienced I was then, so she was always passing on gems to me, not in a preachy way, just by seizing on opportunities.” When Kiedis was looking through her closet he came across a jacket he liked, and commented to Hagen that it was “really cool”. Upon expressing this, Hagen immediately told him to keep it. Her reasoning behind this selflessness was due to an attempt to constantly make her life more enjoyable, and explained to Kiedis that “if you have a closet full of clothes and you try to keep them all, your life will get very small. But if you have a full closet and someone sees something they like, if you give it to them, the world is a better place.” The act was something that affected Kiedis significantly because he had never before experienced such an enlightening ideology on life. Growing up in Los Angeles he had always thought differently than Hagen; instead of giving material possessions away and being free thinking, the vocalist believed one must take what they want as no one will provide for you. Instead, he now adopted Hagen’s philosophy: “It was such an epiphany that someone would want to give me her favorite thing. That stuck with me forever. Every time I’d be thinking ‘I have to keep,’ I’d remember ‘No, you gotta give away instead.’ When I started going regularly to (drug and alcohol) meetings, one of the principles I had learned was that the way to maintain your own sobriety is to give it to another suffering alcoholic. Every time you empty your vessel of that energy, fresh new energy comes flooding in.” Flea’s bassline for "Give It Away" allowed Kiedis to recall this incident and he believed the music paired perfectly with the lyrics. During the verses, Kiedis departs from the idea of unselfishness and sings about a variety of topics including long time friend River Phoenix, musician Bob Marley, and various sexual themes including fertility and lust.

[@pyrovania]

Did Nina Hagen write "Smack Jack" about Kiedis? I had no idea they were a couple.

[@DaveB-hg7el]

Beautiful shout-out to Nina Hagen. She needs remembered. Thanks, peace 💚

[@stephenstrudwick8095]

​@@pyrovania"Smack Jack" was released in 1982 as the lead single from Nina Hagen's debut solo album "NunSexMonkRock." Although the message of the song is clear, it was not specifically written about Kiedis. Smack Jack was actually written by Hagen's Dutch ex-boyfriend and father of her daughter Cosma Shiva, Ferdinand "Ferdi" Karmelk, who was a heroin addict and later died of AIDS in 1988. Kiedis had a passionate fling with Hagen in 1983. They met in March of that year after one of the early Chili Peppers shows at the Cathay de Grande in Los Angeles. Hagen and Kiedis had a physical relationship for about a month, cooling off once Hagen’s more serious boyfriend returned from out of town. Seven years his senior, Hagen was an experienced “wise soul” and a worldly mentor of sorts to Kiedis; his exposure to her way of life and her vastly different worldview led to many changes in his lifestyle. Btw, Hagan's second solo studio album "Angstlos" released in September 1983 (English version "Fearless" released in November 1983), is notable for including the song "What It Is", which was written by Flea and Anthony Kiedis. This album was released nearly a year before the Chili Peppers released their 1984 debut album. The Chili Peppers also recorded a demo of "What It is" around the same time as Hagen recorded her version. Their demo can be found on their 1994 "Out in LA" album.

[@lorddix]

I count this as one of the best Concerts I ever went to 12/28/1991 RHCP with Pearl Jam and Nirvana as the opening bands.

[@jamesrh9193]

A few key lyrical passages "Give It away" that your hunch is correct. The Bob Marley verse is entirely an homage to a funk/reggae musician who was very much loving energy and friendliness. "Don't want to be a miser" - a miser is an old person who hoards wealth. The "won't let you shiver" lyric can certainly be interpreted as taking care of a homeless person, but more generally is giving someone comfort and warmth when they need it. Yeah, they're nuts, especially at that point in their careers, but this was a huge hit for a variety of reasons. It's a fun song, great bass line groove, and definitely a positive message once you realize once it's really about.

[@tarzn_worx]

I always took it as giving away energy or love. Some people feel "love" by receiving things, kind words, or physical touch. Give it away!😂

[@Robsan40]

That's how I've always understood it.

[@EpochWin]

Flea really is one of those dudes that straddles the line between genius and insanity

[@pd4104lang]

Blood Sugar Sex Magik is one of my favorite albums of all time! You can listen to this album without skipping a track!! A complete, unadulterated banger! Still on my playlist after all these years!

[@CoreyWickramasekera]

Their cover of STEVIE WONDER'S "HIGHER GROUND" is GREAT!!!😊

[@stephenstrudwick8095]

"Blood Sugar Sex Magik,” the fifth studio album by Red Hot Chili Peppers, produced by Rick Rubin and featuring classic hits such as “Under the Bridge,” “Breaking the Girl” and, of course, “Give It Away,” was released on Sept. 24, 1991, the same day as Nirvana’s “Nevermind.” It would become the Chili Peppers’ critical and commercial breakthrough, eventually selling more than 7 million copies.

[@Wrangzilla]

To me, that album and prior will always be true Chili Peppers....

[@sford1320]

That album lived in my cd player for a couple years when i was a teen.

[@leonardwashington6456]

Under the Bridge, Soul to Squeeze, Breaking the Girl, these are just a few of the must-listens. You could do a Chili Peppers marathon and I don't think anybody would be mad. But you'd be mad-entertained.

[@Sadler2010]

Everyone is missing the whole punk era before the mainstream explosion 💥 that happened later to RHCP. "Catholic school girls rule" and so much that most people completely missed...

[@MattSwain1]

@@Sadler2010100% - they’ve done some good stuff with albums like Californication etc but there’s some real gems when you dig back through their first few albums. When you look at the live albums they’ve done in recent years it’s like the old stuff doesn’t exist so it’s maybe not surprising that people don’t know about it

[@Sadler2010]

@@MattSwain1 At least they haven't basically disowned that part of their past, unlike The Beastie Boys, but they've certainly downplayed it. I didn't care for everything since they went mainstream. But I never hated on them for it. I always think how cool it was that Flea cameoed in Butthole Surfers "Who was in my room?". Yet another epic band!

[@MamaJewels99]

Soul to squeeze, Under the Bridge, Otherside, Road tripping. These are some of my faves. They have been on my playlist forever.❤

[@Cathidee]

Same

[@iron_rush_theater1246]

I always think "Yabba dabba doo now" from Weird Al every time I hear this.

[@RastaSaiyaman]

According to Anthony Kiedis, he thought that Weird Al "wasn't even trying" when hearing "Bedrock anthem" for the first time.

[@jasonthill4906]

It’s about giving away LOVE.

[@jamberry1369]

"Scar Tissue" --- "Breaking The Girl" --- "Otherside" --- more Red Hot Chili Peppers songs - I saw them in OKC (in 2005ish) when Snoop Dogg opened up for him -- I was up front - and during the Snoop show, one person from his crew threw a joint towards me - it dropped in between the security guards and I was like "shit! there goes that!" But one the security guards picked it up and handed it to me. The joint was out and I motioned to the guy for a light. he jumped down in between the guards and lit it up. I took a big hit - and yeah - I can say Snoop's shit was amazing! haha.

[@glitter_bombed]

i saw them in 2003 and snoop opened for them! at first i was a little bummed- half the dates snoop opened, and the other half were the mars volta, who i really wanted to see- but we had a great time. my brother and i still count it as one of the greatest concert experiences we've had.

[@Jane-d4w]

One of the GOATS!!!! Saw them first time in 86!!!Socks and everything! I danced my way through the show while my boyfriend and his friend were in The Pit. The Pit in the 80s was HARD!!!! 😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@pcooper3559]

Jane ya should have been in The Pit 😂😂

[@usa4freedom1]

I saw them in a small venue in Berkeley. If you were not jumping up and down during Fire, you would’ve been crushed. It was so crazy!

[@WoodsintheBurg94]

“Hoosegow” is a slang term for the jail. If you watch old black & white westerns you will hear them use the word when talking about the town jail. In the lyrics, the word hoosegow follows him talking about “Pigs”.

[@davidberesford7009]

You never know what you don't know until you know it. And now you know. Keep Reacting!

[@RiddleRascals]

Song is about "Giving away worldly stuff and thinking freely."

[@vbxtc625]

When the band won their first Grammy for this song, the category was Best Hard Rock Performance (thereby proving that, once again, the awards people had not a clue). One member said in an interview that the award might as well have been named, "best song by white guys playing electric instruments". The band made a point of saying that it was straight up funk, and came partially out of their longtime association with George Clinton. Flea is the name of the bass player who is usually only wearing underwear onstage.

[@jeffrohawks4540]

He's also the voice of Donnie in the wild thornberrys

[@RichardRitenour0522]

Hoosegow is a slang word for jail or prison. Great and solid channel!!

[@ahwhite2022]

This. It's classic Southwest/California in that it's from butchered / misheard Spanish, like buckaroo and mustang.

[@danrumble74]

This whole album was a big part of the soundtrack to my senior year in highschool ('91-'92) #GenX

[@MegsD79]

Under the Bridge and Suck My Kiss are my 2 favorite Red Hot Chili Pepper songs

[@mikepiccione886]

flea is an extraordinary human

[@RastaSaiyaman]

People tend to forget that the Chili Peppers were way harder edged than they are now, modern day fans know them as being this "Chill-in-the-sunshine" band, so when hearing their old stuff surprises them. Another thing is that Anthony Kiedis never got any credit as a rapper, because as this song shows, he could spit bars with the best of them.

[@samsonjpedroza]

FLEA ... WILD MAN ON BASS ... ONE OF THE GREATS ON HIS INSTRUMENT !!!

[@annephillips8494]

My favourite track when I need to vent, giving it both barrels on the speakers. Their cover of Stevie Wonder's Higher Ground is great.Flea's Bass, ohhh!🤤

[@DarrellAshley-k5f]

Yes! Love and generosity!

[@legolads1732]

Give it away Give it away Give it away now Is my ringtone. Love it when my phone rings on full volume in public. Awesome song. Awesome band.

[@kenlawless7247]

One of their first tours was called "The Socks on Cocks Tour". The whole band wore only strategically placed tube socks. I'm more of an anklet man but that's for another day.

[@bobboy5508]

That was actually the album cover that spoofed the Beatles Abby Road album cover. Exact same but naked with socks on their jocks.

[@pyrovania]

I saw that tour. It was awesome.They played in a warehouse in Sacramento.

[@tiptonck55]

Yep- I remember that!

[@BuckInchuteranch1]

That’s what i figured the song was about, all the forms of love, emotional, spiritual, physical and all.

[@Liz-cmc313]

Love this song for the funk.

[@LadybugLuv]

WOW!! 😁😎 I had hear this song in a long while, I had to listen to it twice, the first time I was too busy rocking out like I was in college again!!! Flea is nasty with the bass! 💃🏾🎸🎸🎸

[@BigMike1073]

Love hip hop and rock. This is why I love BP’s reactions, he does all genres of music.

[@rowanmayfair9249]

For a similar group, I'm not going to say one or the other is better, try Faith No More's Epic. (Lead singer Mike Patton has a 6 octave range (for comparison Mariah Carey has a 5 octave range) and an even broader taste in all music, he also is associated or part of Mr. Bungle, Fantômas, Tomahawk, Peeping Tom along with solo work and voice overs, he was the voice of the creatures in I Am Legend among MANY other side projects)

[@scapito]

💜💜💜

[@usa4freedom1]

Love FNM! They opened for Metallica years and years ago. No one knew who they were. By the end of the first song, everyone was jamming. It was so fun.

[@rowanmayfair9249]

@usa4freedom1 yes!!! I wanted to go to that concert sooooo badly. Mike Patton made me want to become a band hoe...lol

[@snarklefritz]

To me this song is about absorbing whatever is good in this world and sharing it with everyone around you. Enjoy life. Help others have a good life. That’s what it’s all about.

[@karensilvera6694]

Nope.... You didn't biff this. The song is about the happy feeling of giving things to others as well as receiving things from others. That includes your time, your love, and your help as well as worldly things. It's about helping people. At least that's what my son told me back then. It was a big hit when he went with the church group for hearts for hammers. 😊

[@SedatKPunkt]

Your son spoke the truth...surprised?

[@bar5radass]

Although I love the sentiment, I remember being in confirmation and church camp and given just ridiculously false alternative meanings to pop culture…

[@mr.knowitall6440]

Nice try... 🙄

[@miamired1]

The band can best be described as a a fusion one. Their influences were jazz rap, funk, etc. They came at a time where a basically ill-defined music industry needed a breath of fresh air.

[@stephenstrudwick8095]

The video for "Give It Away" was directed by the French multimedia artist Stephane Sednaoui. He initially worked as a photographer for fashion magazines in the 1980s. Throughout the ’80s he shot fashion editorials and covers featuring artists such as Madonna and Courtney Love. Sednaoui was influenced by Bill Brandt, one of the most important British photographers of the 20th century, and Andy Warhol. Regarding "Give It Away", Sednaoui mentioned: "I feel that the style and composition in the video reflect Brandt’s experimental work of monochrome images of body parts. The video, which was shot in the 90’s, features the members of the band moving manically to the track along with other models. I like the direction of this video as I feel the quick change of abstract shots in the video is effective and works to the advantage of the theme of the song." During the backwards guitar solo, band member John Frusciante was filmed waving a large aluminum ribbon; Anthony Kiedis was initially apprehensive about Sednaoui's desire for the guitarist to do so, believing he would tell the director "'F**k you and take that dancing ribbon and shove it up your French a**, buddy' but (Frusciante) gladly went off and made love to the air with this dancing ribbon. He would have danced around for hours with that thing." The footage was edited in reverse to complement the solo.

[@banamarco]

Sednaoui:"assume the fosiscion(position) and the guys :" whaaat? "😂

[@pegajense]

My favorite song of theirs ❤❤❤❤

[@lisaspikes4291]

Me too!

[@DiZastur]

my 2 fav's are "under the bridge" and their cover of "love rollercoaster" that's a fun, funky ass version. It's impossible not to start dancing when I hear that. I'm 60, white male and Canadian, I don't normally dance...

[@d8l835]

I forgot they did love roller coaster cover until just a few weeks ago! I somehow found myself watching Beavis and Butthead Do America with my kids...don't ask lol But as soon as that song came on a huge grin came across my face

[@HippyGoLuckyHomestead]

These dudes exemplify what it means to truly not care what anyone thinks about you. They're very comfortable in their own skin.

[@simompearson3623]

this is old school now. i remember this coming out. brilliant fun times. lot of groovy music, beginnings of pop funky rock. the bridge to the next realm, f n m. eclectic boys, dan reed. extreme, steve salas. then - grunge .

[@nancysmith38]

Weird Al’s Bedrock Anthem parodies this- and is great

[@TeresaMosby-sm4js]

Yabba dabba dabba doo now!

[@alwaysdriveing]

For so many people the Red Hot Chilli Peppers started here. I had been listening to them for years before this came out. :)

[@usa4freedom1]

Same!

[@sinatraskitten]

Songs to react to: 1. SlipKnot - Snuff 2. George Strait - The Chair 3. Queensryche -Eyes of a Stranger and/or Jet City Woman 4. Selena - No Me Queda Más or Bidi Bidi Bom Bom

[@jennifergibbs2487]

can I add Lump by the President's of the United States. explain it to me BP

[@amymeyers8090]

It is about generosity! A friend gave him a jacket he liked and he was over joyed by her generosity. The lines about “there is a river born to be a giver”, “keep you warm won’t let you shiver” is about their friend actor River Phoenix who passed away. This info is in Anthony’s book “Scar Tissue”.

[@michealriseley6261]

Fun fact - the guitar solo was actually played in reverse, recorded normally, but played in reverse on the actual track

[@IndagoChild143]

Give it away now is about giving away LOVE!!

[@irvintorres1840]

“Give It Away” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers is a song that explores themes of selflessness and generosity. The lyrics, particularly the chorus “Give it away, give it away, give it away now,” emphasize the idea of giving freely without expecting anything in return.

[@instigatorartworks]

The look on your face when they switched up the camera angle is the best thing I will see all day.

[@marshajanulis6092]

I never heard if RHCP's but ive seen Flea in movies and tv shows. This is what a good KZbinr/analyzer does; Robert has made such an impression that i do research on every band/musician.

[@scottNNJ]

I’ve heard this song hundreds of times. I’ve even played it (mockingly) when DJing my son’s hockey game when a player turns over the puck. Just now do I understand the song’s meaning. Thank you.

[@NycilSikiclas]

Nice one bro. Thumb up. I strongly suggest that you listen to the live version of give it away played as part of the 2006 "live Fuji rock". You'll get some Public Enemy vibes from the 1980s - my teenage years. A hoosegow is a prison. Piggies might refer to pigs, slang for cops.

[@ronpotts6385]

Anthony Keidis has been very open about being Native American (Apache), and listening to your interpretation reminded me of this. Native Americans have never really been big on ownership, whether it's land or material things, so there's a long tradition of trading and bartering so that everyone has what they need. There is even a line in the song about being "down with the PowWow". So, while this song seems to be inspired by many things ( like Bob Marley), I think the Native American concept of sharing so that nobody goes without figures into the song heavily.

[@tammiefoster-arundell1200]

Triva fact Anthony Kiedis made a short appearance in the movie Point Break.

[@starlawilson9011]

Chili Peppers started as a rock /rap band.

[@DaveMartin-h5o]

It’s all about love brother Give it away whenever you can Makes for a better world 💯♥️🇦🇺

[@JeffreyTheTaylor]

I always liked how on the outro they quote the "Sweet Leaf" riff by Black Sabbath.

[@KimbaLoveAdams]

The Red Hot Chili Peppers' song "Give It Away" is about the philosophy of selflessness and altruism. The song's title comes from the phrase "give it away", which is a common lyric in the song and is based on an experience that vocalist Anthony Kiedis had with his former girlfriend, Nina Hagen, in the early 1980s. Kiedis's philosophy is that true happiness comes from giving to others without expecting anything in return.

[@markupton1417]

Magical album!

[@DadalorianCreates]

Man, good Chili Peppers - albums - freaky stylie, up lift mofo party plan and mothers milk - the EP Abby Road is really some of the greats from the first two - They do an amazing Stevie Wonder cover on Mothers Milk. but things like Thirty Dirty Birds or Yurtle the Turtle, but my personal favorite is the track Nevermind.

[@SugahShy]

These guys were responsible for ushering in a whole new musical genre. Give It Away. Power Of Equality. Under The Bridge. Breaking The Girl. Falling Into Grace. One Big Mob. Aeroplane. Walkabout. Their covers of Stevie Wonder's Higher Ground and The Ohio Players' Rollercoaster Of Love.

[@Sevenduece]

Listen to Scar Tissue. Beautiful song, like a phoenix rising from the ashes and dedicated to Anthony's dad. Saying he couldn't share how he felt with hi, so with the birds he shared his lonely view. Beautiful song bout life and what it brings

[@KrypticNerve]

Kiedes is representing his first nation side and exclaiming representation/lack of, and all the world ate it up thinking it as you said ( a sexual song) but it was far from it. it was a song with a hidden message and now you and many others are finally seeing the RHCP for the band they truly are. I am so proud of them and I have stood by them since I heard their first album that dropped in 1984 titled The Red Hot Chili Peppers

[@pagemeredith4532]

Under the Bridge is one of my favorite songs, and their cover of the song Higher Ground by Stevie Wonder.

[@chapo0815]

Yaba daba yaba daba daba doo noww ... Lol.... 🤘🏽

[@joannparker1977]

An extremely altruistic band. I love all their music. And I REALLY respect them. I was turned on to them from the get-go in my early 30's. Now as a 64 year old, it has not changed.

[@johngoodwin2384]

I like your content. Your background art reminded me of my long gone FB identity. I was Phuquebois for years 😂✌🏼

[@kylespence9060]

One of my favorite songs of theirs along under the bridge, Californication, soul to squeeze, otherside, scar tissue , can't stop, dani California, snow (hey oh). Weird al's parody of this song is hilarious

[@brennasammons8288]

Love the ODB shirt. Best album ever.

[@sumonjamal1653]

U gotta check out the Weird Al Yankovic spoof of 'Give it away' by the Red Hot Chili Peppers... Al made it into 'Bedrock anthem'... as an ode to 'The Flintstones' cartoon 🤣 He played the acoustic beginning of the RHCP song 'Under the bridge' before cutting to the rock song... the music video was a frame-by-frame spoof of this black-and-white music video w/ Weird Al dressed as Fred Flintstone w/ Anthony Kiedis' dreads 🤣

[@revaflowers3115]

Andy Kiedis (lead singer) was in this little movie back in the day called Point Break that starred Keanu Reeves,Patrick Swayze, Lori Petty and Gary Busey to mention a few. He shoots himself in the foot in the movie.

[@angelskunk2206]

You should check out their Live at Slane Castle version of this song. These guys have so much energy onstage!

[@danalynbegin6991]

One of my fave RHCP songs

[@Jane-d4w]

I love ❤ to give my friends little gifts just for fun. Went out dancing the other night and one of them was wearing the hair ornament that i gave to her!! And his nickname is Swan. The drummer is Chad, guitar, John, and bass is the AMAZING Flea!!!

[@lemhanback9595]

Although I enjoyed their music videos back in the day, I wouldn't have considered myself a fan. Never thought about this song unless it was on, however, after reading a few comments I can believe that they are correct. Had you not done this reaction I doubt I would I would have discovered that perspective on both the artist nor the song. For that I thank you.

[@TheKatdawg65]

I remember seeing this on MTV for the first time at my best friend's house. We were both like, "idk who these strange mfers are, but they are FUNKY!"

[@bradclaxton1455]

Otherside or scar tissue one of my favorite bands all time.

[@Robert-op7oc]

THIS IS NOT RAP. THIS IS ROCK.

[@fs_dave]

More funk than rock. With rapped lyrics.

[@pattymckitrick7436]

❤❤The Chili Peppers sound good and spicy with the volume cranked up on the Harley, gettin' some wind therapy 😎😎

[@nosliwec]

Their biggest hits were probably either this one or Under the Bridge. Scar Tissue and Californication is up there as well. Under the Bridge is their biggest main stream song, but they had many hits on the Alt Rock stations.

[@Van1973Auken]

It's about happiness.

[@derekrubis6652]

You need to react to two of Red Hot Chili Peppers songs back in the 80’s “Coyotes” & “Fight Like A Brave”

[@usa4freedom1]

THIS!!👆🏻

[@chrismalloy7960]

It really is one of the best music videos ever made.

[@roberormonde]

I don't like rap much. But I like the song. Because the bass roof is bad ass

[@patrickhughes2193]

Confidence and Pride.... IMO ❤

[@laurawelker9025]

Love their cover of Higher Ground.

[@wazza1085]

I played the entire BSSM album constantly when it came it. 'Sir Psycho Sexy' would have to be my favourite track, it'd make for a great reaction!

[@jamescotner2459]

They’re life long brothers, friends who sometimes kiss. It’s male bonding as a musician.

[@AndrewGuilliam]

I think “can’t stop” and “under the bridge” are their two best songs. Under the bridge has the lyrics that so many can relate to, but can’t stop is a borderline perfect song. Neither are my favorite song though, some of my favorites come from the Klinghoffer era (adventures of raindance Maggie, sick love, look around, etc.)

[@chelleb3055]

In their carpool karaoke Anthony explains what he's going to give to your mom, dad and daughter lol. He also saved a baby during that episode!

[@angiew4544]

I remember the "socks" tour and my older cousin having that poster in her room. 😂😅

[@alondor8157]

"this guy writes really deep". He said in multiple interviews, that most of his songs don't actually make sense, and they're just a mish mash collage of ideas. Essentially he just writes to sound good, rather than worrying about the meaning behind the words. However, there might be a few interesting topics behind his words though, and inspired personal emotions. Even if he doesn't think so it himself.

[@Syzygy77]

ah, man ive been supporting RHCP since i was a little kid in the early nineties. more RHCP please.

[@JoseDaniel-o8z]

😂😂repar❤❤ lindo demais tem boa fama boa música 🎷 top já naquela altura deles ❤

[@reginairvine3919]

Higher Ground is another fantastic song by them

[@seangates1451]

Back in the day, I thought the same thing BP. But it really is about just having love and compassion for your fellow humans. RHCP are known for being very… naughty, performing nude and stuff like that… but you’re right that the lyrics are always deep, Anthony always goes deep.

[@BeccaM24]

I remember them performing at an awards show wearing duapers and I think singing this song. My Mom was so upset, Lol, they were pretty crazy back then. The horns are kind of scary.

[@matheya]

It's about giving away love and kindness.... but it's not obvious at all, true :))))