Taste the Pain
Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Flat on my back In a lonely sprawl I stare at the ceiling Because I can not fall Asleep tonight No not at all Head lights flash Across my bedroom wall Crying eyes open Because I can not fall In love with you, I know not at all Walk away and taste the pain Come again some other day Aren't you glad you weren't afraid Funny how the price gets paid Walk away and taste the pain Come again some other day Aren't you glad you weren't afraid Funny how the price gets paid Busted in two Like a brittle stick I can not drink Because my throat constricts Lovesick from you That will never do Open my mouth I couldn't make a sound I could not scream and no I could not shout It out to you Nothing to do Walk away and taste the pain Come again some other day Aren't you glad you weren't afraid Funny how the price gets paid Walk away and taste the pain Come again some other day Aren't you glad you weren't afraid Funny how the price gets paid Yeah, yeah This may come as a shocking surprise I have to take a walk I have to kiss it goodbye Goodbye my love Goodbye my love I am not alive Walk away and taste the pain Come again some other day Aren't you glad you weren't afraid Funny how the price gets paid Walk away and taste the pain Come again some other day Aren't you glad you weren't afraid Funny how the price gets paid Oh oh how the price gets paid Well I got to pay, I got to pay the price I think I'll walk away 'Cause I couldn't survey, I couldn't pay I couldn't price
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Written by: Anthony Kiedis, Darren Henley, Michael 'Flea' Balzary, John Frusciante
Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC., COHEN AND COHEN, Universal Music Publishing Group, MoeBeToBlame, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
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11 facts about this song
Album & Release Date"Taste The Pain" is a song by American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, released on their fourth studio album "Mother's Milk" in 1989.
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Chart PerformanceThe song didn't register on the Billboard 100, but it did help the album reach #52 on the Billboard 200. It is considered a fan-favorite.
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VideographyThe music video for "Taste the Pain" was directed by Alex Winter, who later became known for his role as Bill in the "Bill & Ted" franchise.
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Lyrics"Taste the Pain" is notable for its dark, melancholic lyrics, reflecting a period of emotional hardship for the band's members, especially lead singer Anthony Kiedis, who was struggling with drug addiction.
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SoundThe song showcases the band's unique fusion of funk, rock, and punk genres. Flea's recognizable bass line is a prominent feature of the track.
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Cover ArtThe album cover for "Mother's Milk," which features "Taste the Pain," caused controversy due to its depiction of a naked woman with the band members as miniatures on her breasts. This cover was designed by Henry Marquez, an art director at EMI Records.
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Movie FeatureThe song gained popularity when it was featured in the 1989 film "Say Anything," starring John Cusack.
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Live PerformancesRed Hot Chili Peppers have rarely performed this song live, but it made appearances in setlists during their 1989 and 1990 tour.
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Band MembersDuring the recording of "Mother’s Milk," the Red Hot Chili Peppers consisted of lead vocalist Anthony Kiedis, bassist Flea, drummer Chad Smith, and guitarist John Frusciante. This was the first album featuring this lineup, which is often considered the band's classic formation.
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ProducerThe song was produced by Michael Beinhorn, a Grammy-nominated producer known for his work with Soundgarden and Hole. His production helped the band achieve a stronger and more polished sound.
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Trivia“Taste The Pain” is one of the few song titles uttered in the lyrics. In the song, Anthony Kiedis sings 'Come on baby, taste the pain.'
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