Dani California
Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Getting born in the state of Mississippi Papa was a copper, and her mama was a hippy In Alabama she would swing a hammer Price you got to pay when you break the panorama She never knew that there was anything more than poor What in the world does your company take me for? Black bandanna, sweet Louisiana Robbing on a bank in the state of Indiana She's a runner Rebel, and a stunner On her merry way saying baby, watcha gonna? Looking down the barrel of a hot metal forty-five Just another way to survive California, rest in peace Simultaneous release California, show your teeth She's my priestess I'm your priest Yeah, yeah, yeah She's a lover, baby, and a fighter Should've seen it coming when I got a little brighter With a name like Dani California Day was gonna come when I was gonna mourn ya A little loaded, she was stealing another breath I love my baby to death California, rest in peace Simultaneous release California, show your teeth She's my priestess I'm your priest Yeah, yeah, yeah Who knew the other side of you? Who knew that others died to prove? Too true to say goodbye to you Too true to say, say, say Pushed the fader, gifted animator One for the now, and eleven for the later Never made it up to Minnesota North Dakota man Wasn't gunnin' for the quota Down in the Badlands she was saving the best for last It only hurts when I laugh Gone too fast California, rest in peace Simultaneous release California, show your teeth She's my priestess I'm your priest Yeah, yeah, yeah California, rest in peace Simultaneous release California, show your teeth She's my priestess I'm your priest Yeah, yeah, yeah
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Written by: Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith, John Frusciante, Michael Balzary
Lyrics © MoeBeToBlame, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
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10 facts about this song
Band History"Dani California" is a song by the American rock band, Red Hot Chili Peppers. The band, formed in 1983, is famous for their funk rock style music, which often includes elements of alternative rock, pop, and psychedelic rock.
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Album InformationThe song is from their ninth studio album, "Stadium Arcadium". The album was released on May 9, 2006, and is a double album that includes 28 tracks.
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Song Ranking"Dani California" rapidly became a commercial success for the band. It achieved number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, where it remained for 14 weeks.
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Song ThemeThe song narrates the life story of a girl named Dani California, who was born in the deep South but manages to make her way to California, experiences a troubled life, and ultimately dies young.
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Lyric InspirationLead singer and primary lyricist, Anthony Kiedis, has mentioned that “Dani” is a representation of every woman he’s encountered in his life. The character also appears in other Red Hot Chili Peppers songs like "By the Way" and "Scar Tissue."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Dani California", directed by Tony Kaye, is popular for showing the band performing in a number of different style costumes, tributing various important periods of rock and roll history.
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AwardThe music video won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Rock Video in 2006.
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Copyright ControversyThe song sparked a minor controversy when it was suggested that the Red Hot Chili Peppers had plagiarised Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' 1993 song "Mary Jane’s Last Dance". However, Petty himself dismissed the allegations, stating that he seriously doubted that there was any negative intent involved.
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RecordThe song holds the record for the fastest accumulation of number 1 singles in Modern Rock chart history, and is the band's third number one hit.
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Song Genre"Dani California" is characterized by its fusion of funk, pop and rock elements. The song combines a catchy, pop-oriented chorus with more traditional rock elements in its verses.
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