Slow Cheetah
Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Waking up dead inside of my head Will never never do there is no med No medicine to take I've had a chance to be insane Asylum from the falling rain I've had a chance to break It's so bad it's got to be good Mysterious girl misunderstood Dressed like a wedding cake Any other day and I might play A funeral march for Bonnie Brae Why try and run away Slow cheetah come Before my forest Looks like it's on today Slow cheetah come It's so euphoric No matter what they say I know a girl She worked in a store She knew not what Her life was for She barely knew her name They tried to tell her She would never be As happy as the girl In the magazine She bought it with her pay Slow cheetah come Before my forest Looks like it's on today Slow cheetah come It's so euphoric No matter what they say Everyone has So much to say They talk talk talk Their lives away Don't even hesitate Walking on down To the burial ground It's a very old dance With a merry old sound Looks like it's on today Slow cheetah come Before my forest Looks like it's on today Slow cheetah come It's so euphoric No matter what they say Slow cheetah come Before my forest Looks like it's on today Slow cheetah come It's so euphoric No matter what they say
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Written by: MICHAEL BALZARY, JOHN ANTHONY FRUSCIANTE, ANTHONY KIEDIS, CHAD SMITH
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10 facts about this song
Album Category"Slow Cheetah" is a song featured on the Red Hot Chili Peppers' ninth studio album "Stadium Arcadium" released in 2006.
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Music CompositionThe song journey as calm and melancholic that gradually builds up on its intensity, leaving an impact similar to the invoking speed from a cheetah.
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Lyrics AspectThe lyrics for "Slow Cheetah" were written by the band's lead vocalist, Anthony Kiedis, with themes dealing with drug abuse and the struggle of overcoming addiction.
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Title ClassThe title "Slow Cheetah" is a contradiction in terms, as cheetahs are known for their speed, possibly indicating Kiedis' recovery process is slow even though he feels a rush.
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Band MembersThe track's key performers include Anthony Kiedis, bassist Michael 'Flea' Balzary, guitarist John Frusciante, and drummer Chad Smith.
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Award Recognition"Stadium Arcadium," the album where "Slow Cheetah" is placed, won five Grammy awards, including "Best Rock Album."
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Unique InstrumentThe song, highly celebrated by fans, features an obscure instrument known as Marxophone in its interludes, giving it a unique sound.
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Song Duration"Slow Cheetah" is one of the longest songs on the album, coming in at around 5 minutes and 20 seconds.
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Music VideoThere is no official music video for "Slow Cheetah," unlike many other songs from the album.
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Song PrereleaseBefore the album's release, "Slow Cheetah" was one of five tracks made available to listen to on the Red Hot Chili Peppers' website.
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