Brendan's Death Song
Red Hot Chili Peppers
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If I die before I get it done Will you decide Take my words and turn them into sounds That will survive Because a long time ago I knew not to deprive It's safe out there and now you're everywhere Just like the sky And you are love, you are the love supreme You are the rise And when you hear this, you know it's your jam It's your goodbye Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the drummer drums He's gonna play my song To carry me along Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the boatman comes To ferry me away To where we all belong We all crossed when we were feeling lost It's just the time Kateri cried the day her lover died She recognized Because you gave her a life of real love It's no surprise The night's are long, but the years are short When you're alive Way back when we'll never be again It was a time It's gonna catch you so glad I met you To walk a line Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the drummer drums He's gonna play my song To carry me along Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the boatman comes To ferry me away To where we all belong Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the drummer drums He's gonna play my song To carry me along Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the boatman comes To ferry me away To where we all belong Let me live so when it's time to die Even the reaper cries Let me die so when it's time to live Another sun will rise I said yeah Yeah yeah, yeah yeah I said yeah Yeah yeah, yeah yeah Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the drummer drums He's gonna play my song To carry me along Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the boatman comes To ferry me away To where we all belong Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone
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Written by: MICHAEL BALZARY, ANTHONY KIEDIS, JOSH ADAM KLINGHOFFER, CHAD SMITH
Lyrics © MoeBeToBlame, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
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11 facts about this song
Album Classification"Brendan's Deathsong" is a track from the Red Hot Chili Peppers' tenth studio album, "I'm With You."
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Release DateIt was released as the album's fifth single on June 11, 2012.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by the passing of Brendan Mullen, a personal friend and early supporter of the band. Mullen was the proprietor of The Masque, a punk rock venue where the Red Hot Chili Peppers performed in their early days.
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Song ConnectionAnthony Kiedis, the band's lead vocalist, was so moved by Mullen's death that he wrote the lyrics to "Brendan's Death Song" on the day of Mullen's funeral.
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Musical StyleThe song starts as a ballad, steadily building up to be a full-on rock song, displaying the band's versatility in integrating different musical styles in one song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Brendan's Death Song" was directed by Marc Klasfeld, and it's filmed in black-and-white. It features a joyous representation of a New Orleans style funeral march.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its somber theme, the song was well received commercially, peaking at number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs and number four on the Rock Songs chart.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its honest lyricism and emotional depth, showcasing a more vulnerable side of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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Live PerformancesDespite being a hit single, the song has rarely been performed live due to its complex structure and emotional intensity.
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Tribute"Brendan's Death Song" serves as a melancholic tribute not only to Brendan Mullen but to anyone who has ever inspired or mentored someone in their journey towards success.
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ArtworkThe cover art for the "Brendan's Death Song" single features a photograph of Jersey Mullen, Brendan's beloved dog.
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