My Friends
Red Hot Chili Peppers
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My friends are so depressed I feel the question Of your loneliness Confide, 'cause I'll be on your side You know I will, you know I will Ex girlfriend called me up Alone and desperate On the prison phone They want, to give her seven years For being sad I love all of you Hurt by the cold So hard and lonely too When you don't know yourself My friends are so distressed And standing on The brink of emptiness No words, I know of to express This emptiness I love all of you Hurt by the cold So hard and lonely too When you don't know yourself Imagine me taught by tragedy Release is peace I heard a little girl And what she said Was something beautiful To give, your love No matter what Yeah, what she said I love all of you Hurt by the cold So hard and lonely too When you don't know yourself
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Written by: ANTHONY KIEDIS, CHAD SMITH, DAVID NAVARRO, MICHAEL BALZARY
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10 facts about this song
Release of the Song"My Friends" was released as a single by the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1995.
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Album AllocationThe song is from the album "One Hot Minute", which is the only album with the guitarist Dave Navarro involved in (before he left the group).
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Chart Success"My Friends" had impressive success on the charts, it peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks, holding this spot for 4 weeks. It also charted well internationally.
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Music VideoA unique fact about "My Friends" is that the band made two different music videos for the song. The first one, directed by Anton Corbijn, was rejected by the band because they felt it was too dark in tone. The second one, directed by Gavin Bowden, is simpler focusing on the band playing on a boat and this one was later released officially.
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Song CompositionThe composition of "My Friends" is different from many of Red Hot Chili Peppers' songs, as it lacks their characteristic funk sound and instead has a more melodic tune with emphasis on acoustic guitar.
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InspirationsThe song, like much of the album it comes from, is believed to have been inspired by the personal struggles of the band members during that period, including addiction.
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Live PerformancesFollowing the departure of guitarist Dave Navarro, this song was rarely played live by the band. It has, however, remained a fan favorite and is widely recognized as one of the band’s classic songs.
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Cover VersionsThere have been several cover versions of "My Friends". Bands like "Boyce Avenue" have put their own twist on the song, showing its continuing cross-generational popularity.
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RecognitionIn 1996 "My Friends" received a nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 38th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Song's ThemeIt's often noted that the song's theme explores loneliness, depression, and the power of friendship - subjects that can be quite heavy, yet the song has an uplifting tone.
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