Shallow Be Thy Game
Red Hot Chili Peppers
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I was not created In the likeness of a fraud Your hell is something scary I prefer a loving god We are not the center Of this funny universe And what is something worse I do not serve In fear of such a curse Shallow be thy game Two thousand years look in the mirror You play the game of shame And tell your people live in fear A rival to the way you see The bible let him be I'm a threat to your survival And your control company You'll never burn me You'll never burn me I'll be your heretic You can't contain me I am the power free Truth belongs to everybody To anyone who's listenin' You're not born into sin The guilt they try and give you Puke it in the nearest bin Missionary madness Sweep up culture with a broom Trashing ancient ways Is par for the course It's fucking rude To think that you're above The laws of nature is a joke Purple sashes feeding masses Smoke on which to choke I might be a monkey When it comes to being holy Fundamental hatred Get down on your knees and You'll never burn me You'll never burn me I'll be your heretic You can't contain me I am the power free Truth belongs to everybody
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Written by: MICHAEL BALZARY, ANTHONY KIEDIS, DAVID MICHAEL NAVARRO, CHAD SMITH
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10 facts about this song
Song Credits"Shallow Be Thy Game" is a song by the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers from their sixth studio album, "One Hot Minute."
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Release InformationThe song was released in 1995 but wasn't released as a single in the U.S. It was, however, launched as the fourth single from the album in Australia and Europe.
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Line-up ChangesThis was one of the first albums recorded with guitarist Dave Navarro, after the departure of their long-time guitarist John Frusciante in 1992.
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Lyrical ThemeThe song's lyrics were written by the band's lead vocalist Anthony Kiedis, reflecting his views on religion. It features a strong anti-religion sentiment.
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Music VideoDespite being a single, "Shallow Be Thy Game" did not receive a typical Red Hot Chili Peppers extravagant video treatment. Instead, it got an unofficial video featuring live concert footage mixed with the album's artwork that wasn't released for MTV or VH1.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough not as highly successful in charts as other songs on the album, it still made it to number 9 on the Australia Triple J Hottest 100 in 1995.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its heavy rock influence and powerful vocal performance by Kiedis.
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Band's BeliefThe band believed this track to be the best one from the "One Hot Minute" album and thought it should have had more recognition.
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Live PerformancesDespite the band's appreciation for the song, it was not frequently performed live. After their 1997 tour, it has rarely been included in their concert setlists.
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Rare PressingThe Red Hot Chili Peppers released a rare 7" colored vinyl pressing of "Shallow Be Thy Game" in the UK. It was limited to 5,000 copies.
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