My Friends

Red Hot Chili Peppers

About My Friends

"My Friends" is a song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the fourth track on their 1995 album One Hot Minute. It is a melodic ballad and was released as the second single from the album. It is the only song from One Hot Minute to be included on their Greatest Hits compilation, though the music video for "Aeroplane" appears on the DVD. It became the band's third number-one single on the US Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart, where it remained for four consecutive weeks, and their first number one on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart. The single features two unreleased b-sides. "Stretch" (originally titled Stretch You Out) was intended for the album following the fade out of "One Big Mob". The two were planned to be one song titled "One Big Mob/Stretch You Out" however "Stretch" was not included. 


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2003
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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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Red Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis on funk, as well as elements from other genres such as punk rock and psychedelic rock. Live, they incorporate many aspects of jam rock due to the improvised nature of much of their performances. Currently, the band consists of founding members Anthony Kiedis (vocals) and Michael "Flea" Balzary (bass), longtime drummer Chad Smith, and guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, who joined in late 2009, following the departure of John Frusciante. The Red Hot Chili Peppers have won seven Grammy Awards and sold over 80 million albums worldwide. In 2012 they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. more »

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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.
Album Allocation
The 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).
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.
Music Video
A 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.
Song Composition
The 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.
Inspirations
The 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.
Live Performances
Following 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.
Cover Versions
There 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.
Recognition
In 1996 "My Friends" received a nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 38th Annual Grammy Awards.
Song's Theme
It'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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