Scar Tissue
Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Scar tissue that I wish you saw Sarcastic Mister know it all Close your eyes and I'll kiss you 'cause With the bird I'll share With the bird I'll share This lonely view With the bird I'll share This lonely view Push me up against the wall Young Kentucky girl in a push-up bra Fallin' all over myself To lick your heart and taste your health 'cause With the bird I'll share, this lonely view Blood loss in a bathroom stall Southern girl with a scarlet drawl Wave goodbye to ma and pa 'cause With the bird I'll share With the bird I'll share, this lonely view Soft spoken with a broken jaw Step outside but not to brawl Autumn's sweet we call it fall I'll make it to the moon if I have to crawl With the bird I'll share, this lonely view Scar tissue that I wish you saw Sarcastic Mister know it all Close your eyes and I'll kiss you 'cause With the bird I'll share With the bird I'll share, this lonely view
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Written by: Michael Peter Balzary, John Anthony Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Gaylord Smith
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11 facts about this song
Album Classification"Scar Tissue" is the leading single from the Red Hot Chili Peppers' seventh studio album, "Californication"; one of the band's most successful ventures in their career.
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Release DateThe song was released on May 25, 1999 as part of the "Californication" album released in 1999.
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Awards and Recognitions"Scar Tissue" claimed a Grammy Award for Best Rock Song in 2000, marking the first major award the band received in their career.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number nine in the Billboard Hot 100, making it the band's most successful song in the US to date.
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Writing InspirationLead singer Anthony Kiedis wrote the song about the emotional struggles he faced as a result of his drug addiction and the impact it had on his life.
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Musical CompositionThe song features melodic verses, a catchy chorus, and a defining guitar solo - all trademarks of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' unique sound. The guitar solo performed by guitarist John Frusciante, by the end of the song, is noted for its simplicity and emotion.
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Music VideoDirected by Stephane Sednaoui, the music video for "Scar Tissue" won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction.
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PopularityThe song is recognised as one of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' most popular compositions and remains a fan favourite during live performances.
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Critical AcclaimCritics have praised "Scar Tissue" for its melodic focus and emotional depth, with many considering it a standout on "Californication."
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Impact on Band’s Career"Scar Tissue", along with "Californication", marked a successful comeback for the Red Hot Chili Peppers after several years of drug struggles and lineup changes. This song established their status as a resilient and enduring force in rock music.
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Song LengthThe total running time for "Scar Tissue" is 3 minutes and 37 seconds.
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