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Anthony Kiedis
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Anthony Kiedis (born November 1, 1962) is the lead singer and lyricist of the Californian band Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Quotes
I knew there was never anyone to blame when people get into drugs. They're always responsible for their own behavior, and it's not the dealer, and it's not the friend, it's not the childhood. (Scar Tissue, 2004).
When I do think, "Man a fucking motel room with a couple of thousand dollars' worth of narcotics would do me right," I just look over at my dog and remember that Buster's never seen me high. (Scar Tissue, 2004).
Changing and inventing new things is great. That's what we like to do. (Australia, 2002).
I never really had the intention of being a rock 'n' roller. It's just that all of my best friends were great musicians and they felt sorry for me so they had me. (Much Music 1991).
The existence of sexual energy is such an every-day part of life. It's such a natural aspect of life. That we end up relating to without any shame. (Much Music 1991).
There were times when all Hillel and I had was each other. We were fucked up and understood what it was to be living in an out-of-control fog. (Scar Tissue, 2004).
Music that I really love and believe in and think is extraordinarily honest and beautiful doesn't always become popular. (Oct, 1994 interview).
The fact that I was a junkie for a long time is only one slice of my own personal pie, which is made up of a lot of different slices.(Oct, 1994 interview).
You know I love pot, and I love beer, but I am totally sober, just because it completely stopped working for me. (Interview Magazine 2000).
Lyrics
All you slingers and fiendshide behind your rocksput down your guardI'm not here to boxthis is no showdownso throw down your gunyou see it doesn't matterwhere you come from.
Fight Like a Brave.
I'm the bloodstainOn your shirt sleeveComing down and more are coming to believeNow we know it all for sure.
Don't Forget Me.
How long, How long?Will I slide?Separate my side?I don't believe it's badSlit my throat it's all I ever had
Otherside.
Under the bridge downtownIs where I drew some bloodUnder the bridge downtownI could not get enoughUnder the bridge downtownForgot about my loveUnder the bridge downtownI gave my life away
Under The Bridge.
Bob Marley poet and a prophetBob Marley taught me how to off itBob Marley walkin' like he talk itGoodness meCan't you see I'm gonna cough it.
Give it Away.
My tendency for dependencyIs offending meIt's upending meI'm pretending seeTo be strong and free
Warped.
First born unicornHardcore soft porn
Californication.
Desecration is the smile on my face.
Desecration Smile.
About Anthony Kiedis
Anthony's made a kind-of progress spiritually and inwardly, that you just don't see with rock-stars nowadays. He's gotten so much better as a singer, as a lyricist and as a human being.
John Frusciante.
External links
Category:Alternative rock singers
Category:Songwriters from the United States
Category:Singer-songwriters from the United States
Category:1962 births
Category:Living people
Category:Punk rock singers
Category:Vegetarians
Category:People from Michigan