Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California Lyrics
Lyrics Translation
The lyrics of "Dani California" tell the story of a woman named Dani, who represents a rebellious and free-spirited character. Throughout the song, Dani’s life is depicted as a series of ups and downs, filled with love, loss, and adventure. Kiedis sings about her journey from her youth to her struggles in adulthood, with an underlying theme of wanting to break free from societal constraints. The chorus reflects a sense of inevitability, as Dani faces the consequences of her choices, ultimately becoming a part of the California landscape—symbolizing both the allure and the darker side of fame and life in the limelight.
Song lyrics
Gettin' born in the state of Mississippi
Poppa was a copper and her momma was a hippie
In Alabama, she would swing a hammer
Price you gotta pay when you break the panorama
She never knew that there was anything more than poor
What in the world, what does your company take me for?
Black bandanna, sweet Louisiana
Robbin' on a bank in the state of Indiana
She's a runner, rebel and a stunner
On her merry way sayin', "Baby, what you gonna—?"
Lookin' down the barrel of a hot metal .45
Just another way to survive
California, rest in peace
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California, show your teeth
She's my priestess, I'm your priest, yeah, yeah
She's a lover, baby and a fighter
Shoulda seen her comin' when it got a little brighter
With a name like Dani California
Day was gonna come when I was gonna mourn ya
A little loaded, she was stealin' another breath
I love my baby to death
California, rest in peace
Simultaneous release
California, show your teeth
She's my priestess, I'm your priest, yeah, yeah
Who knew the other side of you?
Who knew what others died to prove?
Too true to say goodbye to you
Too true to say, say, say
Push the fader, gifted animator
One for the now and eleven for the later
Never made it up to Minnesota
North Dakota man was a gunnin' for the quota
Down in the Badlands, she was savin' the best for last
It only hurts when I laugh
Gone too fast
California, rest in peace
Simultaneous release
California, show your teeth
She's my priestess, I'm your priest, yeah, yeah
California, rest in peace (Do svidaniya)
Simultaneous release (California)
California, show your teeth (Do svidaniya)
She's my priestess, I'm your priest, yeah, yeah