Red Hot Chili Peppers - Kaly Lyrics
Lyrics Translation
The lyrics of "Kaly" reflect the band's characteristic blend of introspective and abstract themes, delivered through vivid imagery and wordplay. The song's verses present a series of self-descriptive metaphors, portraying the narrator as a "lunatic," a "hypocrite," and a "lone star gone lost in vain," among other identities. These lines suggest a contemplation of personal flaws and contradictions. The chorus introduces a contrasting perspective, emphasizing the "bright side" and the mutual support between individuals: "On the bright side, I've got you... you've got me." This juxtaposition implies a recognition of human imperfection balanced by the solace found in relationships.
Song lyrics
I'm a lunatic, and a hypocrite
A lone star gone lost in vain
I'm a Kerouac, and a gunnysack
A fringe mad lad pre-ordained
You don't have to pretend, friend
Darlin', what you feel
A message that we want to send
Along the glockenspiel
I'm a soft-tooth, and the cold truth
A heart slap through your wet man brain
I'm a biker's boot, and a nudist suit
A dirty member of the Golden Chain
But on the bright side, there's a reason that we all must come to lose
On the bright side, I've got you
Well, on the bright side, there's a reason that we all must come to bleed
On the bright side, you've got me
I'm a black fish, how to speak your wish
A mad tax that we all pay
I'm a medical, so theoretical
A lover's bed with another stain
You don't have to pretend, friend
Darlin', what you feel
A message that we recommend
No matter what we steal
But on the bright side, there's a reason that we all must come to lose
On the bright side, I've got you
Hit me, faker
Well, on the bright side, there's a reason that we all must come to bleed
On the bright side, you've got me
Hold in your words
The things I've heard are so absurd, can we go far beyond the curve
The sight that we choose
We don't ever want to be afraid to win, afraid to lose
But on the bright side, there's a reason that we all must come to lose
On the bright side, I've got you
But on the bright side, there's a reason that we all must come to bleed
On the bright side, you've got me
Listen to me, love
On the bright side, there's a day you come to find me in your hands
On the bright side, I'm your man