Red Hot Chili Peppers - Soul to Squeeze Lyrics
Lyrics Translation
Lyrically, "Soul to Squeeze" is a deeply introspective song about pain, redemption, and emotional healing. Kiedis' lyrics reflect themes of personal struggle, likely influenced by his battles with addiction. The song's melancholic yet soothing melody, combined with Frusciante's soulful guitar work and Flea’s warm bassline, gives it an intimate and heartfelt feel. It remains one of the band’s most beloved songs, despite initially being a B-side.
Song lyrics
I got a bad disease
Up from my brain is where I bleed
Insanity it seems
Has got me by my soul to squeeze
Well all the love from me
With all the dying trees I scream
The angels in my dreams, yeah
Have turned to demons of greed
That's mean
Where I go, I just don't know
I got to, got to, gotta take it slow
When I find my peace of mind
I'm gonna give you some of my good time
Today love smiled on me
It took away my pain, said please
I'll let your ride be free
You gotta let it be
Oh yeah
Where I go, I just don't know
I got to, gotta, gotta take it slow
When I find my peace of mind
I'm gonna give you some of my good time
You're so polite indeed
Well I got everything I need
Oh make my days a breeze
And take away my self destruction
It's bitter baby and it's very sweet
A holy roller-coaster but I'm on my feet
Take me to the river, let me on your shore
Well, I'll be coming back baby, I'll be coming back for more
Doo doo doo doo dingle zing a dong bone
Ba-di ba-da ba-zumba crunga cong gone bad
I could not forget but I will not endeavour
Simple pleasures are much better, but I won't regret it, never
Where I go, I just don't know
I got to, got to, gotta take it slow
When I find my peace of mind
I'm gonna give you some of my good time
Where I go I just don't know
I might end up somewhere in Mexico
When I find my peace of mind
I'm gonna keep it for the end of time