Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under The Bridge (Live Acoustic Amsterdam 1991)

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under The Bridge (Live Acoustic Amsterdam 1991). From the VPRO interview 1992 (released in Amsterdam, September 1991) “Under the Bridge“ is a song by American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, released on March 10, 1992 as the second single from the group’s fifth studio album, Blood Sugar Sex Magik. Vocalist Anthony Kiedis wrote the lyrics to express a feeling of loneliness and despondency, and to reflect on narcotics and their impact on his life. Kiedis initially did not feel “Under the Bridge“ would fit into the Chili Peppers’ repertoire and was reluctant to show it to his band mates until producer Rick Rubin implored him to do so. The rest of the band was receptive to the lyrics and wrote the music. The song became a critical and commercial success, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The single’s success was widened with the release of its accompanying video, which was frequently played on music television channels. It won the “Viewer’s Choice Award“ and “Breakthrough Video“ at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards. Lyrics: Sometimes I feel Like I don’t have a partner Sometimes I feel Like my only friend Is the city I live in The city of Angels Lonely as I am Together we cry I drive on her streets ’Cause she’s my companion I walk through her hills ’Cause she knows who I am She sees my good deeds and She kisses me windy and I never worry Now that is a lie I don’t ever wanna feel Like I did that day Take me to the place I love Take me all the way I don’t ever want to feel Like I did that day Take me to the place I love Take me all that way (yeah yeah yeah) It’s hard to believe That there’s nobody out there It’s hard to believe That I’m all alone At least I have her love The city she loves me Lonely as I am Together we cry I don’t ever wanna feel Like I did that day Take me to the place I love Take me all the way I don’t ever want to feel Like I did that day Take me to the place I love Take me all the way (yeah yeah yeah) Ooh no (no no yeah yeah) Love me I say yeah yeah Under the bridge downtown Is where I drew some blood Under the bridge “ I could not get enough Under the bridge “ Forgot about my love Under the bridge “ I gave my life away (yeah yeah yeah) Ooh no (no no yeah yeah) Here I stay yeah yeah Here I stay...