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Lyrics of Under the Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers

verse

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
Well, I never worry, now that is a lie

chorus

I don't ever want to 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

verse

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

chorus

And I don′t ever want to feel like I did that day
Take me to the place I love, take me all the way
Well, I don't ever want to feel like I did that day
Take me to the place I love, take me all the way

verse

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, no, no, no, yeah, yeah
Love me, I said yeah, yeah
One time
(Under the bridge downtown)
Is where I drew some blood
(Under the bridge downtown)
I could not get enough
(Under the bridge downtown)
Forgot about my love
(Under the bridge downtown)
I gave my life away

outro

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (ooh)
Oh, no, no, no, yeah, yeah
I said oh, yeah, yeah
Where I′ll stay (ooh)
Writer(s): Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith, Flea, John Frusciante

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The song 'Under the Bridge' by Red Hot Chili Peppers portrays a deep connection between the singer and the city, symbolizing a sense of belonging and solace amidst loneliness. The city is depicted as a companion that witnesses the singer's struggles and provides comfort, emphasizing the importance of finding a place where one feels understood and accepted.
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Themes
Loneliness and isolation
• Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner • It's hard to believe that there's nobody out there • Lonely as I am, together we cry
Connection to place
• At least I have her love, the city she loves me • Is the city I live in, the city of angels • I drive on her streets 'cause she's my companion
Desire for escape
• Take me to the place I love, take me all the way • I don't ever want to feel like I did that day
Struggles with addiction
• I gave my life away • Under the bridge downtown
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Moods
Love, solitude, angst, despair, heartbreak
Rating: PG-13
Lyrics may be unsuitable for younger ears
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