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Red Hot Meanings Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz asking about the Red Hot Chili Peppers' songs meanings. Many people don't know, but singer Anthony Kiedis and guitarist John Frusciante went through a lot that made them write so meaningful lyrics.

A multiple-choice quiz by juanchianglo. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
juanchianglo

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
285,098

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Under The Bridge" song. In the phrase "I don't ever wanna feel like I did that day". What does it mean? Hint

How he felt the first time he used heroin.

The feeling of an earthquake.

The way he felt when Slovak died.

How he felt when he got out of Los Angeles.

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the general background of the song "Breaking the Girl"? Hint

Frusciante's mother hit her sister.

Frusciante having to let go his mother.

Kiedis almost killing his girlfriend.

Kiedis's dad's short relationships.

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Question 3 of 10

3. What feeling is not expressed in the single "Soul To Squeeze" by thee Red Hot Chili Peppers? Hint

Withdrawal

Happiness

Depression

Love

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Question 4 of 10

4. The song "My Friends" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers carries a general message, what is it? Hint

Bad influence

Parties

Depression

Description of friends

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Question 5 of 10

5. In "Scar Tissue", the phrase "with the birds I'll share this lonely view" was inspired by what? Hint

Frusciante felt alone when he wrote the lyrics.

Frusciante worked at a bird shop.

Kiedis wrote the song at the side of a cage bird.

Kiedis saw some birds in the sky while writing the song.

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Question 6 of 10

6. The song "Around The World" has a line that sings "you say hello and then I say I do". What does it means? Hint

Being sociable.

Wanting to marry every boy.

Falling in love quickly.

Consuming drugs.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Many people know the super song "Californication" and hear it with pleasure. But they never figure out its important meaning. What is it? Hint

Sex in Hollwood.

Influence of California in the world.

Movies made in Hollywood.

Everyone wants to be a lead singer.

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the general meaning of the song "Dani California"? Hint

Temptations in the tour.

A girl shooting heroin.

A poor girl dies.

A girlfriend Frusciante had.

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Tell Me Baby" single has a meaning. What is it? Hint

People trying to get famous.

Failure of Kiedis's proposal.

People trying to enjoy the food.

Drug effect at parties.

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the meaning Anthony Kiedis states for "Snow"? Hint

Trying to start over.

Aggresive people.

Perfectionist people.

Rehab.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Under The Bridge" song. In the phrase "I don't ever wanna feel like I did that day". What does it mean?

Answer: How he felt the first time he used heroin.

It was released in 1991, and it is considered one of the most wonderful songs by the Peppers. Anthony Kiedis wrote this personally, not as a song. He was sad about the death of Hillel Slovak, old band partner that died of overdose. Producer Rick Rubin saw it, and thought it could be a great song.

2. What is the general background of the song "Breaking the Girl"?

Answer: Kiedis's dad's short relationships.

This single was released in 1991, becoming a hit on the album "Blood Sugar Sex Magik". It talks about how Anthony Kiedis's father had had many girlfriends, but any of a long term. And when he met one that he felt real love for her, he knows it will not work out and has to break her.

3. What feeling is not expressed in the single "Soul To Squeeze" by thee Red Hot Chili Peppers?

Answer: Happiness

The song was released as a single in 1993, but it was a B-side before. The song carries lots of meaning, and it is very difficult to decipher every feeling inside the song. It talks about how love is given and returned between sad people.

4. The song "My Friends" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers carries a general message, what is it?

Answer: Depression

Was part of the 1995 album "One Hot Minute". The song refers to the depression Flea suffered as reaction of his divorce and the long-doing of the album. But carries another deeper message, that is friends will always be around you to support you.

5. In "Scar Tissue", the phrase "with the birds I'll share this lonely view" was inspired by what?

Answer: Kiedis saw some birds in the sky while writing the song.

"Scar Tissue" was the first single for the "Californication" album, which means the return of John Frusciante to the Peppers. He had been absent because of his drug addiction, and the scar tissue means the damage he had taken by consuming drugs and having so many problems. Anthony was also a drug addict so he understood the guitarist's feelings, and wrote the song.

6. The song "Around The World" has a line that sings "you say hello and then I say I do". What does it means?

Answer: Falling in love quickly.

"Around The World" was released as a single in the 1999 hit album "Californication". The song is about a tour, where Kiedis is probably referring to falling in love with the girls he meets.

7. Many people know the super song "Californication" and hear it with pleasure. But they never figure out its important meaning. What is it?

Answer: Influence of California in the world.

This song titles the album, released in 1999. It reached number one in Modern Rock songs chart and was praised by the world. This song catapulted Red Hot Chili Peppers into worldwide fame, leaving no one out of the delight of the lyrics and music.

8. What is the general meaning of the song "Dani California"?

Answer: A poor girl dies.

The single was released in 2006 from the album "Stadium Arcadium". The album debuted number on the Modern Rock charts and won two Grammy awards. The song talks about Dani, born poor in Mississippi, and finally dies in California. This fictional character appeared also at the songs "By The Way" and "Californication", representing Anthony�s ex-girlfriends.

9. "Tell Me Baby" single has a meaning. What is it?

Answer: People trying to get famous.

"Tell Me Baby" single was released in 2006 from the "Stadium Arcadium" album. It stayed three weeks at the peak of Modern Rock charts. It carries a general meaning, that is shown in the video. It refers to people that go to California, or more specifically Hollywood, to gain fame. But what really matters is, to enjoy what you are doing.

10. What is the meaning Anthony Kiedis states for "Snow"?

Answer: Trying to start over.

"Snow" was released in 2006, in the album Stadium Arcadium. Reached number one on the US Modern Rock songs chart. Kiedis wrote it thinking when he tried to clean himself, but some of the bad thoughts stayed attached to him.

Source: Author juanchianglo

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