Lyric discussion by Loui01 

Cover art for Strip My Mind lyrics by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Something about this makes me think of acceptance of the past. Things have happened, and sure they won't be the same, but there's always the memory, but is the pain of losing that worth losing the experience?

Arthur J did indicate that the boulevard would "never be so full of love and life again."

The song seems to be calling out one's inner struggle and final acceptance of what is and the value and beauty of what happened. " Please don't strip my mind, Leave "Something" behind."