Of all the songs in the Chili Peppers catalog, this may very well be my favorite. Who can't relate to this song in some way? As for it's meaning, I've heard a few different stories. One is Anthony Kiedis was in a hotel room while on tour watching TV and he came across a talent show featuring young kids. One of the little girls in the talent show had a rough story. She had been abused by a family member, but had not let it break her spirit. She said "to give your love no matter what." That's where the lyric in the song originates from. As for the rest? I've heard Anthony wrote it as a kind of "pat on the back" to friend and bandmate Flea, whom was going through a rough divorce at the time. But those two theories aside, I think the overall message is pretty clear. When you have people in your life that are looking out for you and are there when you need them, you're golden. Everyone needs a shoulder to cry on at one point or another.
Of all the songs in the Chili Peppers catalog, this may very well be my favorite. Who can't relate to this song in some way? As for it's meaning, I've heard a few different stories. One is Anthony Kiedis was in a hotel room while on tour watching TV and he came across a talent show featuring young kids. One of the little girls in the talent show had a rough story. She had been abused by a family member, but had not let it break her spirit. She said "to give your love no matter what." That's where the lyric in the song originates from. As for the rest? I've heard Anthony wrote it as a kind of "pat on the back" to friend and bandmate Flea, whom was going through a rough divorce at the time. But those two theories aside, I think the overall message is pretty clear. When you have people in your life that are looking out for you and are there when you need them, you're golden. Everyone needs a shoulder to cry on at one point or another.