Lyric discussion by Behtareen 

Cover art for Goodbye Angels lyrics by Red Hot Chili Peppers

This song to me is about convincing someone to live and see purpose in their life.

"Your flickering is more than just a small flame Welcome to the party, it's a ball game"

You're existence is more than just a drop in the bucket. Welcome to the party of life, its full of adventure, full of purpose.

"Pick up the stick it's time to get hit with Ayo ayo ayo ayo my bat"

its time to begin living and begin a new relationship, and be reborn.

"Suicide is never going to save you When I cried, it was because I came too You are the one I want to know right now Ayo ayo ayo ayo kiss this"

Suicide is never a solution. I cried when I came to the realization that you are the one I want to spend my life, you are the one I want to save.

I think Anthony masterfully closes the song with ayo ayo ayo kiss this. It signifies the beginning of a relationship,just like a first kiss. Its obvious that there isn't a happy story preceding this relationship, but that Anthony is a rescuer and has realized his role and given someone purpose to live.

The Bass/Guitar/Drums outro is one of the most stimulating RHCP outros yet, and is empowering in the same way two people coming together to make a life can be.

I really think this song is a masterpiece that shows what this band is capable of in its new direction.

My Interpretation