Lyric discussion by sobot 

Cover art for The Hunter lyrics by Red Hot Chili Peppers

I love it how RHCP like to end an album with a slow and peculiar melody: just remember "Road Trippin" and "Death of a Martian". I like this one too, it reminds me of the wonderful "Lemons Never Forget" by Bee Gees.

Lyrically, I agree that it is about getting old, perhaps with some references to Anthony's father. Using strawberries as a metaphor for aging humans was also done in another beautiful song, "Fresh Strawberries" by Franz Ferdinand.

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