Dani California

Lyrics

[Produced by Rick Rubin] [Verse 1: Anthony Kiedis] Gettin' born in the state of Mississippi Poppa was a copper and her momma was a hippie In Alabama, she would swing a hammer Price you gotta pay when you break the panorama [Pre-Chorus: Anthony Kiedis] She never knew that there was anything more than poor What in the world does your company take me for? [Verse 2: Anthony Kiedis] Black bandana, sweet Louisiana Robbin' a bank in the state of Indiana She's a runner, rebel and a stunner On her merry way sayin', "Baby, what you gonna—?" [Pre-Chorus: Anthony Kiedis] Lookin' down the barrel of a hot metal .45 Just another way to survive [Chorus: Anthony Kiedis] California, rest in peace Simultaneous release California, show your teeth She's my priestess, I'm your priest, yeah, yeah [Verse 3: Anthony Kiedis] She's a lover, baby and a fighter Shoulda seen her comin' when it got a little brighter With a name like Dani California Day was gonna come when I was gonna mourn ya [Pre-Chorus: Anthony Kiedis] A little loaded, she was stealin' another breath I love my baby to death [Chorus: Anthony Kiedis] California, rest in peace Simultaneous release California, show your teeth She's my priestess, I'm your priest, yeah, yeah [Bridge: John Frusciante] Who knew the other side of you? Who knew what others died to prove? Too true to say goodbye to you Too true to say, say, say [Verse 4: Anthony Kiedis] Push the fader, gifted animator One for the now and eleven for the later Never made it up to Minnesota North Dakota man was a-gunnin' for the quota [Pre-Chorus: Anthony Kiedis] Down in the Badlands, she was savin' the best for last It only hurts when I laugh Gone too fast [Chorus: Anthony Kiedis] California, rest in peace Simultaneous release California, show your teeth She's my priestess, I'm your priest, yeah, yeah California, rest in peace (Do svidaniya) Simultaneous release (California) California, show your teeth (Do svidaniya) She's my priestess, I'm your priest, yeah, yeah [Guitar Solo Outro: John Frusciante]