Analysis Of Californication By The Red Hot Chili Peppers

California has always been the center of high class and glamorous lifestyles. Hollywood has a way of seeping into everyone's minds through one form or another. In the song Californication by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the band reveals many truths and observations about the California lifestyle. This song released in 1999, came at a pivotal time in the United States when the country was starting to shift to a more liberal and open-minded mindset. Anthony Kiedis and the rest of the Chili Peppers explain that remaining relevant in the Hollywood scene may not be all fun and games.
"Physic spies from China try to steal your minds elation," is Kiedis' personal experience referencing a scheme to steal happiness. He had this feeling that China has physic spies that would remove happiness from your life. "Little girls …show more content…
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