Red Hot Chili Peppers - Otherside [Official Music Video]

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On this day in 2000, the music video for “Otherside” was released. Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris.

For those who are wondering, this song refers to one of the band members, Hillel Slovak who died of a heroin overdose on June 25, 1988. This song talks about his struggles from this addiction. The name of the song, “Otherside” is also used to say “afterlife”. Although it is sung by Anthony Kiedis, it is supposed to be Slovak’s voice and his perspective towards the situation. This song talks about how Slovak knows how much the drug has affected him and how he must kill himself to end his addiction. This song also shows his struggles to end this addiction by saying, “I yell and tell it (drugs) that it’s not my friend; I tear it down tear it down, and then it’s born again.” His constant struggle is also shown in the music video which shows a man waking up and then finding himself in the same position at the end of the video which means that it is a cycle that never changes and that never will change. The video also shows his struggles by having a scene where the man (Slovak) is fighting against his shadow which shows that he was initially fighting with himself due to the addiction. In general, this song is not only showing people Slovak’s struggles but also showing many other people’s struggles with the same problem.

Who's watching in May 2024?

💜2024 And this gem continues to shine 💖💎🔥

This came out the year my dad passed, my mom abandoned me, and I stayed in a broken house that literally didn't have a back wall. School was my sanctuary, this song reminds me of the strength it gave me back then, and now when I need it every now and then. Absolutely amazing song.

Um salve aos brasileiros que curtem música de verdade! ✌🇧🇷

Who’s watching this in May 2024?

Its April 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible song🤫🥰

Lyrics How long, how long will I slide? Separate my side, I don't I don't believe it's bad Slit my throat it's all I ever I heard your voice through a photograph I thought it up and brought up the past Once you know you can never go back I gotta take it on the other side Centuries are what it meant to me A cemetery where I marry the sea Stranger things could never change my mind I gotta take it on the other side Take it on the other side Take it on, take it on How long, how long will I slide? Separate my side, I don't I don't believe it's bad Slit my throat it's all I ever Pour my life into a paper cup The ashtray's full and I'm spillin' my guts She wants to know am I still a slut I've got to take it on the other side Scarlet starlet and she's in my bed A candidate for a soul mate bled Push the trigger and I pull the thread, I gotta take it on the other side Take it on the other side Take it on Take it on How long, how long will I slide? Separate my side, I don't I don't believe it's bad Slit my throat it's all I ever Turn me on, take me for a hard ride Burn me out, leave me on the other side I yell and tell it that it's not my friend I tear it down, I tear it down And then it's born again How long, how long will I slide? Separate my side, I don't I don't believe it's bad Slit my throat it's all I ever How long, I don't, I don't believe it's bad Slit my throat it's all I ever

Still a killer hit, sad part is the older you get the more real this song becomes

My daughter loved this song. Im glad she never had to know what it articulates. But to me, she meant, means, the centuries. She died of cancer a couple years ago, and I appreciate that you all made this piece of art she and I were able to enjoy together.

The 90s was a great time for music globally...music was true, honest and sincere ... music was created not manufactured... 💞👌😊👍

Lyrics Now!: How long, how long will I slide? Separate my side, I don't I don't believe it's bad Slit my throat it's all I ever I heard your voice through a photograph I thought it up and brought up the past Once you know you can never go back I gotta take it on the other side Centuries are what it meant to me A cemetery where I marry the sea Stranger things could never change my mind I gotta take it on the other side Take it on the other side Take it on, take it on How long, how long will I slide? Separate my side, I don't I don't believe it's bad Slit my throat it's all I ever Pour my life into a paper cup The ashtray's full and I'm spillin' my guts She wants to know, am I still a slut? I've got to take it on the other side A scarlet starlet and she's in my bed A candidate for a soul mate bled Push the trigger and pull the thread I gotta take it on the other side Take it on the other side Take it on Take it on How long, how long will I slide? Separate my side, I don't I don't believe it's bad Slit my throat it's all I ever Turn me on, take me for a hard ride Burn me out, leave me on the other side I yell and tell it that it's not my friend I tear it down, I tear it down And then it's born again How long, how long will I slide? Separate my side, I don't I don't believe it's bad Slit my throat it's all I ever How long, I don't, I don't believe it's bad Slit my throat it's all I ever

I will never be bored of this song.

Who is watching 2024 may?

Growing up, I never really listened to this band, but their songs were always in the background, like in movies and such. Now as an adult, I find that their music takes me back to my childhood, and just the overall vibe of those years.

A minute of silence for those who don't know this song.

Believe in yourself. You can definitely change the cycle. 30 months of sobriety as of yesterday. All cold turkey. Never talk to nobody,never went to a meeting, Never went to a sober house...Nada! Never let anybody tell you that it's not possible and that you're doomed. All those in active addiction right now, your loved ones are waiting for you on "The other side"... 🙏🙏. God Bless you all

For me this is their best song. And the ending harmony vocal lines frusciante does are amazing.