I worked with Brendan at The Barnet Press in North London in the 1970s when we were junior reporters. He made a lasting impression on everyone who met him. He stood out as an original thinker with a wonderful, surreal view of life, which he expressed eloquently in conversation and writing. I lost contact with him after he left and often wondered where he was and what he was doing... It would have been amazing to meet up 45 years on...I still have an 'essay' he wrote from Hollywood and posted back to Barnet.
I am very happy John is back but thank you so much for 10 years Josh!! You kept this band alive, the band could've easily broken up after John left the band in 2009 but you stept in and filled in huge shoes and helped keep this band going. Josh gained a huge fan in me and I wish nothing but the best for him in his next musical chapter. Once a Chili Pepper always a Chili Pepper!! Take care Josh ✌
Reading this changed my view on the subject I used to say john all the way hes the best but actually that makes alot of sense ig he could fill those shoes Josh is pretty dope too for sure
This song came out soon after my mother was diagnosed with an inoperable cancer. I listened to this song every day as I was driving to her house to take care of her. Beautiful song that brings me to tears every time. I miss you mom.....
"Let me live so when it's time to die Even the reaper cries Let me die so when it's time to live Another sun will rise" This is fucking poetry. Their most underrated album for sure.
My son passed in October ...I lost my grandma a few years before . Im hurting ,lost and struggling. This song makes me feel at peace for 3:58 seconds. God bless everyone else dealing w grief I love u u aren't alone. Cheers to our memories
I have leukemia now, and this song always makes me emotional everytime I’m reminded of my life before this disease. It’s beautiful to listen to when you’re by yourself looking at the mountains remembering the small bits of fun in your life.
Hope this dudes doing ok, and I hope he tried communicating with his cancer. I believe it's conscious, has freewill, and stuck in survival mode because EVERYONE is trying to kill it and experiment on it.
Peppers mean the world to me. They're pure life, they're powerful energy. Every single song they write means one more step up to Heaven. Man, they will live forever.
"Let me live so when it's time to die even the reaper cries" - What an absolutely incredible line, I dream of getting this tattooed somewhere on my body to live by it
I just lost my beloved mom. I have been a rhcp fan since under the bridge debuted when I was in grade school. Our son has been to 2 shows before the age of 4. I've heard this track plenty of times and loved it but now it has an even deeper meaning. Way back when will never be again. Come get me. I know my mother on hospice in my home was thinking that even if I couldn't accept it. Let me die so when it's time to live another sun will rise. Anthony's poetry is so beautiful
Here's the way I look it. Here is what makes the Red Hot Chili Peppers so unique and amazing. Let's say I'm listening to Blood Sugar and By The Way for awhile which are two albums that have frusciante on guitar than if I eventually need a change in my music than I can listen to Freaky Styley or Uplift Mofo Party Plan (having Hillel Slovak as guitarist) and than if I want to change my musical style again I could listen to One Hot Minute (Dave Navarros style) and if I even want to listen to another musical approach I could go to I'm with you or I'm Beside you with Josh Klinghoffer. The way too look at it is this band never gets old, they're timeless because they've had 4 unique guitarist with 4 different styles but yet still having that Chili's sound in all of it. Making it very hard to get tired of listening to this band all together. It's like 4 different bands yet all of the same band together as one
[Verse 1] If I die before I get it done, will you decide? Take my words and turn them into signs that will survive Because a long time ago, I knew not to deprive It's safe out there and now you're everywhere, just like the sky And you are love, you are the love supreme, you are the rise And when you hear this, you’ll know it’s your jam, it’s your goodbye [Chorus] Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the drummer drums He's going to play my song To carry me along Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the boatman comes to ferry me away To where we all belong [Verse 2] We all crossed when we were feeling lost it's just the time Kateri cried the day her lover died she recognized Because he gave her a life of real love it's no surprise The nights are long but the years are short when you're alive Way back when will never be again, it was a time It's going to catch you so glad I met you to walk the line [Chorus] Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the drummer drums He's going to play my song To carry me along Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the boatman comes to ferry me away To where we all belong [Interlude] Come get it Hey Hey Yeah Yeah Yeah [Chorus] Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the drummer drums He's going to play my song To carry me along Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the boatman comes to ferry me away To where we all belong [Bridge] Let me live so when it's time to die even the reaper cries Let me die so when it's time to live another sun will rise I said yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! I said yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! [Chorus] Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the drummer drums He's going to play my song To carry me along Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the boatman comes to ferry me away To where we all belong [Outro] Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone
It's about the death (2009) of Brendan Mullen - founder of the legendary Hollywood punk rock dive The Masque on Cherokee Avenue. Early home to countless first wave LA punks - X, The Nerves, Zeros, The Weirdos, The Bags, The Dickies. Brendan was an early booster of RHCP - after he'd become a booker at Club Lingerie in the wake of the Masque's closing in 1978.
Not long after my father died in September of 2013 I heard this song. He died at 62, with a lot of plans not begun and a lot unfinished. This became the first song that really reached through the numbness of grief and let me feel it. Because it was the chili peppers rocking out. because it was half celebration. It was how I felt; grateful, sad, celebratory and maybe even a little crazy. It took me a while to say it, but that’s what this song means to me. What it will always mean to me, and maybe the band never sees this, or knows, but I needed to say it anyway.
This is my life almost precisely, only I lost my father a week ago when he was 62 (here i am back to this masterpiece of a song). I'm sorry for your loss but I am happy for what we both had.
You ever feel like you have a soul connection to a band that means everything to you. for me RHCP will always be that band for me from the first album to today's albums.
the buildup into 4:15 is fucking epic... i love the sweeping, epic, southern cali harmonies of this band post 2000. they've gotten better over time. glad John's back where he belongs.
I'm a peppers fan.....from New Orleans......my mother's a photograhper...the intelligence in filming and lyrics is sadfully underrated, unrecognized and will be forgotten .......for those of you sad souls that have never been to New Orleans.....this flick did a great job on locking down the experience.......
so my father passed away this summer. he was my best friend and best riding buddy. we rode motorcycles all the time. He was checking on a new rider when the road was fucked up and he hit some rocks and collided with the guardrail and passed away. This song helps me think about him and express my emotions when i feel like keeping them inside. I love this song and it helps me a lot. just wanted to share that. everyone have a good day.
It's amazing the emotions that a song can bring out, good and bad. You don't know anyone here yet you feel comfortable enough saying that to everyone, I applaud you. I'm also sorry to hear. Amazing!
...I went through some pretty dark times in the last few years....struggling financially, and seeing my mom on life support fighting for her life and eventually passing away took it's toll on me.....and I know it sounds cliche but this band kept me going at times when my day would begin at 330am and end around 10pm, commuting 2hrs each way to and from work and still not having enough change in my pocket to buy lunch.....my love of this bands music and this song in particular kept me going...
My dad played RHCP when I was around five all the time and this was one of my favorites. I basically grew up with this band, that was all I listened to 8 years later and I still listen to them
Still listening in 2022 after the black summer release and it has me listening more to Josh's musical additions to RHCP. I swear he created some real gems as the lead guitarist for them that weren't promoted the way they should have been. One day after looking back people will appreciate Josh's contribution and his own uniqueness he brought. I've really been loving the I'm Beside You tracks. Some should have been released on the main Disc while others on the main disc should have been cut fr and we are talking about I'm with you just like OHM with Dave Navarro.
Just want to say thank you RHCP! This song makes me cry every time I hear it, it’s currently 6:57am, today would of been our moms 62nd birthday, after her passing my bros and I fell into a depression, ended up losing everything after she passed , but now we are doing well, we made it out, to anyone dealing with grief, depression, you got this, you’re not alone ,
Sincerest condolences about your mom. Today is my Birthday too and after all of the years that I have wasted mentally, beating myself up, in this moment, I'm just glad to be alive.
there is nothing to dislike here, the song is superb, the video is inspiring, chad's drums are incredible, flea's bassline is beautiful, anthony's lyrics are emotional and josh's guitar is epic (plus flea has the coolest bass i've ever seen in this video)
this is one of those songs that just touches my soul in a way words can't describe, lights me up every time i hear it and can make me smile so much i start to cry, and it always feels like it was the first time i heard it even though i've listened to it a thousand times. powerful.
My uncle introduced me to rock music with this very song, not long before he killed himself. I was 10. I'm 17 now, and this song brings tears to my eyes everytime I listen to it. Truly one of the most beautiful songs ever written.
I started listening to the RHCP when I was about 12/13, but it was my aunt who introduced me to this album which I didn’t know about when I was 15. I’m 22 now :)
"Let me live so when it's time to die even the reaper cries Let me die so when it's time to live another sun will rise" I'm crying my eyes out. Love you RHCP, thanks for so much.
***** this song and the adventures of rain dance maggie, look around is awful this band won't make another good album ever again without john frusciante
Well if I die before I get it done, will you decide? Take my words and turn them into signs that will survive Because a long time ago, I knew not to deprive It's safe out there and now you're everywhere, just like the skies You are love, you are the love supreme, you are the rise And when you hear this, you'll know it's your jam, it's your goodbye Like I said, you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone And when the drummer drums, he's gonna to play my song to carry me along Like I said, you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone And when the boatman comes to ferry me away to where we all belong We all crossed when we were feeling lost, its just the tide Katari cried the day her lover died, she recognized Because he gave her a life of real love, it's no surprise The nights are long, but the years are short when you're alive Way back when we'll never be again, it was a time It's gonna catch you, so glad I met you to walk the line Like I said, you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone And when the drummer drums, he's gonna to play my song to carry me along Like I said, you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone And when the boatman comes to ferry me away to where we all belong Come and get me Hey! Hey Yeah Yeah Yeah Like I said, you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone And when the drummer drums, he's gonna to play my song to carry me along Like I said, you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone And when the boatman comes to ferry me away to where we all belong Let me live, so when it's time to die, even the reaper cries Let me die, so when it's time to live, another sun will rise I said yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! I said yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Like I said, you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone And when the drummer drums, he's gonna to play my song to carry me along Like I said, you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone When the boatman comes to ferry me away to where we all belong Like I said, you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone Like I said, you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone Like I said, you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone
Esta cancion me interpelo incluso antes de entender la letra. Por eso amo a red hot, cada cancion es un abrazo, y las letras me acomodan, me acarician. La bateria y el bajo son increibles y como AK lo interpreta, dios, que necesarios son en mi vida.
Amazing how a band dont change their music despite the years, and core members leaving, and not sound one bit less amazing from the last time you heard them..
I listened to this and a few other songs almost everyday when my very ill grandfather was in hospital with a big chance he probably won't come out. I didn't know what to do so I turned to music to help. And it did. I was still really sad but this helped me get through and words can not describe how happy I am to say my grandad got through and is well again
LETRA 'BRENDAN'S DEATH SONG' Live and die before I get it done, will you decide. I'll take my words and turn them into sounds, it will survive. Because a long time ago, I knew not to deprive. It's safe out there and now you're everywhere, just like the sky. And you are love,you are the love supreme, you are the rye. And when you hear this, You know its your jam, it's your goodbye. Chorus Like I said you know I'm almost dead, You know I'm almost gone. And when the drummer drums, It's gonna play my song, to carry me along. Like I said you know I'm almost dead, You know I'm almost gone. And when the Boatman comes to ferry me away, to where we all belong. We your cost, when we were feeling lost, It's just the time. Kateri cried, the day her lover died, she recognized. Because ya gave her, a life of real love, it's no surprise. The night's are long, but the years are short, When you're alive. Way back when, will never be again, it was a time. It's gonna catch you, so glad I met you, to walk a line. Chorus Like I said you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone. And when the drummer drums, he's gonna play my song, to carry me along. Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone. And when the boatman comes to fairy me away, to where we all belong. Come get me! Hey! Hey! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Like I said you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone. And when the drummer drums, its gonna play my song, to carry me along. Like I said you know I'm almost dead, You know I'm almost gone. And when the boatman comes to fairy me away, to where we all belong. Then we live, so every time you die, he's in the revert sky. Lay me down, so when it's time to leave, another sun will rise. I said yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! I said yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Like I said you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone. Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! And when the drummer drums, its gonna play my song, to carry me along. Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Like I said you know I'm almost dead, You know I'm almost gone. (I said yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!) And when the boatman comes to fairy me away, to where we all belong. (I said yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!) Like I said you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone. Like I said you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone. Like I said you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone.
какая же чумовая ударная партия тут, особенно четко сочетается тот нюанс, что барабаны записаны абсолютно без какой либо обработки, барабанщик просто сел и отыграл партию "как есть" и это вошло в итоговую аранжировку, это чертовски круто вписалось в антураж всей композиции. чед смит просто гений.
This song is just so soothing to listen to. I love it ! This song is for anyone dealing with a hard time in life or deppression, to anyone dealing with depression, there is always someone there for you, youre not alone!🤙🤙🤘
Live and die before I get it done Will you decide I'll take my words and turn them into sounds It will survive Because a long time ago I knew not to deprive It's safe out there and now you're everywhere Just like the sky And you are love You are the love supreme You are the rye And when you hear this You know it's your jam It's your goodbye Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the drummer drums He's gonna play my song To carry me along Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the boatman comes to ferry me away To where we all belong We your cost When we were feeling lost It's just the time Kateri cried The day her lover died She recognized Because ya gave her A life of real love It's no surprise The night's are long But the years are short When you're alive Way back when We'll never be again, It was a time It's gonna catch you So glad I met you To walk a line Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the drummer drums He's gonna play my song To carry me along Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the boatman comes to ferry me away, To where we all belong Come get me Hey Hey Yeah, yeah, yeah Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the drummer drums He's gonna play my song To carry me along Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the boatman comes to ferry me away To where we all belong Then we live So every time you die He's in the revert sky Lay me down So when it's time to leave Another sun will rise I said yeah Yeah yeah, yeah yeah I said yeah Yeah yeah, yeah yeah Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the drummer drums He's gonna play my song To carry me along Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone And when the boatman comes to ferry me away To where we all belong Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone Like I said you know I'm almost dead You know I'm almost gone
so while my poor feet get numb walking home this bands music and also this particular song aswell helped me so much and brought happiness and light to my life because without music like this i know my somewhat pathetic little life would cease to exsist.
Essa música e a Police Station são as minhas preferidas do álbum. Lindas demais !!! Nunca irei esquecer do Josh, tenho um carinho especial por ele ♥️❤️😍
I looked up the lyrics and sang along and really paid attention to the words, i wept half way through. Only the second song to ever make me cry. The first was " Dont take the girl " by Tim McGraw.
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"The nights are long but the years are short when you're alive"
A truer lyric never written.
YES
Or on quarantine
@@waynesgrave7149 hahahahaha
the line "venice gets a queen" is a better lyric
My dads name was Brendan he passed away😢
I worked with Brendan at The Barnet Press in North London in the 1970s when we were junior reporters. He made a lasting impression on everyone who met him. He stood out as an original thinker with a wonderful, surreal view of life, which he expressed eloquently in conversation and writing. I lost contact with him after he left and often wondered where he was and what he was doing... It would have been amazing to meet up 45 years on...I still have an 'essay' he wrote from Hollywood and posted back to Barnet.
beautiful
Post the essay !
radical man.
a truly amazing experience
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I am very happy John is back but thank you so much for 10 years Josh!! You kept this band alive, the band could've easily broken up after John left the band in 2009 but you stept in and filled in huge shoes and helped keep this band going. Josh gained a huge fan in me and I wish nothing but the best for him in his next musical chapter. Once a Chili Pepper always a Chili Pepper!! Take care Josh ✌
Now John's been "back in the band" for 1 year already
Reading this changed my view on the subject I used to say john all the way hes the best but actually that makes alot of sense ig he could fill those shoes Josh is pretty dope too for sure
I fully agree
John is back?
@@mikes.6751 if you're being serious yes since December of 2019 man lol (new album in the works).
This song came out soon after my mother was diagnosed with an inoperable cancer. I listened to this song every day as I was driving to her house to take care of her. Beautiful song that brings me to tears every time. I miss you mom.....
2 years and this comment still makes me cry
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I swear a tear just fell out...
6 years here. Still the song that makes me wiggle out a tear. Ah well.....
I guess now she's everywhere just like the sky. She's in you like you were in her.
Chad's drumming is on point. He really shows off his skills in this song,
Do you mean will Ferrell 🤣
"Let me live so when it's time to die
Even the reaper cries
Let me die so when it's time to live
Another sun will rise"
This is fucking poetry. Their most underrated album for sure.
No doubt.
@@joycesanders4898 soo right...
hate to say it but it says ""Let me live so when it's time to die hes in the revert sky"
@@XavierCockingFootball2025 no it does not. 04:00
Arthur on amazon music with lyrics that were approved by the peppers that is what it says
My son passed in October ...I lost my grandma a few years before .
Im hurting ,lost and struggling.
This song makes me feel at peace for 3:58 seconds.
God bless everyone else dealing w grief I love u u aren't alone.
Cheers to our memories
'Let me live, so when it's time to die, even the reaper cries'
This is my favourite lyric I know. It makes you think. So powerful
casper van helvoirt Getting it tattoed on my arm within a year. Love it
Hugo Wendel Om my god that is something I'd like to think about for when im older...
Not yet :D *****
casper van helvoirt Totally agree! Really powerful lyrics. A great song!
+Casper van Helvoirt Also great, "The nights are long, but the years are short when you're alive"
Love this song. Drums are so good, and Anthony's lyrics as always, mind blowing.
English Tree TV njkok@ia zzozPz🤩😟
Lyrics are not what make a vocalist good
@@dreamthreada job of a frontman is more than just vocals. Even tho he doesn’t have best vocals he is a great frontman
I have leukemia now, and this song always makes me emotional everytime I’m reminded of my life before this disease. It’s beautiful to listen to when you’re by yourself looking at the mountains remembering the small bits of fun in your life.
Stay strong and March on like an absolute G! Hope you are doing better…love n good vibes ur way!
@@NavidKhan84 very kind of you. Hopefully they are better
Hope this dudes doing ok, and I hope he tried communicating with his cancer. I believe it's conscious, has freewill, and stuck in survival mode because EVERYONE is trying to kill it and experiment on it.
Peppers mean the world to me. They're pure life, they're powerful energy. Every single song they write means one more step up to Heaven. Man, they will live forever.
"Let me live so when it's time to die even the reaper cries" - What an absolutely incredible line, I dream of getting this tattooed somewhere on my body to live by it
"Let me die, so when it's time to live, another song will rise" is another incredible lyric.
I'm gonna get "choose not a life of imitation" tattooed one day soon, because of its endless significance for me
jeffrey Mensch it's "anther son will rise"
sun*
Did you get it tattooed?
Chad's drums run thru this song like water in a river... so smooth yet so fulfilling
Nao o diria melhor
Crazy how different people extrapolate the exact same feelings and visions in the way they interpret a song . i always saw a river in this too
This song is all about Chads drums
Unrelenting & beautiful, totally agree
I couldn't agree more!
I just lost my beloved mom. I have been a rhcp fan since under the bridge debuted when I was in grade school. Our son has been to 2 shows before the age of 4. I've heard this track plenty of times and loved it but now it has an even deeper meaning. Way back when will never be again.
Come get me. I know my mother on hospice in my home was thinking that even if I couldn't accept it.
Let me die so when it's time to live another sun will rise.
Anthony's poetry is so beautiful
Here's the way I look it. Here is what makes the Red Hot Chili Peppers so unique and amazing. Let's say I'm listening to Blood Sugar and By The Way for awhile which are two albums that have frusciante on guitar than if I eventually need a change in my music than I can listen to Freaky Styley or Uplift Mofo Party Plan (having Hillel Slovak as guitarist) and than if I want to change my musical style again I could listen to One Hot Minute (Dave Navarros style) and if I even want to listen to another musical approach I could go to I'm with you or I'm Beside you with Josh Klinghoffer. The way too look at it is this band never gets old, they're timeless because they've had 4 unique guitarist with 4 different styles but yet still having that Chili's sound in all of it. Making it very hard to get tired of listening to this band all together. It's like 4 different bands yet all of the same band together as one
Amen.
You fucking know that . Mate so true
Add another josh album to that list!
fuck yeah man Chilis for lyfe
this is why i only listen red hot since i was 8 year old. 19 at the moment :) heavily autistic addict to the red hot.
[Verse 1]
If I die before I get it done, will you decide?
Take my words and turn them into signs that will survive
Because a long time ago, I knew not to deprive
It's safe out there and now you're everywhere, just like the sky
And you are love, you are the love supreme, you are the rise
And when you hear this, you’ll know it’s your jam, it’s your goodbye
[Chorus]
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the drummer drums
He's going to play my song
To carry me along
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the boatman comes to ferry me away
To where we all belong
[Verse 2]
We all crossed when we were feeling lost it's just the time
Kateri cried the day her lover died she recognized
Because he gave her a life of real love it's no surprise
The nights are long but the years are short when you're alive
Way back when will never be again, it was a time
It's going to catch you so glad I met you to walk the line
[Chorus]
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the drummer drums
He's going to play my song
To carry me along
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the boatman comes to ferry me away
To where we all belong
[Interlude]
Come get it
Hey
Hey
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
[Chorus]
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the drummer drums
He's going to play my song
To carry me along
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the boatman comes to ferry me away
To where we all belong
[Bridge]
Let me live so when it's time to die even the reaper cries
Let me die so when it's time to live another sun will rise
I said yeah!
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
I said yeah!
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
[Chorus]
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the drummer drums
He's going to play my song
To carry me along
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the boatman comes to ferry me away
To where we all belong
[Outro]
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
thank you!
Thank you for your effort
That awkward moment when your name is brendan and this is one of your favorite songs
At least you'll have a fitting and badass song to go out to.
+Brendan Cerone and my little brothers name
+Brendan Cerone dude IKR
Just named my boy Brendan!
"Play this at my funeral" would suit nicely here....
This might be one of the band's best songs. No doubt about it.
Top 10
Of course dude
Even beats out higher ground for me. Which is probably. One of the best remasters ever. But this song makes me cry, so
Lol I had to chuckle... "Might be" followed by "no doubt about it"
The nights are long but the years are short when you're alive
I read that at the moment he said it
@@ev8om Me too
Helps me cry, my friend just died - Rest Jimmy, it's over.
My condolences
My condolences man... Good thing tunes like this exist
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such an under rated song
under rated album
+Malcolm Boyd mmemmmemmenjvgmenj vnb
+zaw pai what?
Richard Buns couldn't agree more
has almost 4milliom views so not realy.
I don't know what it is about this song but it just brings me to tears everytime I hear it. Most underrated song ever.
It's about the death (2009) of Brendan Mullen - founder of the legendary Hollywood punk rock dive The Masque on Cherokee Avenue.
Early home to countless first wave LA punks - X, The Nerves, Zeros, The Weirdos, The Bags, The Dickies.
Brendan was an early booster of RHCP - after he'd become a booker at Club Lingerie in the wake of the Masque's closing in 1978.
Not long after my father died in September of 2013 I heard this song. He died at 62, with a lot of plans not begun and a lot unfinished. This became the first song that really reached through the numbness of grief and let me feel it. Because it was the chili peppers rocking out. because it was half celebration. It was how I felt; grateful, sad, celebratory and maybe even a little crazy.
It took me a while to say it, but that’s what this song means to me. What it will always mean to me, and maybe the band never sees this, or knows, but I needed to say it anyway.
This is my life almost precisely, only I lost my father a week ago when he was 62 (here i am back to this masterpiece of a song). I'm sorry for your loss but I am happy for what we both had.
beautiful words
just read this, that's awesome my father died the same year in December
It's weird, I had a friend named Brendan when I first heard this song. He isn't here anymore but to me he lives through this song.
🙂
I appreciate Josh more and more each day.
You ever feel like you have a soul connection to a band that means everything to you. for me RHCP will always be that band for me from the first album to today's albums.
yup still cry and heal
Yes man, i actually love they
Underrated song
yeah agree
very underrated
Nice Jim Root pfp
Yes
the buildup into 4:15 is fucking epic... i love the sweeping, epic, southern cali harmonies of this band post 2000. they've gotten better over time. glad John's back where he belongs.
This song really should've been a radio hit, it's just that good
I'm a peppers fan.....from New Orleans......my mother's a photograhper...the intelligence in filming and lyrics is sadfully underrated, unrecognized and will be forgotten .......for those of you sad souls that have never been to New Orleans.....this flick did a great job on locking down the experience.......
Dear ones Red Hot Chili Peppers, you make me feel better... always. Thanks
+Joris Fischer stfu
Silvina Tevez they said it themselves. "we are the ones that will make you feel better"
God bless Anthony and Flea. They have devoted so much energy and vitality to supporting people. Even through all of their own scar tissue
so my father passed away this summer. he was my best friend and best riding buddy. we rode motorcycles all the time. He was checking on a new rider when the road was fucked up and he hit some rocks and collided with the guardrail and passed away. This song helps me think about him and express my emotions when i feel like keeping them inside. I love this song and it helps me a lot. just wanted to share that. everyone have a good day.
R.i.p. 🙏. It's a brilliant song
omg so sorry😢
+Sean Gotti Sorry for your loss, man
It's amazing the emotions that a song can bring out, good and bad. You don't know anyone here yet you feel comfortable enough saying that to everyone, I applaud you. I'm also sorry to hear. Amazing!
+Sam Mason thanks man and I know the emotion in this hits me in the feels every time
This has to be played at my funeral
I was thinking the same thing. (My name is Brendan also)
That's awesome that you get to have such an amazing song for your funeral that's also incredibly fitting.
my name isn’t brandon but c’mon this would be good
I think too. (to my funerals)
Same here man!
Best Josh era song in my opinion. Masterpiece.
HELLO? Goodbye angels dark necessities go robot look around this is the kitt hanalei…
Brendan was my friend
I have many friends
But Brendan was my friend
My friend, my friend
a great song from a great musician
@@thelucca8449 Indeed
Rest in Peace Brendon Frasier
only real ones know
⚽️
Here I am, in 2018 listening to this beautiful (and underrated) song of my favorite band.
I am happy in this very moment.
This deserves a lot more than just 2M views
so close 3 million now :p
+Darragh Enright we made it boys
+Equinox 😀😀😀😀😀
3 years after, it's just 4M. Faith in humanity lost.
working on it
My friend Maren just died, and listening to this song made me cry, but when it was over I felt better, almost comfortable. Such a beautiful song.
Flea's bass line from 3:28 to 4:15 is so incredibly awesome. Eargasm.
...I went through some pretty dark times in the last few years....struggling financially, and seeing my mom on life support fighting for her life and eventually passing away took it's toll on me.....and I know it sounds cliche but this band kept me going at times when my day would begin at 330am and end around 10pm, commuting 2hrs each way to and from work and still not having enough change in my pocket to buy lunch.....my love of this bands music and this song in particular kept me going...
I can't even imagine how much fun and good energy was flowing during the making of this video. Just wow
My dad played RHCP when I was around five all the time and this was one of my favorites. I basically grew up with this band, that was all I listened to 8 years later and I still listen to them
Incredible cinematography and editing. And…”let me live so when it’s time to die even the reaper cries”
Still listening in 2022 after the black summer release and it has me listening more to Josh's musical additions to RHCP. I swear he created some real gems as the lead guitarist for them that weren't promoted the way they should have been. One day after looking back people will appreciate Josh's contribution and his own uniqueness he brought. I've really been loving the I'm Beside You tracks. Some should have been released on the main Disc while others on the main disc should have been cut fr and we are talking about I'm with you just like OHM with Dave Navarro.
Just want to say thank you RHCP! This song makes me cry every time I hear it, it’s currently 6:57am, today would of been our moms 62nd birthday, after her passing my bros and I fell into a depression, ended up losing everything after she passed , but now we are doing well, we made it out, to anyone dealing with grief, depression, you got this, you’re not alone ,
Sincerest condolences about your mom. Today is my Birthday too and after all of the years that I have wasted mentally, beating myself up, in this moment, I'm just glad to be alive.
Mate rhank u for that 🤙🤙
there is nothing to dislike here, the song is superb, the video is inspiring, chad's drums are incredible, flea's bassline is beautiful, anthony's lyrics are emotional and josh's guitar is epic
(plus flea has the coolest bass i've ever seen in this video)
One of the most beautiful, sad, incredible and perfect songs I've ever heard. I just wished people have listened more than this.
One of my all-time favorite music videos. I love everything about this song.
this is one of those songs that just touches my soul in a way words can't describe, lights me up every time i hear it and can make me smile so much i start to cry, and it always feels like it was the first time i heard it even though i've listened to it a thousand times. powerful.
And, on this evening I would love to dedicate this song the one and only Robin Williams. Rest in Peace and thanks for the magic
My uncle introduced me to rock music with this very song, not long before he killed himself. I was 10. I'm 17 now, and this song brings tears to my eyes everytime I listen to it. Truly one of the most beautiful songs ever written.
😢
I started listening to the RHCP when I was about 12/13, but it was my aunt who introduced me to this album which I didn’t know about when I was 15. I’m 22 now :)
One of the RHCP’s most beautiful and most underrated songs. And this setting for it, New Orleans, just, wow....
Wow... I always tought John did this...
Nice job Josh.
Em Setembro de 2020 ainda é uma excelente musica! Um clássico.
one of their deepest songs. so powerful
such a great song
Chad’s drumming on this is song is so explosive yet so emotional
First time that I heard this joint, I was blown away. I'm still blown away. The Chili Peppers are amazing. Them and Fishbone, their long-time buddies.
"Let me live so when it's time to die even the reaper cries
Let me die so when it's time to live another sun will rise"
I'm crying my eyes out. Love you RHCP, thanks for so much.
So pumped for John coming back to the band, but I will miss Josh.
Amazing guitar player.
Super underrated album
This album is amazing.
nice try shlomo this album has like two good songs on it
***** this song and the adventures of rain dance maggie, look around is awful
this band won't make another good album ever again without john frusciante
***** No, Josh has only been on I'm With You and The Getaway.
You need to expand your horizon if you think this album is trash. Just really sit down and listen to it and I promise you'll enjoy it.
Thanks Josh for everything! We love u
Masterpiece..from the video visuals to the lyrics
Well if I die before I get it done, will you decide?
Take my words and turn them into signs that will survive
Because a long time ago, I knew not to deprive
It's safe out there and now you're everywhere, just like the skies
You are love, you are the love supreme, you are the rise
And when you hear this, you'll know it's your jam, it's your goodbye
Like I said, you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone
And when the drummer drums, he's gonna to play my song to carry me along
Like I said, you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone
And when the boatman comes to ferry me away to where we all belong
We all crossed when we were feeling lost, its just the tide
Katari cried the day her lover died, she recognized
Because he gave her a life of real love, it's no surprise
The nights are long, but the years are short when you're alive
Way back when we'll never be again, it was a time
It's gonna catch you, so glad I met you to walk the line
Like I said, you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone
And when the drummer drums, he's gonna to play my song to carry me along
Like I said, you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone
And when the boatman comes to ferry me away to where we all belong
Come and get me
Hey!
Hey
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Like I said, you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone
And when the drummer drums, he's gonna to play my song to carry me along
Like I said, you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone
And when the boatman comes to ferry me away to where we all belong
Let me live, so when it's time to die, even the reaper cries
Let me die, so when it's time to live, another sun will rise
I said yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!
I said yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Like I said, you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone
And when the drummer drums, he's gonna to play my song to carry me along
Like I said, you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone
When the boatman comes to ferry me away to where we all belong
Like I said, you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone
Like I said, you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone
Like I said, you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone
Damn Chad is an amazing drummer, he is surely the only one in the world who can make a solo drum sound like a whole drumset XD
im 100% srs ofc
Tjeizz He is definitely up there for me
@@tjeizzHD 5fcr5f4eqí
F4t5
The video was released two years ago today...and still the song is the saddest but most uplifting songs I have ever heard
Totally agree with that one. Few bands do 'laughter through tears' better than the Chilli Peppers.
Fire And Ice yeaaaab Men i like this song
seven now
Eight years, by this time
And now John's been "back" again for 1 on this day
This is too perfect. What an amazing song.
Esta cancion me interpelo incluso antes de entender la letra. Por eso amo a red hot, cada cancion es un abrazo, y las letras me acomodan, me acarician. La bateria y el bajo son increibles y como AK lo interpreta, dios, que necesarios son en mi vida.
Makes me cry everytime. Best thank you song for a funeral
Amazing how a band dont change their music despite the years, and core members leaving, and not sound one bit less amazing from the last time you heard them..
Go listen to Get Up and Jump by them. They've changed a lot, multiple times.
they've change a lot!!!
They've changed but they are still great
Basu my boi john is back again
@@janmeyjayshukla3276 Childhoods restored.
Flea = Best Bass player
+++++
Twiggy
The Listener No, just...... No.
Daedra Yes, just...... Yes.
Daedra flea ain't got shit on twiggy, m8
RHCP will forever be my favorite band their music is magical 🥰❤️🌶😎🎤🎶💃🏻
Hello, how are you doing today? Nice meeting you here.
I listened to this and a few other songs almost everyday when my very ill grandfather was in hospital with a big chance he probably won't come out. I didn't know what to do so I turned to music to help. And it did. I was still really sad but this helped me get through and words can not describe how happy I am to say my grandad got through and is well again
One of the most beautiful songs in the world. RHCP has been a part of my life for over 30 years. RIP Brendan
Such an underrated song! Probably my favourite song on the 'I'm With You' album!
LETRA 'BRENDAN'S DEATH SONG'
Live and die before I get it done,
will you decide.
I'll take my words and turn them into sounds,
it will survive.
Because a long time ago,
I knew not to deprive.
It's safe out there and now you're everywhere, just like the sky.
And you are love,you are the love supreme, you are the rye.
And when you hear this,
You know its your jam, it's your goodbye.
Chorus
Like I said you know I'm almost dead,
You know I'm almost gone.
And when the drummer drums,
It's gonna play my song,
to carry me along.
Like I said you know I'm almost dead,
You know I'm almost gone.
And when the Boatman comes to ferry me away,
to where we all belong.
We your cost,
when we were feeling lost,
It's just the time.
Kateri cried, the day her lover died,
she recognized.
Because ya gave her,
a life of real love, it's no surprise.
The night's are long, but the years are short,
When you're alive.
Way back when, will never be again,
it was a time.
It's gonna catch you, so glad I met you, to walk a line.
Chorus
Like I said you know I'm almost dead, you know I'm almost gone.
And when the drummer drums, he's gonna play my song, to carry me along.
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone.
And when the boatman comes to fairy me away, to where we all belong.
Come get me!
Hey! Hey!
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
Like I said you know I'm almost dead,
you know I'm almost gone.
And when the drummer drums,
its gonna play my song,
to carry me along.
Like I said you know I'm almost dead,
You know I'm almost gone.
And when the boatman comes to fairy me away,
to where we all belong.
Then we live,
so every time you die,
he's in the revert sky.
Lay me down,
so when it's time to leave,
another sun will rise.
I said yeah!
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
I said yeah!
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
Like I said you know I'm almost dead,
you know I'm almost gone.
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
And when the drummer drums,
its gonna play my song,
to carry me along.
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
Like I said you know I'm almost dead,
You know I'm almost gone.
(I said yeah!
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!)
And when the boatman comes to fairy me away,
to where we all belong.
(I said yeah!
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!)
Like I said you know I'm almost dead,
you know I'm almost gone.
Like I said you know I'm almost dead,
you know I'm almost gone.
Like I said you know I'm almost dead,
you know I'm almost gone.
Shut up
E aí br
@@LeoPohlmann eae
Thanks
i still get goosebumps when i listen to this song
One of my all time favorite music videos. I love everything about it - the setting, the music, the direction, the performance.
какая же чумовая ударная партия тут, особенно четко сочетается тот нюанс, что барабаны записаны абсолютно без какой либо обработки, барабанщик просто сел и отыграл партию "как есть" и это вошло в итоговую аранжировку, это чертовски круто вписалось в антураж всей композиции. чед смит просто гений.
This song gives me chills, love it
Each album of this band is different, is beautiful!
Este es uno de los videoclips más hermosos que han grabado.
Hello, how are you doing today? Nice meeting you here.
This song is just so soothing to listen to. I love it ! This song is for anyone dealing with a hard time in life or deppression, to anyone dealing with depression, there is always someone there for you, youre not alone!🤙🤙🤘
"Take my words and turn them into signs that will survive"
The way that anthony said that
Live and die before I get it done
Will you decide
I'll take my words and turn them into sounds
It will survive
Because a long time ago
I knew not to deprive
It's safe out there and now you're everywhere
Just like the sky
And you are love
You are the love supreme
You are the rye
And when you hear this
You know it's your jam
It's your goodbye
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the drummer drums
He's gonna play my song
To carry me along
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the boatman comes to ferry me away
To where we all belong
We your cost
When we were feeling lost
It's just the time
Kateri cried
The day her lover died
She recognized
Because ya gave her
A life of real love
It's no surprise
The night's are long
But the years are short
When you're alive
Way back when
We'll never be again,
It was a time
It's gonna catch you
So glad I met you
To walk a line
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the drummer drums
He's gonna play my song
To carry me along
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the boatman comes to ferry me away,
To where we all belong
Come get me
Hey
Hey
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the drummer drums
He's gonna play my song
To carry me along
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the boatman comes to ferry me away
To where we all belong
Then we live
So every time you die
He's in the revert sky
Lay me down
So when it's time to leave
Another sun will rise
I said yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
I said yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the drummer drums
He's gonna play my song
To carry me along
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
And when the boatman comes to ferry me away
To where we all belong
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
Like I said you know I'm almost dead
You know I'm almost gone
First time I heard it, when first came out, knowing nothing about song; affected me greatly. That's powerful What an amazing band.
This song helped me with my grandmothers death R.I.P CHARLOTTLE HUDDLESTON .....
same here..
By far my favorite band ever the style and melodies are endless RHCP forever.
Rest In Peace
Josh you are great, thanks for being part of this beautiful music 👏👏
so while my poor feet get numb walking home this bands music and also this particular song aswell helped me so much and brought happiness and light to my life because without music like this i know my somewhat pathetic little life would cease to exsist.
Me seguro pra não chorar toda vez que escuto, música linda, a história dela, é por isso que eu amo essa banda. ❤️❤️❤️
Foda é não chorar sabendo que o Josh saiu... Mas estamos em ótimas mãos.
Essa música e a Police Station são as minhas preferidas do álbum. Lindas demais !!! Nunca irei esquecer do Josh, tenho um carinho especial por ele ♥️❤️😍
Lindo dms mesmo
qual a historia dela?
Red Hot Chili Peppers nasci com meu pai escutando eles e é por isso que eu sou fã as músicas de arrepiar foda de mas
I would never forget this band it's too good
Rhcps best music almost never gets radio play
Just Wonderful💞 The Lyrics Is Very Moving...The Video Is Just Incredible And Anthony’s Voice Is Perfect✨
I love this song with all my heart
I looked up the lyrics and sang along and really paid attention to the words, i wept half way through. Only the second song to ever make me cry. The first was " Dont take the girl " by Tim McGraw.
Their best song for sure. So much emotion
I don’t know about their best song.
All my Love to Josh!!!
One of the best guys actually on earth!! ❤️👍😊
Thank you Josh