Dani California Lyrics

[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

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“Dani California” is the first single and the opening track on the Red Hot Chili Peppers' ninth studio album, Stadium Arcadium.

Dani is a made up girl that RHCP reference in many of their popular songs, such as “By the Way.” She is described by Anthony Kiedis as a combination of every girl he has ever met.

The song was noticed to be very similar to Tom Petty’s “Mary Jane’s Last Dance,” but Petty had no problem with the similarities.

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This track debuted at #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart, where it held the top spot for 14 weeks. It also debuted at #6 on US Hot 100.

It’s one of the most successful tracks of their discography.

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