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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Anthony Kiedis
Lead Vocals
Chad Smith
Drums
Flea
Bass Guitar
Josh Klinghoffer
Piano
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Anthony Kiedis
Songwriter
Chad Smith
Songwriter
Josh Klinghoffer
Songwriter
Michael Balzary
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
John Armstrong
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Todd Monfalcone
Assistant Recording Engineer
Stephen Marcussen
Mastering Engineer
Nigel Godrich
Mixing Engineer
Danger Mouse
Producer
Kennie Takahasi
Recording Engineer
Sam Petts-Davies
Mixing Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I met a man in a rock and roll band
He said, "Won't you come with me?"
I let him know that I could not go
You see I get mine for free
[Verse 2]
We are all just soldiers in this battlefield of life
One thing that's for certain is my burning appetite
[Verse 3]
Step inside the emotional ride
I could use some company
Illusionary is so damn scary
I call my best friend Flea
[Verse 4]
This Ticonderoga is an element that shines
Connected by the great unknown between us there are lines
[Verse 5]
Yes I told her that
I'm the older cat
Can I scratch your back all day?
I would not have it any other way
[Verse 6]
Well, means so much to me
Can you see the we?
What are we ever gonna do
When all I want to be is next to you?
[Verse 7]
I took a girl from the underworld and I held her way too tight
When it's all been said and done she was not up for the fight
[Verse 8]
We are all just soldiers in this open field of time
Hoping to get with you when you get right with your mind
[Verse 9]
It's my favorite
So I savor it
I must report that life is short
So of your love I'll take ten quarts, well
[Verse 10]
There's no end to this
Don't pretend to miss
You and you would not repent for sitting on my elephant and
[Verse 11]
Am I crazy to
Join the lazy zoo?
All these human butterflies and
Cactus flowers swollen eyes and
[Verse 12]
I want the devil's share
Of you I do declare
Again I'm asking can I do
When all these animals want to be just like you?
[Verse 13]
I met a girl with long black hair and she opened up so wide
A daffodil growing in Brazil and I picked her for my bride
[Verse 14]
We are all just soldiers in this epic loving flight
And no one that I know has ever really done it right
[Verse 15]
Done it right
Done it right
Done it right
Done it right
[Verse 16]
Woo!
Written by: Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith, Flea, Josh Klinghoffer