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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Anthony Kiedis
Anthony Kiedis
Lead Vocals
Chad Smith
Chad Smith
Drums
Flea
Flea
Bass Guitar
Josh Klinghoffer
Josh Klinghoffer
Piano
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Anthony Kiedis
Anthony Kiedis
Songwriter
Chad Smith
Chad Smith
Songwriter
Josh Klinghoffer
Josh Klinghoffer
Songwriter
Michael Balzary
Michael Balzary
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
John Armstrong
John Armstrong
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Todd Monfalcone
Todd Monfalcone
Assistant Recording Engineer
Stephen Marcussen
Stephen Marcussen
Mastering Engineer
Nigel Godrich
Nigel Godrich
Mixing Engineer
Danger Mouse
Danger Mouse
Producer
Kennie Takahasi
Kennie Takahasi
Recording Engineer
Sam Petts-Davies
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
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