Featured In
Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Anthony Kiedis
Lead Vocals
Chad Smith
Drums
Flea
Bass Guitar
John Frusciante
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Anthony Kiedis
Songwriter
Chad Smith
Songwriter
Flea
Songwriter
John Frusciante
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Jason Gossman
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Vlado Meller
Mastering Engineer
Andrew Scheps
Mixing Engineer
Rick Rubin
Producer
Mark Linett
Recording Engineer
Ryan Hewitt
Recording Engineer
Chris Holmes
Additional Engineer
Dana Nielsen
Additional Engineer
Jason Lader
Additional Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Won't somebody come along
And teach me how to keep it alive?
To survive
[Verse 2]
Come along and show me something
That I never knew in your eyes
Take away the tourniquet
[Verse 3]
I used to be so full of my confidence
I used to know just what I wanted and just where to go
More than ever I could use a coincidence
But now I walk alone and talk about it when I know
[Verse 4]
Hey, oh yeah, how long?
I guess I ought to walk away
Hey, oh yeah, so long
What you gonna do today?
[Verse 5]
I don't wanna have to, but I will
If that's what I'm supposed to do
We don't wanna set up for the kill
But that's what I'm about to do
[Verse 6]
Later on, I'll cut you off when you're screaming into the phone
Hard to own
Anyway, I wanna let you know that everything is on hold
What you gonna do to me?
[Verse 7]
You used to be so warm and affectionate
All the little things I used to hear my fairy say
But now you're quick to get into your regret
I'll take the fall and now you got to give it all away
[Verse 8]
Hey, oh yeah, how long?
I guess I ought to walk away
Hey, oh yeah, so long
What you gonna do today?
[Verse 9]
I don't wanna have to, but I will
If that's what I'm supposed to do
We don't wanna set up for the kill
But that's what I'm about to do
I don't wanna have to, but I will
If that's what I'm supposed to do
We don't wanna set up for the kill
But that's what I'm about to do
[Verse 10]
Hey, what would you say if I stayed?
Stayed for a while, if I may
Say it again and I'll come around
But not for the last time
Hey, what would you say if I changed?
I'll change everything but my name
Play it again and I'll come around, come around
But not for the last time, not for the last time
[Verse 11]
You used to be so warm and affectionate
I used to know just what I wanted and just where to go
And now you're quick to get into your regret
And now I walk alone and talk about it when I know
[Verse 12]
Hey, oh yeah, how long?
I guess you gotta walk away
Hey, oh yeah, so long
What you gonna do today?
[Verse 13]
Hey, oh yeah, how long?
I guess you gotta get away
Hey, oh yeah, so long
What you gonna do today?
Written by: Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith, Flea, John Frusciante