Scar Tissue (Live) Lyrics
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Lyrics
Scar tissue that I wish you saw
Sarcastic Mister Know-it-all
Close your eyes and I'll kiss you
'Cause with the birds I'll share
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
Push me up against the wall
Young Kentucky girl in a push-up bra
Fallin' all over myself
To lick your heart and taste your health
'Cause with the birds I'll share this lonely view
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
Blood loss in a bathroom stall
A southern girl with a scarlet drawl
Wave good-bye to ma and pa
'Cause with the birds I'll share
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
Soft spoken with a broken jaw
Step outside but not to brawling
Autumn's sweet we call it fall
I'll make it to the moon if I have to crawl
And with the birds I'll share this lonely view
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
Scar tissue that I wish you saw
Sarcastic Mister Know-it-all
Close your eyes and I'll kiss you
'Cause with the birds I'll share
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
With the birds I'll share this lonely view
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Scar Tissue" is a song by American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, released on their 1999 album Californication. The song was written by lead vocalist Anthony Kiedis, guitarist John Frusciante and bassist Flea, and produced by Rick Rubin.
It became the third single from the album, following "Around the World", and peaked at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100. The genre of the song is alternative rock, funk rock and rap rock, with lyrics depicting the pain of loss and the difficulty of moving on after suffering a great tragedy. The song features Kiedis' vocals backed by Frusciante's melodic guitar work and Flea's funky bass line. In live performances, the band often extends the outro jam for several minutes, adding instrumental solos to create an even more intense atmosphere.