Skinny Sweaty Man
Red Hot Chili Peppers · The Uplift Mofo Party Plan [1987]
He's sitting at the bar - then he's sittin' at the booth
Across the dance floor he does scoot
He's the skinny sweaty man in the green suit
The caboose that could he goes toot toot
Been known to gag and sometimes puke
A very good friend of granny goose
He's the skinny sweaty man in the green suit
Skinny sweaty man in the green suit
He's half man and half cartoon
But good buddy don't be confused
He's full blooded looney tune
He's the skinny sweaty man in the green suit
Face to face with the man in the moon
His family doctor is doctor seuss
If you catch him in your soup please don't shoot
He's the skinny sweaty man in the green suit
Skinny sweaty man in the green suit
He was new in town
A free wheelin' clown
A very funny young duke
Hangin' under the roof
Of a place in time
United sound
He'll play a little guitar sing a few blues
He's the kinda guy that you can't refuse
Despite the fact that he's no brute
He's the skinny sweaty man in the green suit
Strike the magic groove make him jerk and move
Like an eight legged freak in snakeskin boots
Coming soon to a theatre near you
He's the skinny sweaty man in the green suit
Skinny sweaty man in the green suit
Skinny Sweaty Man
Skinny Sweaty Man stands as a defining track from the Red Hot Chili Peppers' 1987 album, The Uplift Mofo Party Plan. Released during a pivotal era for the band, the recording captures their early fusion of funk rhythms with punk energy, showcasing the distinctive interplay between Anthony Kiedis's vocals and Flea's bass lines. The song reflects the group's experimental approach to songwriting before they achieved mainstream global success. As part of their growing discography, it highlights the band's ability to blend humor with driving musical intensity. This work remains a significant song in their catalogue, illustrating the stylistic foundations that would later evolve into their signature sound across subsequent albums.