True Men Don't Kill Coyotes
Red Hot Chili Peppers · Red Hot Chili Peppers
Well, I'm gonna ride a sabertooth horse
Through the Hollywood hills
The farther west, the farther out
Yeah, that's the way I feel
Well, I dig the dirt an' I dig the dust
I barbecue my meals
Ridin' wild on a paisley dragon
Through the Hollywood hills, yeah...
Huh, Hollywood hills
Well, I'm gonna ride a sabertooth horse
Through the Hollywood hills
Just don't show me anything
'cos that's the way I feel
Well, I dig the dirt an' I dig the dust
I barbecue my meals
Ridin' wild on a paisley dragon
Through the Hollywood hills, yeah...
Huh, Hollywood hills
Passion dripping from the coyote's eyes
He can taste his blood
An' blood never lies
Pale face die
True men don't kill coyotes
True men don't kill coyotes
Well, I'm gonna ride a sabertooth horse
Through the Hollywood hills
The farther west, the farther out
Yeah, that's the way I feel
Well, I dig the dirt an' I dig the dust
I barbecue my meals
Ridin' wild on a paisley dragon
Through the Hollywood hills, yeah...
Huh, Hollywood hills
Passion dripping from the coyote's eyes
He can taste his blood
An' blood never lies
Pale face die
True men don't kill coyotes
True men don't...
Well, I'm gonna ride a sabertooth horse
Through the Hollywood hills
Just don't tell me anything
'cos that's the way I feel
Well, I dig the dirt an' I dig the dust
I barbecue my meals
Ridin' wild on a paisley dragon
Through the Hollywood hills, yeah...
Huh, Hollywood hills
Passion dripping from the coyote's eyes
He can taste his blood
An' blood never lies
Pale face die
True men don't kill coyotes
True men don't...
True men don't kill coyotes
True men don't...
True men don't kill coyotes
True men don't...
True Men Don't Kill Coyotes
Released on the self-titled 1984 album, this track stands as a pivotal moment in the early career of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Featuring a distinctive, driving bassline and the band's signature blend of funk and rock, the song showcases the musical direction that would define their legacy. It serves as a testament to the group's ability to fuse complex rhythms with accessible melodies, establishing their identity in the mid-1980s alternative rock landscape. The recording captures the raw energy of their formative years, highlighting the collaborative spirit between guitarist Hillel Schwartz and bassist Flea, who would become central figures in the band's sound. As one of their earliest singles, it remains a significant song in their discography, reflecting the artistic evolution that led to their global success.