Purple Stain
Red Hot Chili Peppers · Live in Hyde Park Disc 2
I put my middle finger in
Your monthly blood is what I win
I'm in your house now let me spin
Python power straight from Monty
Celluliod loves got a John Frusciante
Spread your head and spread the blanket
SheÂ’s too free IÂ’m the patient
Black and white red and blue
Things that look good on you
And if I scream donÂ’t let me go
A purple stain-I know
Knock on wood we all stay good
‘Cause we all live in Hollywood
With Dracula and Darla Hood
Unspoken words were understood
Up to my ass in alligators
LetÂ’s get it on with alligator haters
Did what you did-did what you said
WhatÂ’s the point yo whatÂ’s the spread
Black and white red and blue
Things that look good on you
And if I scream donÂ’t let me go
A purple stain-I know
And if I call for you to stay
Come hit the funk on your way
ItÂ’s the way out there but I donÂ’t care
‘Cause this is where- I go
Knock on wood we all stay good
‘Cause we all live in Hollywood
With Dracula and Darla Hood
Unspoken words were understood
ItÂ’s way out there
But I donÂ’t care
‘Cause this is what
I want to wear
Knock on wood we all stay good
‘Cause we all live in Hollywood
To finger paint is not a sin
I put my middle finger in
Your monthly blood is what I win
I'm in your house now let me spin
Farley is an angel and I can prove this
Feather light but you canÂ’t move this
Purple is the stain upon my pillow
LetÂ’s weep sleeping willow
Black and white red and blue
Things that look good on you
And if I scream donÂ’t let me go
A purple stain-I know
And if I call for you to stay
Come hit the funk on your way
ItÂ’s the way out there but I donÂ’t care
‘Cause this is where- I go
Knock on wood we all stay good
‘Cause we all live in Hollywood
With Dracula and Darla Hood
Unspoken words were understood
ItÂ’s way out there
But I donÂ’t care
‘Cause this is what
I want to wear
Knock on wood we all stay good
‘Cause we all live in Hollywood
Purple Stain
Purple Stain stands as a vibrant example of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' signature fusion of funk, rock, and psychedelic elements. Recorded during their 2004 performance at Hyde Park, the track captures the band's dynamic live energy and Anthony Kiedis's distinctive vocal delivery. The song reflects the group's ability to blend intricate bass lines with soaring guitar work, creating a sound that is both rhythmic and emotionally resonant. As part of their extensive discography, this recording highlights the band's evolution while maintaining the core musical identity that has defined their career. The performance showcases their mastery of live instrumentation, offering listeners a glimpse into the spontaneous creativity that characterizes their concerts. This track remains a testament to their enduring influence on alternative rock and their capacity to deliver powerful, memorable performances.