Search And Destroy
Red Hot Chili Peppers · Other Songs - Red Hot Chili Peppers
I'm a street walking cheetah with a heart full of napalm
I'm a runaway son of the nuclear A-bomb
I am a world's forgotten boy
The one who searches and destroys
So honey gotta help me please
Somebody gotta save my soul
Baby detonate for me
Look out honey, 'cause I'm using technology
Ain't got time to make no apology
Soul radiation in the dead of night
Love in the middle of a fire fight
Honey gotta strike me blind
Somebody better save my soul
Baby penerate my mind
And I'm the world's forgotten boy
The one who's searchin', searchin' to destroy
And honey I'm the world's forgotten boy
The one who's searches only to destroy
Forgotten boy, forgotten boy
Forgotten boy said hey forgotten boy
I'm a runaway son of the nuclear A-bomb
I am a world's forgotten boy
The one who searches and destroys
So honey gotta help me please
Somebody gotta save my soul
Baby detonate for me
Look out honey, 'cause I'm using technology
Ain't got time to make no apology
Soul radiation in the dead of night
Love in the middle of a fire fight
Honey gotta strike me blind
Somebody better save my soul
Baby penerate my mind
And I'm the world's forgotten boy
The one who's searchin', searchin' to destroy
And honey I'm the world's forgotten boy
The one who's searches only to destroy
Forgotten boy, forgotten boy
Forgotten boy said hey forgotten boy
Search And Destroy
Released in 1989, "Search And Destroy" stands as a defining track from the Red Hot Chili Peppers' *Blood Sugar Sex Magik* era. The song exemplifies the band's signature fusion of funk rhythms, rock energy, and psychedelic textures, featuring Anthony Kiedis's rapid-fire vocal delivery and Flea's driving bassline. It captures the rebellious spirit of the late 80s alternative scene while showcasing the group's ability to blend complex musical arrangements with raw, emotional intensity. As one of their most recognizable anthems, the recording remains a cornerstone of their discography, influencing countless artists who followed in their wake.