[Pre-Chorus: Anthony Kiedis with John Frusciante] This talking picture show is leaking from a silhouette She said, “My man, you know, it's time to get your fingers wet” Your hustle's busted when you can't afford a cigarette The last I heard from you, you were screaming “Handle it!”
[Chorus: Anthony Kiedis with John Frusciante] Knock the world, right off its feet and straight onto its head The book of love will long be laughing after you are dead Fascinated by the look of you and what was said Make a play for all the brightest minds, and light will shed
[Chorus: Anthony Kiedis with John Frusciante] Knock the world, right off its feet and straight onto its head The book of love will long be laughing after you are dead Fascinated by the look of you and what was said Make a play for all the brightest minds, and light will shed (Uuh)
[Guitar Solo: John Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis] Haha!
[Chorus: Anthony Kiedis with John Frusciante] Knock the world, right off its feet and straight onto its head The book of love will long be laughing after you are dead Fascinated by the look of you and what was said Make a play for all the brightest minds, and light will shed
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“She’s Only 18” was featured on the 2006 double album Stadium Arcadium, on the Jupiter CD.
This song is referring to Anthony Kiedis' then-girlfriend, Heather Christie. Christie was only 18 when she started dating the then 41 year-old Kiedis. “She’s Only 18” discusses Christie and elements of their relationship, mostly sexual, as referenced throughout the song.
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