Give It Away

Can't stop, addicted to the shindig? Red Hot Chili Peppers broke through globally with "Give It Away" in 1991! This iconic Funk Rock / Rap Rock anthem blends infectious grooves with hard rock energy. Its signature riff and high-octane vibe make it an enduring workout classic.

The explosive lead single from Red Hot Chili Peppers' 1991 blockbuster album Blood Sugar Sex Magik, "Give It Away" defined their unique sound for the mainstream audience. It perfectly fuses Flea’s driving Funk Rock / Funk Metal basslines with John Frusciante's iconic, sparse guitar riff, powerful Hard Rock energy, and Anthony Kiedis’s distinctive Rap Rock vocal delivery and stream-of-consciousness lyrics.

"Give It Away" became RHCP’s first major international chart success and earned them a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance. Its unforgettable riff, Flea's incredible bass performance, and the visually striking black-and-white music video made it an early 90s landmark. A high-energy staple perfect for workouts, the track remains one of their most popular and influential signature songs worldwide.

SONG MEANING: Inspired by experiences with selflessness and non-materialism shared with bassist Flea, "Give It Away" champions the positive philosophy of generosity. The lyrics suggest that giving away possessions freely ("What I've got you've got to get it put it in you") leads to greater spiritual abundance and personal freedom ("Give it away now," "Love is free, love me say hell yeah"), rejecting greed in favor of the positive energy generated by sharing.