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Scar Tissue Lyrics

by Red Hot Chili Peppers

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Scar Tissue Lyrics

Scar tissue that I wish you saw Sarcastic mister know it all Close your eyes and I'll kiss you 'cause With the birds I'll share With the birds I'll share this lonely view With the birds I'll share this lonely view Push me up against the wall Young Kentucky girl in a push-up bra Fallin' all over myself to lick your heart and taste your health 'cause With the birds I'll share this lonely view With the birds I'll share this lonely view With the birds I'll share this lonely view Blood loss in a bathroom stall Southern girl with a scarlet drawl Wave good-bye to ma and pa 'cause With the birds I'll share With the birds I'll share this lonely view With the birds I'll share this lonely view Soft spoken with a broken jaw Step outside but not to brawl Autumn's sweet we call it fall I'll make it to the moon if I have to crawl and With the birds I'll share this lonely view With the birds I'll share this lonely view With the birds I'll share this lonely view Scar tissue that I wish you saw Sarcastic mister know it all Close your eyes and I'll kiss you 'cause With the birds I'll share With the birds I'll share this lonely view With the birds I'll share this lonely view With the birds I'll share this lonely view

Meaning of Scar Tissue

“Scar Tissue” explores the messy aftermath of intense, often destructive, relationships and the resulting emotional damage. The lyrics paint a picture of vulnerability and self-harm – “scar tissue that I wish you saw,” “blood loss in a bathroom stall,” and a broken jaw – suggesting a history of passionate, perhaps volatile encounters. The recurring image of "with the birds I'll share this lonely view" emphasizes isolation and a need for connection amidst profound pain. The song’s tone is simultaneously seductive and melancholic, capturing the allure of fleeting moments alongside the regret and self-destruction that follow. Red Hot Chili Peppers convey a message about accepting imperfections – both physical and emotional – acknowledging the wounds we carry and finding solace in shared solitude, even if it's a lonely one.

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