This Ticonderoga

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This Ticonderoga by Red Hot Chili Peppers

About This Ticonderoga

In this song, the main singer, Anthony Kiedis pulls from his many relationships. As stated in an interview that “there were years when Kiedis slept with more than 100 partners.” The name of the song pulls from the brand name of Ticonderoga Pencils, as Ticonderogas not only come in packs but are frequently used and thrown aside. The Ticonderoga reference reflects his view on women and relationships at the time, all simply meant to be used and indifferent to one another. .

This Ticonderoga Lyrics

[00:07.96] I met a man in a rock and roll band, he said won't you come with me
[00:14.64] I let him know that I could not go, you see I get mine for free
[00:21.44] We are all just soldiers in this battlefield of life
[00:29.18] One thing that's for certain is my burning appetite
[00:36.41] Step inside the emotional ride, I could use some company
[00:43.42] Illusionary is so damn scary, I call my best friend Flea
[00:52.14] This Ticonderoga is an element that shines
[00:58.67] Connected by the great unknown, between us there are lines
[01:06.72] Yes I told her that
[01:10.17] I'm the older cat
[01:12.39] Can I scratch your back all day?
[01:14.81] I would not have it any other way, well
[01:17.98] Means so much to me
[01:20.48] Can you see that we
[01:23.47] What are we ever gonna do when all I want to be is next to you
[01:28.75] I took a girl from the underworld and I held her way too tight
[01:35.53] When it's all been said and done she was not up for the fight
[01:43.43] We are all just soldiers in this open field of time
[01:50.49] Hoping to get with you when you get right with your mind
[01:58.39] It's my favorite
[02:01.08] So I savor it
[02:03.77] I must report that life is short
[02:06.42] So of your love I'll take ten quarts well
[02:09.83] There's no end to this
[02:12.08] Don't pretend to miss
[02:14.89] You and you would not repent for sitting on my elephant and
[02:20.65] Am I crazy to
[02:23.01] Join the lazy zoo
[02:25.75] All these human butterflies and
[02:28.50] Cactus flowers swollen eyes and
[02:31.47] I want the devil's share
[02:34.26] Of you I do declare
[02:36.82] Again I'm asking can I do
[02:39.78] When all these animals want to be just like you
[02:46.86] I met a girl with long black hair and she opened up so wide
[02:53.73] A daffodil growing in Brazil and I picked her for my bride
[03:01.45] We are all just soldiers in this epic loving flight
[03:08.86] And no one that I know has ever really done it right
[03:16.22] Done it right
[03:19.94] Done it right
[03:23.62] Done it right
[03:27.23] Done it right
[03:30.95] Whoa

From the album: The Getaway