The way vocalist Anthony Kiedis has explained the lyrics of “These Are the Ways” imply that they speak to the concept of American excess. And that would not only be in the material sense of the...
A poster child, most easily explained, is someone who serves as the epitome of a certain idea, cause, characteristic or what have you. And considering that they are a quintessential example of whatever it is...
The term “black summer”, most simply implied, acts as an allegory for the vocalist going through an extended period of depression. And as revealed in the chorus and outro, the thesis sentiment of this piece...