The last two lines of the verse are a biblical reminder and warning. Even Noah’s Flood (which cleansed the world to start anew), or “tidal waves” cannot save the world from Californication. Now that is harsh."

Wow, tidal waves couldn't save the world means that tidal waves COULDN'T SAVE THE WORLD. Now that is some deep analysis, brutha. Thanks for clearing that up. Does the Bible now have a monopoly on tsunamis?

I love this. La dee da, I'll begin with my fixed ideology and MAKE the song fit it, authorial intentions be damned. There's a reason you can't spell analysis without anal.

Indeed, those who find themselves entrapped in drug culture experience feelings of greater highs and lows than most of us ever will. Many of those we consider the greatest within literature, dating back to antiquity, had drug habits or feelings of depression. Music has the ability to effect us in ways that we do not fully understand. Most people give hardly a moment's notice to what they are singing along with. An excellent example of this was the episode of "Arrested Development" where an uncle and niece are singing karaoke together (the actual song eludes me at this point, but I believe it was something to the effect of "Afternoon Delight") only to realize how inappropriate it was. It's part of the effect of pop music. We assume nothing means anything anymore.

I, like many others, have always appreciated the "sound" of RHCP, dating back to when they were a pure funk band, but I appreciate the in depth analysis of the song and would appreciate seeing more of this in the future.

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@Hucbald: This is one of the greatest songs ever recorded. It is the first song they worked on with Frusciante back in the fold… and the last one of a double album to be completed (so it took 9 months to get it right). The lyrics may fall a bit short in places… but 10 million people bought and LOVE this record. That makes it "great"… regardless of your elitist prejudices.

Incidentally, on behalf of all Californians, I want to plead not guilty to the natural commercialization of attractive rural properties. We aren't the criminals, just the first victims of an almost-inevitable process.