There are no monks in my band
There are no saints in this land
I'll be doin' all I can
If I die an honest man

Confusion is my middle name
Ask me again I'll tell you the same
Persuaded by one sexy dame
No I do not feel no shame

[chorus]
You are on the road
Can I get a little lovin' from you
Can I get a little bit of that done did do
You are on the road
Tell me now girl that you need me too
Tell me now girl cause I've got a feeling 4 you

Every man has certain needs
Talkin' 'bout them dirty deeds
To these needs I must concede
Livin' by my lowly creed

Woman please know that I'm good
Know that I did all I could
But yes it's true likelihood
Of being great is not so good

(chorus)

There are no monks in my band
There are no saints in this land
I'll be doin' all I can
If I die an honest man

Virtue slipped into my shoe
No I will not misconstrue
More rockin' more rockin' now doobley do
Dancin' down your avenue

(chorus)



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Track duration: 05:23


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    General Comment:Great song off of BSSM! I have to agree with everyone here. Also sick solo by john in the middle. RHCP Kick Ass!!!!
    Flag benruns90on July 12, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:I think it's abut although are constanly sleeping with the ladies and being the toast of the town, you are still the most lonely person in the town.
    Flag Quffon February 27, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:This song fucking rocks, I'd say maybe the best on BloodSugarSexMagik, or at least tied, anyway. I think most people have the right meanings of it, but I'll just add some stuff. the first two lines, 'There are no monks in my band, There are no saints in this land' refers to the fact that while they are not all good and pure like monks, neither is anyone else, so they shouldn't be judged for what they do.
    Also, when i first heard this song, i thought the chorus said 'You are all alone' instead of 'You are on the road', until i read the lyrics from the disc booklet and realised that it does sound more like the latter. But at the start of the very last chorus, I'm certain that John sings 'You are all alone' (listen for yourself). This is probably refering to the idea that, while they are sleeping with a lot of different women and always have some company, they are lonely because they don't have any proper serious relationships.
    Anyway thats my two cents worth,
    Peace
    Flag FlynnyZ_maaanon May 09, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:Yes! I did see it and Tedgar18 is right. It kicks SERIOUS ass.

    LOVE
    LOVE
    LOVE!!
    Flag x0oRHCPo0xon March 13, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:Anybody seen Funky Monks? It's a movie the chili peppers made during the recording of bssm. It kicks ass.
    Flag Tedgar18on August 08, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:love the part where anthony says: now lets funk out!

    yea its all about sex on the road
    Flag The funk monkon June 29, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:i love john's voice when he sings "you are on the road" this song is obviously about the chili peppers life on the road, or on tour, and the things they do, or "need" to do, like getting laid. "every man has certain needs, talkin' bout them dirty deeds..." LOVE RHCP for life!!!!
    Flag mrs.sideikon April 25, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:I'll be doin' all I can
    If I die an honest man


    its like... hey we arent aiming to fuck up... but... i dont expect to end up as a good person

    its great :)
    Flag JoeAnnaon March 04, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:Love this song
    Its live for one of the b-sides for desecration smile and its amazing!
    Flag xxamyhillxxon February 09, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:I love this songs funky beat, it really cheers you up *grin*
    Flag reallyreallyyouon August 04, 2006   Link

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