I Could Have Lied
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I Could Have Lied | ||
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Song by Red Hot Chili Peppers | ||
From the album Blood Sugar Sex Magik | ||
Album released | September 24, 1991 | |
Recorded | May - June 1991 at The Mansion in Los Angeles, California | |
Genre | Rock, Funk | |
Song Length | 4:04 | |
Record label | Warner Bros. | |
Producer | Rick Rubin |
"I Could Have Lied" is a song by The Red Hot Chili Peppers. It appears on their 1991 album, Blood Sugar Sex Magik. The sixth track on the album, it is a ballad in which Anthony Kiedis sings about a troubled relationship he had with Sinéad O'Connor. The song is quiet and mellow, with John Frusciante's guitar playing a prominent role, including two soulful solos. Frusciante's solos on this song are often cited as perfect examples of the use of feel and tone in a solo. The song changes key many times although is mainly in B minor. It features a more mellow and slow feel that were not previously associated with the Red Hot Chili Peppers.