My Friends (Red Hot Chili Peppers song)

"My Friends" is a song by the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, released as the second single from their 1995 album One Hot Minute. It's a melodic rock ballad, a departure from the band's more funk-oriented sound.

The song features a slower tempo and a more introspective lyrical theme than much of the band's previous work. It explores themes of friendship, loss, and the importance of connection in times of difficulty. Lyrically, it reflects on the challenges and triumphs of the band members' relationships with each other and with those around them.

"My Friends" is notable for its use of mellotron, played by keyboardist Billy Preston. The instrument adds a distinctive, orchestral texture to the song. Guitarist Dave Navarro's playing contributes to the song's overall melancholic mood.

The single was commercially successful, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart and number one in Iceland. It also achieved significant chart positions in other countries, solidifying its place as one of the band's most popular and enduring songs. The accompanying music video features the band performing the song in a surreal, desert-like environment.