Tippa My Tongue – English Lyrics

• By: Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Album: Return of the Dream Canteen

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of the Red Hot Chili Peppers with "Tippa My Tongue," a song that's not only a funk-rock powerhouse but also a fantastic way to explore English lyrical creativity. Anthony Kiedis's unique rap-rock delivery and his knack for combining unusual words ('ubiquitous,' 'vociferous') offer a fun challenge for language learners. You'll encounter playful double entendres and a stream-of-consciousness style that highlights the fluidity and expressiveness of English, all while grooving to the band's signature psychedelic sound.

[English]

Ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya

Well, I'm an animal

Something like a cannibal

I'm very flammable

And partially programmable

Centuries of overuse

Now I wear it nice n' loose

Ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya

Well, It's ubiquitous

Tell me, can you stick to this?

I'm on the brink of this

And tell me what you think of this

I'm in the Beauregard

Slow me down if I get hard

We've only just begun

Funky monks are on the run

Gonna get you with the tip of my tongue

And when you walk away

I know what the kiss would say

Gonna get you now

...

Her perfume smells like gasoline

My girlfriend's trash is nice n' clean

Acid landing on my tongue

I think you know we've just begun

She don't want the ladies room

Transatlantic super groom

Your hairplane is a monument

The sexy art of condiments

And now I know you by your scent

Let it bleed we both get bent

Need a minute to prepare

Sonny's side was always Cher

We've only just begun

Funky monks are on the run

Gonna get you with the tip of my tongue

And when you walk away

I know what the kiss would say

Gonna get you with the tip of my tongue

...

Ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya

Well, I believe in love

Perfectly receiving love

It's vociferous

And come and get a whiff of this

I'm at the pyramids

Never had a fear of kids

Ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya

I'm on the precipice

I come and make a mess of this

It's the apocalypse

Try to get a sock of this

I'm at the county fair

Haystack ride

I'll pull your hair

We've only just begun

Funky monks are on the run

Gonna get you with the tip of my tongue

And when you walk away

I know what the kiss would say

Gonna get you with the tip of my tongue

We've only just begun

Funky monks are on the run

Gonna get you with the tip of my tongue

And when you walk away

I know what the kiss would say

Gonna get you now

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
animal /ˈænɪməl/ A1	noun - a living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system
cannibal /ˈkænɪbəl/ B1	noun - a person who eats the flesh of other humans
flammable /ˈflæməbəl/ B2	adjective - easily set on fire
ubiquitous /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/ C1	adjective - present, appearing, or found everywhere
brink /brɪŋk/ B2	noun - the edge or rim of a steep place
funky /ˈfʌŋki/ B1	adjective - having a strong, distinctive, and often unusual smell or flavor
monks /mʌŋks/ A2	noun - a member of a religious community of men, typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
perfume /pərˈfjuːm/ A1	noun - a fragrant liquid typically made from essential oils and used to give a pleasant smell to one's body
gasoline /ˈɡæsəliːn/ A2	noun - a volatile flammable liquid, obtained from petroleum and used as fuel for internal combustion engines
transatlantic /ˌtrænsətˈlæntɪk/ C1	adjective - relating to or crossing the Atlantic Ocean
monument /ˈmɒnjuːmənt/ B1	noun - a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a famous person or event
condiments /ˈkɒndɪmənts/ B1	noun - a substance such as salt, mustard, or pepper used to add flavor to food
scent /sɛnt/ A2	noun - a distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant
precipice /ˈprɛsɪpɪs/ C1	noun - a very steep rock face or cliff, typically one that is almost vertical
apocalypse /əˈpɒkəlɪps/ C1	noun - the complete final destruction of the world, as described in the biblical book of Revelation
vociferous /vəˈsɪfərəs/ C2	adjective - expressing opinions or feelings in a loud or insistent way