Top Rock Music on Instagram: "“Californication” was released by Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1999 as the title track and a single from their album Californication. Laid-back yet melancholic, the song is built around a smooth, flowing guitar line, a relaxed groove, and Anthony Kiedis’ reflective vocal delivery, marking a more introspective phase for the band. Written by Anthony Kiedis and John Frusciante, the lyrics critique Hollywood culture, fame, and the distorted version of reality exported by Ca