We See It Too Late - Anthony Kiedis' Profound Philosophy On Life 

A message to all the youngins today. Here's a guy who did it all, music, party, fame, drugs, and everything in between - and now, as an "older" man, says the kindness is the number one thing. There's no way of avoiding it. No matter what your life is, you will eventually need to wise up to being kind.

Anthony being a 60 year old guy, on the top of his craft as musician, fit, centered, thoughtful, trying to create positive moments for others - amazing

for a huge rock star, he’s extremely well read, intelligent, curious, self aware, and uses his position to be a leader and contribute to the world.

Years ago I was in NYC, coming out of a beautiful restaurant, pink, fun elegant place by the Plaza Hotel. Breakfast. I was in a compromised position and at a seriously low point in life. Horrible lonely with many around. Anthony was coming in as I was going out. It was as if I were immediately in L.A. surrounded by Love. This guy lit me up. I must have looked an idiot smiling so much and just said Thank you so much for your gift of music. He really grabbed me and hugged me. Like a brother would have done. He absolutely changed my energy completely. I changed that day. Kindness, Love and Energy. I wish he knew how much his Kindness affected and effected me! I Love his Love and try to send it back often. So glad this is posted to see He continues serving that Love always! I vow to really try and not be a bitch, always! Much Love

Wow! Charles Bukowski said, "An idiot is someone who takes something simple and complicates it, and a genius is someone who takes something complicated and simplifies it." There in lies the genius of Anthony Kiedis. A world so complicatedly screwed up, could very well be turned completely around with kindness. I agree, this man has long been an inspiration to me, and I am/will be 67 years old this month. I highly recommend reading his autobiography, "Scar Tissue", this guy paid some dues to be where he is today. He is a true artist, if that's what you're looking for, he is the genuine article.

Got an amazing autograph from Anthony when I was a teen. He wrote “Live Long and Strong” 🧡🙌

He’s such a beautiful rare soul. God bless him for always sharing his wisdom and talents to the world.

Been his fan since age 13 and now I’m 42 . Red Hot Chili Peppers music have been there for me in cold winter nights in New York in my teens to car rides to work and good summer days and bad days

This man has been through hell multiple times and has grown so much. He’s an inspiration for anyone looking to turn their life around for the better. Great singer and lyricist btw

Do something to help someone in their life. Make an impact to help them smile 😃 😊 Give them 😊 Joy..... I fight depression and struggle with life in All ways but I still do all I can to make a person smile...... God Bless the family

Under the bridge speaks to me on a whole other level. As someone who lived in skid row and Hollywood under a bridge chasing my next score I feel the pain in the lyrics and as I stay clean it still has an impact on me

This is why Anthony Kiedis is a man I look up to. I was born and diagnosed with EDS( Ehlers- Danlos Syndrome) when I was a yr old and it was even rarer than it is now back then. I'm like a rubber person who lacks collagen and cannot process this needed protein " glue" . I have extremely painful dislocations, skin tears, keloids, meningitis, problem with heart, kidneys and right now am 45 and need full hip replacement which must be done one by one. I cannot be sutured normally etc. I had a stroke because of them trying a different pain med. I have to take meds that are not for it and get one pain medication besides legal med marijuana. There are no meds to treat it and I have learned to reset my own joints but I scream out loud. Since 15 yrs old , RHCP have played lollapalooza in my hometown of Chicago. Their music got me through losing a child to recovering from stroke where I lost speech and walking ability. I lipsynced RHCPs music to learn to speak again while having a child that's 1- 2 yrs younger than Anthony Kiedis, Everly... I am in person finally going to Mpls concert and it is my dream come true. Lollapalooza I always had to sit outside Grant Park because I never could buy a ticket. I'm also 8 yrs sober from alcohol in April. Thank you RHCP ♥

I've been rooting for him since I was 16 (now I'm 51). Well done AK❤

The best book I read when I was incarcerated for many months was Anthony's book... Scartissue. I still recommend it to everyone years later. Great Book!

Now I know why my daughter had Red Hot Chilli Pepper posters everywhere and the 'Listen to this, Mum...' Many regrets about not listening...Now I'm tuning in because 'be kind' is the highest thing we can do/be 24/7. That is spot-on; be kind.

Can’t believe this dude is 60. I grew up listening to them, when they came out on stage with gym socks on their weiners. Like so many others, their music has had a profound effect on me. They’ve had songs at each stage of my life that I’ve been able to relate to.

I read his book in 3 days. My 2nd dad, aka best friend, always left everyone with this saying "What ever you do, BE NICE" wow those words are the holy grail of life

I went thru an experience very recently.. I was in a place where I was inside of myself knowing EVERYTHING I've ever done and was judging myself for it. I was made aware that I created THIS for myself and I was made to look at it and except it. I could NOT justify it because I knew I couldn't lie to this entity inside of myself that has always been there. It was frightening but it was absolutely raw TRUTH and I knew it.

What the world needs now is more people like you,. Being humble. Like water. Go with the flow.

"In the blink of an eye" is about the size of it. If we all were only kind, the world would have to suffer far less, maybe even none at all. This is interesting that someone taught this band meditation. Same thing with the Beatles' trip to India, learning with a Yogi. It left a lasting impression and practice of much the same awareness George Harrison believed in ... and lived. May God bless him, and each of us as we make our way to that higher awareness mode of self for inner peace and harmony that affects everyone. 💖🙏🎸💝💫🌍

What a wonderful man, never heard him speak before, he is truly sent to share music and love ❤

"Don't be a bitch." -Anthony Kiedis, 2022 I'll remind myself daily.

Went to their show in NJ it was absolutely amazing top to bottom. They all seemed to be doing it for the creatrix of the universe. It was a release completely and totally. I bonded more deeply with friends on that day. It was at the Met life stadium that we were blessed so deeply.

Kindness and understanding goes a long way in the world. Him and Flea are still making amazing music all these years later. ❤❤

Yes.... Kindness !!!!!

I love the Red Hot Chilli Peppers They were my husband’s and my favourite band he died 4 years ago 15th May 2020 and l had all the chilli peppers songs played at his funeral. I would have loved to have had them there in person it would have made our day. My daughter took me to see you on the Friday 21st of July 2023, you all were absolutely amazing and we sang along to all your songs and l felt my husband was there singing too. LOVE YOU RED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS. I play you everyday in memory of my husband. We were your number one fans. ❤ ❤ ❤❤

He's a great friend and very kind to his fan's. I'll alway’s remember being on tour with many of them. He's a great guy

This piece is stunningly well done. Flows very well and is very poignant. You are a very talented story teller. Thank you.

This is why you never judge a book by its cover. I knew of him and his band but not really a fan or anything. Just remember seeing him perform here and there on tv or his image on posters ect. I wouldn’t have thought he would be this way. Thoughtful, kind, ect. Just assumed wild rock star and nothing else. Just another reminder for me to look deeper before assuming.

Love you Anthony. Kindness is the Wisdom we all need.

I feel so lucky to share time/space with these guys and watching them grow as humans is such a blessing.

Man, Frank Zappa's son preaches! Such a kind and inspirational thought wavelength to extend to the world, Mr. Kiedis. I've listened to you since 'Freaky Styley,' Love is stronger than anything. It took stupid youthful experiences and their growing pains, the Marine Corps, tons of angst and anger from so many different things, then loss and regret, and learning how to cope with all of it in the aftermath over the years, to learn that it is much more beneficial for us to embrace that angst's antithesis. That love and fulfillment, not just chasing happiness, but fulfillment in the journey to our goals, are keys to a longer and healthier mindset and life. Find that Zen journey in your life and allow yourself to take it. Crest with the surge and ride that wave of the experience you are gaining through every trial and introduction whether nuanced or in your face. Nothing is 100%, so we anticipate that we will not achieve everything we strive to do and that is where we reinvent ourselves. We must learn to be at peace inside so we do not cause reckoning outside because we effect everything and everyone around us with our ripple. Strive to feel good about what you do, whether it is great to anyone else or not. This is YOUR path, take each stride in how YOU walk and at your pace, as your pace is a good pace. Always be open to learning and change because it will happen whether we like it or not. Every picture you ever see is a frame from the past.

Well sir. Your music and lots of others bring absolute happiness to the people of the world. Without it, happiness would be harder to come by. Wether someone is up or down and all other emotions, there is a song out there for you and will bring you happiness or closer to. Idk what I'd do without music, it's helped save my life in many ways and will continue to, I'm sure.

I just wanna tell you guys this message have gave me the very best minutes of this year so far, hearing this, at home on Sunday, so peaceful and quite, looking around all I have, my family, dogs and hopes I mean I cannot describe how thankful I am, I really wish every day could feel this way, but we’re humans, let go yourself trough all the emotions, we only live once ❤🌟✨

It's odd that this video came up in a search - as I was looking for something / somewhere to find some solace... after losing my son Sean. He was 33 years young only 3 weeks ago. Sean had a kind, loving heart, I'd have shared this video with him - if he were still here. I feel so lost - still stunned/shocked... there are no words to describe this pain / this grief.

This is an incredible message. It doesn't escape me that he, me and my friends are the same generation, and since our generation, division among people has increased, not decreased. I pray for my children to return the world to harmony from the chaos it has become. A little kindness towards others, especially those you disagree with, goes a long way.

My best friend died unexpectedly from sepsis several years back...since then, I've realized every day is a gift.

Anthony is a rare gem

Kindness towards children ....will do what you do not what you say .... Respect for childhood innocence.

I literally cried listening to him right now. Life is but memories and experiences. We live with the hope and plans for tomorrow while it might not even happen. This video helped me realize that I should be centered on now not yesterday or tomorrow. Thank you! I’m a nurse at a hospital, and he’s right, young people die very often nowadays. Social media is a poison that distracts us from living in right now and just trying to compete and show off and chase material things and feel envious. This video helped me to self center and just realize I need to give more love to the ones I have in my life and if it’s not reciprocal, minimize that social circle. I love Anthony for his music but my respect just grew for him thousandfold after learning how humble and amazing person he is. “Don’t be a b***c” is a great motto to adapt

Who doesn’t have a crush on Anthony? An Amazing individual with learned life experiences, ageless too! ❤️

This is so profound. As I write this, he literally said the same words. I'm absolutely honored to have grown up with him as mentor to this crazy life. I thank him and the band for sharing their gift with the world and to me.

I remember that interview at the end, from back in 90’s. It gave that song a profound poignancy after that. And I changed my path or was in the process of doing so/. His positivity coming out of all of that, confused me at the time, but gave me a sense of belief that kept me out of that dark place when things really did feel that way. This guy has had a profound influence on so many of us. With the exuberance and hard joy of the Chilli Peppers, and working through what’s learned in this life, being able to be better to the ppl around you and to yourself. Great to see this guy on Joe Rogen after all this time. And what I learned from him 30 years ago was real.

The late talk show host Larry King asked the Dalai Lama many years ago, "How can we improve the world?" Without hesitation the Dalai Lama replied, "More compassion and more kindness." That is the voicing of basic humanity and I believe most people will agree. We're in this world together, whether beggars or billionaires.🙏🙏🙏

My mother got me into chili peppers when I was a kid. I have loved them ever since. I especially love how Anthony isn’t static. When he’s on stage, he flows all over the place and crashes like a wave into the shore everytine he hits a beat. He is the embodiment of water. I have always been like that and thought I was alone but then I saw this amazing man. I’m so glad my mom had the courage to be open to such music and let me experience it as a small child, knowing that she couldn’t know how it would impact me. And it impacted me in great ways. I just got the latest album and as always, I have it mixed into my other playlists and use it when I’m doing photo shoots to inspire me.

The music of this band made my life better. To this day, if Zephyr comes on I go to a wonderful place. Singing off key and out loud. Thank you for your kindness,sir.

Peppers have always been my favorite band. I have always felt a connection with the music and it has always met me right where I was at the time. I’ve bend down under the bridge myself and I now have also found my love, peace and harmony with nature. Thank you Anthony for being a true spiritual guide for this guy. First grandchild born and more to come. Still haven’t been to a show but in due time my friend. Thank you man

What you brotha give to the 🌎, is profound truly … You give to the souls that you don’t know something to understand in meaning , feel… from my soul. 🙏🏼💯🖤

The actress/model Anthony mentions is Charlbi Dean, and she had just made a film that was doing well in film festivals. I saw Rogan's podcast on this, and it hit me pretty hard. We take so much for granted.

It was really good to watch this right now after waking up with a feeling of unfriendliness.

He's so amazing. Back in the day, (I'm 49) my other half in I discovered them and were always listening to there music. Our friends were like "wth are you listening to?" We got everyone hooked on the Chili Peppers. They finally came to Alaska and all of our friends we got to like them went to the concert, we were broke at the time. I said to my other half that I can't believe we missed them!!! I'm glad our friends got to go but to this day I'm so upset that we didn't make it! Hopefully one day while they're still touring we'll ba able to. Love them! Under the bridge is actually our song, not because of drugs though.

Anthony a beautiful kind-hearted gentleman. great band and performer just an all-around awesome dude.

It feels sooo good to be kind. Better feeling than anything else i believe.

People are just people, no matter what your socioeconomic status is, thank you Anthony ❤😻✌️

Can you believe how athletically this man moves on stage? It's amazing!! Everything about him is real and worthy. He has done it all. Leaving his hometown, moving, getting along with new people, struggling, drug use, pain, fame, money, writing, singing and telling us the most important thing is to be KIND! Love this man! He was born the same year as my brother. I see my brother in him, same look, same wild heart, same goodness deep within. My brother died. I miss him. Anthony is alive with passion. He made the world a better place with his music. Love Anthony Kiedis. He is all of us, He plays for us, he is with us, he is the real deal. Long live Anthony Kiedis!!

Anthony is deservedly very loved. For such an artistic and thoughtful person, he still knows how to keep it simple and real. He is authentic and I hope he knows how appreciated he is by millions of fans. He should never lose his decency. His music has elevated my soul so many times.

"Scar tissue " one of the most profound bios ever written . Humbling read interesting that he mentioned the definition in the JRE interview . Sounds like he has found a new lease on life through a better more interesting path . Love the influence Ant can prescribe through his spoken word , vast in his descriptions and depictions of life on the third rock from the Sun. Dig it !

❤️ plain and simple. I truly needed to see this! Thank you! Love & Light!

This is one of the reasons I love RCHP they all look at the universe the same way I do and they are so good at putting it into words. Especially John!

Oh thank you. That is a very beautiful clip! Thanks

Humble: to be close to the ground. Love this. Great video.

I'm so happy that I listened to you in this video with Joe Rogan. Dude, you are very real and kind for sharing. Don't stop.

Wow he is truly an inspiration. Beautiful video. Thank you.

I really enjoyed this. I met him once, a long time ago. He was really lovely and was happy to spend some time chatting to us. A great musician and a very kind and lovely man.

I’ve been waiting for this video my whole life

I'm crying with love thank you kindly

Thank you, I can't quite put to words how this has affected me, but I lost my job and marriage around the same time nearly a decade ago and I'm ashamed to say I've wasted all these years struggling to recover from the breakdown it caused. Luckily I didn't turn to drugs or alcohol, but I have other unhelpful coping strategies, like I go into shut down, isolating myself from people due to the hurt they cause and due lack of trust I feel unable to dare put myself out there for fear of getting hurt again. But this is a very sad and lonely way to live. And I keep reaching new lows in my life of anxiety, depression and isolation. I've been trying g to write songs as way to process my feelings as I have no friends I feel able to turn to. I've been working on lyrics for a song I'm writing this morning called "New Lows" but I hadn't written any music yet, but thanks to watching this I picked up my guitar and starting playing this riff inspired by "Under The Bridge" which I then incorporated into a chord progression I had written ages ago but had no lyrics. So I married the two up thanks to watching this very moving video. It really helps to know there are people in the world who think like this (I just wish I could find where there are in my area!). I just read the Alan Watts quote in the description about inflexible ppl being brittle and hard like steel bridges. I feel my problem is I keep coming up against these types of ppl in my life (some of whom I think may be autistic so I realise they can't help it, but still they end up hurting me.) When I need to be brave and seek out the more open, flexible type ppl who seek healthy interconnectedness and can do reciprocity (which autistic ppl struggle with.) Whereas I crave connection, but fear being burned. Sorry I've written so much, but it has helped having this 'safe space' (I hope!) To express myself. So I thank you for that as well. I have subscribed, looking fwd to more inspiring videos. 🙏

Every time I see a video like this about them reminds me why they are my favorite band of all time. For me there’s no other band like them, I’ve never been touched by someone else’s songs or inspired by their stories as much as them. I know that long after they’re gone I’m still gonna carry their music and love in my heart everywhere I go 🤟🏼❤️

Nice edit. Thanks a lot for this. Two things that were going on in my mind while watching this video: 1) Anthony sounds like a person operating through his feminine side, which is incredible for someone like him, making music in the "hard rock" genre. 2) Does all this art and music matter any more now, I wonder? We've progressed to a much more highly technological culture than the times this man spent most of his life in, it seems.

This is a wonderful video!! Kiedis is someone I've been listening to since Freaky Styley with RHCP. Frusciante is also hugely influential for me, and they both inspire me all the time in the recovery sense. I'm also 54, and they have always inspired me to stay in shape - I'm 5'4" and 120 lbs. Abstaining from alcohol has saved my life after many years of on and off drinking. I always think about these guys and their own battles with smack. And when I play guitar, I always think of Frusciante. When I sing, I think of Kiedis. Thanks for such a great video, featuring gems of truth from one of my biggest heroes. After a while, it goes beyond getting well - it becomes a living process of philosophies like his.

yes .. humble and kind

great montage thanks, Anthony 's words resonated in my dark days

Excellent video! Thx for sharing. :)

I come back to this video its so inspiring to see other peoples relazations so well detailed and explained. And I love the editing you've made having seen the whole episode. So thanks for this❤

Thank you very much for sharing.

I agree, kindness is my weakness and also my supper power.

We see it too late, but those whom see it before us are considered nuts!

Just when I want to give up on humanity, I find Kiedis and the RHCP in my algorithm again. I have loved these guys since Blood Sugar Sex... These dudes are some of the few living artists I would love to just sit in nature and just discuss life with. Long live RHCP.

Long ago, I met them with Deno, yes beautiful human beings these young men. Love your generation, boomer here and BIG FAN! Blessings this is that time we came for! 💕🕊

Very beautiful... I absolutely love beautiful human souls we have with us on earth!! That’s my kind of tribe💫🌟💫

Thank you for these thoughts in favor of kindness from Anthony Kiedis.

Nice one! I love this, thanks for the video. Dude is an absolute legend and the soundtrack to pretty much my entire life.

His poetry and melodies have built up my teenage years. The music he and his friends made will be some of if not the most beautiful pieces of art I have experienced.

Great video man. Think it was better than the actual podcast.. love the RHCP & Anthony. Thanks for all the wonderful decades of music and video and for being there thru audio waves and experience. We are all one and your like my Cali version of myself- holding down the fort.... For decades now... Chili peppers have helped me thru so many stages in life. Thank you

Great video, thanks for sharing this.

loved this. thank you for sharing and merry xmas.

Just love that guy .....love that brain....love that band and love their music !!!

As a musician, Anthony is absolutley one of my favourite vocalists. He treads the blend art and music very well indeed. Good job fella. 👍

Super Duper inspiration. Yay! Thank you for posting.

It realy touched my heart, thanks for sharing this. love on y'all.

I love this man and he’s so down to earth it seems

That was beautiful.

Thanks for posting this gem...you have a new subscriber...love from scotland

Thank you for this T&H

Wow! Wow wow! I hit the button “accidentally” - I think not. What a GREAT perspective! Anything in nature is calming. Water, mountains and even taking off your shoes and walking on the grass. You are connecting with Mother Earth. She loves us BUT do we love her back? I think some of us do. I LOVE this video. They say there are no coincidences. There is not, just click the button. Thank you! Love Love ❤️

That's crazy. Last summer I was on a road trip visiting different national parks with my fiance at the time. And we were trying to get to the redwood forest. And Google took us right through Hoopa. And it took us up this mountain. We were in a little Kia Rio, and it was really steep and off-road, it wasn't even paved. We got miles up this mountain and the car gave out, it literally would not drive up hill anymore. I got really nervous and that doesn't happen. But we were like 4-5 miles up this mountain in the middle of nowhere, we even saw a black bear run across the road on front of us up there. And there was no cell service. Thank God the car made it back down the mountain without giving out. We had to go hours out of the way to get to the place we were trying to go. I remember stopping at the gas station in that town before we went up the hill. People we're looking at us weird lol, I guess they weren't used to having tourists around that area. Anyway, good memory of a tiny little obscure town in the middle of nowhere in Northern California.

Great message, wonderfully edited together!!! Well done!!!

This was really cool how you put it together. I saw the Joe Rohan episode but with the music it was a much richer experience. Thank you

His book Scar Tissue is fantastic. And intense

Really love your editing - thank you for making such a great video! Anthony is the best, a beautiful soul