Parallel Universe (song)

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“Parallel Universe”
Single by Red Hot Chili Peppers
from the album Californication
Released 2000 (2000)
Format Airplay-only
Recorded 1999
Genre Alternative rock
Length 4:29
Label Warner Bros. Records
Writer(s) Kiedis/Frusciante/Flea/Smith
Producer Rick Rubin
Red Hot Chili Peppers singles chronology
"Road Trippin'"
(2000)
"Parallel Universe"
(2000)
"By the Way"
(2002)

"Parallel Universe" is a single by the Red Hot Chili Peppers from their 1999 album, Californication. Although it never was released as a tangible CD single, it charted on the US Modern Rock Tracks at number 37.

It is the second track on Californication. Although being one of the album's loudest songs, in terms of distortion, it does not contain any of the Chili's signature funk-orientated bass lines which they had been primarily known for in the past. Anthony Kiedis' vocals are subdued during the verses, reflecting an approach towards melodic balladry, whilst similarly the song lyrically tackles darker, more introspective themes than those that the band generally had a reputation for.