Universally Speaking - Red Hot Chili Peppers - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Released on June 16, 2003, "Universally Speaking" became the fourth and final single from the Red Hot Chili Peppers' eighth studio album, By the Way. Written by Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante, and Chad Smith, and produced by Rick Rubin, the song marked a softer, more melodic direction for the band, moving away from their earlier funk-rock style. "Universally Speaking" layers jangly guitar riffs, upbeat rhythms, and emotional lyrics that explore themes of redemption and connection, with some interpretations suggesting it touches on experiences with addiction. The track peaked at number 27 on the UK Singles Chart and number 6 in Croatia. Its music video, directed by Dick Rude, follows a quirky storyline where a man tries to return a lost book to Kiedis at a concert, continuing the character arc from the "By the Way" video. The Red Hot Chili Peppers included "Universally Speaking" in their Greatest Hits album, and it remains a fan-favorite for its heartfelt tone and catchy melody.