Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under the Bridge Lyrics Meaning

Under the Bridge, as mentioned before, revolves around Anthony Kiedis's addiction to heroin, as well as the loneliness that led him to shoot it. He shot the heroin "Under the Bridge", hence the name of the song.

It also regards the bond he feels with his home city, Los Angeles, the City of Angels. However, when he says "take me to the place I love/take me all the way", he's referring to the state he's in when he's high. Think - before that line, he said he never wanted to feel like he did that day. Easiest way to forget? Getting high. Is it otherwise relevant? No. Besides, he's already in LA, so it wouldn't make sense to "take him there".