Kiedis initially did not feel that "Under the Bridge" would fit into the Chili Peppers' repertoire, and was reluctant to show it to his bandmates until producer Rick Rubin implored him to do so.
Kiedis følte oprindeligt ikke, at "Under the Bridge" ville passe ind i Chili Peppers' repertoire, og han var modvillig overfor at vise den til gruppens øvrige medlemmer, indtil producer Rick Rubin bønfaldt ham om at gøre det.