"A Plea" is the debut solo single by the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, released on December 2, 2025, by Nonesuch Records. It is the first single from his debut solo album Honora, released on March 27, 2026.
Flea wrote "A Plea" in an urge for listeners to "build a bridge, shine a light, make something beautiful and see somebody, give it to somebody. I donâÂÂt care about the act of politics. I think there is a much more transcendent place above it where thereâÂÂs discourse to be had that can actually help humanity, and actually help us all to live harmoniously and productively in a way thatâÂÂs healthy for the world. ThereâÂÂs a place where we meet, and itâÂÂs love." Flea said the song is about "yearning for a place beyond, a place of love, for me to speak my mind and be myself. IâÂÂm always just trying to be myself."
"A Plea" was released on December 2, 2025, by Nonesuch Records, and was well received by critics, with Tom Breihan of Stereogum calling the single a "striking, vivid, memorable track" Rolling Stone said Flea worked with a "dream band of modern jazz visionaries" on the track. MusicRadar critic Will Simpson said one "[shouldn't] expect it to get heavy radio rotation though. ItâÂÂs a seven-minute track, with plenty of bass".
A music video for the song premiered on December 2, 2025, and consists of Flea performing interpretive dance. The video was produced by Flea's daughter Clara Balzary, with choreography by Sadie Wilkins.
According to Stereogum and Apple Music:
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