Jane's Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell gives Adam Reader some heartfelt insight into Jane’s Addiction's hard rock manifesto "Mountain Song", which was the second single from their revolutionary album Nothing's Shocking. Mountain song was first recorded in 1986 and appeared on the soundtrack to the film Dudes starring Jon Cryer. The version on Nothing's Shocking was re-recorded in 1988.
"'Mountain Song' was actually about... I hate to say it but... drugs. Climbing this mountain and getting as high as you can, and then coming down that mountain," reveals Farrell. "What it feels to descend from the mountain top... not easy at all. The ascension is tough but exhilarating. Getting down is... it's a real bummer. Drugs is not for everybody obviously. For me, I wanted to experience the heights, and the lows come along with it."
"There's a part - 'Cash in now honey, cash in Miss Smith.' Miss Smith is my Mother; our last name was Smith. Cashing in when she cashed in her life. So... she decided that, to her... at that time, she was desperate. Life wasn't worth it for her, that was her opinion. Some people think, never take your life, and some people find that their life isn't worth living. She was in love with my Dad, and my Dad was not faithful to her, and it broke her heart. She was very desperate and she did something that I know she regrets."
If I could erase, everyone of my mistakes
Tell me would it make you want to come over
And work this out with me
And I'd do whatever it takes just meet me half way
All I want is for you to come over and work this out(work this out)with me.
What's wrong with me, why can't I do right
You promised me you'd give me your life
If I could be more then just a typical
Guy to lie to your face
How could I do, the things that I said I wouldn't do
Give them the same, I give to you
Am I just a pitiful franken as your worth-(Not sure what it says there lol.)
You told me that before
Promised that I wouldn't go there no more
You gave me all of you, but what did I go do
And everytime I had a chance to get into another n****s womans pants
I would follow through, not thinking of me and you
[Chorus]
If I could erase, everyone of my mistakes
Tell me would it make you want to come over
and work this out with me
And I'd do whatever it takes just meet me half way
All I want is for you to come over and work this out(work this out)with me.
As bad as I want you right here,
Empathize with the way that you feel,
Took away the things, that you called your kids(I'm so sorry baby I'm needing you)
If you can find the feeling you had from the start you know we should never be apart
I'm asking can you to please listen to me
Well you told me that before
Promised that I wouldn't go there no more
You gave me all of you, but what did I go do
And everytime I had a chance to get into another n****s womans pants
I would follow through, not thinking of me and you
[Chorus: x2]
If I could erase, everyone of my mistakes
Tell me would it make you want to come over
And work this out with me
And I'd do whatever it takes just meet me half way
All I want is for you to come over and work this out(work this out)with me.
Well I want you to come over and talk to me
I know I don't deserve to be apart of anyone tryin' to give me their heart(but I'm in need)
Baby please, come on over and talk to me
I see you lookin' like I've seen you look before
'Cause your the only one to show me real love(I'm in need)
[Chorus: x3]
If I could erase, everyone of my mistakes
Tell me would it make you want to come over
And work this out with me
And I'd do whatever it takes just meet me half way
All I want is for you to come over and work this out(work this out)with me.
Tell me would it make you want to come over
And work this out with me
And I'd do whatever it takes just meet me half way
All I want is for you to come over and work this out(work this out)with me.
What's wrong with me, why can't I do right
You promised me you'd give me your life
If I could be more then just a typical
Guy to lie to your face
How could I do, the things that I said I wouldn't do
Give them the same, I give to you
Am I just a pitiful franken as your worth-(Not sure what it says there lol.)
You told me that before
Promised that I wouldn't go there no more
You gave me all of you, but what did I go do
And everytime I had a chance to get into another n****s womans pants
I would follow through, not thinking of me and you
[Chorus]
If I could erase, everyone of my mistakes
Tell me would it make you want to come over
and work this out with me
And I'd do whatever it takes just meet me half way
All I want is for you to come over and work this out(work this out)with me.
As bad as I want you right here,
Empathize with the way that you feel,
Took away the things, that you called your kids(I'm so sorry baby I'm needing you)
If you can find the feeling you had from the start you know we should never be apart
I'm asking can you to please listen to me
Well you told me that before
Promised that I wouldn't go there no more
You gave me all of you, but what did I go do
And everytime I had a chance to get into another n****s womans pants
I would follow through, not thinking of me and you
[Chorus: x2]
If I could erase, everyone of my mistakes
Tell me would it make you want to come over
And work this out with me
And I'd do whatever it takes just meet me half way
All I want is for you to come over and work this out(work this out)with me.
Well I want you to come over and talk to me
I know I don't deserve to be apart of anyone tryin' to give me their heart(but I'm in need)
Baby please, come on over and talk to me
I see you lookin' like I've seen you look before
'Cause your the only one to show me real love(I'm in need)
[Chorus: x3]
If I could erase, everyone of my mistakes
Tell me would it make you want to come over
And work this out with me
And I'd do whatever it takes just meet me half way
All I want is for you to come over and work this out(work this out)with me.
Lyrics submitted by MissishMissy
My Mistakes Lyrics as written by Mark A. Williams Anthony Joe Kent
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Its pretty sad that one of their best songs has just one comment. this song is my favorite R&B song ever.
luv dis song, but what does "Took away the thing That you call your cute" mean?
my ex dedicated this song to me i luv this song, but reminds me of him :/ lol
oh && liz rules...im not sure the lyrics r right on here but idk lol