This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
He said "Who truly belongs here?"
"Not I" She stared, "I’d lie here with you."
He knows, no one shines forever,
they change with the weather
He said "I’ve now stayed too long here."
"Goodbye" She said, "I’ll wait here for you."
He knows the winds carry sorrow
As they leave, she'll follow
They leave tomorrow
Fragments of joy torn apart,
A freshly drained heart
That beats, disguise themselves through him
He’ll say that "It’s nothing new."
And swear this is true, for you
I’ll swallow the ocean, I’ll swallow the ocean
He said "Who truly belongs here?"
"Not I" She stared, "I’d lie here to you."
I know the sorrow is sacred,
and I’ll never break you,
I’ll softly save you
Fragments of joy torn apart
A freshly drained heart
That beats, disguise themselves through him
He’ll say that "It’s nothing new."
And swear this is true, for you
I’ll swallow the ocean, I’ll swallow the ocean
"Not I" She stared, "I’d lie here with you."
He knows, no one shines forever,
they change with the weather
He said "I’ve now stayed too long here."
"Goodbye" She said, "I’ll wait here for you."
He knows the winds carry sorrow
As they leave, she'll follow
They leave tomorrow
Fragments of joy torn apart,
A freshly drained heart
That beats, disguise themselves through him
He’ll say that "It’s nothing new."
And swear this is true, for you
I’ll swallow the ocean, I’ll swallow the ocean
He said "Who truly belongs here?"
"Not I" She stared, "I’d lie here to you."
I know the sorrow is sacred,
and I’ll never break you,
I’ll softly save you
Fragments of joy torn apart
A freshly drained heart
That beats, disguise themselves through him
He’ll say that "It’s nothing new."
And swear this is true, for you
I’ll swallow the ocean, I’ll swallow the ocean
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
Mountain Song
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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."
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Same ideas expressed in Fitter, Happier are expressed in this song. We're told to strive for some sort of ideal life, which includes getting a good job, being kind to everyone, finding a partner, getting married, having a couple kids, living in a quiet neighborhood in a nice big house, etc. But in Fitter, Happier the narrator(?) realizes that it's incredibly robotic to live this life. People are being used by those in power "like a pig in a cage on antibiotics"--being pacified with things like new phones and cool gadgets and houses while being sucked dry. On No Surprises, the narrator is realizing how this life is killing him slowly. In the video, his helmet is slowly filling up with water, drowning him. But he's so complacent with it. This is a good summary of the song. This boring, "perfect" life foisted upon us by some higher powers (not spiritual, but political, economic, etc. politicians and businessmen, perhaps) is not the way to live. But there is seemingly no way out but death. He'd rather die peacefully right now than live in this cage. While our lives are often shielded, we're in our own protective bubbles, or protective helmets like the one Thom wears, if we look a little harder we can see all the corruption, lies, manipulation, etc. that is going on in the world, often run by huge yet nearly invisible organizations, corporations, and 'leaders'. It's a very hopeless song because it reflects real life.
Sing the Sorrow has several major themes, including religion.
The diction in the verses seems to suggest the motif is linear to God called in Sick today and The Great Disappointment. The mood of the piece is somber and serene, bridging the moodiness of the album as the songs progress from rage to sorrow.
The first line could very well be from Jesus' point of view: "Who truly belongs here?". This is a question Jesus asks his disciples many times in scripture as he tests their faith. The female character could represent two things: Mary Magdalene or the disciples. This phrase seems to suggest Mary Magdalene in an immediate sense in that she was also a social outcast, so she answers the question "Not I".
"He knows, no one shines forever," a possible reference to a forseen faltering faith.
"They change with the weather" a comment on the fickle nature of human beings, related to the lack of true faith.
"He said 'I've now stayed too long here.'" It is a Christian belief that Jesus chose the moment of his death. The context of this phrase suggests that this information is not being disclosed to the fullest.
"'Goodbye' She said, 'I'll wait here for you.'" The female could now possibly represent the population of followers, who do not understand his true meaning.
"He knows the winds carry sorrow" again referring to Jesus' foresight of the crucifixion.
"As they leave, she'll follow They leave tomorrow" the timeline suggests this is taking place the night of the Last Supper, with "they" representing the disciples in this verse, with the female being Mary Magdelene.
"Fragments of joy torn apart, A freshly drained heart" the joy is Jesus' presence on earth. He is tortured upon the cross, thus being "torn apart." The "freshly drained heart" could be a jab at the existence of the holy grail, which Mary Magdelene supposedly used to collect Jesus' blood, thus his heart is being "drained."
"That beats, disguise themselves through him" the phrase "through him" is part of a traditional prayer "Through him, with him, and in him" which speaks of God's creation of all things. The disguise is for the disciples, who now fear for their own lives after Jesus is killed and their faith is destroyed by his human death. Inversely, this could suggest the disciples now fear God, and try to redeem themselves through him.
"He'll say that 'Its nothing new.'" Jesus is acknowledged as all knowing, like God. His knowledge of human nature is made apparent by his lack of surprise following the crucifixion.
"And swear this is true, for you I'll swallow the ocean, I'll swallow the ocean" No human is capable of swallowing the ocean. This could refer to Jesus' powers of doing the impossible. The theme of water recurs many times in the bible, usually symbolizing life, death, and rebirth. To swallow the ocean could be reciting the central Christian belief that Jesus destroyed death by dying.
"He said 'Who truly belongs here?' 'Not I' She stared, 'I'd lie here to you.'" Jesus is buried and sealed in a cave. Mary Magdelene, the Mother Mary, and Joseph are in mourning. The question posed towards the female is an acknowledgement of her true faith, as she, along with his family, are his true followers. She is staring because his resurrection is a miracle. "I'd lie here to you." could refer to the grieving process that was in progress.
"I know the sorrow is sacred, and I'll never break you, I'll softly save you." This last point of view is unclear. The "sorrow" could be the true faith described previously, with Jesus assuring his family and Mary that they will, indeed, be saved. The fate of the disciples, and all others for that matter, is left unanswered.
Lol I'm a nerd for doing this but I love this song so here:<br /> <br /> 2 Corrections:<br /> <br /> "'Goodbye' She said, 'I'll wait here for you.'" is the true faith that recurs at the end of the song. She is waiting for the resurrection to occur.<br /> <br /> "As they leave, she'll follow They leave tomorrow" This phrase is referring to Mary Magdelene and the disciples as two different parties. "They" are the disciples leaving the next day, while she will be following Jesus.<br /> <br /> Sorry just had to add this!