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."
These are the words that will tear you apart
(So I'm Sorry)
And these are the words that take you away.
(as two hands open doors.)
And these are just words they'll tear you apart.
(So I'm Sorry)
When no one here will say what needs to say
(Something serene to steal my life away.)
Climbing on the way up,
Sizing up the competition,
waiting for the right time,
To strike a chord and change your life.
It's this air and time that's bringing me home again.
A lame attempt at playing the part again now.
In a place you don't know.
And this stance as sturdy as leaves in a storm.
(Don't you ever think for one-second that
I Will Forget The Reasons That I Cried)
The premise and motive fueling blank faces.
The fool in a place you don't know.
In this place, you don't
New medicines should ease this pain.
They're the only ailment for it. All over again.(steal my life away)
New medicines should ease this pain.
They're the only ailment for it. All over again.(steal my life away)
Regret's how i spell your name.
In light of what you have done.
How can you not feel the same?
My love will fade with the sun.
(But this is not a product, )
As days go by, shed a tear.
I hate your face more than life.
(and we're not in competition, )
I'll fake a smile for (you) my dear.
So turn away.
These are the words that tore me apart.
(waiting for the right time, )
And these are the words that'll take me away.
(to strike a chord and your life)
I'm not in the business of faking to please vain opposers.
A dead legion of new, cloned followers.
You're cornered in a place you don't know.
In this world, you don't.
New medicines should ease this pain.
They're the only ailment for it. All over again.(Steal My Life away)
New medicines should ease this pain.
They're the only ailment for it. All over again.(Steal My Life Away
Climbing on the way up,
Sizing up the competition,
waiting for the right time,
To strike a chord and change your life.
(So I'm Sorry)
And these are the words that take you away.
(as two hands open doors.)
And these are just words they'll tear you apart.
(So I'm Sorry)
When no one here will say what needs to say
(Something serene to steal my life away.)
Climbing on the way up,
Sizing up the competition,
waiting for the right time,
To strike a chord and change your life.
It's this air and time that's bringing me home again.
A lame attempt at playing the part again now.
In a place you don't know.
And this stance as sturdy as leaves in a storm.
(Don't you ever think for one-second that
I Will Forget The Reasons That I Cried)
The premise and motive fueling blank faces.
The fool in a place you don't know.
In this place, you don't
New medicines should ease this pain.
They're the only ailment for it. All over again.(steal my life away)
New medicines should ease this pain.
They're the only ailment for it. All over again.(steal my life away)
Regret's how i spell your name.
In light of what you have done.
How can you not feel the same?
My love will fade with the sun.
(But this is not a product, )
As days go by, shed a tear.
I hate your face more than life.
(and we're not in competition, )
I'll fake a smile for (you) my dear.
So turn away.
These are the words that tore me apart.
(waiting for the right time, )
And these are the words that'll take me away.
(to strike a chord and your life)
I'm not in the business of faking to please vain opposers.
A dead legion of new, cloned followers.
You're cornered in a place you don't know.
In this world, you don't.
New medicines should ease this pain.
They're the only ailment for it. All over again.(Steal My Life away)
New medicines should ease this pain.
They're the only ailment for it. All over again.(Steal My Life Away
Climbing on the way up,
Sizing up the competition,
waiting for the right time,
To strike a chord and change your life.
Lyrics submitted by xoEmergencyTDM
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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."
"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."
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I almost like these two combines more than the two original songs seperately.
What two Songs are these? I like this Song
hahaha Nevermind From autum to Ashes V.S. Dead Poetic
I guess we're too dependent on Medicines. Anyway, I like this song better than the two songs separately.
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this song is amazingggggg very good combination with the two songs. both brilliant songs in thier own rights. tbh, i prefer this song than the two seperate ones.
Amazing. My favorite LOD song.