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."
"No" is a dirty word ,
Never gonna say it first,
"No" is just a thought that never crosses my mind.
Maybe in the parking lot,
Better bring your friend along,
Better all together than just one at a time.
S is for the simple need.
E is for the ecstasy.
X is just to mark the spot,
Cause that's the one you really want.
(Yes) sex is always the answer, it's never a question,
Cause the answer's yes, oh the answer's (yes)
Not just a suggestion, if you ask the question,
Then it's always yes, yeah!
I'm loving what you wanna wear,
I wonder what's up under there?
Wonder if I'll ever have it under my tongue?
I love to try to set you free,
I love you all over me.
Love to hear the sound you make the second you're done.
S is for the simple need.
E is for the ecstasy.
X is just to mark the spot,
Cause that's the one you really want.
(Yes) sex is always the answer, it's never a question,
Cause the answer's yes, oh the answer's (yes)
Not just a suggestion, if you ask the question,
Then it's always yes, yeah!
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
S is for the simple need.
E is for the ecstasy.
X is just to mark the spot,
Cause that's the one you really want.
(Yes) sex is always the answer, it's never a question,
Cause the answer's yes, oh the answer's (yes)
Not just a suggestion, if you ask the question,
Then it's always yes, yeah!
(Yes) sex is always the answer, it's never a question,
Cause the answer's yes, oh the answer's (Yes).
Not just a suggestion, if you ask the question,
Then it's always yes, yeah, (yes)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yes!
Never gonna say it first,
"No" is just a thought that never crosses my mind.
Maybe in the parking lot,
Better bring your friend along,
Better all together than just one at a time.
S is for the simple need.
E is for the ecstasy.
X is just to mark the spot,
Cause that's the one you really want.
(Yes) sex is always the answer, it's never a question,
Cause the answer's yes, oh the answer's (yes)
Not just a suggestion, if you ask the question,
Then it's always yes, yeah!
I'm loving what you wanna wear,
I wonder what's up under there?
Wonder if I'll ever have it under my tongue?
I love to try to set you free,
I love you all over me.
Love to hear the sound you make the second you're done.
S is for the simple need.
E is for the ecstasy.
X is just to mark the spot,
Cause that's the one you really want.
(Yes) sex is always the answer, it's never a question,
Cause the answer's yes, oh the answer's (yes)
Not just a suggestion, if you ask the question,
Then it's always yes, yeah!
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
S is for the simple need.
E is for the ecstasy.
X is just to mark the spot,
Cause that's the one you really want.
(Yes) sex is always the answer, it's never a question,
Cause the answer's yes, oh the answer's (yes)
Not just a suggestion, if you ask the question,
Then it's always yes, yeah!
(Yes) sex is always the answer, it's never a question,
Cause the answer's yes, oh the answer's (Yes).
Not just a suggestion, if you ask the question,
Then it's always yes, yeah, (yes)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yes!
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Great version of a great song,
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Don't get me wrong, I like Nickelback, but I believe this song contradicts itself. It seems to confuse itself with the little quote "Sex is not the answer. Sex is the question. Yes is the answer." However, this song states that "sex is always the answer, but never a question, because the answer is yes" well that means that sex and yes are both the answer, and that there is no question. Confused? Deal.
I don't say this to everyone.. but you are dumb, stupid, and retarded all at the same time.
LOL! it means that sex is the answer (to everything)<br /> it's never a question cause the only answer to "sex?" would be "yes"!<br /> dude, you made my day with your question!!
"dumb, stupid, and retarded all at the same time"...just like this song
beatingheartsbaby94--wow, u really shouldnt put urself down like that.
what would nickelback do if they couldn't have sex anymore....no more inspiration for songs. on account of how much they write about sex, its about time they just made "sex" the name of one of their songs.
I find its more like were listening to the words of someone in temptation. they want it, they want it bad. and they believe that its the answer because they want it but at the same time they know they better not give in to temptation. The song doesn't really contradict it's self if you look at it that way:P Maybe he was tempted and made it into a song :O I love Nickleback there awesome.
its sounds like he says "S is for the simple need"
it's simple need(at least that what's in the booklet)
You're right.
I thought it was simple need..i guess sometime they aren't quite right. i have noticed a lot of stuff on here that is wrong...
"No is a dirty word Never gonna say it first No it's just a thought that never crosses my mind Maybe in the parking lot Better bring your friend along Better rock together than just one at a time
S is for the simple needs"
there ya go fer that part.
No is a dirty word Never gonna say it first No is just a thought that never crosses my mind Maybe in the parking lot Better bring your friend along Better all together than just one at a time
I'm loving what you wanna wear I wonder what's up under there Wonder if I'll ever have it under my tongue I'd love to try to set you free All of you all over me. Love to hear th sound you make the second you're done
"S is for the simple need."
correct lyrics ^^
simplety isnt even a word, lol. or if it is, its surely not spelled right.
I love to try to set you free, I love you all over me. Love to hear the sound you make the second you're done
wonder what THATS about. XD
"S is for the symphony"
oh everyone knows what thats bout ;)
i think this song is promoting abstinence.
I think you should shutup i listen to this song when i do it with my girl every day you lose!!!11!!!!1111!1!!!1
XD @ above.<br /> <br /> Sad how the ones having sex are the ones who have no right being part of the genepool...
it was a joke you fucking moron.
I got it, I laughed
Promoting abstinence ... I can see it ... totally ... lol!!<br /> dirgepye -- shut the fuck up.
LOL @ The people who didn't get the joke.
nice, idiot. i'm sure "your girl" would be happy to know that you just told the world what song you "did it to everyday".
LOL Your joke was funny, but the people who are arguing with your "statement" are even funnier!
Uhmm.. Grow up ?!
Why the hell grow up when being immature is soooo much funner???
THIS IS AN AMAZING SONG !!!! i'm excited they are coming to town an i'm going ! :]]
awesome guitar and good lyrics