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."
Everywhere I look I see your smilin' face
Every song I sing I sing in hopes you're listening
When the tables turn I learn from my mistakes
I'm only human here after all oh aren't we all
Don't walk away don't say good bye
Don't leave me here no not tonight
Don't walk away like you did the other time
Come on come on
If you want to make it right we can make it right
I said it's been too long to let go now hear me out
Come on come on
If you want to make it right we can make it right
I said I won't be here when the morning comes
Even with your eyes closed do you hear my voice
Carrying the weight of all we love and left behind
Love's so unpredictable have we been blind
I'm only human here after all oh aren't we all
Don't walk away don't say good bye
Don't leave me here no not tonight
Don't walk away like you did the other time
Everywhere I look I see the passing days
Every song you hear I fear that you're not listenin'
When the tables turn we learn from our mistakes
I'm only human he left you oh oh aren't we all
Don't walk away don't say good bye
Don't leave me here no not tonight
Don't walk away like the other time
Come on come on
If you want to make it right we can make it right
I said it's been too long to let go now hear me out
Come on come on
If you want to make it right we can make it right
I said I won't be here when the morning comes
I just wanna be the hand you hold when you're cryin'
I just wanna be the voice that tells you it'll be alright and
When your world is coming down and your hopes nowhere to be find
Well I'll be here, well I'll be here, well I'll be here
For ya
Come on come on
If you want to make it right we can make it right
I said it's been too long to let go now hear me out
Come on come on
If you want to make it right we can make it right
I said it's been to long to let go now
Come on come on oh
Come on come on oh
Come on come on oh
Every song I sing I sing in hopes you're listening
When the tables turn I learn from my mistakes
I'm only human here after all oh aren't we all
Don't walk away don't say good bye
Don't leave me here no not tonight
Don't walk away like you did the other time
Come on come on
If you want to make it right we can make it right
I said it's been too long to let go now hear me out
Come on come on
If you want to make it right we can make it right
I said I won't be here when the morning comes
Even with your eyes closed do you hear my voice
Carrying the weight of all we love and left behind
Love's so unpredictable have we been blind
I'm only human here after all oh aren't we all
Don't walk away don't say good bye
Don't leave me here no not tonight
Don't walk away like you did the other time
Everywhere I look I see the passing days
Every song you hear I fear that you're not listenin'
When the tables turn we learn from our mistakes
I'm only human he left you oh oh aren't we all
Don't walk away don't say good bye
Don't leave me here no not tonight
Don't walk away like the other time
Come on come on
If you want to make it right we can make it right
I said it's been too long to let go now hear me out
Come on come on
If you want to make it right we can make it right
I said I won't be here when the morning comes
I just wanna be the hand you hold when you're cryin'
I just wanna be the voice that tells you it'll be alright and
When your world is coming down and your hopes nowhere to be find
Well I'll be here, well I'll be here, well I'll be here
For ya
Come on come on
If you want to make it right we can make it right
I said it's been too long to let go now hear me out
Come on come on
If you want to make it right we can make it right
I said it's been to long to let go now
Come on come on oh
Come on come on oh
Come on come on oh
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Mountain Song
Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction
Mountain Song
Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction
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."
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
Blue
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Blue” is a song about a love that is persisting in the discomfort of the person experiencing the emotion. Ed Sheeran reflects on love lost, and although he wishes his former partner find happiness, he cannot but admit his feelings are still very much there. He expresses the realization that he might never find another on this stringed instrumental by Aaron Dessner.
Punchline
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran sings about missing his former partner and learning important life lessons in the process on “Punchline.” This track tells a story of battling to get rid of emotions for a former lover, whom he now realized might not have loved him the same way. He’s now caught between accepting that fact and learning life lessons from it and going back to beg her for another chance.