Both as a standalone and as part of the DSOTS album, you can take this lyric as read. As a matter of public record, Jourgensen's drug intake was legendary even in the 1980s. By the late 90s, in his own words, he was grappling with massive addiction issues and had lost almost everything: friends, spouse, money and had nearly died more than once. "Dark Side of the Spoon" is a both funny & sad title for an album made by a musical genius who was losing the plot; and this song is a message to his fans & friends saying he knows it. It's painful to listen to so I'm glad the "Keith Richards of industrial metals" wised up and cleaned up. Well done sir.
You wanna go
You always wanna go
You wanna go somewhere
Where you don't know
You always run
And when I try to run
You leave me bent over
With a stitch in the road
You are a maze
A complex sum
I've counted all my fingers
And I'm on to my thumb
You are a storm
You are my little storm
I watch the wind change
To find out where you've been blown
Pull it up
And steer it over
Stop the lights
This game is over
Pull it up
And steer it over
And steer it over
This game is over
You conjure a key
In the palm of your hand
You're burning all your bridges
Drawing a line in the sand
We travel far
Catch the last of the sun
We keep on going
'Til we've nowhere to run
Look at the hills
They look so green
The horizon is the place
That you always dream
We shoot the nest
Like a bolt from the gun
You're tapping on the door
To the beat of the drum
Pull it up
And steer it over
Cut the lights
This game is over
Pull it up
And steer it over
And steer it over
This game is over
Look at the frond
It looks so free
It's the only real thing
That's been happening to me
You've taking all
You thought was wrong
You used it for the lyrics
Of your favourite song
You are a maze
A complex sum
I've counted all my fingers
And I'm onto my thumb
You are a storm
You are my little storm
I watch the wind change
To find out where you've been blown
Pull it up
And steer it over
And steer it over
This game is over
This game is over
And steer it over
And steer it over
This game is over
Pull it up
And steer it over
Cut the lights
This game is over
Pull it up
And steer it over
And steer it over
This game is over
You always wanna go
You wanna go somewhere
Where you don't know
You always run
And when I try to run
You leave me bent over
With a stitch in the road
You are a maze
A complex sum
I've counted all my fingers
And I'm on to my thumb
You are a storm
You are my little storm
I watch the wind change
To find out where you've been blown
Pull it up
And steer it over
Stop the lights
This game is over
Pull it up
And steer it over
And steer it over
This game is over
You conjure a key
In the palm of your hand
You're burning all your bridges
Drawing a line in the sand
We travel far
Catch the last of the sun
We keep on going
'Til we've nowhere to run
Look at the hills
They look so green
The horizon is the place
That you always dream
We shoot the nest
Like a bolt from the gun
You're tapping on the door
To the beat of the drum
Pull it up
And steer it over
Cut the lights
This game is over
Pull it up
And steer it over
And steer it over
This game is over
Look at the frond
It looks so free
It's the only real thing
That's been happening to me
You've taking all
You thought was wrong
You used it for the lyrics
Of your favourite song
You are a maze
A complex sum
I've counted all my fingers
And I'm onto my thumb
You are a storm
You are my little storm
I watch the wind change
To find out where you've been blown
Pull it up
And steer it over
And steer it over
This game is over
This game is over
And steer it over
And steer it over
This game is over
Pull it up
And steer it over
Cut the lights
This game is over
Pull it up
And steer it over
And steer it over
This game is over
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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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Just A Little Lovin'
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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/
Just a few of my own suggestions here:
Second verse I think begins 'You always run' instead of 'And when you run'
In the 'chorus' bit:
'Pull it up And steer it up This game is over'
I think there should be another line before that last one:
'Pull it up And steer it up I can't relax This game is over'
And also I would change the verse:
'You're taking all You thought was wrong You used to follow lyrics Of your favorite song'
To:
'You've taken all You thought was wrong You used it for the lyrics Of your favorite song'
Just a few suggestions, no idea if they're right :)
Great song btw, I personally think this band deserves way more publicity than it gets.
This was transcribed from two versions of this song. I'm sure I've got the chorus wrong ("Hold it up.."), and I have a feeling "We shoot the nest..." isn't right. I think it's an amazing song, and if anyone has changes, post them here. I'll check back and correct as necessary.
it's 'we travel west' not 'we shoot the nest' (i.e. 'catching the last of the sun')
I love this band so much!