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.
Now your bowl is empty
And your feet are cold
And your body cannot stop rocking
I know
It hurts to let go
Since the day we found you
You have been our friend
And your voice still echoes in the hallways of this house
But now
It's the end
We will be with you
When you're leaving
We will be with you
When you go
We will be with you
And hold you till you're quiet
It hurts to let you go
We will be with you
We will be with you
We will be with you
You will stay with us
And your feet are cold
And your body cannot stop rocking
I know
It hurts to let go
Since the day we found you
You have been our friend
And your voice still echoes in the hallways of this house
But now
It's the end
We will be with you
When you're leaving
We will be with you
When you go
We will be with you
And hold you till you're quiet
It hurts to let you go
We will be with you
We will be with you
We will be with you
You will stay with us
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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.
Mountain Song
Jane's Addiction
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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."
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/
I found this song when my dog was very sick, suffering from a brain tumour. After he passed away it related to my situation completely. Now your bowl is empty- when he was sick he never finished his food but when he passed obviously his bowl was now empty And your feet are cold- this takes me back to the exact moments when we were saying good bye in the vet room, this when he passed and his blood was now cold and his body was cold and lifeless And your body cannot stop rocking- this hits me really hard, because he was suffering a brain tumour he had seizures where his body would uncontrollably "rock" and the reason we had to put him down is because he was seizuring for over 6 hours and they said he would not stop and eventually the seizures would kill him Since the day we found you you have been our friend- my dog was a present from my dad when i was 2 years old, my dad bought him for me because at the time he was suffering from drug addiction and he told me that when ever he couldn't be there for me the dog would be. And from that day my dog was my leaning wall and he was there for me every minute because my dad never was. And your voice still echoes in the hallways of this house- For a long time after he passed and still to this day i will think that i hear him or ill forget that he's even gone and everything else like that. This representing everything that reminds me of him and all the memories he has left behind. We will be with you When you're leaving We will be with you When you go We will be with you And hold you till you're quiet It hurts to let you go
We will be with you We will be with you We will be with you You will stay with us- Saying in where ever you are, when ever you are, what ever state your'e in we will always be with you and no matter how far away in time and space you will forever be by my side. Throughout the whole song there are lyrics that refer to my situation and bring back exact feelings that i was having during that time. When he passed explaining my lose and my pain seemed impossible and even more impossible that someone would understand. I would like to say to anyone reading this that has had a similar situation or going through something similar that its alright to hurt, its normal and if no one understands your pain then know that i do, the kind of relationship you have with an animal is so surreal and it's the kind of thing you only come across once in your life time.