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."
I'm feeling so nostalgic
The power of the vitamins won't
Affect the blood flow
I'm staring out
The windows are fogged
I can't entertain you
No I can't entertain you
The power of the vitamins won't
The power of the vitamins won't
Sweetheart
Hold you so tight it would break my arms
Why can't you see?
you were in my dream
you were meant for me
Sweetheart
Hold you so tight it would break my arms
Why can't you see?
Two fools in love
We were meant to be
They say that love is tragic
I could suck on your neck all night long
Respect the bond that
We've built and made so strong
I can't entertain you
No I can't entertain you
The power of the vitamins won't
The power of the vitamins won't
Sweetheart
Hold you so tight it would break my arms
Why can't you see?
you were in my dream
you were meant for me
Sweetheart
Hold you so tight it would break my arms
Why can't you see?
Two fools in love
We were meant to be
Ball up and cry
Don't you feel like you could die?
Wash it away
Alcohol tonight...
Ball up and cry
Don't you feel like you could die?
Wash it away
Alcohol tonight...
Sweetheart
Hold you so tight it would break my arms
Why can't you see?
you were in my dream
you were meant for me
Sweetheart
Hold you so tight it would break my arms
Why can't you see?
Two fools in love
We were meant to be...
The power of the vitamins won't
Affect the blood flow
I'm staring out
The windows are fogged
I can't entertain you
No I can't entertain you
The power of the vitamins won't
The power of the vitamins won't
Sweetheart
Hold you so tight it would break my arms
Why can't you see?
you were in my dream
you were meant for me
Sweetheart
Hold you so tight it would break my arms
Why can't you see?
Two fools in love
We were meant to be
They say that love is tragic
I could suck on your neck all night long
Respect the bond that
We've built and made so strong
I can't entertain you
No I can't entertain you
The power of the vitamins won't
The power of the vitamins won't
Sweetheart
Hold you so tight it would break my arms
Why can't you see?
you were in my dream
you were meant for me
Sweetheart
Hold you so tight it would break my arms
Why can't you see?
Two fools in love
We were meant to be
Ball up and cry
Don't you feel like you could die?
Wash it away
Alcohol tonight...
Ball up and cry
Don't you feel like you could die?
Wash it away
Alcohol tonight...
Sweetheart
Hold you so tight it would break my arms
Why can't you see?
you were in my dream
you were meant for me
Sweetheart
Hold you so tight it would break my arms
Why can't you see?
Two fools in love
We were meant to be...
Lyrics submitted by ColKlink
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This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
No Surprises
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Same ideas expressed in Fitter, Happier are expressed in this song. We're told to strive for some sort of ideal life, which includes getting a good job, being kind to everyone, finding a partner, getting married, having a couple kids, living in a quiet neighborhood in a nice big house, etc. But in Fitter, Happier the narrator(?) realizes that it's incredibly robotic to live this life. People are being used by those in power "like a pig in a cage on antibiotics"--being pacified with things like new phones and cool gadgets and houses while being sucked dry. On No Surprises, the narrator is realizing how this life is killing him slowly. In the video, his helmet is slowly filling up with water, drowning him. But he's so complacent with it. This is a good summary of the song. This boring, "perfect" life foisted upon us by some higher powers (not spiritual, but political, economic, etc. politicians and businessmen, perhaps) is not the way to live. But there is seemingly no way out but death. He'd rather die peacefully right now than live in this cage. While our lives are often shielded, we're in our own protective bubbles, or protective helmets like the one Thom wears, if we look a little harder we can see all the corruption, lies, manipulation, etc. that is going on in the world, often run by huge yet nearly invisible organizations, corporations, and 'leaders'. It's a very hopeless song because it reflects real life.
Blue
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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.
American Town
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran shares a short story of reconnecting with an old flame on “American Town.” The track is about a holiday Ed Sheeran spends with his countrywoman who resides in America. The two are back together after a long period apart, and get around to enjoying a bunch of fun activities while rekindling the flames of their romance.
goooood luv song....i think. i cant believe no on else has commented on it!
"hold you so tight it would break my arms".....fantastic
geez, i'm so glad my friend told me to listen to these guys..........best choice i've made in a while. great lyrics, harmony, just everything. perfect. these guys know how to make awesome music. one question....on the chorus "hold you so tight, i could break my arms, why can't you see........" the first time he says it, he says something other than "two fools in love, we were meant to be" what does he say??
to me, it sounds like he says "sweetheart, hold you so tight it would break my arms. why can't you see, PRECIOUS, we were meant to be..." the first time around. i don't know for sure, though.
aside from that, this song is amazing. it's that kind of sad that gives you hope, you know? i love it.
Will someone please send me the correct lyrics to this song Volcomgirl481@aol.com...because for some reason these dont look right at all.
i agree with you, volcomgirl481 that chorus line still seems iffy. don't know if its totally correct. if somebody does have the correct lyrics, post em so i can learn them!! "hold you so tight i could break my arms...." ahh thats some good music
hey
no offense to you guys but. its clear what he says.
"you had the chance"
me
i am sorry ashrinetome...but he totally says "COCONUTS"..whos hot now bitch!
omg
you are right
but i am still hotter
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wow, never really looked at the lyrics to this song before but I find them kinda deep. At least surprisingly deep. good song, but I can't quite get the exact meaning myself.