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 know you are a woman by the way you burn below.
I'll tell you secrets so good, you'll never tell a soul.
Come closer, that bonfire holds his life like stones
My years, my life unknown.
Diamonds from he pavement
Where the broken glass had been.
Just like this troubles that I'm leaving to the wind.
Like sapphires in boxcars speeding towards the end.
Like thieves, my bad luck grows.
Jewel box of sadness, bring to catch your tear
Crystallize illusion shine, forgot I'm here
Jewel box of sadness, bring to catch your tear
Oh, you left some stars in my belly.
Star crossed child's love on the bands of wedding golds
Silver studs of promise hide in the red crushed velvet folds.
Inaction, intention, like emeralds I stole.
My speech of custom gold.
I think I ought to know.
Jewel box of sadness, bring to catch your tear
Crystallize illusion shine, forgot I'm here
Jewel box of sadness, bring to catch your tear
Oh, you left some stars in my belly.
You left some stars in my belly.
You left some stars in my belly.
I'll tell you secrets so good, you'll never tell a soul.
Come closer, that bonfire holds his life like stones
My years, my life unknown.
Diamonds from he pavement
Where the broken glass had been.
Just like this troubles that I'm leaving to the wind.
Like sapphires in boxcars speeding towards the end.
Like thieves, my bad luck grows.
Jewel box of sadness, bring to catch your tear
Crystallize illusion shine, forgot I'm here
Jewel box of sadness, bring to catch your tear
Oh, you left some stars in my belly.
Star crossed child's love on the bands of wedding golds
Silver studs of promise hide in the red crushed velvet folds.
Inaction, intention, like emeralds I stole.
My speech of custom gold.
I think I ought to know.
Jewel box of sadness, bring to catch your tear
Crystallize illusion shine, forgot I'm here
Jewel box of sadness, bring to catch your tear
Oh, you left some stars in my belly.
You left some stars in my belly.
You left some stars in my belly.
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Jewel Box Lyrics as written by Buckley
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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."
"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."
Magical
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
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Blue
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
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Amazing
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.
"You left some stars in my belly."
Ooh, scandalous.
so easy to play! and sing. my fave campfir song for obvious reasons.
this particular song just makes my heart skip a beat..I don't know, there's just something sweet about it, yet it also makes you want to cry I suppose he has that effect on people.
I love playing this song, the lyrics are just genius and the rythm is wonderfully upbeat yet romantic and dream-like.
THe Last lines are beautiful. I can play the song too, but it's nothing compared to how awesome this song is.
One of the only demos that I think could've passed into the final album unchanged.
I LOVE this song, and I think it's up there with "Opened Once" and "Morning Theft" as most touching original songs by Jeff Buckley
One of the only demos on the second Disc*
Yeah, there are songs on the second disc that would need to be changed, but not this one.
Although, all of the songs are awesome if his sole purpose was to give his band an idea of what he wanted.
Such a beautiful song!
The lyrics in this song are so quintessential. It sounds like it could be a crap ass song in the very beginning but it ends up becoming this poignant peice of art.
And I don't know what the hell you left some stars in my belly is supposed to mean but the imagery, especially in context with the rest of the song, makes it so extremely powerful. Its what made me listen even deeper into the song. In fact I didn't even notice that the song even had mention of any jewels until 3 months after I got the CD. It reminds me of how much of a lyrical genius Jeff was. I miss him so much.
I Love the whole of the Second section of Sketches, especially after finding out the intent for "My Sweetheart The Drunk".
Michael Tighe said he described it as "Terror Music", Kind of Scary, Creepy, but with moments of Beauty, kind of a blend of the two.
Made me appreciate the songs I already loved, knowing this now, even more, like "Murder Suicide..", and "Demon John".
I absolutely adored this song from the get go, and of late thought it would sound stunning with some backing from the band.
As for "You Left Some Stars In My Belly", I read it as simply that moment when someone you are deeply into has just left your presence, but leaves such a feeling on you, like a kind of Stomach buzz, like when one is nervous, but the positive side of that. Where you Can't get them off your Mind.
They just have such an impact, one can't help but feel:
"You Left Some Stars In My Belly".
I am Obsessed with Him To a shocking degree, especially what this album would've turned out like.
You must Hear "You And I (Guitar Version)" as it seems to be called. Stunning.
LEGEND LOST.
there's references about a crow's attraction to shiny things ...stealing jewellery is the romance equivalent of stealing someone's heart, or desiring things.......yeah I'm not sure.