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."
(Host Intro)
Let's meet contestant #1
He's a schitzophrenic serial killer clown
Who says women love his sexy smile.
Let's find out if his charm will work on Sharon.
Sharon, what's your question?
(Sharon)
Contestant #1, I believe first impressions last forever,
So let's say you were to come over to my parents' house
And have dinner with me and my family.
Tell me what you'd do to make that first impression really stay.
Let's see, hmm, well I'd have to think about it
I might show up in a tux, ha! But I doubt it.
I'd probably just show up naked like I always do
And look your mama in the eye and tell her fuck you!
Hurry up bitch I'm hungry, I smell spaghetti,
I'd pinch her limpy ass and tell her get the food ready!
Your dad would probably start trippin and get me pissed
I'd have to walk up and bust him in his fuckin lips!
It's dinner time, we're hearin' grace from your mother
I pull a 40 out and pour some for your little brother
I'm standing staring at your sister, I'll tell you this
You know for only 13 she got some big tits!
After that, your dad would try to jump again
And only this time I'd put the 40 to his chin!
After your mom does the dishes and the silverwear,
I'd dry fuck her till I nut in my underwear!!!!
(Host)
Now let's meet contestant #2,
He's a psychopathic derranged crackhead freak
Who works in the Dark Carnival.
He says women call him stretch nuts.
Sharon, let's hear your question.
(Sharon)
I like a man who's not afraid to show his true emotions,,
A man who expresses himself in his own special way
#2, if you fell in love with me, exactly how would you let me know?
First of all, I could never love you
You sound like a richy bitch, yo fuck you!
But if I did, I'd probably show you that I care,
By takin all these other motha fuckers outta here!
I'd go through your phonebook and whack em all
And find contestant #1 and break his fuckin jaw!
Anyone who looked at ya, would have to pay
I'd be blowin fuckin nuggets off all day!
Grab your titties, and stretch em down past your waist
Let go, and watch em both spring up in your face
I'd sing love songs to ya, the best I can
Get ya naked and hit it like a caveman
Then we'd go through the beach and walk in the sand
I'd throw a little sand in your face and say I'm just playin
As you spit it all out, I'll fuck your back
Grab your underwear and wedge it up your ass crack!!!!
(Host)
Well it sounds like contestant #2 is just overflowing with sensetivity Sharon,
It's a tough choice so far,
Sharon, let's have your last question
And see which one is gonna win the right to your next date
(Sharon)
Ok, if we were at a dance club,
And you both noticed me at the same time,
Tell me, how would you each get my attention
And what would your pick up lines be?
Whoever's the smoothest wins!
Ok, first, I'd slide up to the bar
And tell you that I can't believe how fuckin fat you are!
I'd tell ya that I like the way you make your titties shake,
And if you lost a little weight you'd look like Rikki Lake.
Fuck that! You'd be jackin me quick!
I'd order you a drink, and stir it with my dick
And then to get your attention in a crowded place,
I'd simply walk up and stick my nuts in your face!
Yeah, freak her with your nuts, yeah that'll get her!
Tell her that she's fat, yeah, that'll work even better!
Look, fuck you, I gotta strong rap shit
You don't want contestant #2 he's mad whack
I walked into a bar, and there he was
Standing on a bucket (eeeuuugghhh) tryin ta fuck it
It was a big fucking smelly ass farm llama
Damn dogg!
How you gonna diss yo mama?
Let's meet contestant #1
He's a schitzophrenic serial killer clown
Who says women love his sexy smile.
Let's find out if his charm will work on Sharon.
Sharon, what's your question?
(Sharon)
Contestant #1, I believe first impressions last forever,
So let's say you were to come over to my parents' house
And have dinner with me and my family.
Tell me what you'd do to make that first impression really stay.
Let's see, hmm, well I'd have to think about it
I might show up in a tux, ha! But I doubt it.
I'd probably just show up naked like I always do
And look your mama in the eye and tell her fuck you!
Hurry up bitch I'm hungry, I smell spaghetti,
I'd pinch her limpy ass and tell her get the food ready!
Your dad would probably start trippin and get me pissed
I'd have to walk up and bust him in his fuckin lips!
It's dinner time, we're hearin' grace from your mother
I pull a 40 out and pour some for your little brother
I'm standing staring at your sister, I'll tell you this
You know for only 13 she got some big tits!
After that, your dad would try to jump again
And only this time I'd put the 40 to his chin!
After your mom does the dishes and the silverwear,
I'd dry fuck her till I nut in my underwear!!!!
(Host)
Now let's meet contestant #2,
He's a psychopathic derranged crackhead freak
Who works in the Dark Carnival.
He says women call him stretch nuts.
Sharon, let's hear your question.
(Sharon)
I like a man who's not afraid to show his true emotions,,
A man who expresses himself in his own special way
#2, if you fell in love with me, exactly how would you let me know?
First of all, I could never love you
You sound like a richy bitch, yo fuck you!
But if I did, I'd probably show you that I care,
By takin all these other motha fuckers outta here!
I'd go through your phonebook and whack em all
And find contestant #1 and break his fuckin jaw!
Anyone who looked at ya, would have to pay
I'd be blowin fuckin nuggets off all day!
Grab your titties, and stretch em down past your waist
Let go, and watch em both spring up in your face
I'd sing love songs to ya, the best I can
Get ya naked and hit it like a caveman
Then we'd go through the beach and walk in the sand
I'd throw a little sand in your face and say I'm just playin
As you spit it all out, I'll fuck your back
Grab your underwear and wedge it up your ass crack!!!!
(Host)
Well it sounds like contestant #2 is just overflowing with sensetivity Sharon,
It's a tough choice so far,
Sharon, let's have your last question
And see which one is gonna win the right to your next date
(Sharon)
Ok, if we were at a dance club,
And you both noticed me at the same time,
Tell me, how would you each get my attention
And what would your pick up lines be?
Whoever's the smoothest wins!
Ok, first, I'd slide up to the bar
And tell you that I can't believe how fuckin fat you are!
I'd tell ya that I like the way you make your titties shake,
And if you lost a little weight you'd look like Rikki Lake.
Fuck that! You'd be jackin me quick!
I'd order you a drink, and stir it with my dick
And then to get your attention in a crowded place,
I'd simply walk up and stick my nuts in your face!
Yeah, freak her with your nuts, yeah that'll get her!
Tell her that she's fat, yeah, that'll work even better!
Look, fuck you, I gotta strong rap shit
You don't want contestant #2 he's mad whack
I walked into a bar, and there he was
Standing on a bucket (eeeuuugghhh) tryin ta fuck it
It was a big fucking smelly ass farm llama
Damn dogg!
How you gonna diss yo mama?
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