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."
Two Heads Are Better Than One
Well, I remember the sparks that flew
In the summer of '79
My brother went wild
For a pretty girl's smile
But he didn't care that she was mine
We fought each other
Like never before
And beat till we were black and blue
And when we told her it was time
She'd made up her mind
She said, "I've had it with the both of you"
That was when the pact was made, uh
No woman could sever
We swore it brother for the rest of our lives
We would stick together forever
Cause
Two (two) heads (heads) are better than one
(woo hoo hoo)
It's double the pleasure babe
It's triple the fun
I said
Two (two) heads (heads) are better than one
(better than one)
It'll make you come undone
Two heads are better than one
Well we found ourselves in Vegas
The city of sin
We were restless and looking to play
When this little blonde dolly
In the hotel lobby
Blew a kiss as she walked our way
She said, "I'm feelin kind of lonely"
And gave us a wink
Feeling bold we expressed our intentions
We said, "you gotta have both"
She said, "That's a joke."
"It takes two, just to get my attention"
Both to share and share alike, uh
That's a part of our lifestyle
So I'm gonna tell you baby
Just where we stand
If you won't love us both
It ain't what's wild
Because
Two (two) heads (heads) are better than one
(woo hoo hoo)
It's double the pleasure
Triple the fun
I said
Two (two) heads (heads) are better than one
It'll make you come undone
Two heads are better than one
We've come this far together
It's too late for turning back
But it's only fair to warn you
That when you rock with the boys
You never come back
(oh no)
Hey!
Two (two) heads (heads) are better than one
(woo hoo hoo)
It's double the pleasure
Triple the fun
I'll tell ya
Two (two) heads (heads) are better than one
(better than one)
It'll make you come undone
Nothing's better than
Two (two) heads (heads) are better than one
(woo hoo hoo)
It's double the pleasure babe
I'ts triple the fun
Two heads
Are better than one
(better than one)
It'll make you come undone
Two heads are better than one (one)
Two heads are better than one (one)
Two heads are better than one (one)
Whoa whoa whoa, baby
Two heads are better than one (one)
Two heads are better than one (one)
Two heads are better than one (one)
Well, I remember the sparks that flew
In the summer of '79
My brother went wild
For a pretty girl's smile
But he didn't care that she was mine
We fought each other
Like never before
And beat till we were black and blue
And when we told her it was time
She'd made up her mind
She said, "I've had it with the both of you"
That was when the pact was made, uh
No woman could sever
We swore it brother for the rest of our lives
We would stick together forever
Cause
Two (two) heads (heads) are better than one
(woo hoo hoo)
It's double the pleasure babe
It's triple the fun
I said
Two (two) heads (heads) are better than one
(better than one)
It'll make you come undone
Two heads are better than one
Well we found ourselves in Vegas
The city of sin
We were restless and looking to play
When this little blonde dolly
In the hotel lobby
Blew a kiss as she walked our way
She said, "I'm feelin kind of lonely"
And gave us a wink
Feeling bold we expressed our intentions
We said, "you gotta have both"
She said, "That's a joke."
"It takes two, just to get my attention"
Both to share and share alike, uh
That's a part of our lifestyle
So I'm gonna tell you baby
Just where we stand
If you won't love us both
It ain't what's wild
Because
Two (two) heads (heads) are better than one
(woo hoo hoo)
It's double the pleasure
Triple the fun
I said
Two (two) heads (heads) are better than one
It'll make you come undone
Two heads are better than one
We've come this far together
It's too late for turning back
But it's only fair to warn you
That when you rock with the boys
You never come back
(oh no)
Hey!
Two (two) heads (heads) are better than one
(woo hoo hoo)
It's double the pleasure
Triple the fun
I'll tell ya
Two (two) heads (heads) are better than one
(better than one)
It'll make you come undone
Nothing's better than
Two (two) heads (heads) are better than one
(woo hoo hoo)
It's double the pleasure babe
I'ts triple the fun
Two heads
Are better than one
(better than one)
It'll make you come undone
Two heads are better than one (one)
Two heads are better than one (one)
Two heads are better than one (one)
Whoa whoa whoa, baby
Two heads are better than one (one)
Two heads are better than one (one)
Two heads are better than one (one)
Lyrics submitted by Golgotha
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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,
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/
Page
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Ed Sheeran
There aren’t many things that’ll hurt more than giving love a chance against your better judgement only to have your heart crushed yet again. Ed Sheeran tells such a story on “Page.” On this track, he is devastated to have lost his lover and even more saddened by the feeling that he may never move on from this.
Plastic Bag
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Plastic Bag” is a song about searching for an escape from personal problems and hoping to find it in the lively atmosphere of a Saturday night party. Ed Sheeran tells the story of his friend and the myriad of troubles he is going through. Unable to find any solutions, this friend seeks a last resort in a party and the vanity that comes with it.
“I overthink and have trouble sleepin’ / All purpose gone and don’t have a reason / And there’s no doctor to stop this bleedin’ / So I left home and jumped in the deep end,” Ed Sheeran sings in verse one. He continues by adding that this person is feeling the weight of having disappointed his father and doesn’t have any friends to rely on in this difficult moment. In the second verse, Ed sings about the role of grief in his friend’s plight and his dwindling faith in prayer. “Saturday night is givin’ me a reason to rely on the strobe lights / The lifeline of a promise in a shot glass, and I’ll take that / If you’re givin’ out love from a plastic bag,” Ed sings on the chorus, as his friend turns to new vices in hopes of feeling better.
Two heads are not one, because won't two heads be more likely to fight with each other?:)