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 have come to claim my throne again
Seek revenge on you sir Fortesque
Though my army is beyond the grave
I shall cast a spell and watch them rise
I call upon them to return
Break from your graves unholy ones!
My name is Zarok the sorcerer
I just want to take back what's mine
Lead my militia to overthrow this realm
You have intruded on sacred ground
You are blind to all it possesses
Unaware of the magic it beholds
I have been to hell and now I'm back
I will show no mercy, so beware!
May the demons fall before you now
Like the wheat before the sharpened scythe
You may have won the battle now
But I shall surely win the war!
My name is Zarok the sorcerer
I just want to take back what's mine
Lead my militia to overthrow this realm
You have intruded on sacred ground
You are blind to all it possesses
Unaware of the magic it beholds
You have been defeated, cast aside
This is my domain so don't return
I have achieved immortality
Thanks to you beloved Gallowmere
Now on to take over the world
This time my mission will succeed!
My name is Zarok the sorcerer
I just want to take back what's mine
Lead my militia to overthrow this realm
You have intruded on sacred ground
You are blind to all it possesses
Unaware of the magic it beholds
My name is Zarok the sorcerer
I just want to take back what's mine
Lead my militia to overthrow this realm
You have intruded on sacred ground
You are blind to all it possesses
Unaware of the magic it beholds
Seek revenge on you sir Fortesque
Though my army is beyond the grave
I shall cast a spell and watch them rise
I call upon them to return
Break from your graves unholy ones!
My name is Zarok the sorcerer
I just want to take back what's mine
Lead my militia to overthrow this realm
You have intruded on sacred ground
You are blind to all it possesses
Unaware of the magic it beholds
I have been to hell and now I'm back
I will show no mercy, so beware!
May the demons fall before you now
Like the wheat before the sharpened scythe
You may have won the battle now
But I shall surely win the war!
My name is Zarok the sorcerer
I just want to take back what's mine
Lead my militia to overthrow this realm
You have intruded on sacred ground
You are blind to all it possesses
Unaware of the magic it beholds
You have been defeated, cast aside
This is my domain so don't return
I have achieved immortality
Thanks to you beloved Gallowmere
Now on to take over the world
This time my mission will succeed!
My name is Zarok the sorcerer
I just want to take back what's mine
Lead my militia to overthrow this realm
You have intruded on sacred ground
You are blind to all it possesses
Unaware of the magic it beholds
My name is Zarok the sorcerer
I just want to take back what's mine
Lead my militia to overthrow this realm
You have intruded on sacred ground
You are blind to all it possesses
Unaware of the magic it beholds
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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.
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/
Blue
Ed Sheeran
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.
This song was written about the MediEvil video game series.
What is the dialogue at the end from? Boy: "Oh I wish James and Mason would do a religious picture. He'd be perfect as Jesus!" Girl: "Daddy says the bible's a load of bunken" Boy: "But we're all going to heaven?" Girl: "I'm not. I'm going to the fourth world! Its sort of like heaven...only better, because there aren't any Christians."