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."
It's about this constant addiction.
About the greater demand.
As I reach for the laugh with only seconds left.
I'm getting deeper.
It's about this constant addiction.
About this greater demand.
As I reach for the laugh with only seconds left.
I'm getting deeper.
And did you say that you were happy.
‘Cause I won't leave you alone.
I need the push to elude to things I have to say.
To what I have to say.
There's a time and a place we hide behind.
And alternate face.
When the freak needs a nurse you comply.
With the fools in mind.
There's a time and a place we hide behind.
And alternate face.
We're the people who fuck with your mind.
When you sleep inside.
I can take you away.
To a better place to a better time.
I can take you away.
To a better place.
Let's talk about you and me tonight.
‘Cause I'd really like to take you home.
Let's talk about you and me tonight.
‘Cause I need the push to elude to things I have to say.
There's a time and a place we hide behind.
And alternate face.
When the freak needs a nurse you comply.
With the fools in mind.
There's a time and a place we hide behind.
And alternate face.
We're the people who fuck with your mine.
When you sleep inside.
And remember the times that we've shown you the way.
And remember the times that we've shown you the way.
And remember the times that we've shown you the way.
And remember the times that we've shown you the way.
We can change your mind.
About the greater demand.
As I reach for the laugh with only seconds left.
I'm getting deeper.
It's about this constant addiction.
About this greater demand.
As I reach for the laugh with only seconds left.
I'm getting deeper.
And did you say that you were happy.
‘Cause I won't leave you alone.
I need the push to elude to things I have to say.
To what I have to say.
There's a time and a place we hide behind.
And alternate face.
When the freak needs a nurse you comply.
With the fools in mind.
There's a time and a place we hide behind.
And alternate face.
We're the people who fuck with your mind.
When you sleep inside.
I can take you away.
To a better place to a better time.
I can take you away.
To a better place.
Let's talk about you and me tonight.
‘Cause I'd really like to take you home.
Let's talk about you and me tonight.
‘Cause I need the push to elude to things I have to say.
There's a time and a place we hide behind.
And alternate face.
When the freak needs a nurse you comply.
With the fools in mind.
There's a time and a place we hide behind.
And alternate face.
We're the people who fuck with your mine.
When you sleep inside.
And remember the times that we've shown you the way.
And remember the times that we've shown you the way.
And remember the times that we've shown you the way.
And remember the times that we've shown you the way.
We can change your mind.
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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."
I Can't Go To Sleep
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This song is written as the perspective of the boys in the street, as a whole, and what path they are going to choose as they get older and grow into men. (This is why the music video takes place in an orphanage.) The seen, and unseen collective suffering is imbedded in the boys’ mind, consciously or subconsciously, and is haunting them. Which path will the boys choose? Issac Hayes is the voice of reason, maybe God, the angel on his shoulder, or the voice of his forefathers from beyond the grave who can see the big picture and are pleading with the boys not to continue the violence and pattern of killing their brothers, but to rise above. The most beautiful song and has so many levels. Racism towards African Americans in America would not exist if everyone sat down and listened to this song and understood the history behind the words. The power, fear, pleading in RZA and Ghostface voices are genuine and powerful. Issac Hayes’ strong voice makes the perfect strong father figure, who is possibly from beyond the grave.
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Just A Little Lovin'
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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/
I don't think it has to be about sex, but it could be. There's a lot of reference to that, I can now see that. But like simiankolya said, I think it's personally about shyness... But I'd like to think of this song as when me and my boyfriend both for the first were trying to say that we liked each other, different times of course.. but had a hard time saying it, I dunno. "Cause I need the push to elude the things I have to say" That's why I really don't think it's about sex to me. I love the part where he goes "Let's talk about you and me tonight...cause I really like to take you home" Definately one of my favorite Orgy songs.