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."
Hopeless times approach
Just give into the chaos
Strangely I find comfort here
Impatient and curious of what may come
And so the rampage begins
Against the headache I can't win (drain me)
Keep me in the dark
I don't want to take part
Prefer to be forever numb
Nothing great can come out of this
I'm a hostage to myself
I fear I might collapse on the razor's edge
And I fear I'll realize when it's too late
And so the rampage begins
Against the headache I can't win (drain me)
Keep me in the dark
I don't want to take part
Prefer to be forever numb
Sleepless again
I need to ease my mind
And kill what burns inside
Sleepless again
I can't win (drain me)
Keep me in the dark
I don't want to take part
Prefer to be forever numb
Just give into the chaos
Strangely I find comfort here
Impatient and curious of what may come
And so the rampage begins
Against the headache I can't win (drain me)
Keep me in the dark
I don't want to take part
Prefer to be forever numb
Nothing great can come out of this
I'm a hostage to myself
I fear I might collapse on the razor's edge
And I fear I'll realize when it's too late
And so the rampage begins
Against the headache I can't win (drain me)
Keep me in the dark
I don't want to take part
Prefer to be forever numb
Sleepless again
I need to ease my mind
And kill what burns inside
Sleepless again
I can't win (drain me)
Keep me in the dark
I don't want to take part
Prefer to be forever numb
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Sleepless Again Lyrics as written by Bjorn Gelotte Anders Friden
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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."
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/
Punchline
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.
i find that the meaning could be about him fighting himself and his emotion and how he feels comfortable within his own sadness and how he feels numb to any other emotion
i love the beginning acoustic guitars, i wish they replayed during or at the end of the song.
its so cool and it only lasts like 8 seconds.
my personal faourite off ASOP, amazing guitar work, keyboards and a perfect solo
Same here. The intro just draws me in and the rest is history in the making. Best piece imo.
Song kicks ass Really it's amazing Meaning: We have some kind of problems and then we realize being part of something isn't what we want
Hopeless times approach, just give into the chaos Strangely I find comfort here Impatient and curious of what may come
And so the rampge begins Against the headache I can't win
Keep me in the dark I Don't want to take part Prefer to be forever numb
This part gives me the feeling it's about people who see chaos on the news (for example 9/11), but are have so nothing to do with it (for example live in a total different country), that they find this news quite 'amusing' almost, as if they like it when something happens.
Just my idea about that part, can't really get an idea of the other part.
ignore the "are" in my post >
this song sounds alot like being addicted to drugs with a yearning to quit
so does alias but there both great songs
this song is about choosing to ignore a problem and not deat with it anymore/at all. saying "fuck it" and looking the other way
this song makes me feel weak and helpless