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."
She's out of my league
And that's the kind of girl I need
I am the underdog
But I'm about to take the lead
You ain't gotta worry about the others
They could never turn my head
And every time I'm with another
I wish it was you instead
And I'm not trying to force it
But I've got one thing on my mind
I'm not going anywhere soon
I'm on a mission, baby, I've got the time
Let me in, might as well be with you
Let me in, I know how to make you miss me
I got what you need
No hesitation when I bring
I'm your man
It's a promise and a ring
I got a secret for you
If you promise not to tell
Sometimes you feel a little closer to heaven
When you raise a little hell
Never give up on desire
You know how long I've waited around
You're only adding fuel to the fire
I won't be leaving till I wear you out
Let me in, I have got your number
Let me in, we're not getting any younger
You ain't got worry about the others
They could never be this real
And even if you're with another
You'll remember how I feel
Let me in, knock it out with just one touch
Let me in, I'm not asking for too much
I know how to make you miss me
You'll feel it when you kiss me
You'll feel it with me
You'll feel it with me
And that's the kind of girl I need
I am the underdog
But I'm about to take the lead
You ain't gotta worry about the others
They could never turn my head
And every time I'm with another
I wish it was you instead
And I'm not trying to force it
But I've got one thing on my mind
I'm not going anywhere soon
I'm on a mission, baby, I've got the time
Let me in, might as well be with you
Let me in, I know how to make you miss me
I got what you need
No hesitation when I bring
I'm your man
It's a promise and a ring
I got a secret for you
If you promise not to tell
Sometimes you feel a little closer to heaven
When you raise a little hell
Never give up on desire
You know how long I've waited around
You're only adding fuel to the fire
I won't be leaving till I wear you out
Let me in, I have got your number
Let me in, we're not getting any younger
You ain't got worry about the others
They could never be this real
And even if you're with another
You'll remember how I feel
Let me in, knock it out with just one touch
Let me in, I'm not asking for too much
I know how to make you miss me
You'll feel it when you kiss me
You'll feel it with me
You'll feel it with me
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Let Me In Lyrics as written by Genevieve Mackenzie Davis Barbra Griffin
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Mountain Song
Jane's Addiction
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Mountain Song
Jane's Addiction
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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
Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
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.
Punchline
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran sings about missing his former partner and learning important life lessons in the process on “Punchline.” This track tells a story of battling to get rid of emotions for a former lover, whom he now realized might not have loved him the same way. He’s now caught between accepting that fact and learning life lessons from it and going back to beg her for another chance.
Page
Ed Sheeran
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.
Persistence at its finest. Its about finding someone perfect for you, who might be with someone else at the time, weary of the protaginst or not sure if they are ready to be in a relationship. The determination in this song is fantastic and I can completely relate. It's a great song by Griffin!
"I've got a secret for you, if you promise not to tell sometimes you feel a little closer to heaven, when you raise a little hell" - One of the best lines in the song and there are plenty of others.
While I think this song is about getting the girl or boy out of your league...I also think this song could relate to sex as well...
well, i think the sex is implied by the way he's talking. he wants all of her.
love the line
"I am the underdog But I’m about to take the lead"