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."
Taking a ride to another climb
Knees in my back 'cause we're flying high
Did I give it all?
I guess I gave it all
Seeing the mountains through the fog
Watching a film with a talking dog
'Cause if I fall
Then I guess I fall
[Repeat: x4]
Hawaiian air
Leaving the world down beneath the clouds
Hawaiian notes, don't need no pounds
Did I give them all?
Oh, did I give them all?
Ache in my leg from a broken seat
Skipping the meal for a G&T
'Cause if I fall
I'm beggin' not to fall
[Repeat: x4]
Hawaiian air
Touchin' down
Hit the ground
I'm breathin' new air
Gonna take this all in
Gonna take this all in
As we land, you pinch my hand
I'm still here
Gonna take this all in
Gonna take this all in
Up in the sky on a lunar bound
Steel guitar and the melly sound
Did I give it all?
I guess I gave it all
Feeling the shapes keeps me reticent
Stuck in my seat from the turbulence
And if I fall
Then I fall
Breaking open skies of green earths
Deserts,
In our eyes we're falling
Our hearts in our ?
Touchin' down
Hit the ground
I'm breatin' new air
Gonna take this all in
Gonna take this all in
As we land, you pinch my hand
I'm still here
Gonna take this all in
Gonna take this all in
As the wheels, hit the ground
I'm breathing Hawaiian air
Gonna take this all in
Gonna take this all in
As the heat fills my lungs
I'm breathing Hawaiian air
Gonna take this all in
Gonna take this all in
[Repeat: x4]
Hawaiian air
Knees in my back 'cause we're flying high
Did I give it all?
I guess I gave it all
Seeing the mountains through the fog
Watching a film with a talking dog
'Cause if I fall
Then I guess I fall
[Repeat: x4]
Hawaiian air
Leaving the world down beneath the clouds
Hawaiian notes, don't need no pounds
Did I give them all?
Oh, did I give them all?
Ache in my leg from a broken seat
Skipping the meal for a G&T
'Cause if I fall
I'm beggin' not to fall
[Repeat: x4]
Hawaiian air
Touchin' down
Hit the ground
I'm breathin' new air
Gonna take this all in
Gonna take this all in
As we land, you pinch my hand
I'm still here
Gonna take this all in
Gonna take this all in
Up in the sky on a lunar bound
Steel guitar and the melly sound
Did I give it all?
I guess I gave it all
Feeling the shapes keeps me reticent
Stuck in my seat from the turbulence
And if I fall
Then I fall
Breaking open skies of green earths
Deserts,
In our eyes we're falling
Our hearts in our ?
Touchin' down
Hit the ground
I'm breatin' new air
Gonna take this all in
Gonna take this all in
As we land, you pinch my hand
I'm still here
Gonna take this all in
Gonna take this all in
As the wheels, hit the ground
I'm breathing Hawaiian air
Gonna take this all in
Gonna take this all in
As the heat fills my lungs
I'm breathing Hawaiian air
Gonna take this all in
Gonna take this all in
[Repeat: x4]
Hawaiian air
Lyrics submitted by 60_miles_an_hour, edited by CNreal
Hawaiian Air Lyrics as written by Edward John Frederick Gibson Edward David Huw Macfarlane
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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."
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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,
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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/
HERE ARE THE CORRECT LYRICS (as I posted them before Lyricfind took over):
Taking a ride to another clime Knees in my back 'cause we're flying high Did I give it all? I guess I gave it all
Seeing the mountains through the fog Watching a film with a talking dog 'Cause if I fall Then I guess I fall
Hawaiian air
Leaving the world down beneath the clouds Hawaiian notes, don't need no pounds Did I give them all? Oh, did I give them all?
Ache in my leg from a broken seat Skipping the meal for a G&T 'Cause if I fall I'm beggin' not to fall
Hawaiian air
Touchin' down Hit the ground I'm breathing new air Can I take this all in? Can I take this all in?
As we land, you pinch my hand I'm still here Can I take this all in? Can I take this all in?
Up in the sky Honolulu bound Steel guitar and the mele sound Did I give it all? I guess I gave it all
Feeling the shapes keeps me reticent Stuck in my seat from the turbulence And if I fall Then I fall
Breaking open skies of green earths ....? all of the fruit Deserts, In our eyes we're falling Our hearts in our ?
Hawaiian air
Touchin' down Hit the ground I'm breathing new air Can I take this all in? Can I take this all in?
As we land, you pinch my hand I'm still here Can I take this all in? Can I take this all in?
As the wheels, hit the ground I'm breathing Hawaiian air Can I take this all in? Can I take this all in?
As the heat fills my lungs I'm breathing Hawaiian air Can I take this all in? Can I take this all in?
Of course, there are still a few lyrics I couldn't get because I'm not a genius.