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."
[Hook]
Just once, I don’t want to hump tonight
Why can’t we hang out and talk?
Pie is a delightful treat (ooh)
Let’s share a slice together
Then you and I can say goodnight
And wander into a dream
[Verse 1]
Just once, I don’t want to kiss and hug tonight
On the rug by the side of some firelight
Glass of wine, soft music, the whole nine yards
You shuffle Kama Sutra Illustrated tarot cards
You sing, “Tough luck, buddy, this is your fate.”
Then you render prediction: that you and I are to mate
That it’ll be great. You point out: it always is
So I should take off my clothes, so you can give me the biz
I say Ms., please tarry, desist for a spell
You know that you’re my very number one mademoiselle
And I’m luckier than I can describe
To have a woman of your caliber ever give me the eye
Still, try to see it from my position:
You have such a high sexiness coefficient
And though the flesh is willing, my spirit is weak
I keep imagining an evening when I don’t get freaked
[Hook]
Just once, I don’t want to hump tonight
Why can’t we hang out and talk?
Pie is a delightful treat (ooh)
Let’s share a slice together
Then you and I can say goodnight
And wander into a dream
[Verse 2]
Why can’t we just hold hands at the cinema?
We hump twice in the handicap stall, minimum
Before the previews roll, then the popcorn, hole
In the bottom. Subtleties: these are not ‘em
The keys: glad I brought ‘em. You’re cuffing yourself
To the custodial closet’s utility shelf
Futility melts into purpose: I play the warden one more time
You’re inordinately fine
Now by my measurements, you’ve had a few O’s
Why don’t we just treasure it, cuddle and rub noses
Put clothes on and on and don’t stop till we’re totally clad
Then my soul could be glad
To have a moment in your company without all the moans
Maybe replenish some ATP, settle our bones
Dulcet tones: share feelings, ideas, and views
How come you want me for my body when my brain is so huge?
[Hook]
Just once, I don’t want to hump tonight
Why can’t we hang out and talk?
Pie is a delightful treat (ooh)
Let’s share a slice together
Then you and I can say goodnight
And wander into a dream
Just once, I don’t want to hump tonight
Why can’t we hang out and talk?
Pie is a delightful treat (ooh)
Let’s share a slice together
Then you and I can say goodnight
And wander into a dream
[Verse 1]
Just once, I don’t want to kiss and hug tonight
On the rug by the side of some firelight
Glass of wine, soft music, the whole nine yards
You shuffle Kama Sutra Illustrated tarot cards
You sing, “Tough luck, buddy, this is your fate.”
Then you render prediction: that you and I are to mate
That it’ll be great. You point out: it always is
So I should take off my clothes, so you can give me the biz
I say Ms., please tarry, desist for a spell
You know that you’re my very number one mademoiselle
And I’m luckier than I can describe
To have a woman of your caliber ever give me the eye
Still, try to see it from my position:
You have such a high sexiness coefficient
And though the flesh is willing, my spirit is weak
I keep imagining an evening when I don’t get freaked
[Hook]
Just once, I don’t want to hump tonight
Why can’t we hang out and talk?
Pie is a delightful treat (ooh)
Let’s share a slice together
Then you and I can say goodnight
And wander into a dream
[Verse 2]
Why can’t we just hold hands at the cinema?
We hump twice in the handicap stall, minimum
Before the previews roll, then the popcorn, hole
In the bottom. Subtleties: these are not ‘em
The keys: glad I brought ‘em. You’re cuffing yourself
To the custodial closet’s utility shelf
Futility melts into purpose: I play the warden one more time
You’re inordinately fine
Now by my measurements, you’ve had a few O’s
Why don’t we just treasure it, cuddle and rub noses
Put clothes on and on and don’t stop till we’re totally clad
Then my soul could be glad
To have a moment in your company without all the moans
Maybe replenish some ATP, settle our bones
Dulcet tones: share feelings, ideas, and views
How come you want me for my body when my brain is so huge?
[Hook]
Just once, I don’t want to hump tonight
Why can’t we hang out and talk?
Pie is a delightful treat (ooh)
Let’s share a slice together
Then you and I can say goodnight
And wander into a dream
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
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