This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
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Mountain Song
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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."
Gentle Hour
Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo
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,
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.
It was inspired by a story by H.P. Lovecraft called, "Call of Cthulu". Great song. It's cool how they can make something heavy sound all orchestrational.
@King Nothing Well, he did co-write it
Gots ta disagree with Jiqokussabre. Metallica really communicate the vibe from the book well in this piece. Plus, anyone ever notice the Mustaine writing creit, and how the D minor progression sounds a lot like "Hangar 18"?
Yes Dave used this song to help get the riff for Hangar 18, personally i go with Hangar 18 over this because its much more melodic and, well, the solos tell all...
well yeah but it is a good song over all one of my favorites
Think of the talent and power of this song. Have you tried to play this? Extremely complicated. Not only does it sound masterful, but it is original in the notion that it probably couldn't be covered by anybody else in the world. The difference of this song from their normal songs is it lacks vocals. Who cares? Nobody gives a shit if Burton didn't play in some of the older songs. Why are vocals so important. I am not trying to disagree with anybody. Everybody has the right to their own opinion and free to speak their mind. In my opinion, this is a great masterpiece.
I LIKE BEANS... People like you make the world the Hell it is.
Anyway, on a more on-topic note, I'd like to say this is easily my favorite MetallicA. I'm amazed at listening to the S&M version, as they're able to convey so many different emotions, feelings, and even complete actions without uttering a single word. This is truly a hauntingly beautiful instrumental; I love it
What annoys me is how every single person who has brought up the Lovecraft story has mispelled "Cthulhu" Not once did Lovecraft spell it "Cthulu".
And it's not just a story, the Cthulhu Mythos is a group of over a hundred stories, by dozens of authors, including everybody from Ambrose Bierce to Stephen King. It was started by H.P. Lovecraft back in the 1920s, and other authors contributed their own stories including other gods and legends to the universe. Cthulhu is not the main one, but he's the most famous one because of the "Call Of Cthulhu" story. Another good song about him is Cradle Of Filth's "Cthulhu Dawn".
And no, it's not about "Shadow Over Innsmouth", ceramic_elephant. You're thinking about their other song, "The Thing That Should Not Be".
ChildofMetallica: Ktulu is an alternate spelling of Cthulhu, an alien monster which hibernates on earth, until the Great Old Ones arrive. That\'s if I recall correctly.
I love the end of this song. It\'s so fucking powerful, the massive chords and everything; it really feels like the end of humanity.
And the bass is wicked.
This is my favourite Metallica song ever.
this song to me, developes several moods and intense atmospheres throughout and form a story in their own right. i have always, from the first time i heard this song, had an image of a little red riding hood-type figure walking alone along a forest trail as the sun is setting. its all innocent enough until 34secs in when the mood changes dramatically. its as if the scene cuts to watching eyes opening and following her along the path. at 48secs we're back with little red, now sensing somethings up and is starting to move more anxiously looking from side to side as she does. 1.02secs and the bass kicks in, we're back to kreepy eyes watching. 1.16secs its red again, now quite scared til 1.30secs she breaks into a run and is quickly followed by like warewolves or something (corny i know but its my interpretation!) to me the song keeps cutting between these two distinct moods or characters. at 3.20secs or so we enter the beginning of the build up tp the climax, i picture the scene from snow white during the lightning storm as she runs up the mountain peak chased by the witch(or warewolf in this case). the pitch ascends irresistably till it finally bursts into an amazing solo! a frantic chase through gnarled trees and craggy rocks. i think at 6.12, she must get cornered, i get a distinct sense of "oh crap" about now. 6.40 the beasts start edging in and at around 7.00 she gets mauled, ripped limb from limb. a bit of a kick in the teeth but hey metallica wrote it. 8.00 mins comes and they begin to disperse, just as someone else appears on the lane...
@NoraShooter good to see someone actually put forward their own interpretation / imagery of the song. The song does indeed create multiple moods and atmospheres throughout it's length!
This song is inspired by a short story by H.P. Lovecraft called "Call of Cthulhu", written in 1926. It's amazing how Metallica managed to capture the feel of this story so well. For best experience, put this song on repeat while reading "Call of Cthulhu" from beginning to end.
probably my favorite metallica intrumental.....its even better with the symphony....