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.
Yes I walk the righteous
Many men have walked before
And this pain's held
A broken shell
Straight shackled onto the floor
So welcome to the world
That I lived in
Puking up bile and hate
My world has turned
To false inclusion
Sickening broken state
But then I'll see
There's things in me
That make you want it
More than you
But I deny all this
Cause pain was my bliss
Get wasted on self destruct
Just hold on to the edge
It's all about
The blood, the sweat, the tears
Attribute to the strength
Built through the years
Yes I walk the path
That gives me
Confidence strong and pure
Now I realize
That freedom rises
From confronting the source
I built these walls around me
And I can break them all away
I'll focus all the strength I call
Into unstoppable energy
So hold on to the edge
It's all about
The blood, the sweat, the tears
Attribute to the strength
Built through the years
Hold on
I'm not falling
Not falling down again
It's all about
The blood, the sweat, the tears
Attribute to the strength
Built through the years
Believe me that
Time will sear the wound
Time will sear the wound
Time will seal the wound
Many men have walked before
And this pain's held
A broken shell
Straight shackled onto the floor
So welcome to the world
That I lived in
Puking up bile and hate
My world has turned
To false inclusion
Sickening broken state
But then I'll see
There's things in me
That make you want it
More than you
But I deny all this
Cause pain was my bliss
Get wasted on self destruct
Just hold on to the edge
It's all about
The blood, the sweat, the tears
Attribute to the strength
Built through the years
Yes I walk the path
That gives me
Confidence strong and pure
Now I realize
That freedom rises
From confronting the source
I built these walls around me
And I can break them all away
I'll focus all the strength I call
Into unstoppable energy
So hold on to the edge
It's all about
The blood, the sweat, the tears
Attribute to the strength
Built through the years
Hold on
I'm not falling
Not falling down again
It's all about
The blood, the sweat, the tears
Attribute to the strength
Built through the years
Believe me that
Time will sear the wound
Time will sear the wound
Time will seal the wound
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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."
Mountain Song
Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction
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
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Great version of a great song,
Head > Heels
Ed Sheeran
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I think this song is Robb Flynn saying that the reason they have succeded as a band, is because of their will to succeed and the fact that it is all down to the 'blood, sweat and tears' they have shed. I also think it is a reply to people who were calling them sell-outs, saying that "the reason we are here, is because we worked so hard for this".
I think that this song is about the effort and pain they put into getting to were they are today, and how u should push yourself if u want to suceed in life.
FUCK. YEAH.
This song is saying be strong in life dont let shit get you down let it make you stronger.
woohooo....hella good song chaps! robb rox the world fuck yea!
ROCK AND FUCKEN ROLL this is song is like my anthem for when you're speeding down the freeway \m/ say rock...say roll
I agree with all of you!!
Brilliant song..
This was the song that got me into Machine Head, it's a great song, too!
Great song, one of the best on the cd