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."
Can you sleep as the sound hits your ears?
One at a time
Unspoken balance here
Unabridged for so many years
That I should stare at receivers
To receive her
Isn't fair
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't ever worry
Your arms in mine
Any time
Wouldn't trade anything
You're still my everything
To my surprise
Before my eyes
You arrive
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't ever worry
Still breaking old habits, habits
You pulled the wool over me
I can see everything, everything
Remembering jinx removing
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't ever worry
No need for reminding
You're still all that matters to me
One at a time
Unspoken balance here
Unabridged for so many years
That I should stare at receivers
To receive her
Isn't fair
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't ever worry
Your arms in mine
Any time
Wouldn't trade anything
You're still my everything
To my surprise
Before my eyes
You arrive
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't ever worry
Still breaking old habits, habits
You pulled the wool over me
I can see everything, everything
Remembering jinx removing
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't ever worry
No need for reminding
You're still all that matters to me
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This song means everything to me, it's just that great. I still haven't seen them live. And since I didn't hear that they were going to get back together, I totally missed them a couple days ago at the Troubadour. oh well, I still love them. haha As well I have a "Don't worry, I'll catch you" tattoo. It gets weird looks but as long as I know what it means, it's just simply amazing. =D
i love when im trying to sleep and this song comes on, the piano is so slow and serene i get so sleepy and then he says "can you sleep as the sound hits your ears? one at a time" its so awesome, it gives me goosebumps
i heart this song!! its is one of my ultimate favs!! i love the get up kids!! :)
I love the get up kids! they kick butt! this is a really good song too. makes me sad though. maybe b/c i always listen to it when something bad happens.
I agree with PNISRNKL, this song is great to go to sleep to...
This song is one of the best by the Get Up Kids. The soft voice of the lead singer and serene piano contrast perfectly with the guitar and climax of the song. An instant classic!
This is THE best GUK song, its so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes
This song is mine and my girl friends it is so great. we had some problems when we first started talking about going out. But we worked them all out and this song is just perfect for our relationship.
It means everything. I feel so strongly in exactly this manner, and I wish I could just tell that person.
anyone heard jinx removing by jawbreaker? good song. good band. but yes, this song really is the best get up kids song along with valentine. sometimes i lie under the sunlight in my living room and watch the stars to this song...