The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
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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.
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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."
American Town
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Ed Sheeran shares a short story of reconnecting with an old flame on “American Town.” The track is about a holiday Ed Sheeran spends with his countrywoman who resides in America. The two are back together after a long period apart, and get around to enjoying a bunch of fun activities while rekindling the flames of their romance.
LOL I can't believe I typed "animals are loving animals" I sound so smart. I meant to say "dogs are loving animals"
this song was written as a duet with Morrissey, EA wanted it to be the last track on "Opheliac," This song is sooo beautiful, it's my favorite anti-love song. I wish there was a studio version, but the demo is wonderful either way
This is such a awesome song.
I love this song. I can totally relate to it. I've been in love with someone and held up false relationships on the side until me and the person I loved could be together.. this is probably one of her most beautiful songs.
Despite it's "love song" quality and apparent meaning, I get the impression at it's core it's a song dedicated/directed at her dog, now desceased, named Willow. She's saying how she acts, flirts, "falls" for and pretends to be in love with men that are unattainable ("spoken for") and/or toys with men, yet never really retaining meaningful affection for them. But "Willow" is her only source of true love, whom she gives all her heart to and trusts the most.
In the language of flowers, Willow means forsaken love.
The whole dog thing is a little creepy....to be completely honest.
How is the "dog thing" creepy? animals are loving animals. I have nine cats and a dog. I love them more than I could ever love another human. They provide more love and security than most people are capable of giving.
I believe there is a mistake in the lyrics.
"Let me harmonize with all we knew" should be "Let me harmonize with all that's good in you"
Also, there is an old jazz song called "Willow, Weep For Me" by Diana Krall. I think maybe that was some of EA's influence for some of these lyrics.
does anyone where i can get this with the words instead of the instrumental
youtube.com/watch <br /> +dies+<br /> its the love :3 lol
You can download it on Batteredrose.com if you'd like as well