I can't possibly read through 5 years worth of posting here, but what I have read doesn't seem to mention this, so here's my theory.
Have you ever heard someone say they were "jonesing" for something. Like, you're REALLY craving some ice cream, so you say you're "jonesing for some ice cream." I think that is the reference here. Mr. Jones is Adam's craving for fame and popularity. Read through the lyrics and picture it that way, it just makes perfect sense. For example, Adam is down at the New Amsterdam staring at a yellow haired girl, but he'd really rather be striking up a conversation with a black haired flamenco dancer (which would not be in New Amsterdam).
With this theory in mind, I think it makes the VH1 Storytellers performance take on a whole darker, sadder tone. "Mr. Jones and me, we don't see each other much anymore" -- meaning now that he's got everything he use to want he never finds the time to sit back and fantasize about all of the great things he wants. This is just a brilliant song.
I can't possibly read through 5 years worth of posting here, but what I have read doesn't seem to mention this, so here's my theory.
Have you ever heard someone say they were "jonesing" for something. Like, you're REALLY craving some ice cream, so you say you're "jonesing for some ice cream." I think that is the reference here. Mr. Jones is Adam's craving for fame and popularity. Read through the lyrics and picture it that way, it just makes perfect sense. For example, Adam is down at the New Amsterdam staring at a yellow haired girl, but he'd really rather be striking up a conversation with a black haired flamenco dancer (which would not be in New Amsterdam).
With this theory in mind, I think it makes the VH1 Storytellers performance take on a whole darker, sadder tone. "Mr. Jones and me, we don't see each other much anymore" -- meaning now that he's got everything he use to want he never finds the time to sit back and fantasize about all of the great things he wants. This is just a brilliant song.
yes exactly see
yes exactly see
songfacts.com/facts/counting-crows/…
songfacts.com/facts/counting-crows/…
where an adam says what the song is actually about himself! and explains who mr jones is the flamenco dancer maria etc etc
where an adam says what the song is actually about himself! and explains who mr jones is the flamenco dancer maria etc etc
dont read too much into the song he also adds
dont read too much into the song he also adds
yes exactly see
yes exactly see
songfacts.com/facts/counting-crows/…
songfacts.com/facts/counting-crows/…
where an adam says what the song is actually about himself! and explains who mr jones is the flamenco dancer maria etc etc
where an adam says what the song is actually about himself! and explains who mr jones is the flamenco dancer maria etc etc
dont read too much into the song he also adds
dont read too much into the song he also adds