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."
Stuck in line, I let it be
I see the beauty and the subtleties
The man he turns to me, a passing grin
No I belong to him in my imagination
She almost didn't give you the message
Where we would be if she never gave you the message?
I told a friend I liked her book
'Cause I understand opinion's worth
It's like a boy who hear he's awfully smart
He has a plant that grows tall because he talks to it
She almost didn't give you the message
Where we would be if she never you the message?
You're a pot of gold
And you're sitting in the rainbow's edge
There's a marigold
Growing in between your toes
You're a pot of gold
Sitting in the rainbow's edge
There's a marigold
Growing in between your
I ran straight home direct from class
Won't let this time come to pass
Put some records on, ones you know
I grabbed the phone, in the background screw your courage
She almost didn't give you the message
Where we would be if she never you the message?
Walking in the springtime air
Pushing through the door and up the stairs
Baby pointed out there was a light
On a white telephone, you're chattering tonight
She almost didn't give you the message
Where we would be if she never you the message?
You're a pot of gold
Sitting in the rainbow's edge
There's a marigold
Growing in between your toes
You're a pot of gold
Sitting in the rainbow's edge
There's a marigold
Growing in between your
I would have waited for you
I would have called you again
I would have waited for you
I would have called you again
I see the beauty and the subtleties
The man he turns to me, a passing grin
No I belong to him in my imagination
She almost didn't give you the message
Where we would be if she never gave you the message?
I told a friend I liked her book
'Cause I understand opinion's worth
It's like a boy who hear he's awfully smart
He has a plant that grows tall because he talks to it
She almost didn't give you the message
Where we would be if she never you the message?
You're a pot of gold
And you're sitting in the rainbow's edge
There's a marigold
Growing in between your toes
You're a pot of gold
Sitting in the rainbow's edge
There's a marigold
Growing in between your
I ran straight home direct from class
Won't let this time come to pass
Put some records on, ones you know
I grabbed the phone, in the background screw your courage
She almost didn't give you the message
Where we would be if she never you the message?
Walking in the springtime air
Pushing through the door and up the stairs
Baby pointed out there was a light
On a white telephone, you're chattering tonight
She almost didn't give you the message
Where we would be if she never you the message?
You're a pot of gold
Sitting in the rainbow's edge
There's a marigold
Growing in between your toes
You're a pot of gold
Sitting in the rainbow's edge
There's a marigold
Growing in between your
I would have waited for you
I would have called you again
I would have waited for you
I would have called you again
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Mountain Song
Jane's Addiction
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Jane's Addiction
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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,
Just A Little Lovin'
Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield
I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
Amazing
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.
I think it's about a smitten couple reminiscing about the way they met. They met when they were standing in line somewhere public and phone numbers were exchanged. Later, the man called the woman (who lived with a roommate) to ask for a date and the roommate almost forgot to deliver the message to the woman.
I love it. It's my favorite Mates of State song.