Been Caught Stealing

Jane's Addiction

About Been Caught Stealing

"Been Caught Stealing" is a song from Jane's Addiction's 1990 album, Ritual de lo Habitual. It was the band's biggest hit, spending four weeks at No. 1 on the U. S. modern rock chart. Different versions appear on the compilations Kettle Whistle, Up from the Catacombs – The Best of Jane's Addiction and Rev. Among its highlights are what Rolling Stone dubbed "the best use of dog barks since Pet Sounds". "That was Annie," recalled singer Perry Farrell. "I'd got her from a dog shelter and she was quite needy, so I brought her down to the studio that day rather than leave her at home… I'm singing in the booth with the headphones on and Annie gets all excited and starts going, 'Ruff! Ruff! Ruff!'… The fact that she ended up on the track was just pure coincidence. " 


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I've been caught stealing
Once when I was 5
I enjoy stealing
It's just as simple as that
Well, it's just a simple fact
When I want something,
I don't want to pay for it
I walk right through the door
Walk right through the door
Hey all right!
If I get by, it's mine
Mine all mine!
My girl, she's one too
She'll go and get her a shirt
Stick it under her skirt
She grabbed a razor for me
And she did it just like that
When she wants something, she don't want to pay for it
She walk right through the door
Walk right through the door
Hey all right!
If I get by, it's mine
Mine all mine!
We sat around the pile
We sat and laughed
We sat and laughed and waved it into the air!
And we did it just like that
When we want something, we don't want to pay for it
We walk right through the door
Walk right through the door
Hey, all right!
If I get by, it's mine, mine, mine, mine, mine, mine, mine. . .

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Jane's Addiction

Jane's Addiction is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985. The band's original line-up featured Perry Farrell (vocals), Dave Navarro (guitar), Eric Avery (bass) and Stephen Perkins (drums). After breaking up in 1991, Jane's Addiction briefly reunited in 1997 and again in 2001, both times with Avery declining to participate. In 2008, the band's "classic" line-up, featuring Avery, reunited and embarked on a world tour. Avery subsequently left the band in early 2010 as the group began work on new material. more »

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Written by: DAVID NAVARRO, ERIC ADAM AVERY, LOU REED, PERRY FARRELL, STEPHEN PERKINS

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11 facts about this song

Band Insider
"Been Caught Stealing" is a song by American rock band Jane's Addiction.
Album Information
The song is a part of their second studio album, "Ritual de lo Habitual"
Released Date
"Been Caught Stealing" was released as a single in 1990.
Chart Success
The song topped The Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and became their biggest hit in the U.S.
Unique Sound
The song incorporates a unique mix of alternative rock, funk metal, and punk rock which was representative of their genre-blending style.
Song Theme
The lyrics to "Been Caught Stealing" celebrate shoplifting, drawing from frontman Perry Farrell's own experiences.
Grammy Nominee
The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 1991.
Cultural Impact
During the early '90s, the song became an anthem for rebellious teenagers and was frequently featured in film, television, and video game soundtracks.
Music Video
The video for the song, which depicts a supermarket shoplifting spree, was directed by Casey Niccoli, Perry Farrell's then-girlfriend.
Live Performances
"Been Caught Stealing" remained a consistent part of Jane's Addiction's live set, even after multiple hiatuses and line-up changes.
Remix Version
In 2017, a remix of the song was featured in the movie "Justice League".

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