Mountain Song
Porno for Pyros, Jane's Addiction
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Comin' down the mountain One of many children Everybody has Their own opinion Everybody has Their own opinion Holding it back Hurts so bad Jumping out of my flesh And I said Cash in! Cash in now honey Cash in now Cash in now Cash in now honey Cash in miss smith Cash in now! I was comin down the mountain Met a child she had pin eyes We had the same opinion Had the same opinion She was holding it back It hurts do bad Jumping out of her flesh And I said Cash in! Cash in now honey Cash in now Cash in now Cash in now honey Cash in miss smith Cash in now!
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Written by: ERIC ADAM AVERY, PERRY FARRELL, DAVID NAVARRO, STEPHEN PERKINS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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13 facts about this song
Band History"Mountain Song" was released by the American rock band Jane's Addiction, who rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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Album InformationThe song was featured on the band's first studio album, "Nothing's Shocking," released in 1988.
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Chart Performance"Mountain Song" did not chart in the United States upon its initial release, but eventually became one of the band's most popular songs.
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Music Video ControversyThe accompanying music video for "Mountain Song" was banned by MTV due to nudity, although an edited version was later aired.
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Creative ProcessThe song is rumored to have taken shape from a jam session, which was typical of Jane's Addiction's creative process.
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Song Theme"Mountain Song" explores themes of rebellion, liberation, and transcendence, which can be interpreted both literally as a desire to climb a mountain, and metaphorically as an inner journey.
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Impact on Alternative Rock"Mountain Song" has been considered a definitive track in the alternative rock genre and influenced many bands after Jane's Addiction.
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RecognitionsIn 2009, the video game "Guitar Hero 5" featured "Mountain Song" as a playable track, revealing its ongoing influence and popularity.
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Live PerformancesJane's Addiction often plays "Mountain Song" as the opening song during their concerts, proving its significance within the band's discography.
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LyricsBand frontman Perry Farrell once explained the song as a narrative about a person who climbs a mountain against all odds and persists even when everyone says he cannot do it.
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ReissuesThe song was remastered and reissued in both 2005 and 2017, under the Rhino Label, proving its enduring relevance.
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VersatilityAlthough known for its energetic rock vibe, "Mountain Song" has been performed acoustically by the band, demonstrating its versatility.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "Mountain Song," demonstrating its influence and widespread appeal across diverse artists and listeners.
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