Jane Says

So with this song, I'm about to delve into the realm of addiction. Clearly, when talking about a Jane's Addiction song, it would be appropriate. My all time favorite Jane's Addiction song is the beautiful Jane Says. The song basically illustrates her difficulty kicking a habit, in her case, a drug. Although I can't relate with the need to kick a drug, I always feel extremely connected to these lyrics.

One of the main reasons is because, from my interactions and from the interactions I witness through my friends, I think we all have an addict inside. Our vices come in all shapes and sizes. For me, I find myself drawn to people and feeling an almost pathological need for social outlets. It's almost as though the second someone leaves the room I feel empty and alone. That's part of the reason I do this- an outlet to keep my racing mind busy with writing. Although many people have far more serious vices, I think that the main thing that makes these lyrics so understandable is the need to kick a habit that Jane just can't seem to kick.

From the perspective of an outsider, it's just so frustrating. You can sense the longing in Perry Farrell's voice to help this self-destructive Jane. You can feel Jane's desperation increasing as she promises to kick the habit. It's a vicious, twisted cycle where no one wins. Jane seems like she wants to climb out of her own skin.

The theme that strikes me most is when Jane is speaking of the lack of love in her life. It's so depressing, but I feel like I know exactly how she feels. With being a young girl in this society, you never really know what love is. And you feel like you might, but then once the relationship or fling or whatever it was is over, you can't help but wonder if the other person ever loved you at all. Although Jane's problems most likely stem from abusive relationships with men, a lack of love at home, or whatever else it is that lead her to this masochistic lifestyle. Sometimes I can't help but wonder, if even on a much smaller scale, if all women have a little sadist's in us.

And with that, I leave you to enjoy Jane Says. Whether it be the lyrics, Farrell's unique voice that manifests itself in your mind, or simply the tune, the whole package is sublime.

Jane says

I'm done with Sergio

He treats me like a ragdoll

She hides

The television

Says "i don't owe him nothing,

But if he comes back again

Tell him to wait right here for me or,

Try again tomorrow"

"I'm gonna kick tomorrow..."

"I'm gonna kick tomorrow..."

Jane says

"Have you seen my wig around?

I feel naked without it"

She knows

They all want her to go

But that's ok man

She don't like them anyway

Jane says

"I'm going away to spain when i get my money saved

I'm gonna start tomorrow"

"I'm gonna kick tomorrow..."

"I'm gonna kick tomorrow..."

She gets mad

And she starts to cry

Takes a swing but she can't hit!

She don't mean no harm

She just don't know...

What else to do about it

Jane goes

To the store at eight

She walks up on st. andrews

She waits

And gets her dinner there

She pulls her dinner

From her pocket

Jane says

"I've never been in love - no"

She don't know what it is

She only knows if someone wants her

"I only want 'em if they want me,..."

"I only know they want me..."

Jane says...