JANE'S ADDICTION - JANE SAYS (REACTION!!!!)

[@kristinabushnell3652]

Here's a little background on this song. "Jane" is Jane Bainter and I believe she was Perry's roommate. She was addicted to heroin and is actually who the band is named after. She dated a guy named Sergio who was abusive and she would always say she was going to leave him and kick her addiction tomorrow, but would always go back to him and not get clean. Also, walking down St. Andrews to "go to the store and get her dinner" was her going to buy and use drugs. I'm sure if I got any of my facts wrong someone will let me know. Great song pick and reaction!! 🙂

[@walterjenkins4536]

Yeah I'm from Hollywood and hung in the scene and your pretty much spot on !!

[@iscariom]

That's correct. It's referred to as dinner because you do it instead of eating. I know people.

[@themadcow71]

Perry Ferrel isn't from another country but another planet. He also started the Lollapalooza festiveal in 1991. And I was there for the first one. Great memory.

[@carolyndavis1045]

🤣 So true

[@b00jen81]

I was also thinking: Yeah Perry's from another country, it's called California lol! Born and raised in NYC but moved out there after high school and became a surfer, and he became such a southern Cali boy thru and thru. And hey, yeah, I was there for the first Lollapalooza too! Man, we were all living on another planet together back then. Good times 💕✨

[@echopryme]

I'm pretty sure Perry is from the same dimension that Bjork is from. But, I could be wrong, and he's from the exact opposite dimension of Bjork, where all the male heroes are women and all the women heroes are men... It gets VERY quantum when we start talking about "The Visitors to Our Plane"... but, I welcome them all! Its all Quantum Hot Dog Theory (a REAL THING!!! Look it up, and you'll realize how hard scientists are TRYING to be able to explain things without sounding COMPLETELY insane. Haha!) Jimi was probably the first, but clearly there was a break in our plane that allowed awesome "people" in at some point. 🤣😎

[@Prone2Thrill]

I can't take responsibility for my state of mind at that concert for a multitude of reasons but if you were on the lawn at Irvine I "accidentally" started the first bonfire that had a huge mosh pit around, other fires soon followed, Perry pointed up at us and then the fire extinguishers hit, making another cool effect of fog across the lawn.... the hwy traffic tail lights and fighter jets afterburners flying around doing maneuvers (on LSD) was just too good!

[@lucaswallo8127]

what

[@RaiderRoy1020]

Ocean Size, Mountain Song, Pigs In Zen, other killer tracks from this album.

[@theidajawho]

PIGS IN ZEN!!!!

[@jasonsmith666]

My first instinct is always 'Mountain Song'. However, the whole album is great.

[@echopryme]

Mountain Song is the ORIGINAL 90's MONSTER SONG!!!

[@queenshersei896]

Top 5 best album ever. Had a dad

[@lucaswallo8127]

yeah

[@maxpowersimpson3796]

Jane’s dinner was heroin. But she’s gonna kick tomorrow.

[@Johnny_Socko]

This is a deep song that always moved me, because I empathized with the subject. As you found out, this song (and the band name) were based on a real person, who was one of the band member's roommates for a while. They said that the real Jane ultimately did kick her addiction and was living a happy life; and she was fine with the band telling her story.

[@benshafer65]

Ferrell is another type of dude. Lallapalooza is his baby. Used to be a tour, and now just one show at Chicago's Grant Park, every summer. Saw them at the first one Living Colour, NIN, etc. Always liked this cut and love the deep dive on the lyrics! Spot on

[@tombreeden595]

Guitarist Dave Navarro was also in Red Hot Chili Peppers for one album.

[@SIXX2772]

He was outstanding on that album

[@markymarc7833]

I saw him playing with Nine Inch Nails, too.

[@skeriicain]

Most people just know him as "That guy from ink master" lol I saw him comment once a lot of fans don't even know he's in a band

[@jasonpcox]

The Ritual de lo Habitual record is a seminal one that not many people have properly in context. The rock scene of the US area, in particular, was dominated by hair / glam / pop metal, a legacy of the flowering of the genre in the 1980s: Mötley Crüe and Guns N 'Roses above all, but also Poison, Cinderella, Ratt , Warrant, Skid Row. An almost undisputed domain, in which that masterpiece for initiates that had been Nothing's Shocking had remained confined to the niche (warm, welcoming and reassuring as long as you want, but always a niche). But with the second LP in the studio, Jane's Addiction mixed a cocktail of funk, metal, post punk, classic rock and psychedelia that, with just decent support - the minimum wage, actually - from Warner kicked through the entrance to the mainstream.Published in 1990 it predated Nevermind and the Grunge scene that completely turned around the whole rock scene. So basically it maybe defines as one of the main precursors of the greatest revolution in rock of the last 40 years

[@jasonsmith666]

When Nothing Shocking came out it was a genuine 'alternative' rock album when the word didn't mean a style. With Ritual de lo Habitual, it was both more eclectic and mainstream at the same time.

[@aribob2012]

Well said mate, 👍🇦🇺

[@tomfabozzi6309]

Great summation. I always thought " Ritual" was a really important album, and that they would have broken through big time if they'd stayed together

[@danwest9900]

This whole album is fire!

[@stevenjones71]

"hidden despair" in his voice is spot on.

[@Levi_Amongst_the_Watchers]

It's probably already been said but I'll say it anyway: Sergio is her drug dealer. Pulls her dinner from her pocket is a reference to getting high. Going to Spain means going to rehab where she wants to go but never actually goes. Saying she only knows if they want her and she only wants them if they want her means she's selling herself and she doesn't like any of the men she's "with" but she wants the money or drugs so she wants them if they want her and because of her lifestyle she's never had a man actually love her and see her as anything other than something to do. It's sad. Really sad. I've known people like this. Both men and women. They just have nothing left in them, nothing to inspire them be better, nothing to make them feel like they deserve to have a better life and no reason to want to change or care where they end up.

[@bemused9522]

Been Caught Stealing and Stop are 2 musts for this group.

[@LyonHall1]

definitely Stop, its a total must

[@aribob2012]

Good song mate takes me back to 1993 grade 11 in beautiful Sunshine Coast on the beach getting stoned,lol, awesome times the early 90s,....👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺👍

[@korybeavers6528]

Perry Farrell, lives on the "peripheral" edge of society

[@snixelpig]

Jane wants to keep her TV . Plus these are all Heroin situation's I think. Really great Band! Great reaction!

[@SIXX2772]

Always loved this song...Sergio is her drug dealer, she is an addict Bean caught Stealing is a good one too.

[@delilasloan8914]

Perry said Jane was dating him as well ..lol...I guess dating your dealer still doesn't mean all the free drugs.

[@hah424]

Sergio is Jane's drug dealer. She keeps saying she'll kick drugs tomorrow. One of my favorite songs.

[@mpotter9944]

Three Days and Ted Just Admit It are two of their deeper cuts, for something that grabs you right out of the gate I would recommend Mountain Song, Ocean Size, Up the Beach, Stop, Been Caught Stealing.... I also think you would enjoy the whole Nothing Shocking album, just like Dirt by AIC theres not a bad tune on it. Perry Farrell does have a very unique voice, the whole band was pretty unique. They were also a founding band of the Lollapalooza music festival. You are one of the only people reacting to Janes so cheers for that. Maybe also check out more Stone Temple Pilots, another underrated overlooked band.

[@tayl0rbear391]

So glad your doing more Jane’s Addiction!!

[@fantasmigorical8618]

*Been Caught Stealin " is another great one! ❤*

[@normanleroy1874]

That is a steel drum, good ear. This song was one of the first alternative songs to break through to the mainstream. This was part of the long lead in to Nirvana breaking through and making "underground" music the dominant music of the early 90's. The Pixies, Sonic Youth and Husker Du were important bands of this period as well. All of this music was bubbling up in the mid to late 80s.

[@leonid4468]

And thank goodness it did. Last era of "rebel" music, and when "alternative" became a catch-all term for any music that was unique, often amazing and wasn't Adult Contemporary. And even though they were all often lumped together, you could tell each band apart within two seconds.

[@mikecaetano]

1988! "Jane Says" was a harbinger of musical genre changes to come. Jane's Addiction's live cover of The Velvet Underground's "Rock n Roll" off their first album rocks. Thematically, "Jane Says" shares a lot with "She Talks To Angels" by The Black Crowes from 1990.

[@jayedilts8612]

A ‘Hidden Despair’ is a great analogy for Perry Farrell’s voice!

[@MyCheriAnolani]

Hey Jay.....I love Perry, he's so eclectic and positive.

[@traceyclemons7800]

"Been Caught Stealing" by Jane's Addiction has a real funky vibe to it with good baselines..This one I believe would be your favorite by them..try it and prove me right/wrong!!

[@fantasmigorical8618]

*This is one of my absolute favorite songs❤*

[@tayl0rbear391]

React to Jane’s Addiction- Ocean Size. Also check out Metal Church- Beyond the Black

[@murphymurf6581]

I was in love with this song.....brings back memories.

[@joshbishop2762]

Heroin man…deep song…also the Guns N’ Roses song “patience” was wrote by Axel about he and the boys waiting for their heroin dealer…”she” isn’t a woman…she’s a rock

[@amyaeschbach3581]

I know you recorded the squad a while ago but I’ve been looking for anybody that reacts to Jane says. You are one of the few. First time watching you. Thank you thank you for this. I have to say that I enjoyed listening to your entire ideas behind the song. It’s amazing to me that you got so much from the lyrics about Jane and her state of mind. Even though you were looking at a relationship that she’s trying so hard to get out of, everything you said about her during the rest of the song makes perfect sense with its real meaning. This song is about heroin. Jane was addicted and Sergio was her drug dealer. That’s why I’m gonna kick it tomorrow. And she wants to get away from the scene in these people in this addiction and why psychologically she doesn’t know what to do about it. On another note Perry’s voice is just unreal, so low and raspy and strong. I highly recommend you watching Jane says in the live version. You really can seePerry who is definitely hard-core punk alternative rock. Dave Navarro is in this band who made one album with red hot chili peppers. Also in the song flea from our RHCP plays! You’ve also got a great ear because those were steel drums! Now I’ve got a look through your stuff. So excited. Peace

[@markll518]

Love this song so much, live version is much better though

[@coletroutman1060]

The live Guitar Center one is something else

[@xfishnutzx]

“Just Because” from Janes Addiction. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dajerk7082]

I love your analysis of these songs. You know a lot more about music than I thought. Very cool. Keep it up.

[@rabooey]

You couldn't sing a note to save your life(please, stop, please) but you could save a large city with your words dude. Dang you got some fantastic synonyms. Thanks for this reaction! Peace :)

[@eddyyoung7101]

Dude, gotta do the live version of this to understand the feel

[@epearc]

This is also a send up to the Velvet Underground and all of their " Says" songs. If you aren't familiar, look them up. Great stuff.

[@octaviogamboa6187]

Hey bud youve done most van halen , bit nit top jimmy, or drop dead legs. Give it a go

[@donnabennett8546]

I enjoy your reactions & your breakdown/interpretation of the music you're reacting to. Fantastic!

[@jennifertierney9076]

Jane's Addiction rocks! You will like some of their tunes like Ocean Size. Any tune off their Kettle Whistle are good.

[@aronp7097]

Do "pigs in Zen' or "trip away", from Jane's Addiction. 🔥🔥

[@bmeggs19]

Same story just different actors. That lyrical analysis deserves a standing

[@rubbersole79]

Jane's Addiction paved the way for a whole genre of alternative music. "Underrated" is an overused term that gets thrown around too much, but this band truly is IMO. Their musicianship and creativity are off the charts in my book. And I particularly love their spin off band (Porno for Pyros) album "Good God's Urge". The ethereal nature of their music is the thread that runs through it all. Probably not for typical radio music fans.

[@kenhewitt7357]

They do a great unugged version live for guitar centre

[@billspivey6919]

Mountain Song

[@DominickValenti]

I'm subbed but cant remember watching your stuff. Man you went hard in the paint on the meaning. Fkn love it! So good! Cruising your catalog now bud

[@DominickValenti]

My dude over here quoting Nietzsche? In all in

[@jasonkells2072]

Dude! Your Review, Is So Fuckin Cool! ! I Love seeing folk Listen to The Music I Love (for the first time) BUT, MAN! You broke this down so Bloody well! You have Made My Night Thank You 🙃

[@stephencaruso760]

not too shabby

[@ThunderPants13]

Check out "My Cat's Name is Maceo" by Jane's Addiction off their album Kettle Whistle.

[@doobernow]

Pet is another fun song. I'd say Jane's Addiction but its Porno for Pyros... but same difference lol

[@Jay-gc9bb]

Life of Agony- Underground

[@kayakuprising5914]

This reaction video has too few thumbs up! Please also listen to Ocean Size, and Mountain Song.

[@andyberry4678]

Jay Rah, Thank you for sharing your experience and critique.. it was interesting :) I can tell you, from witnessing Janes live several times that there is no set of headphones or VR that will ever come close to hearing/seeing/feeling them Live. Nothing even close. Nothing Shocking ;)

[@namsseleman]

Most (if not all) members of Jane's Addiction were notoriously heroin addicts at some point in their lives. My little brother (RIP) was a huge fan before they were 'known.' Yes, those are indeed steel drums and they used them in concert too. Dave Navarro (played a bit with Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine-Inch Nails, Porno for Pyros, and several other bands) was a founding member and lead guitarist... I see where someone else in the comments noted him as well. You definitely nailed the ambiance of the song... it has a sense of "hidden dispair." That's how I've always felt about it too.

[@monatodd3501]

PLEASE PLEASE do Stop by JA when you can?? 🙏🙏🙏

[@porkindorthy]

Ive known women like Jane. Its really sad. The track is an up beat sad song.

[@jswin2084]

This was one of my favorite songs in high school. I was a player. Great lyrical breakdown you laid on it. That’s pretty much how I took it too

[@Prone2Thrill]

I saw the documentary in a small hollywood sunset strip movie theater off Tujunga at midnight high as F* and the opening scene in drag buying heroin in an alley was the start of such a great rabbit hole of music! #lolapolooza best concert I ever went too at Irvine meadows amphitheater which sadly has been turned into condos. Jay Rah if you would sir, please consider reflecting upon "nothings shocking" track and give it your excellent reaction? Peace!

[@delilasloan8914]

Summertime rolls and classic girl bother rotten for Casey nicoli were probably my favorite songs by James addiction..I could listen to those two forever over and over and be fine with that.

[@kimosabe6692]

A hidden despair from his voice. Sir you are bang on. I find this song to be amongst the most sad of all time. A heroin addict in the midst of addiction. Doing her best.... and trying. Yet failing. Putting up with an abusive boyfriend and hoping it will be better tomorrow.

[@selfrealeyes]

Check out "Stop," & "Been Caught Stealin'"

[@brianstrong6931]

This song is about a prostitute Perry Ferrel knew back in the hood. That may give you better understand of the song

[@johnrenshaw5319]

Constructive criticism for one of my all time fav dude on the net. You my brother. Especially those led zep and Pink Floyd houses of the holy and dark side of the moon album reaction!! My only friendly pointer is: try not to say “ I love this bass” so much. U do it almost every song and usually it’s the first thing u say. So if I watch 50 of your videos and hear that line over and over it loses its value. Cool breeze my brother. Keep picking out sounds u have a great ear no doubt about that. And I love it when a song really hits u. U remind me of me 25 years ago

[@tsav32]

“…a hidden despair within his voice…”. I never thought of that before, but it works.

[@queenshersei896]

I see he figured out it’s about her drug addiction. But did he figure out that every sentence is a reference to her life as an addict: Sergio is her drug dealer, the dinner in her pocket is heroin, took a swing and cannot hit is when you waste the dope, getting money saved is the impossibly of process when you’re living on the streets with a drug habit, gonna kick tomorrow is kicking drugs and it’s always going to be tomorrow just not today. Any drug addict gets this song and usually it hurts.

[@davidlukey5189]

Love old Jane's stuff but my favourite of theirs is Just Because.

[@jenniferandrews1917]

This is actually a sad song about a drug addict who keeps saying she’s going to quit but never does.

[@brianstrong6931]

Gonna Kick tomorrow is about her drug addiction

[@kcmediadesigns]

Listen to the live version of Jane Say's, dope as hell. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4HdoH6vq56ZrM0

[@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134]

Glad you did this if I didn't say it the first time around. Summertime Rolls from the same record is one of my favorites.

[@F0ndlzDaKl0wn]

Idk I always thought she was a professional

[@giotheone2448]

Dinner from her pocket -- bag of dope

[@stephensplatterhead9783]

Gonna kick tomorrow is heroin. Kick heroin.

[@pegasus5287]

"I think I'll kick tomorrow", whole lotta people can relate to that

[@tiffanievinopal4374]

Jane is still alive and well. Last time I heard she was sober from heroin.

[@nick_bluejeanblue]

i love that you look into the lyrics so deeply ♥︎

[@tiffanievinopal4374]

I think she was a stripper or street worker. I'm not sure.

[@vinyldolemite1051]

You're hearing a xylophone

[@debbyemerson3877]

Excellent breakdown 👍

[@tiffanievinopal4374]

Dave Navarro wrote this song

[@paulalloyd8860]

He's all American baby

[@SIMPLE-ve5vf]

This song is about Heroin

[@tiffanievinopal4374]

Sergio was her drug dealer.

[@luvlgs1]

gonna kick tomorrow....

[@russellsartor9866]

A song about heroin

[@SpockCanYouSaveme]

She’s a homeless lady.

[@PriestessOfNothing]

Drugs, bruh. Drugs.

[@queenshersei896]

I’ve been a lot places emotionally, physically, and mentally with Jane’s Addiction. They were always there. Very deep connection to them. I’d like a react to Had a Dad about is disillusionment with god and faith. Yet another level on which I identify with this band.

[@tilemonkee5510]

Used to hang out with these guys, back in the day. Mind you,I was usually wasted,,so, nothing meaningful. Lol

[@jacquesdelyons3516]

I respect your analysis bro. For me, Jane is a moderately intelligent, young and beautiful woman who experienced a potentially traumatic childhood. That, or in her quest to find herself as a teenager with low self esteem she tried drugs and her life path slowly became more blurred and constricted by drugs and unresolved self esteem issues. She's always kicking tomorrow because in her damaged mental space she is not strong enough to see beyond her addictions to drugs and abusive men.

[@octaviogamboa6187]

Good job

[@shifterbbr1986]

Dude you absolutely have to listen to “Just because” by janes addiction. Check the official video, it’s there best tune by far. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@octaviogamboa6187]

I think it was a zilaphone...?

[@tombreeden595]

Flea on bass - before Red Hot Chili Peppers

[@ameliacharles7119]

Flea certainly played on a couple of live recordings of this song, but I think Eric Avery did bass on the whole album, but I'm happy to be proved wrong

[@johndorsey1423]

Avery on this album. Not flea.

[@ameliacharles7119]

@@johndorsey1423 Thanks John

[@monatodd3501]

How did i not know about Flea?! Smh Thanks for the info; good to know! 💯

[@monatodd3501]

Either way, Avery or Flea, still great bass and great music 😊