The band had a revolving line-up of bassists and drummers, their most prolific being drummer Patty Schemel, and bassists Kristen Pfaff (d. 1994) and Melissa Auf der Maur. In 2002 the group disbanded to pursue other projects. Eight years later in 2010, Hole was reformed by Love with new members, despite Erlandson's claim that the reformation breached a mutual contract he had with Love. The reformed band released the album Nobody's Daughter, which had originally been conceived as Love's second solo album. In 2013, Love retired the Hole name, releasing new material and touring as a solo artist.
Hole has been noted for being one of the most commercially successful female-fronted rock bands of all time, selling over three million records in the United States alone and having a far-reaching influence on contemporary female artists. Music and feminist scholars have also recognized the band as the most high-profile musical group of the 1990s to discuss gender issues in their songs, due to Love's aggressive and violent lyrical content, which often addressed themes of body image, abuse, and sexual exploitation.
Hole went on to become the most commercially successful female-fronted grunge band in history, selling over 3 million records in the United States between 1991 and 2010. In spite of Love's often polarizing reputation in the media, Hole received consistent critical praise for their output, and was often noted for the predominant feminist commentary found in Love's lyrics, which scholars have credited as "articulating a third-wave feminist consciousness". Love's subversive onstage persona and public image coincided with the band's songs, which expressed "pain, sorrow, and anger, but [an] underlying message of survival, particularly survival in the face of overwhelming circumstances." Music journalist Maria Raha expressed a similar sentiment in regard to the band's significance to third-wave feminism, stating, "Whether you love Courtney [Love] or hate her, Hole was the highest-profile female-fronted band of the '90s to openly and directly sing about feminism."
While Rolling Stone compared the effect of Love's marriage to Kurt Cobain on the band to that of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, they noted that "Love's confrontational stage presence, as well as her gut-wrenching vocals and powerful punk-pop songcraft, made her an alternative-rock star in her own right." Author Nick Wise made a similar comparison in discussion of the band's public image, stating, "Not since Yoko Ono's marriage to John Lennon has a woman's personal life and exploits within the rock arena been so analyzed and dissected." The band has been cited as a major influence on several contemporary artists, including indie singer songwriter Scout Niblett, Brody Dalle of the Distillers and Spinnerette, Sky Ferreira, Lana Del Rey, Tove Lo, Tegan and Sara, and the British rock band Nine Black Alps. The band ranked at #77 of VH1's 100 Greatest Hard Rock Artists.
Mrs Jones
Hole Lyrics
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I shouldn't have, I should've looked at it
I should've looked at it go go away go away
The sugar star the sugar star and the, the abortionist and hey
You want her on the bed with her legs wide open and her eyes all spread
Sky's a narcotic with blackjack bones
Mrs. Jones aww Mrs. Jones aww
Oh, Mrs. Jones aww Mrs. Jones
Sorry man I gotta a gut slit me fucking ran away with my abortionist
My little eye blacked you know gizzed with
The knife they used to gut my face in
It's been out stabbing baby baby angels
Smile smile
The sky's a narcotic with black jack bones
Oh Mrs. Jones please Mrs. Jones my virus is raging
It's breaking my bones oh Mrs. Jones please Mrs. Jones
Die survive I will I will follow you down the sick drain
When I lean on the sink don't worry don't worry don't worry baby
You will you will never stink so bad whoa
Sorry man I'm sorry I shouldn't have looked at it I'm sorry man
You know I night blooming sickle cell your a night blooming sickle cell
Anyway anyway look into the blood root you suicide bitch
It takes an hour like you to make me wanna live
Sorry me I'm sorry man I'm sorry man wow
The skies a narcotic black jack bones oh
Mrs. Jones aww Mrs. Jones
Cute little doggy won't leave me alone
Mrs. Jones please Mrs. Jones
My virus is raging it's breaking my bones oh
Mrs. Jones please Mrs. Jones
Oh cry me a river baby just take me home
Oh Mrs. Jones aww Mrs. Jones
Sister ectoplasma she's incredulous
Just like a pro she takes off her dress
And she kicks you down in her snow white pumps
Just remember it was me who found the lump
Your why your yeah why yeah yeah yeah yeah hey hey
Shit shit yeah you oh yeah yeah yeah shit shit
East is east and west is west and mine was you and
Mine was the best
Yeah east and west is west mine was you and mine was
Mine was all Mrs Jones
Mrs. Jones yeah yeah don't ask me again
Don't ever talk to me like that again
The lyrics to Hole's song Mrs Jones are disjointed, confusing and do not seem to follow a coherent storyline. However, they seem to be indicative of the lead singer's emotional and mental state at the time. The song is full of random outbursts, such as "sorry man sorry sorry I've got a bad eye," which seem to be representative of a person struggling to express their thoughts and emotions coherently. Some of the lyrics are sexually suggestive, such as "You want her on the bed with her legs wide open and her eyes all spread." This line juxtaposes the sexualization of women with the disturbing imagery of an abortionist, making for an unsettling lyrical mashup.
There is a strong sense of desperation and pain in the lyrics. The lead singer expresses her physical pain in the lines "my virus is raging, it's breaking my bones." She also seems to be grappling with mental health issues when she sings "just take me home" and "cry me a river." These lyrics suggest a longing to escape from reality and the overwhelming emotions that come with it. Overall, the song seems to be an expression of great distress and chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Sorry man sorry sorry I've got a bad eye
The singer apologizes for their appearance and implies that their eye may be the cause of it.
I shouldn't have, I should've looked at it
They regret not paying attention to their eye and seeking help when necessary.
I should've looked at it go go away go away
The singer may be trying to push someone away, possibly because of their eye or their appearance in general.
The sugar star the sugar star and the, the abortionist and hey
This line is difficult to interpret coherently, but it may refer to certain people or situations that are associated with negative experiences.
You want her on the bed with her legs wide open and her eyes all spread
This line may describe a sexual or pornographic scenario where a woman is objectified and exploited.
Sky's a narcotic with blackjack bones
The singer compares the sky to a drug that has addictive properties, but can also be dangerous and destructive (like blackjacks).
Mrs. Jones aww Mrs. Jones aww
The singer addresses someone called 'Mrs. Jones' in an affectionate or longing tone of voice.
Cry me a river but just take me home
The artist expresses a desire to be comforted or cared for, even if they have to cry or express their pain first.
Sorry man I gotta a gut slit me fucking ran away with my abortionist
This line is highly cryptic, but it may suggest that the artist underwent some kind of traumatic experience involving their gut or their reproductive choices.
My little eye blacked you know gizzed with
The artist refers again to their eye, probably implying that it is swollen, bruised or infected.
The knife they used to gut my face in
The singer describes a violent act that involved cutting their face or some other part of their body with a knife.
It's been out stabbing baby baby angels
The artist speaks in metaphorical terms, suggesting that some kind of evil or pain is harming innocent or vulnerable beings (like baby angels).
Smile smile
This short phrase may be interpreted as sarcastic, indicating that the singer is not really feeling happy or content.
Oh Mrs. Jones please Mrs. Jones my virus is raging
The singer reaches out to Mrs. Jones and seems to ask for help or support in dealing with a physical or mental illness.
Die survive I will I will follow you down the sick drain
The singer expresses a sense of determination or perseverance in the face of difficult circumstances, and may be willing to follow someone (like Mrs. Jones) who understands what they're going through.
When I lean on the sink don't worry don't worry don't worry baby
The artist may be addressing a loved one or a caregiver, assuring them that they're okay even if they seem weak or vulnerable.
You will you will never stink so bad whoa
This line is a bit of a mystery, but it may suggest that the artist is trying to reassure someone that they won't be embarrassed or ashamed by the artist's condition (whatever that may be).
Sister ectoplasma she's incredulous
The singer introduces a new character called 'Sister Ectoplasma', who may be a spirit or a figment of the imagination.
Just like a pro she takes off her dress
The singer implies that Sister Ectoplasma is a sexually provocative or alluring figure, who can manipulate others with ease.
And she kicks you down in her snow white pumps
Sister Ectoplasma may be violent or aggressive towards others, using her footwear as a weapon.
Just remember it was me who found the lump
The artist claims to have discovered something important or significant, and may be using this knowledge to assert their power or control over others.
Your why your yeah why yeah yeah yeah yeah hey hey
This line is difficult to parse, but it may suggest that the artist is disoriented or confused about something.
Shit shit yeah you oh yeah yeah yeah shit shit
This line may be a crude way of expressing frustration or anger towards someone or something.
East is east and west is west and mine was you and
The artist uses a common saying to emphasize that their relationship with a particular person (perhaps Mrs. Jones) is crucial to their identity or sense of self.
Mine was the best
The singer asserts their superiority or dominance over someone else, based on their relationship or connection.
Mrs. Jones yeah yeah don't ask me again
The singer seems to be addressing Mrs. Jones directly, perhaps asking her not to push them further about something.
Don't ever talk to me like that again
The singer is clearly upset or angry about something that Mrs. Jones said or did, and demands that it not be repeated.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Caroline Rue, Courtney M Love, Eric T Erlandson, Jill Renee Emery
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