Founded by Farrell and original bass guitarist Eric Avery, following the disintegration of Farrell's previous band Psi Com, Jane's Addiction was one of the first bands from the early 1990s alternative rock movement to gain both mainstream media attention and commercial success in the United States. Jane's Addiction's first release was a self-titled live album in 1987 and quickly caught the attention of Warner Bros. Records. The band's first two studio albums, Nothing's Shocking (1988) and Ritual de lo Habitual (1990), were released to widespread critical acclaim, and an increasing cult fanbase. As a result, Jane's Addiction became icons of what Farrell dubbed the "Alternative Nation". The band's initial farewell tour, in 1991, launched the first Lollapalooza, which has since become a perennial alternative rock festival.
The band briefly reunited in 1997, with Flea, of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, replacing Avery on bass guitar. In 2001, a second reunion took place, with Martyn LeNoble—and later Chris Chaney—occupying the role of bass guitarist. In 2003, the band released its third studio album, Strays, before dissolving again the following year.
In 2008, the band's original line-up reunited and embarked on a world tour. Eric Avery, however, subsequently left the band in early 2010 as the group began working on new material. The band released its fourth studio album The Great Escape Artist in 2011, with Chaney returning to the band for its recording and subsequent tour. In 2016, Jane's Addiction were nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
No One's Leaving
Jane's Addiction Lyrics
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I'm a got a ring and I hang it from my nose.
Got a little game and I take it to the park.
I don't care who plays
As long as the game is on.
My sister and her boyfriend slept in the park.
She had to leave home 'cause he was dark.
He's gorgeous!
Ain't nobody leaving!
No one's leaving...
Blacks call each other brother and sis'
Count me in 'cause I been missed.
I've seen color changed by a kiss.
Ask my brother
And my sister.
My sister and her boyfriend slept in the park.
She had to leave home 'cause he was dark.
Now they parade around in New York with a baby boy...
He's gorgeous!
Ain't nobody leaving!
No one's leaving!
Yeah, that's right...
Yeah, that's so...
Wish I knew everyone's nickname,
all their slang and all their sayings.
Every way to show affection,
How to dress to fit the occasion...
Wish we all waved...
All waved...
All waved...
I wish we all!
Wish we all!
Wish we all waved...
The lyrics of the song No One's Leaving by Jane's Addiction are about the singer's experience with race and culture. The first verse is about the singer's dreadlocks and nose ring, which are typically associated with black culture. He also mentions his love for a game played in the park, regardless of who plays it. The second verse is about the singer's sister and her boyfriend sleeping in the park. She had to leave home because her boyfriend was dark-skinned, and they now parade around in New York with a baby boy. The singer embraces the idea of brotherhood and sisterhood among all races and mentions that he has seen the color changed by a kiss.
The song carries a message of unity and acceptance among all races and cultures. It addresses the issue of racism and shows how love and affection can change a person's perspective towards people of different backgrounds. The singer wants to learn everything about other people's backgrounds, language, and slang to show that everyone is included, no matter where they come from.
Overall, the song is a plea for unity and acceptance, and the singer is trying to promote a message of love and understanding among people of different races and backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a white dread-I'm a white dread, so?
I am a Caucasian with dreadlocks. What's the big deal?
I'm a got a ring and I hang it from my nose.
I wear a ring in my nose, which is my personal style.
Got a little game and I take it to the park.
I have a game to play, and I take it to the park to play with anyone.
I don't care who plays As long as the game is on.
I don't mind who joins, as long as the game is happening.
My sister and her boyfriend slept in the park.
My sister and her boyfriend had nowhere else to sleep, so they slept in the park.
She had to leave home 'cause he was dark.
Her boyfriend was dark-skinned, and my parents didn't approve of him, so she had to leave home.
Now they parade around in New York with a baby boy... He's gorgeous! Ain't nobody leaving!
Now they are happy, and no one will ever separate them. They have a beautiful baby boy and live in New York.
No one's leaving...
No one will leave because we are all happy together.
Blacks call each other brother and sis' Count me in 'cause I been missed.
African Americans call each other brother and sister to show unity. I want to be included in that because I feel a sense of belonging.
I've seen color changed by a kiss. Ask my brother And my sister.
I have seen people's racism change when they fell in love with someone from a different race. My brother and sister can attest to that fact.
Wish I knew everyone's nickname, all their slang and all their sayings.
I wish I knew everyone's unique way of expressing themselves, including their slang and nicknames.
Every way to show affection, How to dress to fit the occasion...
I want to know all the ways people show love and how they dress for different events.
Wish we all waved... All waved... All waved... I wish we all! Wish we all! Wish we all waved...
I wish we all acknowledged each other with a friendly wave. We can create a community where everyone shows care and respect for each other.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PERRY FARRELL, DAVID MICHAEL NAVARRO, STEPHEN ANDREW PERKINS, ERIC ADAM AVERY
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