The song also contains a reference to marijuana; "Real clean, real fine nicotine. Sometimes the price is 65 dollars, prices like that make a grown man holler; 'specially when it's sold by a kid who's only 15."
3/5 of a mile in ten seconds is 216 mph (347.6 kph).
3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds
Jefferson Airplane Lyrics
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Do away with people wastin' my precious time
Take me to a simple place
Where I can easily see my face
Maybe baby, I'll see that you were kind
Know I love you baby, yes I do
Know I love you baby, yes I do
Do away with people frownin' on my precious cares
Take me to a circus tent
Where I can easily pay my rent
And all the other freaks will share my cares
Know I love you baby, yes I do
Know I love you baby, yes I do
Do away with things that come on obscene
Like hot rods, pre-cleaned real fine nicotine
Sometimes the price is sixty-five dollars
Prices like that make a grown man holler
'Specially when it's sold by a kid who's only fifteen
Know I love you baby, yes I do
Know I love you baby, yes I do
The lyrics of Jefferson Airplane's song "3/5 Of A Mile In 10 Seconds" express a desire for simplicity and freedom from societal pressures. In the first verse, the singer longs for a world without people who "blow [their] mind[s]" and "waste [their] precious time." They seek a "simple place" where they can see their own reflection and hopefully find kindness in others. The chorus reiterates a declaration of love to the unknown person the singer is addressing, with the repetition emphasizing the sincerity of the emotion.
The second verse continues with a similar yearning for acceptance and understanding, as the singer bemoans others' judgmental attitudes. They want to retreat to a "circus tent," which symbolizes the freedom to live outside societal norms and express oneself fully. This place can bring together "freaks" who share in each other's struggles and joys. The final verse veers into a critique of consumer culture, condemning "things that come on obscene" and exorbitant prices sold by young vendors. Once again, the chorus serves as a reminder of love and connection amidst these challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Do away with people blowin' my mind
Eliminate individuals who are causing confusion and chaos in my life.
Do away with people wastin' my precious time
Get rid of those who are wasting my invaluable time.
Take me to a simple place
Bring me to somewhere with less complexity.
Where I can easily see my face
A place where self-reflection and understanding are easily accessible.
Maybe baby, I'll see that you were kind
Perhaps, I'll finally realize your good intentions and virtues.
Know I love you baby, yes I do
I am absolutely certain of my love for you.
Do away with people laughin' at my hair
Eliminate those who mock my appearance.
Do away with people frownin' on my precious cares
Get rid of those who oppose and criticize my interests.
Take me to a circus tent
Bring me to a place of amusement and escape.
Where I can easily pay my rent
Somewhere I can afford without financial stress.
And all the other freaks will share my cares
Others who are similarly different will understand my problems and worries.
Do away with things that come on obscene
Get rid of anything distasteful and indecent.
Like hot rods, pre-cleaned real fine nicotine
Examples of items that are both expensive and unhealthy.
Sometimes the price is sixty-five dollars
The cost can be shockingly high.
Prices like that make a grown man holler
The cost can cause an adult to shout in outrage.
'Specially when it's sold by a kid who's only fifteen
Especially when such overpriced goods are sold by a young, inexperienced teenager.
Know I love you baby, yes I do
Reiterating the previous point about my certain love for someone.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARTY BALIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
kimxkarma
LYRICS
Do away with people blowing my mind
Do away with people wasting my precious time
Take me to a simple place
Where I can easily see my face
Baby, baby I can see that you're fine
Know I love you baby, yes I do
Know I love you baby, yes I do
Do away with people laughing at my hair
Do away with people climbing on my precious prayers
Take me to a circus tent
Where I can easily pay my rent
And all the other freaks can share my cares
Know I love you baby, yes I do
Know I love you baby, yes I do
Do away with things that come on obscene
Like hot rods real clean real fine nicotine
Sometimes the price is 65 dollars
Prices like that make a grown man holler
'Specially when it's sold by a kid that's only 15
Know I love you baby, yes I do
Know I love you baby, yes I do
✌🏾
Golden.Lights.Twinkle
Great band! Saw them live at the Roundhouse, Chalk Farm, London in 1967. The Doors also appeared.
poetperson
one of the best albums from the 60's. they are one of the best bands in the world.
Michael Ericks
poetperson I agree
kimxkarma
LYRICS
Do away with people blowing my mind
Do away with people wasting my precious time
Take me to a simple place
Where I can easily see my face
Baby, baby I can see that you're fine
Know I love you baby, yes I do
Know I love you baby, yes I do
Do away with people laughing at my hair
Do away with people climbing on my precious prayers
Take me to a circus tent
Where I can easily pay my rent
And all the other freaks can share my cares
Know I love you baby, yes I do
Know I love you baby, yes I do
Do away with things that come on obscene
Like hot rods real clean real fine nicotine
Sometimes the price is 65 dollars
Prices like that make a grown man holler
'Specially when it's sold by a kid that's only 15
Know I love you baby, yes I do
Know I love you baby, yes I do
✌🏾
BigZ
If I had to pick one band to listen to for the rest of my days, I would pick Jefferson Airplane.
robert akerman
@Bill Lloyd Agreed, but I couldn't chose ONE only!
Bill Lloyd
well, if i had to pick 10 bands to choose from for the rest of my life, airplane would be one of them.
with velvets, elevators, the Band, wyatt-era soft machine, pretty things...
Davion Jasper
@Davis Noah yea, I've been using InstaFlixxer for since december myself :D
Davis Noah
dont know if you guys gives a damn but if you're bored like me during the covid times you can stream pretty much all of the latest movies and series on Instaflixxer. I've been binge watching with my brother for the last weeks =)
Psychedelic King
Im more of a doors fan