Head On
Jesus and Mary Chain Lyrics

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Makes you want to feel makes you want to try
Makes you want to blow the stars from the sky
I can't stand up I can't cool down
I can't get my head off the ground

As soon as I get my head round you
I come around catching sparks off you
And all I ever got from you
Was all I ever took from you

And the world could die in pain
And I wouldn't feel no shame
And there's nothing holding me to blame
Makes you want to feel makes you want to try
Makes you want to blow the stars from the sky

I'm taking myself to the dirty part of town
Where all my troubles can't be found

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in the Jesus and Mary Chain's song "Head On" appear to be a compelling love song that conveys a feeling of intense attraction and desire. The lyrics capture the singer's fascination with this otherworldly being who is the object of their affection. The singer seems to be utterly consumed with this person and everything they do, feel, and think. The use of the phrase 'sparks flying off' and 'electric charge' represent the force of the emotions running between the two lovers, sparking off each other.

The lyrics also suggest a level of dissatisfaction with the mundanity of life, and perhaps the singer’s way of life in the past. That "second-hand living just won't do" and the way they "feel tonight" makes them want to "blow the stars from the sky". The singer seems restless, almost beyond the point of no return, ready to take risks and experience all-consuming love. They describe being paralyzed by their desire, unable to stand up or "cool down." The lyrics then go on to describe the sense of liberation they feel from the baggage of mundane life the moment they "get their head around" this intense attraction towards the other. It's a beautiful, intense song that conveys the despair and euphoria of love, the feeling of being on the brink of ecstasy and losing one's mind for someone else.

Line by Line Meaning

As soon as I get my head round you
Once I understand you more deeply

I come around catching sparks off you
I am drawn to your positive energy

I get an electric charge from you
Your presence electrifies me

That second hand living it just won't do
I need more than a mundane existence

And the way I feel tonight
In this moment, I feel alive

I could die and I wouldn't mind
I am completely content at this moment

And there's something going on inside
I am experiencing a change within myself

Makes you want to feel makes you want to try
Your energy inspires me to explore and take risks

Makes you want to blow the stars from the sky
Your influence empowers me to reach for the impossible

I can't stand up I can't cool down
I am overwhelmed by the intensity of the moment

And all I ever got from you
The only thing I received from you

Was all I ever took from you
Is everything I needed from you

And the world could die in pain
The world's suffering doesn't affect me

And I wouldn't feel no shame
I am not responsible for the world's misfortunes

And there's nothing holding me to blame
I am not at fault for the world's troubles

I'm taking myself to the dirty part of town
I am escaping to a gritty area

Where all my troubles can't be found
Where my problems won't burden me

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES OSTERBERG, JAMES WILLIAMSON

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@alessandrahaneke

5y↑129

As soon as I get my head round you
I come around catching sparks off you
I get an electric charge from you
That second hand living it just won't do
And the way I feel tonight
I could die and I wouldn't mind
And there's something going on inside
Makes you want to feel makes you want to try
Makes you want to blow the stars from the sky
I can't stand up I can't cool down
I can't get my head off the ground
As soon as I get my head round you
I come around catching sparks off you
And all I ever got from you
Was all I ever took from you
And the world could die in pain
And I wouldn't feel no shame
And there's nothing holding me to blame
Makes you want to feel makes you want to try
Makes you want to blow the stars from the sky
I'm taking myself to the dirty part of town
Where all my troubles can't be found

AMAAAAAZING!!

@mnmlstellar

2y↑7

Love this Song 🖤
#lyrics

As soon as I get my head 'round you
I come around catching sparks off you
I get an electric charge from you
That second hand living, it just won't do
And the way I feel tonight
Oh, I could die and I wouldn't mind
And there's something going on inside
Makes you want to feel, makes you want to try
Makes you want to blow the stars from the sky
I can't stand up, I can't cool down
I can't get my head off the ground
As soon as I get my head 'round you
I come around catching sparks off you
And all I ever got from you
Was all I ever took from you
And the world could die in pain
And I wouldn't feel no shame
And there's nothing holding me to blame
Makes you want to feel, makes you want to try
Makes you want to blow the stars from the sky
And I'm taking myself to the dirty part of town
Where all my troubles can't be found
Makes you want to feel, makes you want to try
Makes you want to blow the stars from the sky
And I can't stand up, I can't cool down
I can't get my head up off the ground
Makes you want to feel, makes you want to try
Makes you want to blow the stars from the sky
And I can't stand up, I can't cool down
I can't get my head off the ground
I said head
Ohw, head
Eah, head
Ohw, head
Makes you want to feel, makes you want to try
Makes you want to feel, makes you want to try
Ohw, head
Ohw, head
Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ahh yeah, yeah, yeah...

All comments from YouTube:

@patrickjmt

13y↑505

the jesus and mary chain - so fucking awesome

@KK-hj5kj

3y↑7

imagine finding you here LOL

@lesfaul4924

3y↑4

"The Frogs on your radio tonight and forever"

@andreabarone622

3y↑1

@@lesfaul4924 a

@ayoubsbai6339

3y↑1

Omg, you are the last one i could imagine finding on here. Good to know you are into post-punk and indie rock

@ciao214Z

1y↑1

gawd these hipster avatars

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@nehiyaw1010

5y↑1.2K

Calories burned by each member:
Singer- 10
Lead guitarist- 50
Drummer- 2509

@davidepistilli9702

5y↑59

it's actually drum machine lol

@davidepistilli9702

5y↑27

on the whole album as well as synth bass. that's why I love it!

@Glaigers

5y↑27

Epic comment 😂

@whammersbach

5y↑42

this video drummer drumming style reminds me of stephen morris

@pallina06

5y↑2

ahahahaaah

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@Dilly-Winkus

2y↑484

My father passed away very recently. We would play this song on the way to preschool, it's one of my most cherished memories. Love this song so much.

@peachcloudz

2y↑8

❤

@amberg2p322

2y↑20

{{{BIG ASS HUG}}} You had such a cool Dad!!! ❤️

@perennialxennial

2y↑4

So sorry for your loss...

@fabiosantovito6727

2y↑3

🖤

@queiston774

2y↑3

❤️ Berlin

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@johnbatcheller258

28w↑8

My co-worker was 26 years old (half my age at the time) and I was playing a JAMC setlist while we were setting up and said he didn't know the band. When this song played he said he hasn't heard this cover of the Pixies before. "Nope. It's the other way around," said I. Next was "Just Like Honey" and he said he knew this song from the movie "Lost In Translation" but didn't know the artist. The next song was "Sometimes Always" and he knew it, too, but didn't know the artist. Again, with "Happy When It Rains". The poor JAMC doesn't get any recognition. WTF?? Maybe the band's name puts people off?

@johnjosephpascual253

11w↑5

Thank you Lisa Frankenstein for introducing me to this gem

@antonchigurh2930

I came here because of Pet Sematary 2

@sparky8506

4y↑459

This song sounds like it could have come out last week. But it's 30 years old. Still fresh at 30.

@godisgay9542

4y↑56

It sounds like it came out in the 80's.

@jayscards8640

4y↑19

I believe this was their only mainstream hit. Jesus and the Mary Chain was largely an underground/college band back in the day. Man I miss being the 18-year old who heard this in 1990.

@undergroundkingz7969

4y↑2

Jay’s Cards you’re right it became a top 2 rock radio hit

@boychildnew1

3y↑5

yes, if anyone was making music this good now! which they aint.

@MyNextShotWontMiss

3y↑4

There's a handful of songs like that from the '80s and '90s. Like The Violent Femmes songs from their original self-titled album of 1983.

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@nienienie391

2y↑86

What a great band. Scottish rock definitely deserves a good music documentary!

@caymancurrell1597

31w↑2

There's a great one about Creation Records. And Alan Mcgee

@ztonz

18w

yes... but they are nobody without us the english

@shanetaylor500

2y↑175

Heard this song for the first time last month and I can't get it out of my head. Everytime I get off work I blast it on my way home with my windows down.
That snare is N A S T Y! 🥁

@tamaravaldiserri8705

2y↑9

I bought the tape back in 1989. Automatic is one of my faves. Give the whole album a try. It's all good...

@jakelawson1

2y↑3

If I had to guess, I'd say it's a Roland R-8, but I've seen folks suggesting it's an Alesis HR-16 as well.

@aaronwright8541

2y↑6

Have a listen to the Pixies version

@lorettatalavera3215

2y↑1

Your so awesome!

@cindy7733

2y↑1

JMC is great! Such an underrated band.

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@mikebenoit5658

9y↑1.4K

I met the singer of this band, Jim Reid, backstage at one of their later shows (1998). He was exactly as expected - all quiet and weird.

@howardpaul3444

9y↑82

Mike Benoit I have heard him articulate quite well in interviews.........yur experience is 1 reason I am happy to admire my idols from afar.....rather than see first hand that there are 2 working parts.....the creator.....and the appreciator......shall they never meet........I suppose.....if polite.....they would acquiesce=I don't need no hand me down.....I acknowledge ourmutual places on the earth and am ok w/that

@willbond

9y↑151

Howard Paul Damned straight. I used to work security at shows and ended up declining opportunities to work backstage/dressing room or the after party. It was always the same. The room has a star in it, and 40 other people who are just thrilled to be basking in the presence of a famous person. It kinda made me cringe to see human beings acting like that.

@johnbinder5129

7y↑107

I saw them in Chicago not long ago. Great show but the "stage presence" of the band was as it always was. At the start of the concert Reid said "hello" to the audience. At the end he said "Goodbye." That was the total extent of the showmanship, not like so many bands who have a repartee all scripted for that night. BUT ABSOLUTELY GREAT MUSIC.

@enorbet2

6y↑22

Hey Mike Benoit I'm curious as to what you think you might have in common with him that would make for anything more than silly small talk? Now such small talk might be what he'd enjoy and engage in having a few beers at a bar/pub but backstage which to him is like you being at your job. How is that weird?

@TheTerminalExpress

6y↑70

I met him backstage in Denver for the Munki tour. Kind and gracious. He complimented me on my strong handshake.

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@alexolvera5150

8y↑648

I'LL NEVER FIND A WAY TO PLAY THIS AS LOUD AS I REALLY WANT TO........!

@Amick44

6y↑5

Couldn't agree more, Alex.

@neuralmute

6y↑32

The Pixies did... ;)

@Xhavesroxx

5y↑2

Just play faster

@tastethecakewebb2111

5y↑2

Ha ha - I just jump up and down, shoe gazing of course. Still doing this, seeing them live 20 or more years later!

@dan180007

5y↑6

I know my stereo cranks it to 11. More power.

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@lockyp204

3y↑89

“And All I ever got from you, is all I ever took from you.” Best line 👌

@Rep0007

sounds kinda rapey tho

@lockyp204

3y↑1

@@Rep0007 If that’s what you hear 🤷‍♂️

@NJGuy1973

2y↑8

And I'm taking myself to the dirty part of town where all my troubles can't be found.

@BrentJohnson

4y↑458

Still listening in 2020 👍

And still in 2021. ✊

@Smackedup100

4y↑3

Brent Johnson right with you

@lisamanic4822

4y↑3

Brent Johnson then, now and forever! ❤️

@256NATO

4y↑5

Never gets old

@aemoarchi6196

4y↑2

still listening today

@jpn_apple

4y↑1

me too

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@captaindaring

12y↑46

One of the best bands ever. Period.

@peterhuemer2566

Ever

@jansonbriggs3250

3y↑153

The Jesus & Mary Chain should have been huge. The fact that they weren’t just goes to show that most people don’t know a thing about good music. Cheers to anyone still here listening in 2020. 🍻

@danielpearson9306

3y↑3

We're here!

@mikenorledge4110

3y↑3

JMC were and still are huge (legal disclaimer: for the right folks only) .. it's chumpy Covey that ain't lettin' them state their peace just now

@NickHarman

3y↑7

to be fair they didn't do themselves any favours, they were on self destruct from the start

@hirepimike

2y↑3

2022 here!

@vazmo14850

2y↑2

2022 and of course i am listening! what else should a 67 year old listen to ?

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@t.k.padilla1968

7y↑205

we need more introvert music

@JKTube

4y↑10

+Tranquilino Padilla: Thanks to Coronavirus, all music has become introvert music.

@Hengry-hn7rb

4y↑2

Jason Kreitzer how bashful of you to say that.

@josephthebes

3y↑1

I call it INDEPENDENT

@allthingsbegin

43w

Yes we do

@LightboxX

3y↑39

never sold out. always had their own image and sound.

@strictlynorton

3y↑4

FACTS. As important to underground R&R as the Velvets were. Legends of East Lothian!!!

@BennyTygohome

2y↑43

I was 18 when this song was on radio. Very influential years and loved this time as i was learning new music sounds (new to me). Now I'm 52 and like it even more.

@oscarchavez2240

2y↑3

51 bro. I remember we lived it Gen X

@rickydiggler7950

48 here. I remember hearing it for the first time the summer going into my freshman year. We jammed this mfer loud as it would go!

@oscarchavez2240

41w↑1

51 I remember

@smcrowel

4y↑196

July 2020. This song came on at a pool party, and all us 30-40 year olds sang it at the top of our lungs to try to blow the stars from the sky.

@indiemixtape

4y↑5

if you want to hear two guys talking about music exactly like this, check out our new podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX9xu6Hvzv8

@Mrpublicimagelimited

3y↑2

Brilliant! I love that!! 😃👍

@TheRitacamara

2y↑3

My first live concert, in 89.

@bababooey7576

1y↑2

There is hope in this world! Love this!

@columbiaskinny6724

1y↑37

How do you prove you grew up in the best decade with the best music ever?

Pulls out this album on cassette! 😎

@joshalsip8552

52w↑2

"The DJ never has it, JAMC AUTOMATIC"- Jimmy Eat World knew, but since I just found out about them roughly 3 years ago, I wish I had known what Jim was singing about sooner, but I'm just glad it found it's way to me.

@lulub7306

50w↑1

And since this song is so timeless, no one will notice that it’s not from the decade I grew up in

@charlesvickers2047

44w↑1

I think you have to mention that before streaming became a thing, radio was in charge. Okay, you got exposed to songs you couldn't care less about, yet, you got exposed to songs you grew to love. I couldn't care less about Tool back in 1992, yet, hearing 'Sober' so much on the radio changed my mind. I've been a fan ever since. Streaming is fine, but, for the most part, it negates the listener having to hear anything that they absolutely don't want to. It's worse than the concept of 'preaching to the converted', it's more like 'the converted preaching to themselves'. The best decade with the best decade was the one where the consumer didn't control every aspect of an artist's promotion through their own teeny-tiny cell phone. People act like the internet is all-inclusive, not really. People can shut out anything they want. That isn't always a good thing.

@mumblesslam

10w↑1

Love that William is wearing a Love shirt. Love and The Jesus and Mary Chain: two of the best, most underrated bands of all time.

@a.k.550

3y↑24

one of them rear and timeless things. allmost out of this world.

@paigemason918

36w↑20

I am still in love with them at 50! what a great band!

@PatrickMorris-sm8dv

34w↑1

if you like this you might like my brother’s music. his name is Stu Morris and 'New Yellow Moon' is a good song by him.

@stable-shadow

27w↑1

I'm right there with ya sister happy Sunday 22 Oct. 23 be well! 🕊️

@DeeWeber

43w↑11

This was our wedding song. I've been waiting for a decent cover other than the pixes. WTF music ppl? This is freaking brilliant. This is everything.

@jean-francoispilote5751

41w

check out David Hasselhoff's version with a guitarist from The Cars :)

@yeselectionwasrigged3645

1y↑11

Reminds me of sneaking into my older brothers or both of my brrothes rooms listening to their new cds and records. Good memories. 80s rocked.

@sandrabegay7555

8y↑60

this is a song that won't get used up or out dated. it keeps my head up.

@Indy721

3y↑20

I started listening to this band in Jr. High. I'm still here. Best band ever.

@cavy95

2y↑15

This song was played at Yankee stadium during a rain delay July 2022, never heard it before, I am a fan now! So cool listening in a big stadium.

@wordsandmusicstudio

2y↑2

Shouldn't they have played Happy When it Rains? Glad you found J&MC, great thing about music - it's always waiting for you to discover it.

@brockmanlove

wow! I watch the games on TV so missed that. maybe we can trade Joey Gallo for TJ&MC

@ellah3277

4y↑173

I feel sorry for everyone that havent heard this. One of my favs

@wjs437

4y↑4

It's that riff

@peterbrown6434

Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And thats not Led Zep

@pat7989

4y↑1

They were a pretty good band. Good enough to have the pixies cover this song

@frankward8457

Sheer class....

@adinocc2042

3y↑1

Cheers, mate!

@bouncesofftrees

1y↑13

This is the song that automatically plays in my head when riding my motorcycle.

@lulub7306

And not The Living End from Psychocandy? :)

@bouncesofftrees

1y↑1

@@lulub7306 I see your point but I didn't choose it, it just happens.😉

@carlrav5660

18w

It works for my scooter too lol

@alessandrahaneke

5y↑129

@adinocc2042

3y↑1

Cheers!

@estelamarismalinao2100

3y↑1

❤

@adinocc2042

Cheers, mate!

@luismacias5373

Thank you. 3:46

@luismacias5373

3:46

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@richardmanley2072

21w↑2

Great band from Scotland seen them in the 90s head on awesome song so is April skies

@larsgibbon3327

3y↑23

Great song. Reminds me of when I was in my 20's, different times, different dreams...a good friend introduced me to this great band. Sadly he couldn't cope with the demons that was troubling him. RIP Chris.

@LAG3

10y↑95

I remember right where I was standing when I saw this video on MTV. I immediately bought the cassette and proceeded to get numerous speeding tickets. JAMC just makes me put my foot to the floor. Awesome.

@Amick44

6y↑4

Yes it does. This one and REM's Orange Crush. Makes you wanna put the pedal to da metal.

@66ElleCamino

5y↑4

I too bought this cassette after watching half of this video once on MTV!

@maynardsmuse714

2y↑1

This made me think of standing in front of the tv when Teen Spirit came on MTV for the first time. I immediately put my work transfer in to Seattle & proceeded to get my grunge on! Was listening to JAMC prior to Nirvana love them. Never got to see JAMC but did see Nirvana. Dems were da days. (Le Sigh).

@gabywhitehead6749

@@66ElleCamino that's so cool, way to go!

@greenbaydahg

8y↑542

This video is the junction of goth, grunge, surf, industrial and classic alt

@gothicfarmyardmusic

6y↑9

Yep. agree.

@icarus313

6y↑11

You pretty much nailed it, yeah!

@X900BattleGrape

6y↑14

I loved when we all knew were weren't quite the same, but were kinda the same and so it was all good.

@Mccaigg

6y↑4

Nothing to do with goth but ok.

@CarlosSantaellaSequera

6y↑8

This is GOTH!!!

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@dwaynesala8876

35w↑1

I'm one of those that repeats songs I like over and over for a while. This is one of them

@PatrickMorris-sm8dv

34w

if you like this you might like my brother’s music. his name is Stu Morris and 'New Yellow Moon' is a good song by him.

@christianalander9487

44w↑13

Jim Reid is definitely one of my favorite vocalists. So distinct, so perfect for the band's music - which makes sense, considering he and and his brother are the creative forces behind it. Amazing singer, amazing band. 🤘🎉

@AngelaCooke-qh7rb

34w

Totally agree 🎸🐨

@robhick4692

23w

Jim and William ARE the band. There was perhaps excessive focus in this video on the drummer, to prove a point, as they were slated for not having one, and utilising a drum machine ever since they sacked off Bobby Gillespie, who of course went off to found Primal Scream. That was about four years and two albums' worth, if memory serves.

@antonbacha2397

6y↑3

Simple but still conquers the hearts of millions. Guitar, bass guitar, drum that's it. No need others.

@randallhunt4421

3y↑510

It’s a bummer this band didn’t get the recognition in America like they should of. So underrated it’s crazy! These guys paved the way for bands like Pixies, Sonic Youth, Radiohead and The Dandy Warhols.

@bryanfuknc

3y↑16

i saw them play in texas in 1994. good show.... i think it was 94. im old. maybe 92??

@pablozewoppa

3y↑18

America's loss. Bummer nation? 😄

@lockyp204

3y↑17

Didn’t they joint headline lollapalooza? Not like they were unknown

@dueyramone

3y↑5

Don't forget the Cranberries. If familiar with April Skies. You're likely already there.

@shayneoneill1506

3y↑11

Pixies actually covered this song.Though I dont think they had that much influence. TJ&MC didnt really break in the US till around 85 around the time Pixies fwhere starting out. Though they had a completely bonkers reputation as a band for whom violence was part of the act, so maybe?

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@phillipcorbin8928

1y↑4

What a novel concept. A band writes a song, plays the instruments, sings the song. Where has this gone in todays music industry.

@LorenStClair

28w↑4

Drummer is a machine

@Skyviking

13y↑14

One of the best bands in the Universe!!!!! Love them!!!

@NXI9

12y↑25

one of the most underrated bands of all time!

@lady3jane53

7y↑162

Saw them open for Depeche Mode at Meadowlands Arena in the 80s. It was one of the best concerts I've been to.

@captainkidd2447

7y↑2

Becky S. Aye well I saw them on YouTube Ya bam :-)

@thankyou2532

can you let us know which songs jesus and mary chain played at that dm show pleas

@Amick44

7y↑3

It had to be. That should be illegal. JMC and Depeche Mode. Lucky you.

@Amick44

It had to be. Can't do much better than that.

@bastardcrustacean

6y↑2

So damn jealous

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@junglsolja

7y↑30

Can't get enough of this song

@MannyMarr

8y↑177

Damn! This song never gets old! Rocks so freakin hard!

@Lexluthor2024

plus five years and still the same

@MannyMarr

3y↑1

@@Lexluthor2024 it never gets old, I’m pretty young, I was getting into this band around 5 years ago, since then I’ve seen them 3 times live and got most of their albums on vinyl. JAMC is an amazing band!

@Lexluthor2024

3y↑1

@@MannyMarr I saw them twice here in Brazil. Where you from. I'm 46 yrs old. Listening JAMC since 18.

@MannyMarr

@@Lexluthor2024 that’s awesome I’m from Texas in the USA, they stop by quite a bit here, I always take the opportunity to see them when they are here, they are still such a good live band! Got to meet William and Jim last time they came, got them to sign my Some Candy Talking EP

@Lexluthor2024

@@MannyMarrYou know Twin Tribes. They are from Texas.

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@nathansmith8351

7y↑104

The drummer stares at the hi-hat the same way I look at 70's Debbie Harry.

@chrxnxmn7624

Debbie got dem cakes

@globalpilot76

winner

@rumo1086

3y↑1

I bet you're both using the same bpm lol

@crixcjkr1058

Thank You JESUS! and Mary Chain

@jezzylawson936

31w↑1

Oh my welcome to 2023 ❤

@aimeelee76

3y↑13

This song still makes me feel things. Just as good, twenty years later.

@winendesertrose

3y↑1

It was more than 20

@aimeelee76

@@winendesertrose Maybe for you. I'm referencing the first time I heard it.

@Fantastiko13

1y↑6

Such a legendary tune. Awesome memories.

@davidjenkins2691

18w↑5

Love this tune, up beat and classic !!

@LuckyBastardProd

33w↑5

When I was a teenager in the 80s with the walkman on I’d sing along to this song “and I’m waiting…for the bus.” And I waited in vain in the cold and rain😎

@StainingYourMind

8y↑62

All time favorite song, right here.

@lisamccormick7607

8y↑4

same here!

@ryanmcbride2695

7y↑2

Same

@LAG3

7y↑3

JL Perry You know, I'm going to agree also. The opening three D rumbeats puts me right back in my Mazda 323 with Automatic in the tape deck. Great memories.

@captaindaring

13y↑10

This was the definition of ultra cool alternative (or college radio) music in the 80's. This song could come out today and blow me away like it did back then. The band is one of a kind and created pure magic.

@Mrpublicimagelimited

3y↑14

Dublin, Ireland, October 1989. First leg of the 'Automatic' tour. When the Mary Chain blasted through this song I realised midway through that I had tears in my eyes. Sheer joy! 😊

@mainmaam

2y↑11

Saw these guys in the early nineties; an exceptional show: and one of the loudest ones I had ever been to!

@johnlynch2591

9y↑443

Still the coolest band that ever walked the earth

@howardpaul3444

9y↑21

John Lynch not to sound like a teeny bopper=but yeah.....and such talented songwriters..........I said 30 yrs ago=in 25 to 50 yrs they will be seen as 1 of the greatest rock bands ever............well....some get it.....but its not like the Christopher Columbus crowd will ever get it

@elderlypoodle9181

7y↑2

Howard Paul well said.

@Amick44

This song sure is.

@lindseymartel142

Al Green I wanna hold your hand

@lindseymartel142

LOL🐌🐳

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@Nightmike1989

12y↑39

Many years later and this remains fresh when compared to what's out there, whether it be good or bad contemporary music, this is definitely one of their best tracks that made them hit big.

@54CFL

4y↑14

One of the best snare sounds 🤘

@sergiocosta1816

3y↑5

Drum machine 😉

@asiaalaska7285

3y↑2

Even after all these years they are the icons of cool. Had a huge crush on Jim when i was 15.

@NYCQuint

3y↑5

My favorite song of all time

@NYCQuint

3y↑1

God’s gift to music

@Claybomb33

14y↑32

With this album and especially this song they really hit a rich vein of music that is ageless.It sounds as good now as the 1st time i listened to it .I love the really heavy bass and drum sound in this song and the cool guitar riff that makes it rock. Im close to 50 years old and i played this song to my 19 year old son who thought it was the shit as he put it.

@USA1775Paddy99

36w

Closing in on 59😮 and I hear thatvrich guitar 🎸 sound and max out my car stereo singing just as loud ❤😊

@DavidKelly-vw4hb

21w

I am 64 , your comment is ABSOLUTELY SPOT-ON!

@tcastock4484

51w↑1

Best song with best lyric: ... and the way I feel tonight...

@jimbohi3648

2y↑21

I love this song never knew who did it, can't stop listening to it it's like it could have been recorded yesterday love love it

@mnmlstellar

2y↑7

@stuartgiles9541

3y↑19

I saw J&MC a few times in 80s and 90s. Initially very undisciplined, then competent, then very tight. A band that was highly rated but sadly a bit forgotten. Better than all their reviews. Love them. Psychocandy is one of the best debut albums ever.

@gabywhitehead6749

gotta agree: psychocandy still my all time fav from J&MC, still play it, still can't beat it... bought the album almost immediately - bus straight into town to purchase it - after hearing just a couple of J&MC once on the (ISTR) now legendary John Peel radio show (for those of you to whom that means anything...)

@paulwheeler6609

34w↑1

Lived for several years on this cassette. The spool finally broke. Best guitar sound you'll ever find.

@dontpanic7329

34w↑1

That's what I said last night.

@PatrickMorris-sm8dv

34w↑2

if you like this you might like my brother’s music. his name is Stu Morris and 'New Yellow Moon' is a good song by him.

@mclaughlinstonham

5y↑3

Greatest band Scotland has and probably ever will produce.

@adminstrativeuser8930

5y↑1

Hmmm. Yeah probably. But there's tons of great Scottish musicians. Hard to say. Lots of talent

@brucegordon7248

8y↑48

Jesus and Mary give this song two thumbs up.

@brucegordon7248

4y↑2

and so does Joseph.

@strictlynorton

32w↑3

The late 1980's finest R&R album by a country mile.... Alan Moulder produced a masterpiece.

@jj-et5kj

most perfectly crafted pop song ever

@shannonnonnahs6943

1y↑2

I remember my mom buying me a The Jesus And The Mary Chain t-shirt for me at a record store when I was in Jr. High back in the early 90's and I wore it with my black flight jacket , vintage denim and Doc Martin's. To be an alternative punk kid was the greatest!

@pamela8329

4y↑21

This song will never go away, at least in my lifetime it won't & that's just fine with me

@rogerbooth-entity-cruncher

4y↑1

Amen!

@curly_wyn

2y↑32

So badass. There’s a reason why the Pixies covered this song on Trompe le Monde in 1991. It’s an objectively fantastic song with one of the best, most euphoric hooks ever written:
“And the way I feel tonight,
Oh I could die and I wouldn’t mind
And there’s something going on inside,
Makes you wanna feel, makes you wanna try, makes you wanna blow the stars from the sky…”

@tommiatkins3443

5y↑60

Well, ive just played 6 hours of darkwave , 80's metal, punk and goth. I played mary chain and my cat finally got up and listened.

@ellechatterton

5y↑4

Hahaha! Go, kitty!

@andrewgrech2142

4y↑3

@@ellechatterton My cat hates everything except for The Cure. Robert Smith, take a bow. Metallica makes her bounce off the walls. I'm not sure what to make of that.

@ellechatterton

4y↑2

@@andrewgrech2142 LOL. Special kitty has good taste.

@anabellelei8540

Laughed,good taste cat.

@angelinarobert622

3y↑2

your cat has good taste in music.

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@charlesdolphlundgrenlobo1760

28w↑1

Best song of the J & M CHAIN

@MakayaGemini3

10y↑68

The GREAT days when 120 minutes w/ Dave Kendall was on MTV. Always played great music and vids like this. This song was even on the 120 minutes-Never mind the mainstream- CD Vol. 2. A great buy.....

@moralcompass3252

fuck dave kenadall, kevin seal was the man!

@krisscanlon4051

4y↑1

Bravo to that quote...was the real deal then.

@pulp420

5y↑5

One of the best bands ever.

@ineedanewname9595944

4y↑3

Definitely. One of the best songs ever!

@DiscoBunny9

3y↑10

Automatic has been the soundtrack of my pandemic.

@clairedean4707

3y↑7

Love this band and still as good as I remember

@juliejules7780

4y↑6

I could be dying but as long as this song is playing, I'd be happy. I guess I understand how he feels when he wrote those lyrics. Amazing

@andersjansson6629

38w↑2

The best band existing

@PatrickMorris-sm8dv

34w

if you like this you might like my brother’s music. his name is Stu Morris and 'New Yellow Moon' is a good song by him.

@halbrowning4481

24w↑1

I saw them in Chicago during this time, at the Riviera I believe. Either late 89 or early 90.. I can't remember exactly but I do remember that it's still one of my favorite concerts of all-time 👍

@bradforddillman7671

4y↑20

This song is squarely in my Top 5 of all time.

Maybe top 3.

@ipiap

4y↑1

The Pixies' cover is also highly recommended.

@ONCEuponAtime999

@@ipiap no

@ipiap

@@ONCEuponAtime999 Well, I've learned about the song from them, so I will alway like their version too. TJAMC regarded it as an honour.

@spartan7199

3y↑17

This should be my wedding song.

@yvelinelorenzi3425

yes my bar lol

@rescue3878

2y↑6

I was 14 when this came out and remember playing the cassette hundreds of times.

@CordeliaWagner1999

8w↑1

Greetings from Germany:
The Gothic Clubs here play this Song regularly. Such a beloved classic!

@attlskem-te5pu

lol Noob

@ericcopple169

2y↑5

I got tossed around by an overzealous bouncer while the Chain played Surfing USA at the John Anson Ford amphitheater in LA. It was one of those great life moments I will always cherish!

@susangardner6086

8y↑22

love these guys and their music

@jmeden

There’s nothing quite like Head On. Perfectly captures the wonder, curiosiity, and endless energy of all those humans who actually find this world enchanting.

@krisanasilalas1955

19w↑1

Gets ya moving on the treadmill

@5ianzzz279

10y↑8

The jesus and mary chain - one of the greatest bands

@diorblunt

2y↑6

2:00 made me feel

@67Blondies

7y↑8

I don't care if I'm way late to the party. This song absolutely rules. Rock over the years echoes throughout, musical madness and wonder woven like a golden web.