I was born in a cross-fire hurricane
And I howled at my ma in the driving rain,
But it’s all right now, in fact, it’s a gas!
But it’s all right. Im jumpin jack flash,
Its a gas! gas! gas!I was raised by a toothless, bearded hag,
I was schooled with a strap right across my back,
But it’s all right now, in fact, it’s a gas!
But it’s all right, Im jumpin jack flash,
Its a gas! gas! gas!I was drowned, I was washed up and left for dead.
I fell down to my feet and I saw they bled.
I frowned at the crumbs of a crust of bread.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I was crowned with a spike right thru my head.
But it’s all right now, in fact, it’s a gas!
But it’s all right, Im jumpin jack flash,
Its a gas! gas! gas!Jumping jack flash, it’s a gas
Jumping jack flash, it’s a gas
Jumping jack flash, it’s a gas
Jumping jack flash, it’s a gas
Jumping jack flash
This music really grooves, even though the words don’t mean a whole lot…or at least to me they don’t. Uh, oh the wheels are turning in my head. What do these words mean?
A person identifed as Cake posted:
“Jack Flash is a slang term for heroin. The song is about a guy turning to heroin to forget about the pain he’s suffering in life. He doesn’t really care anymore because the drugs have numbed him.”
Another person called jumpin jack flash posted:
“I can say in relative confidence, that the song jumpin jack flash was when Keith and Mick where in Keith’s Redland’s mansion and Keith’s gardener, Jack Dyer, walked past the window at 6am, squelching loudly with his soaking boots on the path, Mick was startled and Keith explained it was “Jumpin Jack” and that night they laid down the base for the classic song. As regards to a heroin perspective, this perhaps may be a side meaning, at a later stage… but that is how the song was created originally.”
Okay, I can buy this explanation of the song’s meaning. The Stones have the whole drug stigma attached with them, so I can see them writing a song such as this. Drugs are so NOT cool. Excuse for one second…step on soapbox… remember kids: Say, “NO!” to drugs. Step off of soapbox.
*Clear throat* Getting back to my J-assignment. One of the funniest movies if you can put aside the fact Whoopi Goldberg swears worse than a drunken sailor (okay, more stigma and stereotyping here) in the flick. Have you seen it? Take a look at this clip.
We caught this flick at the theatre when it debated in 1986. To this day, this is one of the most memorable and funniest scenes (parents, you may want to ask your small kids to leave the room)…
Whoopi deserves an “F” for her foul mouth, (I hope I get an “A” on this assignment) but you’re sure to LOL throughout this entire movie. It is absolutely chocked full of hilarious stuff. If you haven’t watched it, then catch it on Netflix!
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1. What’s the funniest movie you’ve ever seen? This is really difficult for me to say. Like I said, Jumpin’ Jack Flash really has some rib cracking scenes in it, but when I think of funniest movies then the first one which always pops in my mind is Christmas Vacation.
2. How to do you feel about excess foul language, especially in movies? Honestly, I believe any movie can be produced without a single filthy word and STILL be if not more entertaining. For you potting mouth actors/actresses, “Put a lid on it, buster!” That goes for the rest of population who seems to think trashy talk builds them up somehow. It’s quite the opposite, my friend, unless you’re running with your kind in which case none of you have a clue how bad this makes you look.
Moving right along… have a terrific Thursday. The weekend is almost here. Be sure to come back tomorrow to catch my Friday Sillies post!Save
