Mojo Pin
Jeff Buckley
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I'm lying in my bed The blanket is warm This body will never be safe from harm Still feel your hair, black ribbons of coal Touch my skin to keep me whole If only you'd come back to me If you laid at my side Wouldn't need no mojo pin To keep me satisfied Don't want to weep for you, don't want to know I'm blind and tortured, the white horses flow The memories fire, the rhythms fall slow Black beauty I love you so Precious, precious silver and gold and pearls in oyster's flesh Drop down we two to serve and pray to love Born again from the rhythm, screaming down from heaven Ageless, ageless, I'm there in your arms Don't want to weep for you, I don't want to know I'm blind and tortured, the white horses flow The memories fire, the rhythms fall slow Black beauty I love you so, so, slow The welts of your scorn, my love, give me more Send whips of opinion down my back, give me more Well it's you I've waited my life to see It's you I've searched so hard for Don't want to weep for you, I don't want to know I'm blind and tortured, the white horses flow The memories fire, the rhythms fall slow Black beauty I love you so, so, Black, black, black beauty
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Written by: JEFF BUCKLEY, GARY LUCAS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Song Origin"Mojo Pin" is the first track of the debut album "Grace" by American singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley.
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Album Recognition“Grace,” released in 1994, is often included in "greatest albums" lists by varied publications and music critics.
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Song InfluenceThe song's lyrics and name are influenced by the famous novel "Moby-Dick" by Herman Melville.
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Co-writer DetailsThis song was co-written by Jeff Buckley and Gary Lucas. Lucas was previously a member of the Captain Beefheart's Magic Band.
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Song GenreThe song is classified under the genre of Alternative Rock.
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Musical CompositionBuckley’s vocal range in "Mojo Pin" spans from F3 to B4 conveying an intense emotional depth through his music.
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Songs Duration"Mojo Pin" lasts five minutes and 42 seconds, making it one of the longest tracks on the "Grace" album.
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Personal ConnectionBuckley has conveyed in interviews that "Mojo Pin" is about a dream of a black woman, and it's a deeply personal and emotional song for him.
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Live PerformancesJeff Buckley often played "Mojo Pin" during his live performances, showcasing his extraordinary guitar skills and vocal range.
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Hip-Hop SamplingThe song has even crossed over genres - it was sampled by American hip-hop artist Chance the Rapper on his mixtape "10 Day".
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Track MeaningThe term 'Mojo Pin' is said to be an amulet of African origin, given to protect from evil spirits or to bring good luck. However, in the context of the song, different interpretations exist, one being a metaphor for addiction.
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Song InterpretationSome interpret the song as an expression of addiction or overwhelming desire, painting a portrait of longing and escape.
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Popular CultureThe raw emotional intensity and guitar work in "Mojo Pin" have inspired many cover versions by various artists in diverse genres after Buckley's untimely death in 1997.
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Musical StyleThe haunting singing style of Buckley in "Mojo Pin" has been highly praised for its "ethereal" quality.
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Recording Sessions"Mojo Pin", like the entire "Grace" album, was recorded at Bearsville Recording Studio in Woodstock, New York.
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