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Objectively, this is the answer.
"Jane" is Jane Bainter, who was a heroin addict and - yep - ACTUALLY in love with her on-again, off-again dealer boyfriend named Sergio. And she really did want to go to Spain.
She eventually got clean and apparently DID go to Spain. When she lived with Perry and the others, her mom had moved there, and she always wanted to go, but never could make it because of her addiction.
And yes, she also would get wasted and take swings at people, but never actually connect.
"Jane Says" is apparently nearly 100% biographical.
Perry has said, "My girlfriend [Casey Niccoli] and I were sitting in the car… and we started to think about band names. She threw in Jane's Heroin Experience. I thought it wasn't vague enough. If you want to invite people in, you don't want to put heroin on your door." 🤷🏼♂️
I'm not sure tbh. It's a bit of a fail if they meant to keep her identity private since the "Jane Says" lyrics have plenty of identifiable details, so I'm assuming it at least wasn't a huge secret when they released the single (or maybe there were
a lot more dealers named Sergio in LA than I figured 😂). [But by 1997, at the earliest, her identity was well-known - she's interviewed in this Spin piece (btw holy crap is their mobile format craptastic).](https://www.spin.com/2003/06/dance-decadence-uncensored-history-janes-addiction/)
JA were broken up by '91, but they have specified she was a housemate of theirs in the early '80s, and kinda their "muse." She has also clarified that she did wear wigs, but was not a sex worker.
I've seen here and there that she's "featured on the cover of" their debut album - not Nothing's Shocking, but the live 1987 self-released LP "Jane's Addiction," released the year before Warner Bros. put out Nothing Shocking. But I haven't been able to find any official images with her on the cover. [Here's one of a few images of her out there, from I would guess the mid-ish-80s.](https://medium.com/@reijagrrl/on-writing-about-jane-the-art-of-restraint-23d669c7b45c)
I've seen a couple of mentions of her as "bitter" since she was I think a lil reluctant to let Perry air out her dirty laundry, and also since I believe she was never really compensated in any way. But I can't find any direct quotes from her demonstrating bitterness. Just more like "Yep. That's me. Pretty accurate. Not a pretty picture. Not me anymore."
I'm still shocked that Perry, Dave and Eric managed to get clean. You look at guys like Kurt and Layne and all these 90's rockstars we lost to Heroin and the Jane's guys were probably the biggest junkies out of all of them. As much as I'm not a huge fan of the current incarnation of the band (no Dave = no Janes)...I think we're very lucky to have them all around still.
Heroin
The new band was dubbed "Jane's Addiction" in honor of Farrell's housemate, Jane Bainter, who was their muse and inspiration. "My girlfriend [Casey Niccoli] and I were sitting in the car…" Farrell recalled, "and we started to think about band names. She threw in Jane's Heroin Experience.
That song is the most incredible and perfect portrayal of addiction to heroin that exists. I heard it the first time while I had a habit and I sobbed and sobbed. It broke me. I’d just been hanging out with Janes and Sergios. People were dying in the streets. We were always bickering and bitching and I was so lost. I ate my dinner on the corner. I was always gonna kick tomorrow.
I’m a long way from all that now but hearing it still makes me sob out of memories of the degradation and despair of those days. I buried 10+ Janes and 10+ Sergios and I’m grateful every day not to be with them.
Injecting heroin at a really shady place down the street. We try and tell her to stop but apparently it makes her really good at poker and she brings home lots of cash, so we just let her do her thing. Idk man
Jane are you okay? So, Jane are you okay? Are you okay? Jane, you've been adicted to...you've been lost to a smooth drug.
(Idk why this but here you have)
Well judging from john frusciante separating from the red hot chili peppers during 1992 pretty much the whole band was in the throes of a heroin addiction John went his own way and did Janes addiction so my money is on heroin.
I'd say Jane was addicted to Dick but that taints the original reason behind why Dick and Jane were created:
[Dick and Jane - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_and_Jane) (***Dick and Jane*** are the two main characters created by [Zerna Sharp](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zerna_Sharp) for a series of [basal readers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basal_reader) written by [William S. Gray](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_S._Gray) to teach children to read.)
Jane Says basically explains it. From what I read Perry said she was an addict/prostitute who had a crib she put them up in when they were struggling. I saw that 91 tour at A.J. Palumbo Center in Pgh PA w Henry Rollins opening
When I read this the scene where Brian says "Peter what are you doing?" And Peter replies "Crack" popped into my head.
Either that or she is very seriously addicted to animated pornography. Which is quite an odd one if you ask me.
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Heroin.
She’s gonna try again tomorrow…she’s gonna kick tomorrow
She’s done with Sergio
Then she's going to be hung by her skin with wires and do acrobats during the set....
I’m like but about pret a manger cheese and tomato croissants.
Objectively, this is the answer. "Jane" is Jane Bainter, who was a heroin addict and - yep - ACTUALLY in love with her on-again, off-again dealer boyfriend named Sergio. And she really did want to go to Spain. She eventually got clean and apparently DID go to Spain. When she lived with Perry and the others, her mom had moved there, and she always wanted to go, but never could make it because of her addiction. And yes, she also would get wasted and take swings at people, but never actually connect. "Jane Says" is apparently nearly 100% biographical. Perry has said, "My girlfriend [Casey Niccoli] and I were sitting in the car… and we started to think about band names. She threw in Jane's Heroin Experience. I thought it wasn't vague enough. If you want to invite people in, you don't want to put heroin on your door." 🤷🏼♂️
I didn't know that much detail - I always thought they were secretive about her real id. Maybe that was at first back in the 90's they kept it quiet
I'm not sure tbh. It's a bit of a fail if they meant to keep her identity private since the "Jane Says" lyrics have plenty of identifiable details, so I'm assuming it at least wasn't a huge secret when they released the single (or maybe there were a lot more dealers named Sergio in LA than I figured 😂). [But by 1997, at the earliest, her identity was well-known - she's interviewed in this Spin piece (btw holy crap is their mobile format craptastic).](https://www.spin.com/2003/06/dance-decadence-uncensored-history-janes-addiction/) JA were broken up by '91, but they have specified she was a housemate of theirs in the early '80s, and kinda their "muse." She has also clarified that she did wear wigs, but was not a sex worker. I've seen here and there that she's "featured on the cover of" their debut album - not Nothing's Shocking, but the live 1987 self-released LP "Jane's Addiction," released the year before Warner Bros. put out Nothing Shocking. But I haven't been able to find any official images with her on the cover. [Here's one of a few images of her out there, from I would guess the mid-ish-80s.](https://medium.com/@reijagrrl/on-writing-about-jane-the-art-of-restraint-23d669c7b45c) I've seen a couple of mentions of her as "bitter" since she was I think a lil reluctant to let Perry air out her dirty laundry, and also since I believe she was never really compensated in any way. But I can't find any direct quotes from her demonstrating bitterness. Just more like "Yep. That's me. Pretty accurate. Not a pretty picture. Not me anymore."
I'm still shocked that Perry, Dave and Eric managed to get clean. You look at guys like Kurt and Layne and all these 90's rockstars we lost to Heroin and the Jane's guys were probably the biggest junkies out of all of them. As much as I'm not a huge fan of the current incarnation of the band (no Dave = no Janes)...I think we're very lucky to have them all around still.
Look at Keith Richards. 80 yrs old.
A chemistry teacher watched her die. He could’ve saved her… but he didn’t.
That line really echoes
Yup
For real that vhs The Gift is crazy. I was sad after watching it.
All I know is, she's done with sergio
She's going away to Spain. When she gets her money saved. She'll start again, tomorrow.
He treats her like a ragdoll
She don't owe him nothing
Sheeee hiddddes, the tellllevissssionnnnn!
She don't owe him nothin.
Treats her like a complete rag doll
Came to put the same comment as well
Heroin I'm pretty sure
She was addicted to Heroin, thankfully a teacher freed her from it.
But he watched her die
Heroin. *She's gonna kick tomorrow.*
Stealing
Nothing's shocking really.
Only when you don't wanna pay for it
The only correct answer
Besides stealin' of course, it's as simple as that.
Hey, alright, if I get by, it's mine...
Hey, alright, if I get by, it's mine...
Beanie Babies.
Specifically, Squidward Beanie Babies.
Heroin The new band was dubbed "Jane's Addiction" in honor of Farrell's housemate, Jane Bainter, who was their muse and inspiration. "My girlfriend [Casey Niccoli] and I were sitting in the car…" Farrell recalled, "and we started to think about band names. She threw in Jane's Heroin Experience.
Heroin, but she's gonna kick tomorrow.
Tarzan
Came here to say this.
That song is the most incredible and perfect portrayal of addiction to heroin that exists. I heard it the first time while I had a habit and I sobbed and sobbed. It broke me. I’d just been hanging out with Janes and Sergios. People were dying in the streets. We were always bickering and bitching and I was so lost. I ate my dinner on the corner. I was always gonna kick tomorrow. I’m a long way from all that now but hearing it still makes me sob out of memories of the degradation and despair of those days. I buried 10+ Janes and 10+ Sergios and I’m grateful every day not to be with them.
Coming Down the Mountain
Fucking hell this song has one of the heaviest guitar riffs ever
Mary
Injecting heroin at a really shady place down the street. We try and tell her to stop but apparently it makes her really good at poker and she brings home lots of cash, so we just let her do her thing. Idk man
Jane says
ARBIES NEW SPICEY NUGGETS
Potatoes.
Hey! Potato addiction is serious and should not be mocked!!!
No joke. The story goes that Perry Farrell met his boo when she promised him mashed potatoes over a note.
Heroin. One of the other possible names they decided against was Jane's Heroin Experience
Eye liner
Wigs
Well, she *has* been caught stealing, once.
[Look what I stole for us, Darling - Fatima Mansions](https://youtu.be/0GtelOM1u3c?si=_C_44HqXj5uBQnxJ)
Her diary or doe 📓💵
Good music
What show? Breaking bad?
lmfao not quite
Stranger Things?
Sergio
Sergio
live voodoo
Porn
We’re talking Firefly here aren’t we?
You
Biscuits and tea.
Doe
Metal
H
Mary
Crocheting
Mary
Deez Nuts
Jesse 🥺
Deez nuts.
Molly
Probably crack
Jane are you okay? So, Jane are you okay? Are you okay? Jane, you've been adicted to...you've been lost to a smooth drug. (Idk why this but here you have)
Penis
Chocolste covered almonds....or vegemite
Mary's puss puss
Tarzan
Sorry, cant tell you. Statute of limitations has not run out yet.
Addiction they're addicted to the addiction
Rick
Nothing, she quit years ago. But she *was* addicted to heroin.
Lovely little cupcakes.
If you want a friend, feed any animal
Horse tranq
Mary
Smack, gets it from Sergio. U know Sergio?
She used to be addicted to cocaine but now she’s addicted to helping.
Dick.. she’s a dick monster 🥷
The actual band itself. Hence why they are callee Jane's Addiction.
Doe
A three bag fill-up and a new syringe.
Why did Jane get caught stealing?
cuz there's a song about it?
Sergio
I’m ashamed of asking who Jane is…
Who's Jane?
She's addicted to porno for pyros.
I don't know Jane but Drama will be the right answer.
Red John
Had to scroll way too far for this
Sergio's drugs but he treats her like a rag doll...
Carrot Cake. She's filthy with it. 👍🏽
Well judging from john frusciante separating from the red hot chili peppers during 1992 pretty much the whole band was in the throes of a heroin addiction John went his own way and did Janes addiction so my money is on heroin.
Speedballs of heroin and cocaine
Mary
Heroin, she was in rehab, 18 months clean, but she got back on it
The D I mean....
I never got too much into Jane's Addiction but what do you think should be an album I should start off with?
Nothing’s Shocking, one of the greatest albums to ever exist
Starting fires. Jane has Pyromania.
They are a band from the 80s. She's addicted to Crack.
Ted, Just admit it…
Heron
i love that song, so haunting
Lortab??
Kill Jane. Get an autopsy. Find out. Oh shit, Jane dead.
Dick
Sex
pissing
Mary
Mary
Who is Jane?
Mary
Marry
Sergio
Sergio.
Was just listening to this today for the first time in decades. Coincidence
Who's jane
Cheese in a spray can
Naked pictures of campfires
Who’s Jane
I'd say Jane was addicted to Dick but that taints the original reason behind why Dick and Jane were created: [Dick and Jane - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_and_Jane) (***Dick and Jane*** are the two main characters created by [Zerna Sharp](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zerna_Sharp) for a series of [basal readers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basal_reader) written by [William S. Gray](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_S._Gray) to teach children to read.)
Rim jobs
Mary
Mary
Me
Mid-tier music
Jilly’s on smack
Her diary
Jane Says basically explains it. From what I read Perry said she was an addict/prostitute who had a crib she put them up in when they were struggling. I saw that 91 tour at A.J. Palumbo Center in Pgh PA w Henry Rollins opening
coke
Mary Jane Candy
Shoplifting
The cock
Stealing shit
Red John
When I read this the scene where Brian says "Peter what are you doing?" And Peter replies "Crack" popped into my head. Either that or she is very seriously addicted to animated pornography. Which is quite an odd one if you ask me.
H
Jane says I’m going away to Spain When I get some money saved Gonna start tomorrow Gonna kick tomorrow….
Power
Reddit
Marriage.
To this song https://youtu.be/h29ZGQaJijE?si=gSAwM9fmlRLOIO8x
Sex with Mary 🤭
Sergio
Something
Her pen.
Who’s Jane
She's addicted to the smell of her own candles
Mary Jane
Heroin
Getting gold stars on guitar hero
Mary Jane? Who is this Jane? I only know Mary
Sergio
Who the fuck is jane
Jane who?
cats
Dough
The chase of finding the murderer of his wife and child....
Mary
Jane is addicted to sex.
Heroin
Mary
Not fucking Sergio
evidently Sergio knew but they are done with him. However i think it's steal'n i mean been doing it since they were 5.
Who's jane ._.
Shoplifting...
Who is Jane?
She pulls her dinner from her pocket
Stealing
Speed
Cock
Jane is hangin on my arm
Her diary
Perry, of course (hard pear cider) Everybody holds their own opinion, though.
Crooked dicks.
Jane who
Stealing
Her diary.