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Band Name Origins:

they named themselves after jimi hendrix's girlfriend Jane who was a heroin addict. i read it in an interview(dave navarro said it himself) Submitted by: step
A bit of debate here. First story: they are named after a drug addicted manager they worked with named Jane. Second story: the name comes from a hooker named Jane who was a huge fan in their early days. She loved them so much they were "Jane's Addiction". Submitted by: Bobo

Better Names for Current Songs:

Original Song Name	New Song Name	Submitter Name
"Confucius Say"	"Jane Says"	Ezra
"Freeze"	"Stop"	Kixxy 6

Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:

Song & Band Name	Song & Band Name	Comments & Submittor Name
"Stop"	"I Don't Wanna Stop," Ozzy Osbourne	Ozzy's a real brat, huh? - Jonathan S.
"Stop"	"Can't Stop," Red Hot Chili Peppers	Brian Kelly
"Ted, Just Admit It ..."	"I Don't Even Know Myself," The Who	Matt
"Ted, Just Admit It..."	"I'm Insane," Sonic Youth	Matt

Song Parodies:

Original Song Name	Parody Song Name	Parody Author
"Jane Says"	"McCain Says"	McKludge
"Just Because"	"Just For Drugs"	Monica-The Good Witch of Washington
"Been Caught Stealing"	"Been Caught Dealing"	Michael Florio
"Jane Says"	"Ede Says(tribute to NoSeGaS)"	Bird Eats Oatmeal
"Jane Says"	"Jane's Dead"	Susan C.

Untapped Commercial Ideas:

Song Name	Product	Submittor
Just Because	Apple Jacks	Monica-The Good Witch of Washington
Been Caught Stealing	Grand Theft Auto video game	CapitalE

Bad Choices for On Hold Music:

Song Name	Company/Organization	Submittor
Been Caught Stealing	Winoda Ryder's answering machine	Ezra
Been Caught Stealing	Anyone Associated With Enron	Urban Peace Artist
Been Caught Stealing	Shoplifters Anonymous	weyKiller
Been Caught Stealing	Kleptomaniacs Anonymous	SisterGirl
Been Caught Stealin'	State Penitentiary	Legion

Duets Not Yet Performed:

First Band/Song Name	Second Band/Song Name	New Song Name	Submittor
The Sign Ace Of Base	Stop Jane's Addiction	The Stop Sign	baa
Dig Up Her Bones The Misfits	Been Caught Stealin' Jane's Addiction	Been Caught Diggin' Up Her Bones Necrophilia is not a good thing! Shame on you!	Kameron
Jane Says Jane's Addiction	Sheena Is A Punk Rocker The Ramones	Jane Says Sheena Is A Punk Rocker Now Jane. gossip is a bad thing...	Scrumtrulesent
Been Caught Stealing Jane's Addiction	Steal My Sunshine Len	Been Caught Stealing My Sunshine	pickle

If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be :

Jane's Child Addiction

Jane Child combined with Jane's Addiction

Sounds like a pedophile!

Submitted By: Josh

Misheard Lyrics:

"Been Caught Stealing" Misheard Lyrics: Hey all right Pumpkin pie It's mine Original Lyrics: Hey all right If I get by It's mine	"Ocean Size" Misheard Lyrics: Like two aging ninja foes. Original Lyrics: Like a tooth aching a jawbone.
"Been Caught Stealing" Misheard Lyrics: When I want some beer man, I don't want to pay for it. Original Lyrics: When I want something and I don't want to pay for it	"Jane Says" Misheard Lyrics: Jesus Original Lyrics: Jane says
There are additional misheard lyrics available.

Misheard Lyrics Story:

"Jane Says"

Misheard Lyrics:

Jane says don't wear Sergio's

Original Lyrics:

Jane says she's done with Sergio.

Story about this misheard lyric by: Anne Marie Tumulty

This song came out in the '80's - the decade of, among other things, designer jeans. Naturally, my friend & I assumed Perry Farrell was referring to Sergio Valente jeans!

Song Parody Fragments:

"Been Caught Stealing"

Better Lyrics:

My girl, she's one too
She's a low-class flirt
She'd flip up her skirt

Original Lyrics:

My girl, she's one too
She'll go and get her a shirt
Stick it under her skirt

Submitted by: newrock

"Been Caught Stealing"

Better Lyrics:

Been cut shavin'
once, last night

Original Lyrics:

Been caught stealin
once, when i was five

Submitted by: ThatCrazyKidd

Funny Lyrics:

"Been Caught Stealing"

The Funny Lyrics:

My girl, she's one too.
She'll go and get her a skirt.
Stick it under her shirt.

Why They're Funny:

And I dare the security guards to look under her shirt.

Submitted by: newrock

"Been Caught Stealing"

The Funny Lyrics:

Well it's just a simple fact that I want something and I don't want to pay for it.

Why They're Funny:

This song is about him and his girlfriend shoplifting. The video is even funnier, with a man in drag sticking a chicken up his skirt.

Submitted by: Empressive

Songs That Open With Their Titles:

"Had a Dad" Opening Lines: Had a dad, big and strong. Comments: Submitted by: Brian Kelly	"Jane Says" Opening Lines: Jane says "I'm done with Sergio." Comments: Submitted by: Brian Kelly
There are additional spelling lyrics available.