About the song
There is no movie titled “Jim Morrison – The Movie”. However, there is a 1991 film simply titled “The Doors” that is a biographical film about the rock band of the same name, with a focus on their lead singer, Jim Morrison.
Background
- Directed by Oliver Stone, known for his controversial and stylized approach to historical events.
- Stars Val Kilmer as Jim Morrison, in a performance often lauded for its intensity and resemblance to the late singer.
- The film is a fictionalized account of Morrison’s life and the band’s career, blending factual events with imaginative interpretations and dreamlike sequences.
Themes
- The Rise and Fall of a Rock Icon: The film traces Morrison’s journey from a charismatic and poetic young man to a self-destructive rock star struggling with addiction and inner demons.
- The Power and Perils of Fame: It explores the intoxicating effects of fame and the toll it takes on Morrison’s personal life and relationships.
- The Spirit of the 60s: The film captures the countercultural zeitgeist of the 1960s, with its emphasis on rebellion, experimentation, and the pursuit of freedom.
- The Dark Side of the American Dream: It delves into the darker aspects of American culture, including the obsession with celebrity, the allure of excess, and the disillusionment with societal norms.
- The Search for Meaning and Transcendence: Morrison’s fascination with mysticism, poetry, and shamanic rituals is depicted as a quest for deeper meaning and spiritual enlightenment in a world that often feels shallow and materialistic.
It’s important to note that the film has been criticized for its historical inaccuracies and for glamorizing Morrison’s self-destructive behavior. However, it remains a visually stunning and thought-provoking exploration of one of rock music’s most enigmatic figures.
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Lyrics
The movie will begin in five momentsThe mindless voice announcedAll those unseated will await the next show
We filed slowly, languidly into the hallThe auditorium was vast and silentAs we seated and were darkened, the voice continued
The program for this evening is not newYou’ve seen this entertainment through and throughYou’ve seen your birth your life and deathYou might recall all of the restDid you have a good world when you died?Enough to base a movie on?
I’m getting out of here(Where are you going?)To the other side of morning(Please don’t chase the clouds, pagodas)
Her cunt gripped him like a warm, friendly hand
It’s alright, all your friends are here(When can I meet them?)After you’ve eaten(I’m not hungry)Uh, we meant beaten
Silver stream, silvery scream
Ooh, impossible concentration