Mojo Pin
Jeff Buckley · Original Album Classics 2 [2011]
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
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
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, and 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
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
Black, black, black beauty
Mojo Pin
Mojo Pin stands as a defining track from Jeff Buckley's seminal 1994 album, Grace. The song showcases Buckley's unique ability to blend rock intensity with delicate, introspective songwriting. Musically, the recording features a distinctive, driving rhythm section that contrasts with Buckley's soaring, emotive vocals. The composition reflects the experimental nature of the album, moving away from standard pop structures to create a dynamic soundscape. As a key part of his discography, the track highlights the artist's exploration of complex emotional themes through powerful instrumentation. It remains a staple of his live performances and a testament to his enduring influence on alternative rock. The song's energy and lyrical depth continue to resonate with listeners, securing its place within the broader context of Buckley's celebrated body of work.