Any one have any thoughts on why there is so little mention of sex in PJ lyrics? They must have the least sexy lyrics and aesthetic of any big rock band... ever.
I guess a lot of more aggressive rock music isn't "sexy" But PJ isn't just aggressive rock. They can be romantic, sure, but Johnny guitar is the only song I can think of that has much innuendo.
Well, for YEARS I though Black said "Her legs spread out before me as her body once did" not "Were laid out before me...."
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I'm surprised this seems like such a mystery folks... rock and roll is overrun by songs about sex, bands that ooze sex, suggestions of sex before and after the sexy rock show... Pearl Jam set out right from the beginning to NOT just be another band selling sex. Isn't that obvious from the lyrical focus from Day 1? And then the more they got attention for not just being talented but being beautiful men, it obviously got a lot more intense for them (especially Ed). Ed in particular seemed to set out to be NOT SEXY as much as possible (ha, good luck with that one Ed ), but they all kinda both balanced being hot (cuz they ARE a gorgeous buncha guys) with not FOCUSING on being hot.
And when you're trying to keep the focus on your music and the lyrics/messages, you don't play to sex. You don't vamp it up. Mother Love Bone was a wholly different animal, lots of sex there. But Andrew and Ed clearly both crazy talented, but vastly different stage presences and public personas.
I'm not even faintly surprised by the lack of sexual innuendo or blantant reference in PJ songs. I'll never forget in Philly in 2000, first time I saw a woman flash her boobs at a PJ show, and I thought "Wow, really? It's come to that?" But then I realized that given how absurdly huge they were in the 90s, it's kind of a miracle that was the first bare boobage I saw
I'm surprised this seems like such a mystery folks... rock and roll is overrun by songs about sex, bands that ooze sex, suggestions of sex before and after the sexy rock show... Pearl Jam set out right from the beginning to NOT just be another band selling sex. Isn't that obvious from the lyrical focus from Day 1? And then the more they got attention for not just being talented but being beautiful men, it obviously got a lot more intense for them (especially Ed). Ed in particular seemed to set out to be NOT SEXY as much as possible (ha, good luck with that one Ed ), but they all kinda both balanced being hot (cuz they ARE a gorgeous buncha guys) with not FOCUSING on being hot.
And when you're trying to keep the focus on your music and the lyrics/messages, you don't play to sex. You don't vamp it up. Mother Love Bone was a wholly different animal, lots of sex there. But Andrew and Ed clearly both crazy talented, but vastly different stage presences and public personas.
I'm not even faintly surprised by the lack of sexual innuendo or blantant reference in PJ songs. I'll never forget in Philly in 2000, first time I saw a woman flash her boobs at a PJ show, and I thought "Wow, really? It's come to that?" But then I realized that given how absurdly huge they were in the 90s, it's kind of a miracle that was the first bare boobage I saw
For me, when it comes to music and making sexy-time, it's typically more about the groove and intensity of voice than the lyrics themselves.
(see In My Tree - owooogah!)
Agreed hedo!! Of the Girl soooo sexy. Also No Way and Wash have a very sexy groove. Dare I say.....hot
Eta. You Are is seriously sexy too
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For me, when it comes to music and making sexy-time, it's typically more about the groove and intensity of voice than the lyrics themselves.
(see In My Tree - owooogah!)
Agreed hedo!! Of the Girl soooo sexy. Also No Way and Wash have a very sexy groove. Dare I say.....hot
Eta. You Are is seriously sexy too
All or none is frikkin sexy!!
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
For me, when it comes to music and making sexy-time, it's typically more about the groove and intensity of voice than the lyrics themselves.
(see In My Tree - owooogah!)
Agreed hedo!! Of the Girl soooo sexy. Also No Way and Wash have a very sexy groove. Dare I say.....hot
Eta. You Are is seriously sexy too
All or none is frikkin sexy!!
Yes!
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I'm surprised this seems like such a mystery folks... rock and roll is overrun by songs about sex, bands that ooze sex, suggestions of sex before and after the sexy rock show... Pearl Jam set out right from the beginning to NOT just be another band selling sex. Isn't that obvious from the lyrical focus from Day 1? And then the more they got attention for not just being talented but being beautiful men, it obviously got a lot more intense for them (especially Ed). Ed in particular seemed to set out to be NOT SEXY as much as possible (ha, good luck with that one Ed ), but they all kinda both balanced being hot (cuz they ARE a gorgeous buncha guys) with not FOCUSING on being hot.
And when you're trying to keep the focus on your music and the lyrics/messages, you don't play to sex. You don't vamp it up. Mother Love Bone was a wholly different animal, lots of sex there. But Andrew and Ed clearly both crazy talented, but vastly different stage presences and public personas.
I'm not even faintly surprised by the lack of sexual innuendo or blantant reference in PJ songs. I'll never forget in Philly in 2000, first time I saw a woman flash her boobs at a PJ show, and I thought "Wow, really? It's come to that?" But then I realized that given how absurdly huge they were in the 90s, it's kind of a miracle that was the first bare boobage I saw
I don't think anyone is confused. I think we all understand that PJ is about the music and their voice/rights.
Whipping has interesting lyrics...
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They respect women so they write beautiful love songs instead.
Exactly.
I'm curious as to what the OP was looking for, some raunchy lyrics degrading women?? Never going to happen.
Sex is not love, Kevin. (St. Elmo's Fire).
not at all. It's just that tons of American music is all sexed up, but PJ come from a specific generation and time/place that results in them being one of the least sexual big time rock bands ever. They're not only respectful about the subject, they just don't mention it very much at all.
Johnny Guitar seems to be about the lovin,' especially the last verse.
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Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
For me, when it comes to music and making sexy-time, it's typically more about the groove and intensity of voice than the lyrics themselves.
(see In My Tree - owooogah!)
And when you're trying to keep the focus on your music and the lyrics/messages, you don't play to sex. You don't vamp it up. Mother Love Bone was a wholly different animal, lots of sex there. But Andrew and Ed clearly both crazy talented, but vastly different stage presences and public personas.
I'm not even faintly surprised by the lack of sexual innuendo or blantant reference in PJ songs. I'll never forget in Philly in 2000, first time I saw a woman flash her boobs at a PJ show, and I thought "Wow, really? It's come to that?" But then I realized that given how absurdly huge they were in the 90s, it's kind of a miracle that was the first bare boobage I saw
Eta. You Are is seriously sexy too
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Another habit says its long overdue
Another habit like an unwanted friend
I'm so happy with my righteous self
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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I don't think anyone is confused. I think we all understand that PJ is about the music and their voice/rights.
Whipping has interesting lyrics...
Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
Jane's Addiction.
"Three Days" is a fucking masterpiece! (Pun intended.)
Never mind the euphemism that is Pearl Jam, ha.
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I'm curious as to what the OP was looking for, some raunchy lyrics degrading women??
Never going to happen.
Sex is not love, Kevin. (St. Elmo's Fire).
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