I bet you are a great dad!
I had the same type reaction to a completely different situation, the song was actually a version of In My Tree, he never remembers the lyrics so he just started making shit up, and it was if he was talking to me. I posted it with a picture of a palm tree on the picture contest by Lance, if you want to listen to it. It took my breath away, I was crying so hard.
Not looking to bash any thread. I totally beleive you say what you want and write what you want. I just wanted to add some positive vibes to the message board. As you can see the band has done alot and Ed has made the world a better place.
BLACK DIAMOND
This post was for people like you and every other poster who has had a positive vibe through listening to the music. It's great to hear you got to the point which some people never do and like you said the music help that come out. Just by being able to write that, it makes you a great father! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks very much for that. BTW, I didn't see this as bashing the other thread, but trying to bring to light why we all love to listen to the band.
You know it! Anyone who steps out and talks about what they morally/ethically believe is right (minus those with some engrained religious agenda) deserves applause and hats off!
Love ya ED...and you're public comments! ("rants" is a stupid f'in term)
I'm in the minority when it comes to this subject because i actually got into this band & ED because of his outspokenness!! he wasn't just another rock douche singing about sex,drugs,money etc. he was talking about things that actually matter and i fucking dig that about him very much!!
as time has gone by Ed has showed he is a Patriot and he is concerned about the future of our country.but he doesn't just sit on his ass and let himself become a complacent lump.He writes songs that speak out in protest and spark peoples minds.
He is an asset to this country NOT a detriment!!!
and i'm not dick riding because there are somethings that i do not agree with Ed on, like Obama (no, i hate McCain too!!) but mostly i think we see eye to eye.
so keep on keeping on Ed, don't ever stop speaking out!! & fuck anyone who doesn't like it!!!!!!!!
INDEED!
the lyrics to I AM MINE especially
i listen to this almost daily
The selfish, they're all standing in line
Faithing and hoping to buy themselves time
Me, I figure as each breath goes by
I only own my mind
The North is to South what the clock is to time
There's east and there's west and there's everywhere life
I know I was born and I know that I'll die
The in between is mine
I am mine
And the feeling, it gets left behind
All the innocence lost at one time
Significant, behind the eyes
There's no need to hide...
We're safe tonight
The ocean is full 'cause everyone's crying
The full moon is looking for friends at high tide
The sorrow grows bigger when the sorrow's denied
I only know my mind
I am mine
And the meaning, it gets left behind
All the innocents lost at one time
Significant, behind the eyes
There's no need to hide...
We're safe tonight
And the feelings that get left behind
All the innocents broken with lies
Significance, between the lines
(We may need to hide)
And the meanings that get left behind
All the innocents lost at one time
We're all different behind the eyes
There's no need to hide
That one and this one for me...
Do you see the way that tree bends?
Does it inspire?
Leaning out to catch the sun's rays
A lesson to be applied
Are you getting something out of this all-encompassing trip?
You can spend your time alone, re-digesting past regrets, oh
Or you can come to terms and realize
You're the only one who can't forgive yourself, oh
Makes much more sense, to live in the present tense
Have you ideas on how this life ends?
Checked your hands and studied the lines
Have you the belief that the road ahead, ascends off into the light?
Seems that needlessly it's getting harder
To find an approach and a way to live
Are we getting something out of this all-encompassing trip?
You can spend your time alone re-digesting past regrets, oh
Or you can come to terms and realize
You're the only one who cannot forgive yourself, oh
Makes much more sense, to live in the present tense
All I have to do is revel in the everyday....then do it again tomorrow
They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong...I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
Ok, obviously PJ's music/Ed's words have been very valuable to me through the years and will continue to be. I kind of hate to interupt the thread but I have a thought...
Have his words truly made the world and the USA better places to be? His words have certainly affected many people in many wonderful ways, but I don't know that the world is better for it. Lives are certainly better for it, but in general....I don't know. I guess the positive impact his words have had could have such an affect on some people that they go out and do good things or just figure out a way to live their lives a better way thus causing a ripple effect of positive results.
Pardon me, ignore my comment, but I got to thinking and didn't want to start another thread.
Carry on
All I have to do is revel in the everyday....then do it again tomorrow
They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong...I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
"Lets put and end to that negative bullshi# Marine thread"
That's bashing the other thread... and while many find the other absurd, I also find it absurd to make a directly opposite "Eddie's lyrics have helped the US" thread. Don't get me wrong - they help a lot of individual people, but the spirit of this thread was bashing another thread - two negatives to make a positive, I guess...
YOUR THE ONLY ONE THROWING A NEGATIVE SPIN GO SOMEWHERE ELSE THERS PLENTY OF THREADS> NO ROOM FOR YOUR NEGATIVE VIBES
there is only one negative aspect here and it's drsluggo ,other wise this thread is so cool yes ed has brought a positive vibe into this world no doubt ...
there is only one negative aspect here and it's drsluggo ,other wise this thread is so cool yes ed has brought a positive vibe into this world no doubt ...
Ed is a freedom fighter who gives tools to the people to find and push for their own freedom and to throw a wrench into the spokes of the great monsterous soul destroying earth ravaging machine that we all live in.
Ed is a freedom fighter who gives tools to the people to find and push for their own freedom and to throw a wrench into the spokes of the great monsterous soul destroying earth ravaging machine that we all live in.
My father died when I was 15 years old. Even after my parents divorce, we were as close as close can be. He died suddenly and I was not prepared for it all. I couldn't even cry or get emotional. I completely shut down and went on a wild downward spiral and could never get grips on what happend.
It took years for me to even go to the grave site. I got rid of all pictures and anything that reminded me of him. In 2000 when Binaural came out it had been 18 years since his death. As usual when going through a new PJ album, I first listen to the music vs the lyrics. As I go through each subsequent listen the lyrics will start to hit me. When I got to examine Light Years something amazing happend. After all this time I finally cried! and cried and cried! Finally a song which truly expressed the loss I had and the feelings of change from him not being there. I didn't realize how much I had pent up and it was truly cathartic.
I can only hope to be as good a father as mine was (I have 3 amazing kids) and hope that I aspire to be a person like my father or whoever Eddie was writing about in Light Years.
I've used hammers made out of wood
I have played games with pieces and rules..
I've deciphered tricks at the bar...
But now you're gone,... I haven't figured out why...
I've come up with riddles... and jokes about war...
I've figured out numbers and what they're for...
I've understood feelings.. and I've understood words...
But how could you be taken away?...
And wherever you've gone...and wherever we might go...
It don't seem fair...today just disappeared...
Your light's reflected now,... reflected from afar...
We were but stones,... your light made us stars
With heavy breath,... awakened regrets...
Back pages and days alone that could have been spent,
Together... but we were... miles apar...t
Every inch between us becomes light years now...
No need to be void,... or save up on life...
You got to spend it all.....
And wherever you've gone... and wherever we might go...
It don't seem fair...you seemed to like it here...
Your light's reflected now,... reflected from afar
We were but stones,... your light made us stars
And wherever you've gone... and wherever we might go...
It don't seem fair...today just disappeared...
Your light's reflected now,... reflected from afar...
We were but stones,... your light made us stars
He is like a big brother to me, especially in high school. I would have him in mind while writing down my many thoughts. Sometimes I would write to him in my journal, and he will never see it.
Bring it to a show get close and throw it on stage.
I've used hammers made out of wood
I have played games with pieces and rules..
I've deciphered tricks at the bar...
But now you're gone,... I haven't figured out why...
I've come up with riddles... and jokes about war...
I've figured out numbers and what they're for...
I've understood feelings.. and I've understood words...
But how could you be taken away?...
And wherever you've gone...and wherever we might go...
It don't seem fair...today just disappeared...
Your light's reflected now,... reflected from afar...
We were but stones,... your light made us stars
With heavy breath,... awakened regrets...
Back pages and days alone that could have been spent,
Together... but we were... miles apar...t
Every inch between us becomes light years now...
No need to be void,... or save up on life...
You got to spend it all.....
And wherever you've gone... and wherever we might go...
It don't seem fair...you seemed to like it here...
Your light's reflected now,... reflected from afar
We were but stones,... your light made us stars
And wherever you've gone... and wherever we might go...
It don't seem fair...today just disappeared...
Your light's reflected now,... reflected from afar...
We were but stones,... your light made us stars
BUMP BUMP
Isn't it great that an artist can write something so personal for themselves and affect others so much.
Isn't it great that an artist can write something so personal for themselves and affect others so much.
Love this song
That song along with "Long Road" has really helped me through a very tough time. My Mother Passed away shortly before Christmas and these songs really have touched on many of the same feelings that I've been going through. Eddie Vedder has made my world a better place for the simple fact that he brought these amazing songs and wonderful words into the world.
"Do you see the way that tree bends?
Does it inspire?
Leaning out to catch the sun's rays
A lesson to be applied
Are you getting something out of this all-encompassing trip?
You can spend your time alone, re-digesting past regrets, oh
Or you can come to terms and realize
You're the only one who can't forgive yourself, oh
Makes much more sense, to live in the present tense
Have you ideas on how this life ends?
Checked your hands and studied the lines
Have you the belief that the road ahead, ascends off into the light?
Seems that needlessly it's getting harder
To find an approach and a way to live
Are we getting something out of this all-encompassing trip?
You can spend your time alone re-digesting past regrets, oh
Or you can come to terms and realize
You're the only one who cannot forgive yourself, oh
Makes much more sense, to live in the present tense"
Won't let the light escape from me.
Won't let the darkness swallow me.
"Do you see the way that tree bends?
Does it inspire?
Leaning out to catch the sun's rays
A lesson to be applied
Are you getting something out of this all-encompassing trip?
You can spend your time alone, re-digesting past regrets, oh
Or you can come to terms and realize
You're the only one who can't forgive yourself, oh
Makes much more sense, to live in the present tense
Have you ideas on how this life ends?
Checked your hands and studied the lines
Have you the belief that the road ahead, ascends off into the light?
Seems that needlessly it's getting harder
To find an approach and a way to live
Are we getting something out of this all-encompassing trip?
You can spend your time alone re-digesting past regrets, oh
Or you can come to terms and realize
You're the only one who cannot forgive yourself, oh
Makes much more sense, to live in the present tense"
"Do you see the way that tree bends?
Does it inspire?
Leaning out to catch the sun's rays
A lesson to be applied
Are you getting something out of this all-encompassing trip?
You can spend your time alone, re-digesting past regrets, oh
Or you can come to terms and realize
You're the only one who can't forgive yourself, oh
Makes much more sense, to live in the present tense
Have you ideas on how this life ends?
Checked your hands and studied the lines
Have you the belief that the road ahead, ascends off into the light?
Seems that needlessly it's getting harder
To find an approach and a way to live
Are we getting something out of this all-encompassing trip?
You can spend your time alone re-digesting past regrets, oh
Or you can come to terms and realize
You're the only one who cannot forgive yourself, oh
Makes much more sense, to live in the present tense"
Comments
Thanks for that! I will definately check it out.
Thanks very much for that. BTW, I didn't see this as bashing the other thread, but trying to bring to light why we all love to listen to the band.
Thanks for being positive.
Love ya ED...and you're public comments! ("rants" is a stupid f'in term)
"Know you're rights"!!!!
Absolutely!
Eddie and Pearl Jam have made my life a much better one - thanks!
Won't let the darkness swallow me.
WRONGGGGGGG! ding, ding, ding!
Its a good post bringing positive energy to Ed's free speech and the message of peace he discusses on a regular basis!
as time has gone by Ed has showed he is a Patriot and he is concerned about the future of our country.but he doesn't just sit on his ass and let himself become a complacent lump.He writes songs that speak out in protest and spark peoples minds.
He is an asset to this country NOT a detriment!!!
and i'm not dick riding because there are somethings that i do not agree with Ed on, like Obama (no, i hate McCain too!!) but mostly i think we see eye to eye.
so keep on keeping on Ed, don't ever stop speaking out!! & fuck anyone who doesn't like it!!!!!!!!
That one and this one for me...
Do you see the way that tree bends?
Does it inspire?
Leaning out to catch the sun's rays
A lesson to be applied
Are you getting something out of this all-encompassing trip?
You can spend your time alone, re-digesting past regrets, oh
Or you can come to terms and realize
You're the only one who can't forgive yourself, oh
Makes much more sense, to live in the present tense
Have you ideas on how this life ends?
Checked your hands and studied the lines
Have you the belief that the road ahead, ascends off into the light?
Seems that needlessly it's getting harder
To find an approach and a way to live
Are we getting something out of this all-encompassing trip?
You can spend your time alone re-digesting past regrets, oh
Or you can come to terms and realize
You're the only one who cannot forgive yourself, oh
Makes much more sense, to live in the present tense
They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong...I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
Have his words truly made the world and the USA better places to be? His words have certainly affected many people in many wonderful ways, but I don't know that the world is better for it. Lives are certainly better for it, but in general....I don't know. I guess the positive impact his words have had could have such an affect on some people that they go out and do good things or just figure out a way to live their lives a better way thus causing a ripple effect of positive results.
Pardon me, ignore my comment, but I got to thinking and didn't want to start another thread.
Carry on
They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong...I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
maybe it should be moved to moving train.
YOUR THE ONLY ONE THROWING A NEGATIVE SPIN GO SOMEWHERE ELSE THERS PLENTY OF THREADS> NO ROOM FOR YOUR NEGATIVE VIBES
PEACE
BUMP BUMP TRIPLE BUMP LOL
They can buy but cant put on my clothes
Throw down my ace in the hole~~~~~~
Let's go for three in a row, no sorry i can't think of anything thats not funny. - Paul Merton
London96,Manchester00,Berlin06,London07
I've used hammers made out of wood
I have played games with pieces and rules..
I've deciphered tricks at the bar...
But now you're gone,... I haven't figured out why...
I've come up with riddles... and jokes about war...
I've figured out numbers and what they're for...
I've understood feelings.. and I've understood words...
But how could you be taken away?...
And wherever you've gone...and wherever we might go...
It don't seem fair...today just disappeared...
Your light's reflected now,... reflected from afar...
We were but stones,... your light made us stars
With heavy breath,... awakened regrets...
Back pages and days alone that could have been spent,
Together... but we were... miles apar...t
Every inch between us becomes light years now...
No need to be void,... or save up on life...
You got to spend it all.....
And wherever you've gone... and wherever we might go...
It don't seem fair...you seemed to like it here...
Your light's reflected now,... reflected from afar
We were but stones,... your light made us stars
And wherever you've gone... and wherever we might go...
It don't seem fair...today just disappeared...
Your light's reflected now,... reflected from afar...
We were but stones,... your light made us stars
BUMP BUMP
Isn't it great that an artist can write something so personal for themselves and affect others so much.
Love this song
That song along with "Long Road" has really helped me through a very tough time. My Mother Passed away shortly before Christmas and these songs really have touched on many of the same feelings that I've been going through. Eddie Vedder has made my world a better place for the simple fact that he brought these amazing songs and wonderful words into the world.
It is amazing how Ed does it!
I'd like to thank him for making me a fan of The Who, Neil Young and a believer of ocean/river/water preservation.
EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
"Do you see the way that tree bends?
Does it inspire?
Leaning out to catch the sun's rays
A lesson to be applied
Are you getting something out of this all-encompassing trip?
You can spend your time alone, re-digesting past regrets, oh
Or you can come to terms and realize
You're the only one who can't forgive yourself, oh
Makes much more sense, to live in the present tense
Have you ideas on how this life ends?
Checked your hands and studied the lines
Have you the belief that the road ahead, ascends off into the light?
Seems that needlessly it's getting harder
To find an approach and a way to live
Are we getting something out of this all-encompassing trip?
You can spend your time alone re-digesting past regrets, oh
Or you can come to terms and realize
You're the only one who cannot forgive yourself, oh
Makes much more sense, to live in the present tense"
Won't let the darkness swallow me.
Definitely at the top of the list!
Definitely at the top of the list!