The song that inspired you?

dcfaithful

Release mainly, but the others....

Nothingman, Low Light, and Sleight Of Hand. Thanks Jeff.

dcfaithful

Grandad wrote:

As a male, who was sodomized from the age 12 - 14 by my father’s brother. I’m now aged in the mid-late fifties; there are a plethora of songs that fit various stages of my life. However there are 2 songs that have really inspired me.

Black
To my way of thinking Black’s lyrics are the best depiction of the emotional feelings, of one that has been sexually abused as a child. This inspired me to delve deeper into PJ’s music.

Rearviewmirror
For years I sang along knowing that I somehow had to pluck up the courage to do the same, whilst being sceptical of the clearer, clearer bit. Eventually on the 31st of September 2003 I jumped in the car with Rearviewmirror on repeat went to the police station and made a statement. Outside the station after wards I lit a smoke lent against a garden bed when this strange tingling in my shoulders and neck a feeling a large weight had been lifted, and for the first time in 37 years I felt good about myself.
(The court proceedings didn’t go to plan but I expected that! The prosecutor told me at the start he wouldn’t be prosecuting perpetrator because of his age. Even though the perpetrator pled guilty! It was all over in 2006.)
It is now 2009 and to my astonishment I cannot remember what is in the statement of 2003 not one sordid detail. For that I’m truly grateful to all of you.

Looking forward to seeing you live at Etihad Stadium on November 20

Grandad,

Bravest 1st post, I have EVER read

I admire your strength. You have gained courage that many people out there still need. Reading your post was refreshing, and eye-opening.

I hope you have found the peace of mind and freedom that you've obviously been needing for years.

mfc2006

release.

there are many others, but this song helped me through the darkest period in my life when my Dad died. thank you, Pearl Jam.

Demps

Breath

"I suggest you step out on your porch...run away my son, see it all...oh see the world..."

Probably the lyric that has had the most impact on my life.

Thin Air
Who You Are
Love Boat Captain
Oceans
Porch
Faithful
No Way

All of these songs make me want to be a better person in various ways.

pj8

Dissidentman wrote:

In Hiding Helps me pretty often...

I definetly agree. It gives me a positive feeling. Ed's voice is so amazing in this song.

Loveboatkaren

Release
WMA
Given to Fly
Save You
Love Boat Captain
Slight of Hand
Parachutes
This is not for you
Just breathe
etc.........

ANJ886

Elderly Woman..

It inspired me to get out of my small town and make something of myself!

jamminjulie

I gotta go with Given to Fly, really loving Amongst the Waves too

dimitrispearljam

where to start....for sure Alive....
i just wanna scream hello,,
by some stupid fuck....
if there was a reason,there was no reason..
He was okay,... but wondering... about wandering
etc..

edvedderrocks

I AM MINE.

Grandad

‘dcfaithful wrote:
Bravest 1st post, I have EVER read

I admire your strength. You have gained courage that many people out there still need. Reading your post was refreshing, and eye-opening.

I hope you have found the peace of mind and freedom that you've obviously been needing for years.’

Dcfaithful
Thanks for your kind words. Yes thankfully I have peace of mind and freedom of the sexual abuse.

In having said that:
The Queensland DPP’s failure to represent me. The Queensland government’s compensation payout of $700. (To receive this payment I’d have to pay out $3,000 - $4,000 for Medical & other reports, court costs, travel expenses.) Then there’s the obligatory lifelong suppression order.

These actions seem to have had a detrimental effect on my self-esteem.

Suffice to say these song titles are in the forefront of my mind: Nothingman bordering on a Dead Man Walking but I’m still Thumbing My Way cause they Cant Keep me down because, I Am Mine.

redeye

the album ten inspired me through troubled times growin up, will always be my fav album in that respect

samjam

Jeremy started the interest.
GTF started the obsession.

i_lov_it

It was 'EVEN FLOW' and 'JEREMY' which made me decide to take up the ~B A S S~

Eraserhead

Alive, Release and Present Tense to name just 3.

dimitrispearljam

today PORCH

Eraserhead

Oooh, and Inside Job, too.

BW186588

I think it would be easier to list what songs don't inspire me (as much), there are so few. If I had to choose the ones that did it the most, I would have to say that Elderly Woman is huge for me. Jeremy is such a great song because almost 20 years later this song has become even more relevant than when it was released. Yellow Ledbetter live in New Orleans. I cant remember the exact date, but I think it was on Bootleg # 68???? Not sure, but that version was just absolutely magnificent!!!! Given to Fly, the list just goes on and on! The Back Spacer album ROCKS!!! I don't think there is an album out today (in any genre) that has lyrics that can match the emotion that come is expressed!

verbtotrust4130

Like others I would say Pearl Jam is the reason I picked up a guitar and i can't go a day without playing now.....
I think the song helps me with my feelings, emotions, what have you a lot right now definitely is Present Tense.... Can you see the way that tree bends? Does it inspire? Leaning out to catch the sun's rays, a lesson to be applied..... Also, you can spend your time alone, redigesting past regrets, or you can come to terms and realize you're the only one who can't forgive yourself.... Often I feel like I am in a hole and that there is no sense working to get out of it because it's impossible.... But if you have ever seen a tree growing under something that casts a lot of shade (like those roofs you see in parks with picnic tables under them for instance) it will grow almost completely horizontal many times until it gets to where it can get enough sunlight and then it will grow up from there..... Sometimes you just have to reach out and let some light in and not shut yourself off to help, admiration, etc. The sun is trying it's best so you shouldn't fault it because you happen to be under a roof.... After all, often you are the only one that can't forgive yourself, and can't let things go and just move on......

dasvidana

Release and Leash would have to be the two for me, although there are so many others too. I am just so grateful for PJ's music (and music in general for that matter). It's kept me from stepping off the ledge so many times.