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Light Years...this song is beautiful.

lovelyritalovelyrita Posts: 72
edited November 2005 in Words and Music...Communication
"Light Years"

i've used hammers made out of wood
i have played games with pieces and rules
i undeciphered 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 apart
every inch between us becomes light years now
no time 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 seem 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


I have lost someone this past year and this song explains that confusion that comes with a loss of a loved one perfectly.
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  • MohabMohab Posts: 310
    Theres a version of it called the 'extended version' (fairly straightforward eh?). Its around anyway, its definately worth checking out.
  • AbookamongstthemanyAbookamongstthemany Posts: 8,209
    I adore this song. I know its supposed to be about death and all but its me and my bfs song. Mostly because of the second verse, we used to live 7 hous from each other.


    with heavy breath, awakened regrets
    back pages and days alone that could have been spent, together..
    but we were miles apart
    every inch between us becomes light years now
    no time 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 seem to like it here
    your light's reflected now, reflected from afar

    ah, the memories. This ones for you sweetie...
    <3<3<3
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  • lovelyritalovelyrita Posts: 72
    Mohab wrote:
    Theres a version of it called the 'extended version' (fairly straightforward eh?). Its around anyway, its definately worth checking out.

    Where can I find it?
  • Pearl Jam and toastPearl Jam and toast Posts: 4,475
    over looked by a lot of people.

    its always been a favorite of mine.
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  • five_against_onefive_against_one Posts: 70
    The second i clicked on this thread, the song came on my play list. Interesting....

    anyways i agree, it's beautiful.
    "But you see, you get more for your money with the big ones. It's like a two for one special."



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  • lovelyritalovelyrita Posts: 72
    five_against_one wrote:
    The second i clicked on this thread, the song came on my play list. Interesting....

    anyways i agree, it's beautiful.

    It is a magical song!!
  • Dissapearing_OneDissapearing_One Posts: 4
    hi everybody! I'm pearl jam fan from spain, is the firts time that i write here and i will keep posting :)
    light years is a great song, its my favourite pearl jam song!... the words and the music are linked perfectly and its incredible how much can it make you think.
  • duggroduggro Posts: 1,343
    five_against_one wrote:
    The second i clicked on this thread, the song came on my play list. Interesting....

    anyways i agree, it's beautiful.

    i was the opposite, as soon as this song started playing, the forum page opened and i saw this thread. meant to be.

    damn good tune
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  • schuhljamschuhljam Posts: 28
    Dissapearing_One wrote:
    hi everybody! I'm pearl jam fan from spain, is the firts time that i write here and i will keep posting :)
    light years is a great song, its my favourite pearl jam song!... the words and the music are linked perfectly and its incredible how much can it make you think.

    Welcome. I hope you have fun.
  • red_misquitored_misquito Posts: 34
    i love light years
    And I wished for so long cannot stay All the precious moments cannot stay Its not like wings have fallen
    cannot stay But still somethings missing I cannot say yea Holding hands are daughters and sons And their faiths are falling down down down down I have wished for so long How I wish for you today
  • oldermanolderman Posts: 1,765
    Light Years is a beautiful song..

    I was initially surprised to see Light Years on the RVM hits record, however, after listening to my vinyl, I am very pleased that it was included.
    Down the street you can hear her scream youre a disgrace
    As she slams the door in his drunken face
    And now he stands outside
    And all the neighbours start to gossip and drool
    He cries oh, girl you must be mad,
    What happened to the sweet love you and me had?
    Against the door he leans and starts a scene,
    And his tears fall and burn the garden green
  • IGotMemoriesIGotMemories Posts: 6
    I absolutely adore this song.... it came out around the time I lost one of my dear friends to cancer.... the song sums her up beautifully.

    Love you Daphne.....




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  • Anna_falkAnna_falk Posts: 114
    When I hear that song I think about a guy, 24 yrs old that has disappeared for two month ago now. I didn't know him well, I guess he's probably dead, it's very sad.
    To worry about tomorrow doesn't make it easier,
    it only makes today worse.
  • christmas cleanchristmas clean Posts: 60
    lovelyrita wrote:
    "Light Years"

    i've used hammers made out of wood
    i have played games with pieces and rules
    i undeciphered 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 apart
    every inch between us becomes light years now
    no time 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 seem 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


    I have lost someone this past year and this song explains that confusion that comes with a loss of a loved one perfectly.

    Wow Im in awe of this song. The line We were but stones your light made us stars. Is how I feel about my kids.
    And we're all allowed to dream of the next time we touch.
  • yield21yield21 Posts: 9
    Light years was the first song that I listen from Binaural,and I have never forgot that moment and what it made me feel.
    Dissapearing_One wrote:
    hi everybody! I'm pearl jam fan from spain, is the firts time that i write here and i will keep posting :)
    light years is a great song, its my favourite pearl jam song!... the words and the music are linked perfectly and its incredible how much can it make you think.

    Hi Dissapearing One!I´m from Spain too!
    "The smallest oceans still get big,big waves"
  • MerkyjammMerkyjamm Posts: 272
    Listening to it right now on one of the bootlegs, it really is beautiful. This and Last Kiss helped me reaffirm my faith in someone I love. It's the tragedy and acceptance in the words and, of course, the way Ed sings it.

    Unreal.
    Too many cowboys, not enough indians, so just go ape shit!

    I may be boring but at least I'm not Jack fucking Johnson.

    TV is such shit; let's go outside and ride bicycles, right now!

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  • LightYearLightYear Posts: 41
    To me the lyrics to this song are poetic.

    It's an amazing mix of sadness and celebration of the life that was lost.

    I originally got hooked on the St. Louis boot version from 2003 because I was pretty slow getting Binaural. I think I prefer the pace and emotion in the live version, but I still love the recorded cut as well.
    "No time to be void or save up on life...
    You got to spend it all."
  • EddiesMuseEddiesMuse Posts: 389
    the line we were but stones your light made us stars, makes me sometimes think of a secret message from the band to all of us who adore them.

    They used to be just guys who got together and jammed (no pun intended) and our adoration we shine on them turned them from stones to stars.
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  • MerkyjammMerkyjamm Posts: 272
    Eddie'sMuse wrote:
    the line we were but stones your light made us stars, makes me sometimes think of a secret message from the band to all of us who adore them.

    They used to be just guys who got together and jammed (no pun intended) and our adoration we shine on them turned them from stones to stars.
    That's a really cool interpretation-fits nicely with the thread 'What makes you love PJ'.

    I just love Light Years now, shame they didn't do a version on Benaroya Hall, that'd have been cool...
    Too many cowboys, not enough indians, so just go ape shit!

    I may be boring but at least I'm not Jack fucking Johnson.

    TV is such shit; let's go outside and ride bicycles, right now!

    Madrid 07/09/06 - Little mofo'ing Wing!!!
    Wembley 06/18/07 - Speechless

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  • i forgeti forget Posts: 281
    This is a wonderful song, there's a version from one of the '03 boots that tears me to pieces.
  • bossman3188bossman3188 Posts: 263
    dez higher wrote:
    This is a wonderful song, there's a version from one of the '03 boots that tears me to pieces.


    find out what version it is. i havnt heard many live versions i would love to hear the one your talking about.
    there'll be time for laughin'
    there's no time to cry
    soon i will be leavin'
    look me in the eye
    no matter what's in front of me
    it's your face that i'll see
  • NevermindNevermind Posts: 1,006
    One of my favorite songs, its just so well written.
  • Champagne BreakfastChampagne Breakfast Posts: 1,526
    Beautiful, Beautiful song. We were but stones your light made us stars ...... is the most powerful line ed has ever written in my opinion. Love that line and that song,...wish they'd play it more.
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  • LightYearLightYear Posts: 41
    bossman3188 wrote:
    find out what version it is. i havnt heard many live versions i would love to hear the one your talking about.

    I'm not a student of boots, but I mentioned above that I like the St. Louis, 2003 boot version of this song.
    "No time to be void or save up on life...
    You got to spend it all."
  • MineAmIMineAmI Posts: 114
    one of my favorite pj songs. possibly eddie's best lyrics. great stuff.

    pinkpop 2000 is unbelievable
    we were but stones....your light made us stars
  • Righteous JammerRighteous Jammer Posts: 509
    This song gives me chills everytime I hear it!
    It doesnt hurt.... when I bleed
    but memories...they eat me
    I've seen it all before,...
    bring it on cause I'm no victim.
    -Ghost
  • Rue D'AwakeningRue D'Awakening Posts: 143
    i wish they had played this more on the riot act tour. i hope they bring it back for the next one. binaural was the album that made me a fanatical pearl jam fan and every song on that album speaks to me, but none like 'light years'.
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  • IndianSummerIndianSummer Posts: 854
    i like this song very much... probably the best song of Binnaural... and i believe the song about which the whole album is woven.
    I have faced it, A life wasted...

    Take my hand, my child of love
    Come step inside my tears
    Swim the magic ocean,
    I've been crying all these years
  • i forgeti forget Posts: 281
    bossman3188 wrote:
    find out what version it is. i havnt heard many live versions i would love to hear the one your talking about.
    10 June, Little Rock, Arkansas, it's a good one.
  • AbookamongstthemanyAbookamongstthemany Posts: 8,209
    this song will forever hold a special place in my heart
    If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.

    Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
    -Oscar Wilde
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