It's unfortunately constant with me... always end up "the nice guy" or "the friend"... so it wreches in me when I hear it & think of things... but I adore & love it so... as the lyrics make so much sense, and as someone else far earlier in this thread said, it's like someone else understands, but can express it... and the music fits perfectly for the feeling it's trying to express... pure beauty to my ears.
...and why... oh why... does everyone call it "I Got Shit"? yes that is said in the song, but the track name is "I Got Id". If the Merkinball album/single said otherwise, fine. But it doesn't... and that makes me sad.
Smile Because It Applies In My Life Everyday, I Realise Im Alive And Well So I See No Reason Not Too! I've Had My Fair Amount Of Regular Shit As We All Do, But Plenty Of People Have It Way Worse So To Me A Smile Goes A Long Way! And Every Time I Hear " Don't It Make You Smile" It Actually Makes Me Smile I Just Think Of Reasons To Smile!!! A Smile Never Broke Ones Mouth!!!!!!!!!!! ;~)
IF YOU CAN KEEP COOL AROUND HERE.... AMONG THE CONFUSION.......YOU REALLY DON'T UNDERSTAND THE SITUATION!!!
god, where to begin on this one...these are some of my favourite lines
first and foremost:
BLACK- the line "i know someday you'll have a beautiful life, i know you'll be a star in somebody else's sky..."
FOOTSTEPS- "I've got scratches all over my arms one for each day since i fell apart"
REARVIEWMIRROR- "I gather speed from you fucking with me"
BETTERMAN- this song was a beacon in an otherwise dark and dismal ocean for me
CORDUROY-"i thought you were a friend, but i guess i, i guess i hate you" (powerful words!)
SMALL TOWN- "I just want to scream HELLO!!!"
CRAZY MARY- "That what you fear the most could meet you halfway"
DOWN- "Won't let the light escape from me. Won't let the darkness swallow me."
LOVE BOAT CAPTAIN- "Hold me, and make it the truth,
That when all is lost there will be you, Cause to the universe I don't mean a thing, And there's just one word I still believe"
I AM MINE- "I know I was born and I know that I'll die
The in between is mine. I am mine"
OK, i could go on forever but i won't. I think there's something in every song that touches me, otherwise i wouldn't be such a huge fan.
Well, I wrote a real long reply to this earlier, but now I'm lazy. Mostly, Jeremy can describe me, other than the fact I'm not going to kill myself (well try not to anyways). But, Given To Fly is the song that has actually affected me. It makes me just wanna go out...and well, become something that I want to be. My dreams are probably way beyond reach, but "GTF" can still encourage me. I dream of becoming a professional Foot Model...LOL just kidding. Erm, I just wanna be a good drummer and good musician, and make some good music, with, and for, some good people. Unfortunately, I have nobody to do so with. Oh well. GTF is helpful. It makes me feel very up. It's enlightening,invigorating,inspiring, and spine-tingling. It helps me become better than myself.
It's unfortunately constant with me... always end up "the nice guy" or "the friend"... so it wreches in me when I hear it & think of things... but I adore & love it so... as the lyrics make so much sense, and as someone else far earlier in this thread said, it's like someone else understands, but can express it... and the music fits perfectly for the feeling it's trying to express... pure beauty to my ears.
...and why... oh why... does everyone call it "I Got Shit"? yes that is said in the song, but the track name is "I Got Id". If the Merkinball album/single said otherwise, fine. But it doesn't... and that makes me sad.
I think the title is actually I Got Shit. It was written "Id" on the cover for the sensors. Ed Writes "I Got Shit" on the setlists........
Well, first off I want to say that one of the things I love about Pearl Jam is they leave the interpretations of songs up to the listener and not ruin the experience of album listening.
Well, "Light Years" takes me back to a part of my life when I met my first true love. I was in 8th grade she was in 9th. She lived 30 min. away, and it was hard at the time and I hardly got to see her. We learned so much from eachother while we were together, but she had so many problems at the time that she drifted away from me, and then she moved. It seemed like as time went on, our distance became a length measuring in light years. But one day, it occured to me that I couldn't be stuck on here, that I had to live and go on without her, and I eventually did. I hope noone laughs at this interpretation, bc Light Years has made me cry before.
IT is brave of you to admit it and anyone who would laugh would really be running from their own fear, I've been there too, more than once... I think alot of what the lyrics say are about closure and being better for having felt someone's love, even if it might not have lasted...as long as you grow and heal and learn and most importantly, go on to love again...
now onto:
when I was 21 and Ten came out it was Wash and Release...and of course...Black..obviously, then as each album came out RVM and Indifference, then Nothingman, sadly, Given to Fly...but now at 36 Its Lowlight, Sometimes, Hail Hail, Cant Keep and of course Dirty Frank
I'm trying to get the right mindset to write a poem inspired by Immortality. Yesterday, I kindof figured out that sometimes we just know when it's time to leave. It's not forced like suicide, but things are the same for a very long time, as if what the purpose is in life must have been done already. I feel that we are given some opportunities to choose to live or die as if we are reviewing a script we wrote. I was a little scared yesterday thinking in these terms, why so much is the same, as if it were a karmic message. Now, this is not to be disrespectful to those who have lost people, as I can only look at it in theory, and I hope that to be the case for a very long time. I just know there were times when I chose to live, and I have a strong reason to continue, but immortality could start at any moment, and I wonder if it's the easier choice.
There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
NOT FOR YOU, ANIMAL, NO WAY, LEASH,
I hate it when i do sumthin and all these unworthy cocksuckers show up out of nowhere tryna getta piece, or People who are older than me but not wiser start telling me how things should be and who I am. I am a fighter (not physicially), but sometimes u gotta know when to give up, or u realise that u can't fight in every hour of the day? NO WAY
One of the songs that has related the most to my life is Deep. As soon as I heard this song I immediately could relate it to myself. The words fit perfectly with situations that I have had to deal with in the past, and hopeful not so much in the future. I love this song, I listened to it on repeat to drown out the noise when I got my tatoo. This and Black will always be my two all time favourites.
Well i'm not sure if the song means exactly this, but it's what I think it means..
DOWN.
It's about hope and not losing it. ( that's what I think)
And whever I was feeling down in a certain time of my life, this song made me believe in hope. Like, better things were on their way to me.
And to this day when I feel down, it still helps me.
i would have to agree with the multitudes who say 'indifference'. its the songs that applies most to me, i think. there's a lot of others though too, and they don't directly apply, i can compeletey understand where the song is coming from.
on side note, anyone notice how earlier pearl jam songs tend to be inward looking, or about the inner feeling of a character ed is singing about, whereas as later songs tend to be outward looking, like "you don't give blood and take it back again", and "i'm gonna save you fucker"
well, I would say Black applied to me for many many years. But, now, I will have to say I am Mine, because I am finally at the age and maturity, that I know who I am, what I want, and what I don't want in my life, and what's important.
i would have to say "off he goes" cos its quite often how i feel when things go wrong and i cant fix them. i have a habit of promising the world and then me being let down on what i promise and then i cant get my shit together to sort it out and it just leaves me feeling angry/insane/upset-cue off he goes!!!
When I was born, the doctor came out to the waiting room and said to my father, I'm very sorry. We did everything we could. But he pulled through......
You can spend your time alone redigesting PAST REGRETS
or you can come to terms and realize you're the only one who cannot forgive yourself.
Yeah, right now I'm getting over the death of my bro. And I do have regrets about my relationship with him. It had soured there in the end and I put my grudge before the family. Something I can never make up, and something I hate myself for, but need to eventually make up. These words can't ring more true right now...
I got the Riot Act album around the time when old girlfriend decided to end our 3 year relationship. I Am Mine was the first tune that really stood out from the rest of that album and the lyrics are flawless.
My personal favorite......
"I know i was born and i know that i'll die.....the inbetween is mine"
** I know I was born and I know that I'll die.....the in-between is mine**
You can spend your time alone redigesting PAST REGRETS
or you can come to terms and realize you're the only one who cannot forgive yourself.
Yeah, right now I'm getting over the death of my bro. And I do have regrets about my relationship with him. It had soured there in the end and I put my grudge before the family. Something I can never make up, and something I hate myself for, but need to eventually make up. These words can't ring more true right now...
I can't believe you posted that, it's mine at the moment aswell! I needed a kick up the gary to make me go to my graduation (it'll be this Thursday) as I thought I couldn't go. I was really upset with myself at the thought that I nearly stopped myself from going, for a couple of days. Whenever I think about it I play that song in my head, and it's been a while since I was upset about it now.
A restaurant with a smoking section is like a swimming pool with a pissing section
I can't believe you posted that, it's mine at the moment aswell! I needed a kick up the gary to make me go to my graduation (it'll be this Thursday) as I thought I couldn't go. I was really upset with myself at the thought that I nearly stopped myself from going, for a couple of days. Whenever I think about it I play that song in my head, and it's been a while since I was upset about it now.
I've just read the rest of the post, kind of puts mine in perspective. You weren't to know your brother was going to die. I'm sorry for your loss.
A restaurant with a smoking section is like a swimming pool with a pissing section
You can spend your time alone redigesting PAST REGRETS
or you can come to terms and realize you're the only one who cannot forgive yourself.
Yeah, right now I'm getting over the death of my bro. And I do have regrets about my relationship with him. It had soured there in the end and I put my grudge before the family. Something I can never make up, and something I hate myself for, but need to eventually make up. These words can't ring more true right now...
I'm sorry for your loss. I lost both of my only brothers. I'm an only child now. If you ever want to talk I'm here for you.
hey this is d first msg ive posted! ive been reading dem for a few days though.Funny how life turns around on u yesterday i wud have said THIN AIR i was walking 2 college 2day listening 2 BINAURAL and i had 2 skip it now i wud say dat grievence sums up how i feel right now its such a powerful song it just hit me earlier PLEDGE YOUR GRIEVENCE 2 THE FLAG. But present tense will always b the first pj song dat i loved DO U C D WAY DAT TREE BENDS DOES IT INSPIRE ? dam right it does its so cool 2 find ppl who feel d way dat i do about pj! hope i didnt kill d thread!
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Definitely, nothing but crap in my life for the past 3 months, i wish i could understand wtf is going on, but got to keep on.
-Tom Waits-
Everybody should believe in something...I believe i'll have another drink - anonymous -
Ah that's just drunk talk, sweet beautiful drunk talk.
-Barney Gumble-
It's unfortunately constant with me... always end up "the nice guy" or "the friend"... so it wreches in me when I hear it & think of things... but I adore & love it so... as the lyrics make so much sense, and as someone else far earlier in this thread said, it's like someone else understands, but can express it... and the music fits perfectly for the feeling it's trying to express... pure beauty to my ears.
...and why... oh why... does everyone call it "I Got Shit"? yes that is said in the song, but the track name is "I Got Id". If the Merkinball album/single said otherwise, fine. But it doesn't... and that makes me sad.
first and foremost:
BLACK- the line "i know someday you'll have a beautiful life, i know you'll be a star in somebody else's sky..."
FOOTSTEPS- "I've got scratches all over my arms one for each day since i fell apart"
REARVIEWMIRROR- "I gather speed from you fucking with me"
BETTERMAN- this song was a beacon in an otherwise dark and dismal ocean for me
CORDUROY-"i thought you were a friend, but i guess i, i guess i hate you" (powerful words!)
SMALL TOWN- "I just want to scream HELLO!!!"
CRAZY MARY- "That what you fear the most could meet you halfway"
DOWN- "Won't let the light escape from me. Won't let the darkness swallow me."
LOVE BOAT CAPTAIN- "Hold me, and make it the truth,
That when all is lost there will be you, Cause to the universe I don't mean a thing, And there's just one word I still believe"
I AM MINE- "I know I was born and I know that I'll die
The in between is mine. I am mine"
OK, i could go on forever but i won't. I think there's something in every song that touches me, otherwise i wouldn't be such a huge fan.
Around the Bend - Gave me courage to pop the question
And Vs. Came out when I was in the hospital for a week with a fractured leg. That CD got me through some long nights. That and Demeral.....
I think the title is actually I Got Shit. It was written "Id" on the cover for the sensors. Ed Writes "I Got Shit" on the setlists........
IT is brave of you to admit it and anyone who would laugh would really be running from their own fear, I've been there too, more than once... I think alot of what the lyrics say are about closure and being better for having felt someone's love, even if it might not have lasted...as long as you grow and heal and learn and most importantly, go on to love again...
now onto:
when I was 21 and Ten came out it was Wash and Release...and of course...Black..obviously, then as each album came out RVM and Indifference, then Nothingman, sadly, Given to Fly...but now at 36 Its Lowlight, Sometimes, Hail Hail, Cant Keep and of course Dirty Frank
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
I hate it when i do sumthin and all these unworthy cocksuckers show up out of nowhere tryna getta piece, or People who are older than me but not wiser start telling me how things should be and who I am. I am a fighter (not physicially), but sometimes u gotta know when to give up, or u realise that u can't fight in every hour of the day? NO WAY
And I’m starting to believe
That this hopeless...situation
Is what I’m trying to achieve
but i still try to run on...you know i still try
to move on...but its All or None.
or Down.
Rise. Life is in motion. we're stuck in line.
oh rise...You can't be neutral on a moving train.
I will scream my lungs out till it fills this room.
How much difference...How much difference does it make?
DASHIT !!!!!!!!!!!!
breath !
DOWN.
It's about hope and not losing it. ( that's what I think)
And whever I was feeling down in a certain time of my life, this song made me believe in hope. Like, better things were on their way to me.
And to this day when I feel down, it still helps me.
i get a lot of shit from people and from life in general, but i still keep plodding on. don't know why, sometimes.
live like your dying today
on side note, anyone notice how earlier pearl jam songs tend to be inward looking, or about the inner feeling of a character ed is singing about, whereas as later songs tend to be outward looking, like "you don't give blood and take it back again", and "i'm gonna save you fucker"
It's my blood
http://bloodpearljam.proboards70.com/
that's the story of my life right there.
You can spend your time alone redigesting PAST REGRETS
or you can come to terms and realize you're the only one who cannot forgive yourself.
Yeah, right now I'm getting over the death of my bro. And I do have regrets about my relationship with him. It had soured there in the end and I put my grudge before the family. Something I can never make up, and something I hate myself for, but need to eventually make up. These words can't ring more true right now...
I got the Riot Act album around the time when old girlfriend decided to end our 3 year relationship. I Am Mine was the first tune that really stood out from the rest of that album and the lyrics are flawless.
My personal favorite......
"I know i was born and i know that i'll die.....the inbetween is mine"
I can't believe you posted that, it's mine at the moment aswell! I needed a kick up the gary to make me go to my graduation (it'll be this Thursday) as I thought I couldn't go. I was really upset with myself at the thought that I nearly stopped myself from going, for a couple of days. Whenever I think about it I play that song in my head, and it's been a while since I was upset about it now.
I've just read the rest of the post, kind of puts mine in perspective. You weren't to know your brother was going to die. I'm sorry for your loss.
I'm sorry for your loss. I lost both of my only brothers. I'm an only child now. If you ever want to talk I'm here for you.
-Brian
why go home
why go home
why