The Hippocratic Oath implies first do no harm, so there is a hint.
It’s just that lyric about the murderer that I’m struggling to really wrap my head around. I do like the thought about Mother Earth and the son being responsible for her wounds....that might be the implication.
It’s not really a song I like, but I always love trying to read their lyrics and interpret.
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Here’s my take but what do I know! (And don’t have all the lyrics in front of me).
Is the mother really earth or Mother Nature and the murderer groomed just the stand in for anybody polluting the earth? The last verse is really the environment on its last leg?
Which I could be completely off base and it’s a crazy kid!
I really like the ‘Mother Earth’ interpretation of this song
“Do not postpone happiness”
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First, one the best things about these songs is they can mean different things to different folks.
I was confused about verse 1 and 3 with the murder references, but it makes sense when considering having to disconnect a loved one from life support and feeling guilty.
the rest of the song made me think about my father in law who passed a couple years ago from Alzheimer’s. My wife and I took care of him the last several years, and if you ever have to, or already had to, take care of an elderly parent with a terminal disease, that do no harm and buckle up line will hit home harder than you could imagine.
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"...what a different life had i not found this love with you..."
I have to say, I am warming up to this song. The past few days I have been listening to the album while out running. Today, Buckle Up came on and it gave me a spring in my step. The rhythm of it is perfect for running.
Buckle Up. I never imagined there’d be a Pearl Jam song with lyrics of “bed sores and sponge baths”.., STONE? WTF? —-/
I think the lyrics are a metaphor and actually brilliant! Bed sores are typically created by someone laying in bed in one position for awhile. Sponge baths are typically given to someone who is unable to take a shower for a variety of reasons.
These lyrics could apply to either interpretation of the song. Humans have been stagnant too long regarding: Not doing enough about the environment (bed sores) or giving a half hearted attempt to recycle, save gas, etc (sponge baths) Not doing enough about the abuse (bed sores) or they give a half hearted attempt to do something to prevent the abuse (sponge baths)
When Ed sings "buckle up" my brain changes the lyrics to "Uncle Buck." (John Candy) It's all I hear now when I listen to the song. MAKE IT STOP!! Then today on Dance of Clairvoyants instead of "when every tomorrow is the same as before" I heard "when every tomato's the same as before."
I just can't seem to stop thinking that it sounds like a public service announcement about buckling your seatbelt. It's that line, "them put your seatbelt on." I know it's something else of course, but that line just throws me way off. I don't totally dislike the song and wouldn't skip it, but I could do without it. It is the only song on the album that I don't love.
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With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
Buckle Up. I never imagined there’d be a Pearl Jam song with lyrics of “bed sores and sponge baths”.., STONE? WTF? —-/
I think the lyrics are a metaphor and actually brilliant! Bed sores are typically created by someone laying in bed in one position for awhile. Sponge baths are typically given to someone who is unable to take a shower for a variety of reasons.
These lyrics could apply to either interpretation of the song. Humans have been stagnant too long regarding: Not doing enough about the environment (bed sores) or giving a half hearted attempt to recycle, save gas, etc (sponge baths) Not doing enough about the abuse (bed sores) or they give a half hearted attempt to do something to prevent the abuse (sponge baths)
Either way, Stone rocks!
I don't know my friend! No matter how much you polish a turd it is still a turd. This music is beautiful and Eddie does a great job singing it but the lyrics just don't cut it for me. I have no problem giving Stone a pass on this one. No shame in a guy taking an album off in a 30 year career.
I highly doubt that. I can’t think of a single studio album track that’s never been played live with the exception of some of the Vitalogy fillers.
I personally think it is the perfect song to open up an encore full of fast, rocking songs
I could see that! I don’t think it will be played much even in the next couple years, and after the Gigaton tours it could disappear, but it will be played live.
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the rest of the song made me think about my father in law who passed a couple years ago from Alzheimer’s. My wife and I took care of him the last several years, and if you ever have to, or already had to, take care of an elderly parent with a terminal disease, that do no harm and buckle up line will hit home harder than you could imagine.
Bed sores are typically created by someone laying in bed in one position for awhile.
Sponge baths are typically given to someone who is unable to take a shower for a variety of reasons.
These lyrics could apply to either interpretation of the song.
Humans have been stagnant too long regarding:
Not doing enough about the environment (bed sores) or giving a half hearted attempt to recycle, save gas, etc (sponge baths)
Not doing enough about the abuse (bed sores) or they give a half hearted attempt to do something to prevent the abuse (sponge baths)
Either way, Stone rocks!
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