i am so Faithful and thankful to this song...this album which was my first Pj cd (two years ago) and i feel like telling my story:
i would like to start by saying that i am happy with my beleifs and i dont want to change anyones mind if they dont agree with me. all i hope for is acceptance.
this song was one of the first that really hit me and changed my way of thinking about religion. the principles of religion are a beautiful notion, but in my case the basic form of love, tolerance, having faith in people was not present at my childhood church. my family discouraged my curiousity when i came home with questions that they just couldn't answer.
i beleive that religion can be detrimental under the wrong circumstances, as it was in my case. my religion caused me to not care so much about what I can do for people and myself, for me this was harmful. after i stopped praying, attending church and reading the bible i could concentrate on making myself happy as well as helping others. even without religion, the important values can still be maintained. right now, i dont need religion to love the world and every part of it. All i need is Pearl Jam.
this song to me represents the feelings that i have towards religion. children being taught something that has no evidence is real and arent supposed to question, fear is a part of ones relationship with God, we are taught to be afraid of someone who also loves us and looks out for us? people stop listening to their instincts out of fear that they are wrong.
i have probably infuriated a few people by now but this life is short and i'll say what i can when i can.
thank you Pearl Jam for the song Faithful. a burden has been lifted and a life has been changed:)
“I don't know what this means. I don't think it means anything.”
-Eddie Vedder
Wow! That is some deep stuff threecrookedhearts6! I totally feel you though, Pearl Jam = my religion. This song always uplifts my soul. It doesn't matter what you believe, it only matters that you believe....
I just listened to the MILANO version for the first time! (((:D))) SUPER HOLY FAITHFULLNESS! The crowd is soooooo loud! They are singing the shit outta this baby! I didn't think it was possible for this song to lift me any higher but this beautiful crowd has done it! *flys away*
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"Lo√e, you know the word
...YOU invented it!" ~ E√
M.Y.T.H. is
Belief in the game controls that keeps us in a box of fear
We never listen
Voice inside so drowned out
Drowned you are, you are, you are a furry thing
And everything is you
Me you, you me, it's all related
What's a boy to do?
Just be darling and I will be too
Faithful to you
I too have listened to it for the past couple of days. For me it's one of those songs you re-visit and have an entirely new apprecaition for. Same with Brain of J...it was just so so for me when it came out but now I totally into it. Yield is so solid...Love it!
the man upstairs is used to all of this FUCKIN noise
I'm through with
SCREEEEEAMING!
Too much happiness! How does it feel this good???
I always have the SVT images in my head too (of course) everytime I hear it...which just brings the happy even more. Aww Ed smiling as he's singing along.
lgt, guess what version I'm currently stuck on?? hehe. I cannot stop listening to this boot!!
Ooh and Low_Light03 I completely agree. Getting this song in Vegas MADE that entire show for me. No really...THIS SONG made that entire show. The way it was done? Get outta here! The super spiritual triple shot...
<<GIVEN TO FLY into MARKER IN THE SAND into FAITHFULL>>
Hallelujah PJ!
Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!
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"Lo√e, you know the word
...YOU invented it!" ~ E√
Such a beautiful song... it reminds me of what I believe - of my family that's like a sanctuary to my heart, of my friends that are just there beside me sharing my beliefs, of all the beautiful things in the world that I want to see, to hear, to taste... in short it reminds me of all the things that make me think when I woke up every day: ''Oooh I wanna live today!!!''
(Atheists Are Jolly People:-)
En mi vida,
el oscuro me mantiene
cuando yo te vi
en la lluvia me prometiste tu sangre
Estrella de la mañana
Samael te persigo a ti
y si me quedo sin alas
ademas me muero por ti
I'm currently listening to the PHILLY '05 version and remembering when a gorgeous soul called me from the show and let me listen to one of the GREATEST songs on the planet. ((:D))
Aww ezekiels_oblivion....that was really beautiful.
*sigh*
I truly worship all that this song does.
I noticed that PJ did another super spiritual combo of FAITHFULL & MARKER again in Aussie!
Love it!
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"Lo√e, you know the word
...YOU invented it!" ~ E√
i think This song is about faith.
Each person has faith in something, it keeps us alive and going.
I get the feeling in this song that we're believing in things that we shouldn't believe in, that we are too gullible...
Had my eyes peeled both wide open, and I got a glimpse
Of my innocence... got back my inner sense...
I loved what Eddie said at MSG. It's always with me everytime I hear this now.
"I said faith in something bigger I don't know about that. It's faith that's it's all gonna work out. That's what it is.
I believe it."
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"Lo√e, you know the word
...YOU invented it!" ~ E√
I see it as two lyrics, which is why it confuses me. There's big picture, and the picture right before me. That's not the problem. It's that they don't flow one to the other. I'll take a look at the lyrics again, to see where I'm getting lost, but right now it's the last part. I think the music may feature into my discontent. It's not like Alone or Even Flow, eh?
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
Yeah I'm exactly the same, as the first post. I've listened to it everyday this week, it's such a great song. As Matt said on VH1 Storytellers, the way that the lyrical content, by Ed, fits the musical content, just fits so well, hence making a great song.. Faithful is a perfect example lol
i love this song. It makes me feel good every time I hear it. Thanks to the boys for playing it in Vegas. Just about made my night.
i know how you feel..the entire yield album makes me feel that way though. it's such a "feel good" album. pj's best in my opinion. always puts me in a good mood no matter what.
and lucky about hearing it live, i would looove to hear faithful live.
2006: Hartford
2008: MSG 1, Hartford, Mansfield 2, Ed Solo NYC 1
2009: London (O2), Philly 1, 2, 3, & 4
2010: Hartford, Boston, MSG 1 & 2
2011: Ed Solo Hartford
2012: Philly (MIA Fest)
2013: Worcester 2, Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford
First time I ever heard it right after Brain of J, I was blown away!! Then No Way came on and I was blown away again. Yield did that to me probably more than any other album first time through. One of my all time Pearl Jam favorites. I need to hear it live!!!!!! Play it more live next tour!!!!!!!!!! Please!!!!!!
"She knows there is no success like failure
And that failure's no success at all."
"Don't ya think its sometimes wise not to grow up."
"Cause life ain't nothing but a good groove
A good mixed tape to put you in the right mood."
I loved what Eddie said at MSG. It's always with me everytime I hear this now.
"I said faith in something bigger I don't know about that. It's faith that's it's all gonna work out. That's what it is.
I believe it."
Just listened to this. Unbelievable. Simple, beautiful. :cool:
As Matt said on VH1 Storytellers, the way that the lyrical content, by Ed, fits the musical content, just fits so well,
How, though? I don't sense/feel/hear it. What is it about the music when separate from the lyrics brings a image similar to what the lyrics represent?
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
This song! I've never cried SO many happy tears of joy!
Here's to the boys busting it out in Europe...again!!
I can't even imagine belting this out as a part of one of THOSE crowds!!
Talk about the highest of highs.
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"Lo√e, you know the word
...YOU invented it!" ~ E√
I've heard that "Faithful" is written about a relationship between two ppl that have different religious beliefs, hence the term "a bridge that hasn't not been around nor been stepped on..."
Every time I hear the first two lines of this song I immediately think of the dual meaning of "bridge". The plaque says "certified priest" who thinks of himself as a bridge to God but its interesting they've never met, so how can he bridge his parishioners to their God?
The other meaning for "bridge": No one’s slept here huh? It's interesting that your God has given you this ability to procreate and you've not used it; what a waste, that's rare that you've not used your body for what it has been designed for...or have you? Some religions excuse it and some don't. Some priest’s say they're celibate but take advantage of little boys...it's sick but it makes my point.
The song I believe takes a firm stance against organized religion, even mocking it at times while suggesting that regardless of what your specific faith is, you are faithful to your own belief system as everyone else is and there is no right or wrong belief system. Those that believe "their way or the highway" need to relax before the world implodes.
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it goes
it goes
Do you believe?? I do! I do!
*sigh*
This song = straight up ecstasy.
~I'm forever FAITHFULL~
"Lo√e, you know the word
...YOU invented it!" ~ E√
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...::STONE--YOU--OWN!::...
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i would like to start by saying that i am happy with my beleifs and i dont want to change anyones mind if they dont agree with me. all i hope for is acceptance.
this song was one of the first that really hit me and changed my way of thinking about religion. the principles of religion are a beautiful notion, but in my case the basic form of love, tolerance, having faith in people was not present at my childhood church. my family discouraged my curiousity when i came home with questions that they just couldn't answer.
i beleive that religion can be detrimental under the wrong circumstances, as it was in my case. my religion caused me to not care so much about what I can do for people and myself, for me this was harmful. after i stopped praying, attending church and reading the bible i could concentrate on making myself happy as well as helping others. even without religion, the important values can still be maintained. right now, i dont need religion to love the world and every part of it. All i need is Pearl Jam.
this song to me represents the feelings that i have towards religion. children being taught something that has no evidence is real and arent supposed to question, fear is a part of ones relationship with God, we are taught to be afraid of someone who also loves us and looks out for us? people stop listening to their instincts out of fear that they are wrong.
i have probably infuriated a few people by now but this life is short and i'll say what i can when i can.
thank you Pearl Jam for the song Faithful. a burden has been lifted and a life has been changed:)
-Eddie Vedder
I just listened to the MILANO version for the first time! (((:D))) SUPER HOLY FAITHFULLNESS! The crowd is soooooo loud! They are singing the shit outta this baby! I didn't think it was possible for this song to lift me any higher but this beautiful crowd has done it!
"Lo√e, you know the word
...YOU invented it!" ~ E√
¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤
...::STONE--YOU--OWN!::...
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
M.Y.T.H. is
Belief in the game controls that keeps us in a box of fear
We never listen
Voice inside so drowned out
Drowned you are, you are, you are a furry thing
And everything is you
Me you, you me, it's all related
What's a boy to do?
Just be darling and I will be too
Faithful to you
But You Might Die Trying
And I also heard it again as part of the soundcheck in Pistoia!
So so good!
I'm through with
SCREEEEEAMING!
Too much happiness! How does it feel this good???
I always have the SVT images in my head too (of course) everytime I hear it...which just brings the happy even more. Aww Ed smiling as he's singing along.
lgt, guess what version I'm currently stuck on??
Ooh and Low_Light03 I completely agree. Getting this song in Vegas MADE that entire show for me. No really...THIS SONG made that entire show. The way it was done? Get outta here! The super spiritual triple shot...
<<GIVEN TO FLY into MARKER IN THE SAND into FAITHFULL>>
Hallelujah PJ!
Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!
"Lo√e, you know the word
...YOU invented it!" ~ E√
¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤
...::STONE--YOU--OWN!::...
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
(Atheists Are Jolly People:-)
el oscuro me mantiene
cuando yo te vi
en la lluvia me prometiste tu sangre
Estrella de la mañana
Samael te persigo a ti
y si me quedo sin alas
ademas me muero por ti
Aww ezekiels_oblivion....that was really beautiful.
*sigh*
I truly worship all that this song does.
I noticed that PJ did another super spiritual combo of FAITHFULL & MARKER again in Aussie!
Love it!
"Lo√e, you know the word
...YOU invented it!" ~ E√
¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤
...::STONE--YOU--OWN!::...
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Each person has faith in something, it keeps us alive and going.
I get the feeling in this song that we're believing in things that we shouldn't believe in, that we are too gullible...
Of my innocence... got back my inner sense...
I loved what Eddie said at MSG. It's always with me everytime I hear this now.
"I said faith in something bigger I don't know about that. It's faith that's it's all gonna work out. That's what it is.
I believe it."
"Lo√e, you know the word
...YOU invented it!" ~ E√
¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤
...::STONE--YOU--OWN!::...
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Another habit says its long overdue
Another habit like an unwanted friend
I'm so happy with my righteous self
This song seriously makes my face hurt...
in the most awesome way of course.
It just never fails to make me SMILE the BIGGEST SMILE.
What...a....song!
We all believe.
LoveLoveLoveLoveLoooooooooove IT!
"Lo√e, you know the word
...YOU invented it!" ~ E√
¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤
...::STONE--YOU--OWN!::...
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
i know how you feel..the entire yield album makes me feel that way though. it's such a "feel good" album. pj's best in my opinion. always puts me in a good mood no matter what.
and lucky about hearing it live, i would looove to hear faithful live.
2008: MSG 1, Hartford, Mansfield 2, Ed Solo NYC 1
2009: London (O2), Philly 1, 2, 3, & 4
2010: Hartford, Boston, MSG 1 & 2
2011: Ed Solo Hartford
2012: Philly (MIA Fest)
2013: Worcester 2, Brooklyn 1 & 2, Hartford
And that failure's no success at all."
"Don't ya think its sometimes wise not to grow up."
"Cause life ain't nothing but a good groove
A good mixed tape to put you in the right mood."
Just listened to this. Unbelievable. Simple, beautiful. :cool:
"No one cares about climbing stairs, Nothing at the top no more." Chris Cornell
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
Here's to the boys busting it out in Europe...again!!
I can't even imagine belting this out as a part of one of THOSE crowds!!
Talk about the highest of highs.
"Lo√e, you know the word
...YOU invented it!" ~ E√
¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤
...::STONE--YOU--OWN!::...
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Every time I hear the first two lines of this song I immediately think of the dual meaning of "bridge". The plaque says "certified priest" who thinks of himself as a bridge to God but its interesting they've never met, so how can he bridge his parishioners to their God?
The other meaning for "bridge": No one’s slept here huh? It's interesting that your God has given you this ability to procreate and you've not used it; what a waste, that's rare that you've not used your body for what it has been designed for...or have you? Some religions excuse it and some don't. Some priest’s say they're celibate but take advantage of little boys...it's sick but it makes my point.
The song I believe takes a firm stance against organized religion, even mocking it at times while suggesting that regardless of what your specific faith is, you are faithful to your own belief system as everyone else is and there is no right or wrong belief system. Those that believe "their way or the highway" need to relax before the world implodes.
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