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Carlos DCarlos D Posts: 638
edited October 2006 in Words and Music...Communication
Anyone else think this is one of the most powerful songs Pearl Jam,or anyone else,has ever written?I'm just listening to it now and I forgot how moving it can be.No matter what is going on in my life,a graduation,a birthday,a break up or anything else this song perfectly describes the mood.I really can't put it into words just how emotional listening to it makes me.

I'd love to hear what it means to everyone else.
It may be the devil or it may be the Lord
But you're gonna have to serve somebody.

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  • ByrnzieByrnzie Posts: 21,037
    I agree. It was the first song of Pearl Jam's that really got my attention - the 'Dead Man Walking' soundtrack. The opening track of 'Touring band' is superb.
  • divinefaeriettedivinefaeriette Posts: 43
    Yes, I love this song so much. However, I greatly prefer it live to the actual recording. It is such a beautiful song.
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  • Anotherman...Anotherman... Posts: 28
    rollin round round round round. This song is incredible. That line really helps me appreciate the time I have spent with friends. It is better live. The most moving version (Eddie,Mike,Neil) can be found on youtube.
  • LauraPJLauraPJ Posts: 1,777
    Anotherman... wrote:
    rollin round round round round. This song is incredible. That line really helps me appreciate the time I have spent with friends. It is better live. The most moving version (Eddie,Mike,Neil) can be found on youtube.
    That version from Tribute To Heroes is pretty nice, specially the last part. Also the one with Michael Stipe on '01, I really like it.
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  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Posts: 7,265
    I think it was an excellent choice for a song to open TB2K.
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  • PiCTuReKePTPiCTuReKePT Posts: 311
    really nice song:)makes you feel relaxed after you listen to it..sometimes-especially at times i feel nervous and stressfull- i listen to that song and elderly woman a few times to feel better before goin to bed and provide myself the opportunity to have a nice sleep:)
  • WildEyedMaryWildEyedMary Posts: 127
    Seeing it as an opener in denver really made the show. It made me like the song even more! It is so powerful and deep!
    If I had known then what I know now...
  • mol.cameronmol.cameron Posts: 94
    if you check the san diego boot from this years tour, ed explains where the song originates from. its quite a moving discussion. it relates to a former teacher who he knew.
    'we were coming close to being on lunchboxes'- e.v 2000
  • JulienJulien Posts: 2,457
    I love this song so much !!
    Best opener for me, so indeed, that's a good choice to open the touring band DVD.
    The version on Dead Man walking soundtrack is incredible. And the other track with Ed on this soundtrack (the face of love) is awesome !
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  • comebackwomancomebackwoman Posts: 7,271
    Ms. Haiku wrote:
    I think it was an excellent choice for a song to open TB2K.
    I agree - and there was a breeze blowing which just made for a nice visual as well. I have yet to have this as an opener...but I am hopeful I will one day :)
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  • BluesManBluesMan Posts: 7
    Absolutely one of the most moving songs ever written. When I heard that first chord ring loud and long at the beginning of the Cincinnati show this year I about lost my mind. I knew then that we were in for a hell of a night! I remember after the love of my life and I split ways, this song for some reason was the reason I held it all together. "All the memories going round, round, round, round. I have wished for so long. How I wish for you today"
    Great tune!
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