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wsimon74wsimon74 Posts: 505
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As a dad of three amazing daughters, gotta say, this song hit me hard. Not sure I'm gonna be able to make it through this live without shedding a tear or two. 

"Oh if the night grows long, you're not feeling loved, I will be there. and not 'cause it's my job, I work for free because you're ... so special."
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  • hrd2imgnhrd2imgn Southwest Burbs of Chicago Posts: 4,899
    edited April 19
    DAD also, but did not like the song at all, lyrics aside (meaning I love the lyrics).  Added edit:  It is just a soft ass Christmas single to me.  amazing intent, but this is a rock and roll band, not "Bread" the band
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  • RS65573RS65573 Posts: 2,487
    I have no kids and love this song...the cheese is thick, but the vibe is strong!
  • BloodMeridian80BloodMeridian80 Seattle Posts: 688
    Glad some people like the song. Don’t think it fits on a PJ/this album.
  • wsimon74wsimon74 Posts: 505
    hrd2imgn said:
    DAD also, but did not like the song at all, lyrics aside
    All good, as a wise man once said, to each his own! From the comments I've seen, it does seem to be shaping up, so far, as the most debated/divisive song on the album, you either love it or hate it. 
  • kmcmanuskmcmanus Posts: 772
    No one can appreciate the symmetry of the man who wrote Alive & Release writing about how much he loves being a dad 12 albums later? It’s a nice full circle moment.
  • wsimon74wsimon74 Posts: 505
    kmcmanus said:
    No one can appreciate the symmetry of the man who wrote Alive & Release writing about how much he loves being a dad 12 albums later? It’s a nice full circle moment.
    My thoughts exactly. A lot of us have grown up with this band, and have may shared experiences, going from being young, trying to find direction and exercising our demons, to growing up to being parents who want nothing more than our children to be happy and loved.  I know a lot of fans are not connecting with this song, but, personally, one of my faves, and not just limited to this album. 
  • Vedder4PrezVedder4Prez Posts: 827
    Absolutely loved it on the first listen the other night and only liking it more and more each additional listen!

    I wonder if it will be played live much or at all? 
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    Toledo, Grand Rapids '04
    Kitchener, London '05
    Camden x 2, D.C., Cincy, San Fran x 3 '06
    Chicago '07
    Columbia '08
    MSG x 2 '10;
    PJ 20 x 2 '11
    Atlanta '12
    Wrigley '13
    St. Louis, Memphis '14
    Lexington '15
    Wrigley '16
    Wrigley x 2 '18
    Nashville '22
  • Vedder4PrezVedder4Prez Posts: 827
    Also, has anyone on the band talked about it on SiriusXM today? The time I caught it, it was the one song that didn't have an intro from a band member 
    Nashville '00
    Houston, B'ham, Nashville, Atlanta '03
    Toledo, Grand Rapids '04
    Kitchener, London '05
    Camden x 2, D.C., Cincy, San Fran x 3 '06
    Chicago '07
    Columbia '08
    MSG x 2 '10;
    PJ 20 x 2 '11
    Atlanta '12
    Wrigley '13
    St. Louis, Memphis '14
    Lexington '15
    Wrigley '16
    Wrigley x 2 '18
    Nashville '22
  • SpartanacusSpartanacus Oviedo, FL Posts: 855
    Just finally found this on YouTube.  It takes the place of Wreckage as the worst song for me.
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  • OfThePearlOfThePearl Posts: 849
    kmcmanus said:
    No one can appreciate the symmetry of the man who wrote Alive & Release writing about how much he loves being a dad 12 albums later? It’s a nice full circle moment.
    I don't think the words are cheesy at all, but the music...Would have liked something...else. Maybe he wanted something more youthful, because its about his daughters. Olivia said its her favorite song. I value that she appreciated it.
  • DoDaFooDoDaFoo Seattle, WA Posts: 256
    Dad here. Absolutely love it.
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,327
    Those aren't tears in my eyes it's just damn tree season i promise 
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  • MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 1,671
    When I first heard the snippet, I didn't like this.  But after spinning the album, I don't mind this at all and I really dig the bass line.  It grooves nicely.  A nice ballad placed well within the context of the album flow.

    I'm actually having a hard time picking which track is my least favorite, because they all are growing on me with each listen.  None of these songs are skippable.  I just let it play.

    I'm experiencing a cool effect from this album, where each song seems to lift up the other songs.
    I'm spinning, oh-oh-oh I'm spinning
  • bazfromozbazfromoz Posts: 253
    Perfect accompaniment to Thin Air. 

    Like Thin Air Part 2, 24 years down the line 


    and I love it 
  • Ukuleddie VeggerUkuleddie Vegger Posts: 511
    I’m the Father of my Daughter, Pearl. We Love the song!
  • OfThePearlOfThePearl Posts: 849
    Ukuleddie Vegger said:
    I’m the Father of my Daughter, Pearl. We Love the song!
    I can see you dancing together 💕!
  • PJammin'PJammin' Posts: 1,902
    This song has such a great beat. The lyrics are as human as can be. That’s Ed! ❤️ 
    I died. I died and you just stood there. I died and you watched. I died and you walked by and said no. I'm dead.
  • wsimon74wsimon74 Posts: 505
    bazfromoz said:
    Perfect accompaniment to Thin Air. 

    Like Thin Air Part 2, 24 years down the line 


    and I love it 
    nailed it! 
  • runstaplesrunstaples WY/NC Posts: 659
    Same here, three kids. My wife started crying immediately, haha. 
    Appeared to be an animal, yet so polite.
  • wnh1977wnh1977 Iowa Posts: 637
    edited April 19
    Vedder4Prez said:
    Also, has anyone on the band talked about it on SiriusXM today? The time I caught it, it was the one song that didn't have an intro from a band member 
    I did catch a Jeff intro to the song... said something about it being Eddie's baby.  Also said something along the lines of the album needing something like that, a bit more uplifting track.  Why?  Ten didn't veer into cheese... neither did Vs.  Gigaton for that matter... 12 tunes that don't approach cheese :)  Ed also had a long-winded Ed-type intro... main point being that they've all raised good kids that are turning into young adults, and now it's up to the kids... written in the spirit of pride, gratitude and hope about his kids.

    My immediate feeling is it kind of has the hokey feeling of something like "Let the Records Play"... however, the problem with Lightning Bolt, for me, was "Let the Records Play" and "Sleeping By Myself" back-to-back... I think that is a strong album up until that stretch.  "Something Special" is just one song and I can appreciate something a little cheese from a proud 59 year old Ed.
    Post edited by wnh1977 on
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  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 13,566
    edited April 19
    3 kids here and at the moment its at the bottom for me. 
    Post edited by PJNB on
  • ComeToTXComeToTX Austin Posts: 7,856
    love it.  also a dad to two great girls.
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • Vedd HeddVedd Hedd Posts: 4,605
    does this one have a visualizer on you tube?

    Turn this anger into
    Nuclear fission
  • bicyclejoebicyclejoe USA Posts: 1,203
    Dad of two grown daughters here. I felt it. One of the highlights of the album for me.
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  • omcollinsomcollins Posts: 29
    I’m also a dad but I have to say this is my least favourite Pearl Jam song ever.  

    I LOVE the new album apart from this song, and I can’t believe they didn’t have a better song to put in its place.  It’s such a basic melody and the lyrics are so cringe it’s embarrassing.  These guys are good enough songwriters that they can be more subtle in their lyrics - this sounds like it was written by a random blues dad for his daughter’s surprise 21st birthday party.

    PJ has been my favourite band for 30 years now  but I’ve never enjoyed Ed’s solo stuff (except Into the Wild).  This is 100% an Ed solo song.
  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,483
    New Dad to a little 16 month old girl and loved it. 
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  • SonicDubSonicDub Posts: 40
    Weakest song on the album IMO
  • wnh1977wnh1977 Iowa Posts: 637
    omcollins said:
    I’m also a dad but I have to say this is my least favourite Pearl Jam song ever.  

    I LOVE the new album apart from this song, and I can’t believe they didn’t have a better song to put in its place.  It’s such a basic melody and the lyrics are so cringe it’s embarrassing.  These guys are good enough songwriters that they can be more subtle in their lyrics - this sounds like it was written by a random blues dad for his daughter’s surprise 21st birthday party.

    PJ has been my favourite band for 30 years now  but I’ve never enjoyed Ed’s solo stuff (except Into the Wild).  This is 100% an Ed solo song.
    Yeah, it definitely teeters on embarrassing for me as well.  Like I said earlier in this thread, at least it's a one off.  I feel like the album bounces right back with the last two tracks being strong.  Unfortunately, there are a few PJ albums where less would've been more.  This one would've still clocked in at 10 songs/44 minutes had they left this one off, which is perfectly acceptable for a full length LP (see early KISS and Van Halen sometimes clocking in at 9 songs and under 35 minutes).  If they didn't have another strong one on the backburner, keep it at ten tracks.
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    2003: 6/18, 6/21, 6/22
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    2006: 5/16, 5/17, 6/26, 6/27
    2007: 8/5
    2009: 8/23, 8/24
    2010: 5/3, 5/4, 5/21
    2011: 9/3, 9/4, 9/11, 9/12
    2013: 7/19, 11/16
    2014: 10/3, 10/9, 10/12, 10/17
    2016: 4/16, 8/20, 8/22
    2018: 8/18, 8/20, 9/2
    2022: 9/18
    2023: 8/31, 9/2, 9/5
    2024: 5/18, 6/29
  • MikeDigsMikeDigs Santa Monica, CA Posts: 1,671
    I'm a father to 3 girl cats, lol.  But even if I wasn't, I still think this song grooves.  I also have this track in my bottom 3, but I still enjoy this song very much.

    This album is so good that I still love my least favorite songs on it.  None of them are skippable IMO, and join to the other songs so nicely.
    I'm spinning, oh-oh-oh I'm spinning
  • shetellsherselfshetellsherself New Jersey Posts: 8,835
    I usually do not enjoy the cheesy/lovey songs but I really love this song!  2 daughters who also love PJ. One will be with me at night 1 MSG the other at night 2.  It’s going to be a moment.  Hope we get it both nights! 
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