Finally, a solid thread. I was getting tired of having to wade through BS threads about how "Ed looked fat," or "Ed can't sing," or "PJ is a sellout for partnering with Target." I'm just excited about the great new music we'll all be hearing soon! See you at the Chicago shows.
I completly agree. Or the "I heard just one song, but I know the whole album sucks" attitude. I have been a member on this board for a few years, saw some album launches, but the negativity of late is new to me. Pearl Jam just performed a new song and what are we concerned about? The weight of Eddie Vedder... Common... I'm not a fan of Ed Vedder, Im a fan of their music.
That said. I really enjoy this tune. It's different, hard and I'm not sure what to compare it with - it stands on it's own. It's different than the "The Fixer" or whatever it was called, I think. No Yeah, Yeah, Yeah's. The only line I could decipher was "dropping bombs". Anyone has an insight on the lyrics?
Finally, a solid thread. I was getting tired of having to wade through BS threads about how "Ed looked fat," or "Ed can't sing," or "PJ is a sellout for partnering with Target." I'm just excited about the great new music we'll all be hearing soon! See you at the Chicago shows.
I completly agree. Or the "I heard just one song, but I know the whole album sucks" attitude. I have been a member on this board for a few years, saw some album launches, but the negativity of late is new to me. Pearl Jam just performed a new song and what are we concerned about? The weight of Eddie Vedder... Common... I'm not a fan of Ed Vedder, Im a fan of their music.
That said. I really enjoy this tune. It's different, hard and I'm not sure what to compare it with - it stands on it's own. It's different than the "The Fixer" or whatever it was called, I think. No Yeah, Yeah, Yeah's. The only line I could decipher was "dropping bombs". Anyone has an insight on the lyrics?
Thanks.
Here are two that I've seen:
Another RMer's interpretation. It sounds fairly close.
every night with the lights out
where you go, what's wrong, rrrreagh
every time you can try but can't turn on, your rock song
got some if ya need it
I got some if you need it
i got some if you need it
i got some if you need it
get it now get it all before it's gone
let's everybody carry on, carry on
turn it up, turn it on before it's gone
let's everybody carry on, carry on
this situation...this sight all you hope
are you on the ride, are you fallin' out?
better go; c'mon let's go, yeah!
got some if you need it
i got some if you need it
i got some if you need it
i got some if you need it
get it now get it all before it's gone
let's everybody carry on, carry on
turn it up, turn it off before it's gone
let's everybody carry on, carry on
this situation this sight all you hope
are you on the rise, are you fallin' out?
better go, c'mon let's go, yeah
this invitation, this sight, all you hope
are you justified, are you getting out
have you heard diplomatic resolve, yeah
got some if you need it
got some...
oooh... ooooh
get it now, get it all before it's gone
let's everybody carry on, carry on
turn it up, turn it up, before it's gone
let's everybody get it on, get it on
this situation, this sight, all you hope
are you droppin bombs, are you gettin' out
have you heard diplomatic resolve, yeah?
this invitation, this sight, all you hope
are you dryin' up, are you a big rock?
are you a better fool to get your men home?
got some
got some
carry on, carry on
got some if you need it
i got some if you need it
carry on, let's go!
_________________
"And in all the madness thought becomes numb and naive."
Last edited by Riot Actor 25 on Mon Jun 01, 2009 11:39 pm, edited 1 time in total.
***NOTE***
This is transcribed from the Conan O'Brien performance, and isn't official. Did my best, peeps!
Got Some If You Need It
Pearl Jam
2009
Every night with the lights out
where you gone
What's wrong?
Every time you can try
but can't turn on
a rock song
I got some if you need it
I got some if you need it
I got some if you need it
I got some if you need it
Get it now, get it on, before its gone
Let's everybody carry on
Carrying on
Turn it up, set it off, before its gone
Let's everybody carry on
Carrying on
This situation, which side are you on?
Are you on the rise, are you falling down?
Let me know.....c'mon let's go yeah
I got some if you need it
I got some if you need it
I got some if you need it
I got some if you need it
Get it now, get it on, before its gone
Let's everybody get it on
"I'd rather be with an animal." "Those that can be trusted can change their mind." "The in between is mine." "If I don't lose control, explore and not explode, a preternatural other plane with the power to maintain." "Yeh this is living." "Life is what you make it."
i'm so... so glad that this is better than anything on Avocado. It did feel rushed but its going to be one rocking song! The entire band look rejuvenated, good stuff. Thanks PJ.
2006 - Astoria, Dublin, Leeds
2007 - London
2009 - London, Manchester, London
2010 - Dublin, Belfast, London
2011 - Alpine Valley x2
2012 - Isle of Wight, Manchester x2
I think this a really catchy song. I like it even though the sound wasn't that good.
The most important thing is that Stone was kinda headbanging and jumping ... he's the man !!!
I defintitely would like to hear how they perform this one in concert (can't wait for Manchester and London). I hope Mike's outro will be a bit longer, there's some potential on this one.
I learned yesterday I'll be laid off soon so at least this song put a smile on my face.
I listened to Avocado today and I think this is better than everything on there. But maybe that's because it's new. Regardless it rocks. Well done Pearl Jam. See you in the fall.
man some of you guys love the band more than I could every imagine. I thought that song was awful. It just sounded like a pile of noise that went nowhere. I'm not sure why that song would be the first single. Maybe it will grow on me, but it didn't do anything for me last night
man some of you guys love the band more than I could every imagine. I thought that song was awful. It just sounded like a pile of noise that went nowhere. I'm not sure why that song would be the first single. Maybe it will grow on me, but it didn't do anything for me last night
Yeah i thought it was a sorta big pile of noise but could still pick out the catchy chorus, probably have to wait to hear it on tv or on the album.
Just need to listen to it more, its weird knowing everything (well most things) about Pearl Jam but then a new song comes up and i'm like wtf i don't know how this goes etc.
So excited to hear the full album now!!!! Glad they did this show even though the studio sound left lots to be desired. Excited about the tour rumors and these next few months!
got a car...got some gas...oh let's get out of here-get out of here fast...
I hope you get this message but your not home...I will be there in just a minute or so...
I want to go but I want to go with you.
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -MT
I've had enough, said enough, felt enough. I'm fine, still in it.
ed's vocal delivery was not great, the rest of the band was great , but for the first time it has been performed, it aint bad.
i have a feeling that this will be epic on the album.
ed's voice was a little off but thats neither here or there really. The song was different really made me listen at first as it was very interesting to hear this new type of sound. I don't hear any KOL thankgod like a few others have thought. I'm really looking forward to a studio version of this as this is the most promising new PJ track in my opinion since Grievance was played on Letterman.
I'm just flying around the other side of the world to say I love you
Sha la la la i'm in love with a jersey girl
I love you forever and forever
Adel 03 Melb 1 03 LA 2 06 Santa Barbara 06 Gorge 1 06 Gorge 2 06 Adel 1 06 Adel 2 06 Camden 1 08 Camden 2 08 Washington DC 08 Hartford 08
I have to be honest that I did not particuarly like the song last night - granted, I stayed up knowing that I would only get 4 1/2 hours of sleep, so I was dead-tired, and it was a 1st-time performance. But after watching the video a couple of times today, I can definitely see potential.
I was listening last night and was convinced that I was going to have to go out today and buy a new stereo system. But upon listening to this a couple of times more...this was obviously a problem with the Tonight Show and THEIR sound system, as opposed to mine.
It's shitty that the two new songs that I've heard have been crippled by terrible sound.
Anyways, I don't know what to make of the song. It' definately rocks. It's certainly new ground for Pearl Jam, but hardly ground that hasn't been treaded on by other bands. Definately modern sounding; not sure if that's a good thing or not.
The band looked kind of stiff last night...Missing some swagger.
I'm sure the album version and subsequent live performances will blow this version out of the water. But right now it is very apparent that this song could definatley benifit from further road work.
Again, I keep going back to the Tonight Show's sound...But It was hard to hear Eddie in the mix. There was alot going on musically -which I like- but the music drowned out the vocal melody -which is never a good thing when you have a singer like Eddie Vedder-
It was obvious too that Eddie was struggling. He seemed to look over at Mike a few times as if something was off...and something definately did sound off.
Oh well...Not the performance I'd hoped for. But there is still a sign of promise here. The two songs I've heard so far are pretty up tempo and rocking with alot of energy for a band of their age.
I'm yet to hear the "Yield" connection hinted by the NME reporter, but from what I've heard this could still be an interesting record none the less.
We'll see in July what happens with the single.
Personally out of the two I've heard, I think "The Fixer" is the better of the two songs-even after hearing it from that awful recording outside of The Showbox-
Hopefully we'll be able to put a few more pieces of the puzzle toghether in the comming weeks as more information and songs surface -live or whatever-
Listening to it on the TV last night I likeded it but it was hard to understand Ed. This morning in my inbox of my e-mail was a mp3 version of the show my friend sent me. It sounds so much better through Headphones than on TV. I have it on repeat and it is growing on me each time I listen to it
6-19-08 Camden I 8-17-08 EV DC II 10-27-09 Philly Night I row 5 10-28-09 Philly Night II row 6 Dead center,10-30-09 Philly Night III section 202, 10-31-09 Philly Night IV section 310, 10-21-13 Philly I PIT, 10-22-13 Philly II PIT
First song I heard live Hard to Imagine.
Thank you Pearl Jam for playing Man of the Hour Philly 13 Night 1, I lost my Uncle that morning and it helped me, Cincy 10-01-14 PIT
Great song
2 gripes:
1. Of course the sound; could barely hear ed
2. They need to showcase a song where Mike rips a solo so the rest of the world knows what we already know: he's one bad ass mofo
SLC 11/2/95, Park City 6/21/98, Boise 11/3/00, Seattle 12/9/02, Vancouver 5/30/03, Gorge 9/1/05, Vancouver 9/2/05, Gorge 7/22/06, Gorge 7/23/06, Camden I 6/19/08, MSG I 6/24/08, MSG II 6/25/08, Hartford 6/27/08, Mansfield II 6/30/08; Eddie Albany 6/8/09, 6/9/09; Philly 10/30/09, 10/31/09; Boston 5/17/10
I thought the world...Turns out the world thought me
I honestly dont know what to think of it. it sounds too much like theyre trying to be something their not (aka KOL)
its honestly a good song, if it wasnt from PJ. I hope i change my mind.
Don't set yourself up to be let down, my friend. High expectations lead to a long fall...
It's new PJ!!! What's the fucking worry!?!?
Pearl Jam is, and always will be their own band.
7/2/06 - Denver, CO
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
man some of you guys love the band more than I could every imagine. I thought that song was awful. It just sounded like a pile of noise that went nowhere. I'm not sure why that song would be the first single. Maybe it will grow on me, but it didn't do anything for me last night
I was watching it with 5 other PJ fans and 2 kinda liked it. The rest of us said, ''we stayed up for this''? lol
Maybe it will grow on the rest of us that weren't sure. Like I said it was nice to see PJ playing on the tonight show.
Loved it... Very rockin tune, energy from every member of the band. This indeed, is a good sign.
+1, and it looked like Matt was using his drum kit circa 2000??
That puts a smile on my face.
7/2/06 - Denver, CO
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
I honestly dont know what to think of it. it sounds too much like theyre trying to be something their not (aka KOL)
its honestly a good song, if it wasnt from PJ. I hope i change my mind.
KOL? not at all. that was 20x too fast for KOL. keep listeining to it. reminds me alot of the real me by the who
ME TOO..THE WHO WAS MY FIRST THOUGHT,,ESPESIALLY MATT..
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
My suggestion, put head phones on and listen to it on the youtube version. I have literally listened to it 30 times today, its just an upbeat in your face song. definetley can see it being great live, with maybe an extended jam in there.
I used to be MILKwasAbadChoice...Now I am just FW46778...a math teacher in jersey
My first impression was "meh. why did I stay up for this?" I was almost sad in a way, thinking their sound has really aged. Ed's delivery was really strained and barely audible. I chalked some of that up to a bad mix.
Got to work this morning, watched it again and was instantly hooked. Sounded much better despite Ed's strain. Don't know what changed overnight, but something did. Maybe the expectation of the sounds to come?
Heard it a third time, better audio rip, and I'm enjoying it even more. Great pace to this one. Very catchy when the lyrics are more audible. This is gonna be a fun one in concert.
Comments
I completly agree. Or the "I heard just one song, but I know the whole album sucks" attitude. I have been a member on this board for a few years, saw some album launches, but the negativity of late is new to me. Pearl Jam just performed a new song and what are we concerned about? The weight of Eddie Vedder... Common... I'm not a fan of Ed Vedder, Im a fan of their music.
That said. I really enjoy this tune. It's different, hard and I'm not sure what to compare it with - it stands on it's own. It's different than the "The Fixer" or whatever it was called, I think. No Yeah, Yeah, Yeah's. The only line I could decipher was "dropping bombs". Anyone has an insight on the lyrics?
Thanks.
Here are two that I've seen:
Another RMer's interpretation. It sounds fairly close.
every night with the lights out
where you go, what's wrong, rrrreagh
every time you can try but can't turn on, your rock song
got some if ya need it
I got some if you need it
i got some if you need it
i got some if you need it
get it now get it all before it's gone
let's everybody carry on, carry on
turn it up, turn it on before it's gone
let's everybody carry on, carry on
this situation...this sight all you hope
are you on the ride, are you fallin' out?
better go; c'mon let's go, yeah!
got some if you need it
i got some if you need it
i got some if you need it
i got some if you need it
get it now get it all before it's gone
let's everybody carry on, carry on
turn it up, turn it off before it's gone
let's everybody carry on, carry on
this situation this sight all you hope
are you on the rise, are you fallin' out?
better go, c'mon let's go, yeah
this invitation, this sight, all you hope
are you justified, are you getting out
have you heard diplomatic resolve, yeah
got some if you need it
got some...
oooh... ooooh
get it now, get it all before it's gone
let's everybody carry on, carry on
turn it up, turn it up, before it's gone
let's everybody get it on, get it on
this situation, this sight, all you hope
are you droppin bombs, are you gettin' out
have you heard diplomatic resolve, yeah?
this invitation, this sight, all you hope
are you dryin' up, are you a big rock?
are you a better fool to get your men home?
got some
got some
carry on, carry on
got some if you need it
i got some if you need it
carry on, let's go!
_________________
"And in all the madness thought becomes numb and naive."
Last edited by Riot Actor 25 on Mon Jun 01, 2009 11:39 pm, edited 1 time in total.
***NOTE***
This is transcribed from the Conan O'Brien performance, and isn't official. Did my best, peeps!
Got Some If You Need It
Pearl Jam
2009
Every night with the lights out
where you gone
What's wrong?
Every time you can try
but can't turn on
a rock song
I got some if you need it
I got some if you need it
I got some if you need it
I got some if you need it
Get it now, get it on, before its gone
Let's everybody carry on
Carrying on
Turn it up, set it off, before its gone
Let's everybody carry on
Carrying on
This situation, which side are you on?
Are you on the rise, are you falling down?
Let me know.....c'mon let's go yeah
I got some if you need it
I got some if you need it
I got some if you need it
I got some if you need it
Get it now, get it on, before its gone
Let's everybody get it on
cannot wait to hear some more
2007 - London
2009 - London, Manchester, London
2010 - Dublin, Belfast, London
2011 - Alpine Valley x2
2012 - Isle of Wight, Manchester x2
The most important thing is that Stone was kinda headbanging and jumping
I defintitely would like to hear how they perform this one in concert (can't wait for Manchester and London). I hope Mike's outro will be a bit longer, there's some potential on this one.
I learned yesterday I'll be laid off soon so at least this song put a smile on my face.
Love Stone's look!
Michael Franti
Yeah i thought it was a sorta big pile of noise but could still pick out the catchy chorus, probably have to wait to hear it on tv or on the album.
Just need to listen to it more, its weird knowing everything (well most things) about Pearl Jam but then a new song comes up and i'm like wtf i don't know how this goes etc.
I hope you get this message but your not home...I will be there in just a minute or so...
I want to go but I want to go with you.
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -MT
I've had enough, said enough, felt enough. I'm fine, still in it.
i have a feeling that this will be epic on the album.
I wave to all my Friends... Yeah!
Sha la la la i'm in love with a jersey girl
I love you forever and forever
Adel 03 Melb 1 03 LA 2 06 Santa Barbara 06 Gorge 1 06 Gorge 2 06 Adel 1 06 Adel 2 06 Camden 1 08 Camden 2 08 Washington DC 08 Hartford 08
It's shitty that the two new songs that I've heard have been crippled by terrible sound.
Anyways, I don't know what to make of the song. It' definately rocks. It's certainly new ground for Pearl Jam, but hardly ground that hasn't been treaded on by other bands. Definately modern sounding; not sure if that's a good thing or not.
The band looked kind of stiff last night...Missing some swagger.
I'm sure the album version and subsequent live performances will blow this version out of the water. But right now it is very apparent that this song could definatley benifit from further road work.
Again, I keep going back to the Tonight Show's sound...But It was hard to hear Eddie in the mix. There was alot going on musically -which I like- but the music drowned out the vocal melody -which is never a good thing when you have a singer like Eddie Vedder-
It was obvious too that Eddie was struggling. He seemed to look over at Mike a few times as if something was off...and something definately did sound off.
Oh well...Not the performance I'd hoped for. But there is still a sign of promise here. The two songs I've heard so far are pretty up tempo and rocking with alot of energy for a band of their age.
I'm yet to hear the "Yield" connection hinted by the NME reporter, but from what I've heard this could still be an interesting record none the less.
We'll see in July what happens with the single.
Personally out of the two I've heard, I think "The Fixer" is the better of the two songs-even after hearing it from that awful recording outside of The Showbox-
Hopefully we'll be able to put a few more pieces of the puzzle toghether in the comming weeks as more information and songs surface -live or whatever-
BTW...Interesting Artwork!!!
First song I heard live Hard to Imagine.
Thank you Pearl Jam for playing Man of the Hour Philly 13 Night 1, I lost my Uncle that morning and it helped me, Cincy 10-01-14 PIT
It's every bit as entertaining as their previous album titles, like Ten,Vs.,Vitalogy,No Code.....
2 gripes:
1. Of course the sound; could barely hear ed
2. They need to showcase a song where Mike rips a solo so the rest of the world knows what we already know: he's one bad ass mofo
I thought the world...Turns out the world thought me
Don't set yourself up to be let down, my friend. High expectations lead to a long fall...
It's new PJ!!! What's the fucking worry!?!?
Pearl Jam is, and always will be their own band.
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
I was watching it with 5 other PJ fans and 2 kinda liked it. The rest of us said, ''we stayed up for this''? lol
Maybe it will grow on the rest of us that weren't sure. Like I said it was nice to see PJ playing on the tonight show.
+1, and it looked like Matt was using his drum kit circa 2000??
That puts a smile on my face.
6/12/08 - Tampa, FL
8/23/09 - Chicago, IL
9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Got to work this morning, watched it again and was instantly hooked. Sounded much better despite Ed's strain. Don't know what changed overnight, but something did. Maybe the expectation of the sounds to come?
Heard it a third time, better audio rip, and I'm enjoying it even more. Great pace to this one. Very catchy when the lyrics are more audible. This is gonna be a fun one in concert.
This now gives me hope for the album!