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Amongst the waves

Stevros WecribStevros Wecrib Posts: 35
edited September 2009 in The Porch
holy jesus.

holy. jesus.

how the hell do five human beings manage to write this stuff?!

christ.
"i hope it's a sweet ride here for me tonight cause i feel i'm going feel i'm slowing down"
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  • mikepmikep Posts: 290
    man. just read the lyrics for this song and gave it another listen and wow. what a difference. what great storytelling and pleasant imagery. friggin amazing. awesome how the words can kick it up a notch even though it was a cool sounding song already. totally sped up the growing process of the song though.
    yay:)

    have fun everyone going to seattle who'll get to hear these songs for the first time!

    mike
    96-11-Tor; 03-Mont; 05,13-London;05-Kitchnr, Hamltn; 06-Deroit;08-Mont(EV); 09-Albany(EV), Philly3&4; 10,13-Buff;10-NYC, Mt View; 11-(EV) Boston,Hart,Det,PJ20,Ott,Hamltn,Winnpg,Sask,Cal,Edmntn,Van; 12-Missoula; 13-Wrigley,Pitts,Port,Spok,Cal,Van,Sea.
  • DiRtyFranK38DiRtyFranK38 Posts: 3,131
    this is quite possibly my favorite song ever created
    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
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,976
    Not a big fan of it.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • 3legged dog3legged dog Posts: 896
    Love this song :D8-)
    In my lifetime, I have conquered the Multiverse by force of trUth.
  • slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    The Just Breathe-Amongst The Waves-Unthought Known trifecta is pretty fucking good.
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
    for the least they could possibly do
  • YoullseeDragonsYoullseeDragons Posts: 2,144
    I said it in the other "Amongst the Waves" discussions, this song is F'ing AMAZING!!!
  • vedder360vedder360 Posts: 97
    Amazing track, just love it.. could grow to be my favourite!! Great lyrics!!

    Just love Ed´s passion after the guitar solo!!

    PEARL JAM F@CKING RULE!!!
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    Amongst The Waves

    (vedder / gossard)

    what used to be a house of card
    has turned into a reservoir
    saved the tears that we're waterfalling
    let's go swim tonight, darling

    & once outside the undertow
    just you & and & nothing more
    if not for love i would be drowning
    i've see it work both way, but i am up

    riding high amongst the waves
    i can feel like i
    have a soul that has been saved
    i can feel like i
    put away my early grave

    gotta say it now
    better loud
    that too late

    remember back the early day
    when you were young & thus amazed
    suddenly the channel changed
    the first time you saw blood

    cut to later, now you're strong
    you've bled yourself, the wounds are gone
    it's rare when there is nothing wrong
    survived & you're amongst the fittest
    love ain't love until you give it up

    riding high amongst the waves
    i can feel like i
    have a soul that has been saved
    i can see the light
    coming through the clouds in rays

    gotta say it now
    better loud
    that too late
    "...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.....”
  • darthvedder81darthvedder81 Posts: 688
    If you don't like Amongst the Waves just turn in your PJ Fan Club card right now.
    So this life is sacrifice...
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  • justamjustam Posts: 21,412
    I love this song too.
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  • I_GOT_no_IDeaI_GOT_no_IDea Posts: 653
    I can't believe more people aren't talking about this song - it immediately slapped me in the face as one of the best songs on the album. I love the buildup, the teasing 1st chorus, then - as with "In Hiding" - the full-blown 2nd chorus, and Mike's awesome work towards the end. Great lyrics, great music - a stirring and heartfelt beast of a song. Gonna listen to it again - up to 30 times so far and counting. This album is so damn good it's killing me!
    Sydney 3 1998; Brisbane 1 2003; Sydney 1/2/3 2003; Brisbane 1/2 2006; Sydney 1/2/3 2006; Melbourne 1/2 2006; Adelaide 2009; EV Solo Sydney 1 2011.
  • I_GOT_no_IDeaI_GOT_no_IDea Posts: 653
    I'd love for Amongst The Waves or Unthought Known to be the next singles - or maybe I don't - maybe we should keep these special ones to ourselves! :)
    Sydney 3 1998; Brisbane 1 2003; Sydney 1/2/3 2003; Brisbane 1/2 2006; Sydney 1/2/3 2006; Melbourne 1/2 2006; Adelaide 2009; EV Solo Sydney 1 2011.
  • KravenKraven Posts: 829
    The guitar solo and on is fucking amazing, very Given to Fly-esque, with the build up and what not. So happy I didn't spoil myself with this album and listen to it before it came out. These songs in context are so fucking fantastic
    32 shows and counting...
  • I_GOT_no_IDeaI_GOT_no_IDea Posts: 653
    Kraven wrote:
    The guitar solo and on is fucking amazing, very Given to Fly-esque, with the build up and what not. So happy I didn't spoil myself with this album and listen to it before it came out. These songs in context are so fucking fantastic
    I agree - it all flows from one song to the next so beautifully with no chance to catch your breath.
    I also share the love on the "Just Breathe, Amongst The Waves, Unthought Known" trilogy. So good....
    Sydney 3 1998; Brisbane 1 2003; Sydney 1/2/3 2003; Brisbane 1/2 2006; Sydney 1/2/3 2006; Melbourne 1/2 2006; Adelaide 2009; EV Solo Sydney 1 2011.
  • twojawastwojawas Posts: 318
    I was humming this as I surfed this afternoon.
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  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    I_GOT_no_IDea wrote:
    I'd love for Amongst The Waves or Unthought Known to be the next singles - or maybe I don't - maybe we should keep these special ones to ourselves! :)
    good point.. :D
    "...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.....”
  • pdalowskypdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,100
    slightofjeff wrote:
    The Just Breathe-Amongst The Waves-Unthought Known trifecta is pretty fucking good.

    three classics right there
  • analogueaddict72analogueaddict72 Posts: 307
    edited September 2009
    I_GOT_no_IDea wrote:
    I can't believe more people aren't talking about this song - it immediately slapped me in the face as one of the best songs on the album. I love the buildup, the teasing 1st chorus, then - as with "In Hiding" - the full-blown 2nd chorus, and Mike's awesome work towards the end. Great lyrics, great music - a stirring and heartfelt beast of a song. Gonna listen to it again - up to 30 times so far and counting. This album is so damn good it's killing me!


    Yeah I said to my mate how I thought this was the album's In Hiding, having Just Breathe, Amongst and followed by Unthought known what amazing trilogy of songs, easily the albums centrepiece. Not to take anything away from the other songs but theses are the peak of this incredible record.
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  • I_GOT_no_IDeaI_GOT_no_IDea Posts: 653
    analogueaddict72 wrote:
    I_GOT_no_IDea wrote:
    I can't believe more people aren't talking about this song - it immediately slapped me in the face as one of the best songs on the album. I love the buildup, the teasing 1st chorus, then - as with "In Hiding" - the full-blown 2nd chorus, and Mike's awesome work towards the end. Great lyrics, great music - a stirring and heartfelt beast of a song. Gonna listen to it again - up to 30 times so far and counting. This album is so damn good it's killing me!


    Yeah I said to my mate how I thought this was the album's In Hiding, having Just Breathe, Amongst and followed by Unthought known what amazing trilogy f songs, easily the albums centrepiece. Not to take anything away from the other songs but theses are the peak of this incredible record.
    hearing you champion
    Sydney 3 1998; Brisbane 1 2003; Sydney 1/2/3 2003; Brisbane 1/2 2006; Sydney 1/2/3 2006; Melbourne 1/2 2006; Adelaide 2009; EV Solo Sydney 1 2011.
  • I_GOT_no_IDeaI_GOT_no_IDea Posts: 653
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    I_GOT_no_IDea wrote:
    I'd love for Amongst The Waves or Unthought Known to be the next singles - or maybe I don't - maybe we should keep these special ones to ourselves! :)
    good point.. :D
    i hate when favourites are spoilt by overplay hey - peace brother
    Sydney 3 1998; Brisbane 1 2003; Sydney 1/2/3 2003; Brisbane 1/2 2006; Sydney 1/2/3 2006; Melbourne 1/2 2006; Adelaide 2009; EV Solo Sydney 1 2011.
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    I_GOT_no_IDea wrote:
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    I_GOT_no_IDea wrote:
    I'd love for Amongst The Waves or Unthought Known to be the next singles - or maybe I don't - maybe we should keep these special ones to ourselves! :)
    good point.. :D
    i hate when favourites are spoilt by overplay hey - peace brother
    peace in AUS from GREECE...are u going to any shows there? :)
    "...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_GOT_no_IDeaI_GOT_no_IDea Posts: 653
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    I_GOT_no_IDea wrote:
    i hate when favourites are spoilt by overplay hey - peace brother
    peace in AUS from GREECE...are u going to any shows there? :)
    yep going to adelaide - would go to more but i'll be out of the country for the rest of the aus/nz tour. not complaining though - am so lucky to get the opportunity to see them again at all! cheers mate - take care.
    Sydney 3 1998; Brisbane 1 2003; Sydney 1/2/3 2003; Brisbane 1/2 2006; Sydney 1/2/3 2006; Melbourne 1/2 2006; Adelaide 2009; EV Solo Sydney 1 2011.
  • pjamaholicpjamaholic Posts: 1,225
    It is a sensational song, one of my 3 faves off the new album.
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    I_GOT_no_IDea wrote:
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    I_GOT_no_IDea wrote:
    i hate when favourites are spoilt by overplay hey - peace brother
    peace in AUS from GREECE...are u going to any shows there? :)
    yep going to adelaide - would go to more but i'll be out of the country for the rest of the aus/nz tour. not complaining though - am so lucky to get the opportunity to see them again at all! cheers mate - take care.
    u too....now..i have new goal....SOUTH AMERICA 2010... ;)
    "...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.....”
  • theoceansmademetheoceansmademe Posts: 1,132
    twojawas wrote:
    I was humming this as I surfed this afternoon.

    I envy your proximity.
  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    theoceansmademe wrote:
    twojawas wrote:
    I was humming this as I surfed this afternoon.

    I envy your proximity.
    :D
    "...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.....”
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