Impossible for some people to understand the PJ feeling

Pittsburgh Posts: 172
edited November 2009 in The Porch
I have been in love with Pearl Jam since about 6th grade, I am 22 now. Whenever I get a chance to see them live, it is a meaningful experience to me. Each time I see them I am amazed, and usually can not put into words how the show made me feel and the experience I had. After the show, when I have to go back to the regular world to people whom do not have the same passion for Pearl Jam...there is one thing that drives me crazy. When people ask me how the show was, there are no words to describe really. These people would not even understand if I tried to explain the expereience. Pearl Jam is unlike another band (to me) and seeing them live is unlike any other concert experience. I just wanted to vent...I'm not sure I even got my point across haha but I just wanted to vent.




I miss you alreddie...
I miss you alreddie.
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  • Posts: 2,489
    BeeGirl86 wrote:
    I have been in love with Pearl Jam since about 6th grade, I am 22 now. Whenever I get a chance to see them live, it is a meaningful experience to me. Each time I see them I am amazed, and usually can not put into words how the show made me feel and the experience I had. After the show, when I have to go back to the regular world to people whom do not have the same passion for Pearl Jam...there is one thing that drives me crazy. When people ask me how the show was, there are no words to describe really. These people would not even understand if I tried to explain the expereience. Pearl Jam is unlike another band (to me) and seeing them live is unlike any other concert experience. I just wanted to vent...I'm not sure I even got my point across haha but I just wanted to vent.

    I miss you alreddie...


    Everyone here gets it :)
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  • Posts: 119
    will you marry me, that is... if you're a female
  • Pittsburgh Posts: 172
    i know...which is why I chose to vent here : ) haha
    I miss you alreddie.
  • Posts: 2,489
    Rosdower wrote:
    will you marry me, that is... if you're a female


    Hahaha what a great first post! Dude - you're the dude! :D
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  • Pittsburgh Posts: 172
    fly me to Australia and I'll consider :D haha
    I miss you alreddie.
  • Posts: 1,254
    edited November 2009
    I don't even bother trying to explain anymore. Most people think of it as just going and seeing some band play. They wonder why I have to see them so often. Kinda like "if you've seen them once...".
    They don't understand its a whole experience. They don't get the being a part of the band feeling. They certainly don't get my enthusism.
    So, I don't bother. The one person who I think does understand is my young grandson. He is 8 years old now, but ever since he was quite young, I would dance with him in my arms to PJ and sing Wishlist, as if it was a lullaby. We'd dance to lots of songs.
    When I put in MSG I, he thinks he was there, for some reason, and will point to a random spot and ask if that's where he was sitting. He knows all the band members names.
    What is worse is they don't get this forum. My neighbor may call or come over and in just gabbing will ask what were you doing, and when I say "oh, I was on the intenet", they always ask what was I doing on the internet, I say, "oh you know, on the PJ site". They give me a blank stare and move on to other discussion. I don't know why they ask. They know what I was doing if I was online.

    I guess its their problem, not mine.
    Post edited by Heatherj43 on
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  • Posts: 2,489
    BeeGirl86 wrote:
    fly me to Australia and I'll consider :D haha

    It wasn't me who asked, I might get into trouble from my wife if I did :) And while I'm a sweet talker and she is a good sport, I don't think I could talk her (or you) into that scenario :lol:
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  • Posts: 1,810
    BeeGirl86 wrote:
    I have been in love with Pearl Jam since about 6th grade, I am 22 now. Whenever I get a chance to see them live, it is a meaningful experience to me. Each time I see them I am amazed, and usually can not put into words how the show made me feel and the experience I had. After the show, when I have to go back to the regular world to people whom do not have the same passion for Pearl Jam...there is one thing that drives me crazy. When people ask me how the show was, there are no words to describe really. These people would not even understand if I tried to explain the expereience. Pearl Jam is unlike another band (to me) and seeing them live is unlike any other concert experience. I just wanted to vent...I'm not sure I even got my point across haha but I just wanted to vent.




    I miss you alreddie...

    This is why you MUST make Pearl Jam friends. Because then you have "your peeps" who understand. Go to meet ups or the pre parties....such an amazing group of people out there to meet!
  • Posts: 509
    it is impossible for some, I feel bad for them really. it doesn't matter though. all that matters is that you feel it. you can always come here because we all know how you feel. or go to the show and meet many awesome people who you can relate to. I went to the halloween show by myself because i was the only person to choose pj over the world series. and ya know what, it didn't matter at all to me. in fact I had a better time going by myself. met some cool people and saw pearl jam....perfect night.
  • Posts: 119
    BeeGirl86 wrote:
    fly me to Australia and I'll consider :D haha


    i'll fly you to NY. that's the best i can do.
  • Posts: 1,206
    I pity those who don't get it... never fear, there are plenty of us that do. I had the most fantastic week last week and I met so many great people. I've been bombarding my PJ friends in Canada all week with emails, pics, links, I think they even may be sick of my raving (they weren't there), but at least I know they understand :D
    Glaciers melting in the dead of night and the superstars sucked into the supermassive.
  • Posts: 2,112
    Yeah I still haven't fully processed the 4 PJ shows into my small brain yet. They lighten the load that we carry in such simple ways.
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    edvedder913 wrote:
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    This is why you MUST make Pearl Jam friends. Because then you have "your peeps" who understand. Go to meet ups or the pre parties....such an amazing group of people out there to meet!
    Agree totally! I've made so many great friends it's unbelievable. Great group of people. :)
    "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."
  • Pittsburgh Posts: 172
    I have some friends that love Pj but they do not live near me anymore, I actually met up with them for the Philly show. I just mean it would be nice if my close friends felt the same...I guess I'm on the hunt for PJ friends haha
    I miss you alreddie.
  • Posts: 933
    You sound like a very special pj fan...keep up the good work and I'm sure you'll be rewarded...
    ...10/31/09, 05/21/10, Peru, Los Angeles
  • Posts: 1,301
    Hey, it's cool! People on here really DO get it....I know I understand EXACTLY what you are saying.......we need more PJ people out there. When I was talking to someone the other day, I was telling her how excited I was to be seeing them soon, and she looked at me with this really bizarre look and said "man...I didn't even know they were still around!'.....Now she is younger than me (I'm 33 she's 28), and she thinks that I am a freak for being so into them......but I just figure, that's what makes it more special when you do find someone who actually is as into them as you are yourself....Come to think of it, maybe our different opinions on Pearl Jam is why I ended up kicking my ex husband out!? Just never understood...I think if I EVER get serious about someone again, it MUST be a Pearl Jam fan.....no finer people to be found anywhere!! :D
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    BeeGirl86 wrote:
    I have some friends that love Pj but they do not live near me anymore, I actually met up with them for the Philly show. I just mean it would be nice if my close friends felt the same...I guess I'm on the hunt for PJ friends haha
    You'd be surprised to find there is a huge10c group of all ages in your backyard. If they hit the Burgh next tour,I'll be happy to introduce you. Did you miss the June 06 show? Pm me your age grp and I'll give you some names to start.:-D
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  • Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,829
    I'm glad all of you keep me company every day at work :D
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  • Posts: 136
    BeeGirl86 wrote:
    I have been in love with Pearl Jam since about 6th grade, I am 22 now. Whenever I get a chance to see them live, it is a meaningful experience to me. Each time I see them I am amazed, and usually can not put into words how the show made me feel and the experience I had. After the show, when I have to go back to the regular world to people whom do not have the same passion for Pearl Jam...there is one thing that drives me crazy. When people ask me how the show was, there are no words to describe really. These people would not even understand if I tried to explain the expereience. Pearl Jam is unlike another band (to me) and seeing them live is unlike any other concert experience. I just wanted to vent...I'm not sure I even got my point across haha but I just wanted to vent.




    I miss you alreddie...

    I do know how you feel, i felt that way alot when i was younger. PJ changed my world when i was 16 and i'm now 33. I love all kinds of music but PJ will always be my favourite band. I still can't even put into words how i feel about PJ. They inspired me to start playing the drums. I am lucky in one respect because a few of my friends are musicians too and they get it. It took awhile but even my mum gets it now and i took her to the last concert that was in Adelaide and she still talks about it and has the bootleg in her car(she's 58).
    Just remember we all get it here!!! :D
  • Posts: 7
    edited November 2009
    Pearl Jam defines music for me… Pearl Jam's music takes me directly to some sort of instant inner emotion. There is a self absorbing high that develops straight through every melody and song.
    They are truly defined musicians that begins with Eddie’s voice, through Stones rhythym, Mike’s lead and backed by Matt, Boom & Jeff’s consistancy!
    I have been posting for the first time , this week, because Pearl Jams live musical infuence has me wanting more of that buzz that a “Live Pear Jam Concert Gives Ya” . Music is the last true voice of the Human Spirit, according to Ben Harper, and it can move straight through Time, Age and Race, straight to the Heart and Soul of each Human Being. I love that Quote and love to be able to use it. It truly is Music’s best definition or at least how I hear it. Once again thanks for a great week PJ!
    Post edited by johnnywhip7 on

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