Hear the sirens
Hear the circus, so profound
I hear the sirens
more and more in this here town
Let me catch my breath to breathe
and reach across the bend
Just to know we’re safe
I am a grateful man
This light has been alive
and I can see you clear
how to take your hand
and feel your breath
or feel this someday will be over
I pull you close, so much to lose
knowing that nothing lasts forever
I didn’t care before you were here
I danced with laughter
with the ever-after
But all things changed. Let this remain
Hear the sirens covering distance in the night
The sound echoing closer
will they come for me next time
Oh every choice, mistake I’ve made, it’s not my plan
to send you in the arms of another man
And if you choose to stay, I’ll wait, I’ll understand
It’s a fragile thing, this life we lead
If I think too much, I can’t get over
Wound by the graves by which we live
our lives with death over our shoulders
Want you to know that should I go
I always loved you, held you high above too
I study your face; the fear goes away
It’s a fragile thing, this life we lead
If I think too much, I can’t get over
Wound by the graves by which we live
our lives with death over our shoulders
Want you to know that should I go
I always loved you, held you high above too
I study your face, and the fear goes away
The fear goes away
The fear goes away
The fear goes away
LOVE THE SONG !
I think there's one slight difference in the lyric... it doesn't sound like he says "I can't get over...wound by the graves," but more like "I can't get overwhelmed by the graves," with the word "overwhelmed" split into 2 breaths...
I even wondered if it said "grace" instead of "graves"
Hell of a song.
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I really honestly cannot believe this is PEARL JAM and Eddie Vedder.
Wow.
Been to 100 plus shows - own all the albums and a ton of boots and am a total PJ geek - but...WOW
Pearl Jam have been masters at slow songs since the beginning. What is it about this song that drives you to post "simply awful" posts about it? Do tell... we're listening (...to Sirens )
I love the sounds in this song. They nailed it. Can even pick up "siren" type sounds made from the guitars and perhaps even the piano. Flows like a river.
"Sirens" Song Credits:
Words: Eddie Vedder
Music: Mike McCready
I love the sounds in this song. They nailed it. Can even pick up "siren" type sounds made from the guitars and perhaps even the piano. Flows like a river.
"Sirens" Song Credits:
Words: Eddie Vedder
Music: Mike McCready
First single MYM (Ed & Mike). 2nd single Sirens (Ed & Mike).
Its quite different. Not at all what I was expecting.
I think Kat nailed it with the No Code thing. I remember when "Who You Are" came out...and I was like...WTF. Id didn't DISLIKE it, but it wasn't like the first time I heard Given to Fly or Nothing as it Seems, where I was in love with them immediately.
After a few listens its growing on me. Definitely not something I expected tho, which usually ends up being a good thing.
After a few listens its growing on me. Definitely not something I expected tho, which usually ends up being a good thing.
I agree. Heard it a few times yesterday. Was trying to get a feel for it. With all the hype & anticipation for the release. The Slash animated gif on Alternative Nation really got me more pumped up. lol
It just feels different. Which is not a bad thing.
After a few listens its growing on me. Definitely not something I expected tho, which usually ends up being a good thing.
I agree. Heard it a few times yesterday. Was trying to get a feel for it. With all the hype & anticipation for the release. The Slash animated gif on Alternative Nation really got me more pumped up. lol
It just feels different. Which is not a bad thing.
For what its worth, I hated Do the Evolution until I heard it live.
I'm looking forward to hearing this live. Big time. But I'm still challenged by this song.
I really honestly cannot believe this is PEARL JAM and Eddie Vedder.
Wow.
Been to 100 plus shows - own all the albums and a ton of boots and am a total PJ geek - but...WOW
Thank you for sharing your opinion. You are as entitled to say it as everyone on here praising the song. I completely understand your comment of being surprised that PJ would release a song like this. It will fit in nicely between Matchbox 20, Bon Jovi and other pre-packaged, safe for consumption music out there (good or bad depending on your likes and dislikes).
Remember, Mind Your Manners is out there so they can still bring it.
I really honestly cannot believe this is PEARL JAM and Eddie Vedder.
Wow.
Been to 100 plus shows - own all the albums and a ton of boots and am a total PJ geek - but...WOW
Thank you for sharing your opinion. You are as entitled to say it as everyone on here praising the song. I completely understand your comment of being surprised that PJ would release a song like this. It will fit in nicely between Matchbox 20, Bon Jovi and other pre-packaged, safe for consumption music out there (good or bad depending on your likes and dislikes).
Remember, Mind Your Manners is out there so they can still bring it.
This song sounds way more sincere than either of those bands, though. I do disagree that this is "pre-packaged, safe for consumption" too. This is unlike Pearl Jam, and probably more of a risk than anything else. Much like "Who You Are" was at the time.
I really honestly cannot believe this is PEARL JAM and Eddie Vedder.
Wow.
Been to 100 plus shows - own all the albums and a ton of boots and am a total PJ geek - but...WOW
Thank you for sharing your opinion. You are as entitled to say it as everyone on here praising the song. I completely understand your comment of being surprised that PJ would release a song like this. It will fit in nicely between Matchbox 20, Bon Jovi and other pre-packaged, safe for consumption music out there (good or bad depending on your likes and dislikes).
Remember, Mind Your Manners is out there so they can still bring it.
This song sounds way more sincere than either of those bands, though. I do disagree that this is "pre-packaged, safe for consumption" too. This is unlike Pearl Jam, and probably more of a risk than anything else. Much like "Who You Are" was at the time.
I'm sure Ed believes in the lyrics, but I think they fit in with the pop songs moreso than any song I think I've heard from Pearl Jam. As a fan of Ed's lyrics, I think this song (and Future Days) are the worst I've heard - in my opinion.
The risk with Who You Are and Sirens is similar (their current fan base may not like it), but at least with Who You Are they were trying something unique versus running to the mainstream to keep the machine alive.
I am interested to see how the rest of the album sounds. I really think Lightning Bolt could end up being the album that could make a lot of fans give up on their new music (maybe not live shows).
I really honestly cannot believe this is PEARL JAM and Eddie Vedder.
Wow.
Been to 100 plus shows - own all the albums and a ton of boots and am a total PJ geek - but...WOW
Pearl Jam have been masters at slow songs since the beginning. What is it about this song that drives you to post "simply awful" posts about it? Do tell... we're listening (...to Sirens )
Hard to pinpoint really.
Their slower songs have typically been more abstract, deep, and interesting than Sirens. Light Years etc.
I just find it way too contemporary and I am just stunned that this is a PJ Song. I really want to like cuz I am a total fanboy geek - but it is like a bad Karaoke song.
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I really honestly cannot believe this is PEARL JAM and Eddie Vedder.
Wow.
Been to 100 plus shows - own all the albums and a ton of boots and am a total PJ geek - but...WOW
Pearl Jam have been masters at slow songs since the beginning. What is it about this song that drives you to post "simply awful" posts about it? Do tell... we're listening (...to Sirens )
Hard to pinpoint really.
Their slower songs have typically been more abstract, deep, and interesting than Sirens. Light Years etc.
I just find it way too contemporary and I am just stunned that this is a PJ Song. I really want to like cuz I am a total fanboy geek - but it is like a bad Karaoke song.
I'm sure Ed believes in the lyrics, but I think they fit in with the pop songs moreso than any song I think I've heard from Pearl Jam. As a fan of Ed's lyrics, I think this song (and Future Days) are the worst I've heard - in my opinion.
The risk with Who You Are and Sirens is similar (their current fan base may not like it), but at least with Who You Are they were trying something unique versus running to the mainstream to keep the machine alive.
I am interested to see how the rest of the album sounds. I really think Lightning Bolt could end up being the album that could make a lot of fans give up on their new music (maybe not live shows).
I know a LOT of my friends who liked Ten, Vs, and Vitalogy hated No Code. I liked No Code from the beginning, even tho I was unsure about Who You Are.
I don't see Sirens as "Mainstream" tho. I mean, its just a slower ballad. (Black, Light Years) but its not as dark and grim as either. It sounds more hopeful, which.....whenever you start singing about love, you run the risk of ballady-cheese.
But back to your point about Lightning Bolt....everything I have heard so far (Mind your Manners, Future Days, Lightning Bolt, Part of Pendulum)....I'm not getting that "give up on their music" vibe. I think those first three songs I listed are good evidence of that.
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I think there's one slight difference in the lyric... it doesn't sound like he says "I can't get over...wound by the graves," but more like "I can't get overwhelmed by the graves," with the word "overwhelmed" split into 2 breaths...
I even wondered if it said "grace" instead of "graves"
Hell of a song.
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SIMPLY AWFUL.
I really honestly cannot believe this is PEARL JAM and Eddie Vedder.
Wow.
Been to 100 plus shows - own all the albums and a ton of boots and am a total PJ geek - but...WOW
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Pearl Jam have been masters at slow songs since the beginning. What is it about this song that drives you to post "simply awful" posts about it? Do tell... we're listening (...to Sirens
2010 WATCH IT GO TO FIRE!!
"Sirens" Song Credits:
Words: Eddie Vedder
Music: Mike McCready
2010 WATCH IT GO TO FIRE!!
First single MYM (Ed & Mike). 2nd single Sirens (Ed & Mike).
3rd single ... ?
I think Kat nailed it with the No Code thing. I remember when "Who You Are" came out...and I was like...WTF. Id didn't DISLIKE it, but it wasn't like the first time I heard Given to Fly or Nothing as it Seems, where I was in love with them immediately.
After a few listens its growing on me. Definitely not something I expected tho, which usually ends up being a good thing.
Here to die.
Scared alive.
I agree. Heard it a few times yesterday. Was trying to get a feel for it. With all the hype & anticipation for the release. The Slash animated gif on Alternative Nation really got me more pumped up. lol
It just feels different. Which is not a bad thing.
For what its worth, I hated Do the Evolution until I heard it live.
I'm looking forward to hearing this live. Big time. But I'm still challenged by this song.
Here to die.
Scared alive.
Thank you for sharing your opinion. You are as entitled to say it as everyone on here praising the song. I completely understand your comment of being surprised that PJ would release a song like this. It will fit in nicely between Matchbox 20, Bon Jovi and other pre-packaged, safe for consumption music out there (good or bad depending on your likes and dislikes).
Remember, Mind Your Manners is out there so they can still bring it.
This song sounds way more sincere than either of those bands, though. I do disagree that this is "pre-packaged, safe for consumption" too. This is unlike Pearl Jam, and probably more of a risk than anything else. Much like "Who You Are" was at the time.
Here to die.
Scared alive.
I'm sure Ed believes in the lyrics, but I think they fit in with the pop songs moreso than any song I think I've heard from Pearl Jam. As a fan of Ed's lyrics, I think this song (and Future Days) are the worst I've heard - in my opinion.
The risk with Who You Are and Sirens is similar (their current fan base may not like it), but at least with Who You Are they were trying something unique versus running to the mainstream to keep the machine alive.
I am interested to see how the rest of the album sounds. I really think Lightning Bolt could end up being the album that could make a lot of fans give up on their new music (maybe not live shows).
Hard to pinpoint really.
Their slower songs have typically been more abstract, deep, and interesting than Sirens. Light Years etc.
I just find it way too contemporary and I am just stunned that this is a PJ Song. I really want to like cuz I am a total fanboy geek - but it is like a bad Karaoke song.
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Plus Lightning Bolt & Future Day's that were played live @ Wrigley Field.
I know a LOT of my friends who liked Ten, Vs, and Vitalogy hated No Code. I liked No Code from the beginning, even tho I was unsure about Who You Are.
I don't see Sirens as "Mainstream" tho. I mean, its just a slower ballad. (Black, Light Years) but its not as dark and grim as either. It sounds more hopeful, which.....whenever you start singing about love, you run the risk of ballady-cheese.
But back to your point about Lightning Bolt....everything I have heard so far (Mind your Manners, Future Days, Lightning Bolt, Part of Pendulum)....I'm not getting that "give up on their music" vibe. I think those first three songs I listed are good evidence of that.
Here to die.
Scared alive.