Light Years

gobrowns19
gobrowns19 Posts: 1,447
edited January 2007 in Words and Music...Communication
Wow, I love this song. Only recently found such a strong adoration of the song. Some of Ed's best lyrics in my opinon.

Ive used hammers made out of wood.
I have played games with pieces and rules.
I undeciphered tricks at the bar, but now youre gone.
I havent figured out why.
Ive come up with riddles and jokes about war.
I figured out numbers and what theyre for.
Ive understood feelings and Ive understood words but how could you be taken away?

And wherever youve gone and wherever we might go.
It dont seem fair. today just disappeared.
Your light reflected now. reflected from afar.
We were but stones. your light made of stars.

With heavy breath awakened regrets.
Back pages and days that could have been spent together but we were miles apart.
Every inch between us becomes light years now.
No time to be void or save up on life.
Oh, you got to spend it all.

And wherever youve gone and wherever we might go.
It dont seem fair. you seam to like it here.
Your light reflected now. reflected from afar.
We were but stones. your light made of stars.

And wherever youve gone and wherever we might go.
It dont seem fair. today just disappeared.
Your lights reflected now. reflected from afar.
We were by stones. your light made of stars.
Happiness is only real when shared
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  • vedderfan10
    vedderfan10 Posts: 2,497
    This song reminds me of my dog (died in March)...and now when I hear it, I tear up a little bit...We had her for 15 years, and it really hurt to let go...

    She did seem to like it here...and truly, her light made us stars..

    "And wherever youve gone and wherever we might go.
    It dont seem fair. you seemed to like it here.
    Your light's reflected now. reflected from afar.
    We were but stones. your light made of stars."

    It's such a beautiful piece of poetry...and when I hear it, I really miss my sweet little pinkerton...
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  • ShE.dREAmS.in.CoLOr
    ShE.dREAmS.in.CoLOr Posts: 341
    gobrowns19 wrote:
    Wow, I love this song. Only recently found such a strong adoration of the song. Some of Ed's best lyrics in my opinon.

    yeah i've been feeling the same way. i've always liked the song but on my way back to school after thanksgiving i found that song come on quite a bit as i shuffled through the pearl jam on my ipod. i really had the opportunity to sit quitely and take in the lyrics. it's a beautiful song, not just the lyrics, but the arrangement of the music and the way eddie's voice is so fluid, like it's not taking any effort for him at all to sing. love it!
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  • disconnected
    disconnected Posts: 2,875
    Just listen to this version of Light Years, it's an early demo:
    http://www.pearljamonline.it/SongOfTheMonth/Maggio2004/Light%20Years%20%5BDemo%5D.mp3
  • geno14
    geno14 Posts: 84
    this song became very personal to me when my father died. and the nuckel head that i am, when i met eddie in toronto i was in such aw of meeting him that i did'nt express it to him. and that was the one thing i wanted to thank them for because it helped put a rough time in my life into some perspective.
  • LeilaMoonTurtle
    LeilaMoonTurtle Posts: 1,418
    Love, love, love this song
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  • comebackwoman
    comebackwoman Posts: 7,271
    This song is just beautiful. My favorite part:

    "With heavy breath awakened regrets.
    Back pages and days that could have been spent together but we were miles apart.
    Every inch between us becomes light years now."
    There's a light when my baby's in my arms :)
  • HunterandHunted
    HunterandHunted Posts: 140
    comebackgirl wrote:
    This song is just beautiful. My favorite part:

    "With heavy breath awakened regrets.
    Back pages and days that could have been spent together but we were miles apart.
    Every inch between us becomes light years now."


    Every time i hear Light Years it reminds me of 2000, when I was in India for three months - away from my girlfiriend - it reminds me of her - although we're no longer together...Still though...Beautiful song....The man is a lyrical genius....H
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  • Pearls&Stones
    Pearls&Stones Posts: 585
    Among the best lyrics they've ever done. However, I wish they had redone the studio version. Not some of Ed's best singing.
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  • gobrowns19
    gobrowns19 Posts: 1,447
    comebackgirl wrote:
    This song is just beautiful. My favorite part:

    "With heavy breath awakened regrets.
    Back pages and days that could have been spent together but we were miles apart.
    Every inch between us becomes light years now."

    I agree, that is also my favorite part of the song. Now probably one of my top songs ever. It's just awesome, and I love the way Ed's voice just makes the whole song just flow so smoothly.
    Happiness is only real when shared
  • JP2026766
    JP2026766 Posts: 1,125
    Wow...the demo sounds amazing...I almost like this as much as the version on Binaural.

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  • Red Ledbetter
    Red Ledbetter Posts: 35
    As I went to bed tonight, I got this playing inside my head. I just had to hear it! After that I've just kept on listening to Pearl Jam, and I'm still awake.
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  • JP2026766
    JP2026766 Posts: 1,125
    anyone have the lyrics for the demo that was posted?

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  • parel jam
    parel jam Posts: 7,223
    disconnected wrote:
    Just listen to this version of Light Years, it's an early demo:
    http://www.pearljamonline.it/SongOfTheMonth/Maggio2004/Light%20Years%20%5BDemo%5D.mp3
    Cool, haven't heard that one for a while
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  • bharQ
    bharQ Posts: 1,201
    I love the song.. i found a new found love for Binaural again after watching Pinkpop 2000! great dvd
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  • PJamGrunge10
    PJamGrunge10 California Posts: 596
    Pearls&Stones wrote:
    Among the best lyrics they've ever done. However, I wish they had redone the studio version. Not some of Ed's best singing.

    I agree, actually. It is almost like he is singing through his teeth.

    I do love the song though.
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  • Jamal
    Jamal Posts: 2,115
    Binaural is indeed shamefully produced, pity

    remain great songs, though
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  • bharQ
    bharQ Posts: 1,201
    whats wrong with the production?
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  • gobrowns19
    gobrowns19 Posts: 1,447
    Jamal wrote:
    Binaural is indeed shamefully produced, pity

    remain great songs, though

    If by shamefully produced, you mean produced quite well, then yes, shamefully produced.

    I will agree with you though that more songs off Binaural sound better live than most other PJ albums. [Of The Girl, INSIGNIFICANCE! to name a few.]
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  • bharQ
    bharQ Posts: 1,201
    Grievance is another great live one.. I remember hearing it for the first time on Letterman and being totally blown away.
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  • Androgynous Mind
    Androgynous Mind Posts: 520
    gobrowns19 wrote:
    Wow, I love this song. Only recently found such a strong adoration of the song. Some of Ed's best lyrics in my opinon.

    I never really sat down a "really listened" to these lyrics until recently and they really are beautiful. I always "heard" them, but never tried to understand them or apply any meaning to them. After really listening, I have a new appreciation for this song. It truly is amazing.

    It is amazing how many PJ songs you can say this about. That shows you what geniuses they are with their lyrics.
    Oh he fills it up with the love of a girl...

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