Society
Eddie Vedder攀 Lyrics
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We have a greed
With which we have agreed
You think you have to want
More than you need
Until you have it all you won't be free
I hope you're not lonely without me
When you want more than you have
You think you need
And when you think more than you want
Your thoughts begin to bleed
I think I need to find a bigger place
'Cause when you have more than you think
You need more space
Society, you're a crazy breed
I hope you're not lonely without me
Society, crazy and deep
I hope you're not lonely without me
There's those thinking more or less less is more
But if less is more how you're keeping score?
Means for every point you make
Your level drops
Kinda like it's starting from the top
You can't do that
Society, you're a crazy breed
I hope you're not lonely without me
Society, crazy and deep
I hope you're not lonely without me
Society, have mercy on me
I hope you're not angry if I disagree
Society, crazy and deep
I hope you're not lonely without me
The song Society by Eddie Vedder from the soundtrack of the film Into the Wild is an introspective commentary on the human condition and our obsession with material possessions. Vedder begins by acknowledging the existence of human greed, which he believes is responsible for our compromising behavior in society. He challenges our desire for excess and highlights how we often prioritize wanting more than we actually need. Vedder goes on to emphasize that true freedom can only be attained when we let go of our materialistic desires and adopt a minimalist approach to life.
The lyrics of the song also explore the contradictions inherent in society's pursuit of wealth and success. Vedder points out how our thoughts and desires often clash with each other, leading to a sort of internal struggle that results in our bleeding emotions. He concludes by suggesting that our consumer-driven society has created a system where we are encouraged to measure success through material gains rather than human connections, leading to an isolating and lonely existence.
Overall, Society is a poignant social commentary that highlights the dangers of consumerism and our need for human connections. Through this powerful song, Eddie Vedder encourages us to prioritize people over possessions and to live a life of simplicity and contentment.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a mystery to me
I don't understand why things are the way they are
We have a greed
We possess an intense desire for material things
With which we have agreed
We have accepted this insatiable desire as the norm
You think you have to want
You believe you are obliged to desire things
More than you need
You yearn for things that surpass your basic requirements
Until you have it all you won't be free
You won't feel completely liberated until you acquire everything that you seek
Society, you're a crazy breed
Society is a group of individuals with irrational tendencies
I hope you're not lonely without me
I hope you're not feeling isolated in my absence
When you want more than you have
When your desire exceeds your current holdings
You think you need
You believe your desires are essential
And when you think more than you want
When your thoughts are preoccupied with desire rather than necessity
Your thoughts begin to bleed
Excessively thinking about desires results in mental strife
I think I need to find a bigger place
I believe I require more space to accommodate everything I seek
'Cause when you have more than you think
When your possessions exceed your perceptions
You need more space
You require additional physical room to accommodate all of your belongings
There's those thinking more or less less is more
Some believe that having less results in having more
But if less is more how you're keeping score?
If having less is deemed superior, how are you measuring accomplishments?
Means for every point you make
It implies that for every accomplishment you attain
Your level drops
You lose status or standing in society
Kinda like it's starting from the top
It's almost like you're starting over from the beginning
You can't do that
It's not possible to reverse or undo progress made thus far
Society, have mercy on me
I ask for leniency from society
I hope you're not angry if I disagree
I hope society is not resentful if I don't share its values
Society, crazy and deep
Society is unpredictable and intricate
I hope you're not lonely without me
I hope you have companionship and support from others
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: JERRY HANNAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@roseman164
It's a mystery to me
We have a greed
With which we have agreed
You think you have to want
More than you need
Until you have it all you won't be free
Society, you're a crazy breed
I hope you're not lonely without me
When you want more than you have
You think you need
And when you think more than you want
Your thoughts begin to bleed
I think I need to find a bigger place
'Cause when you have more than you think
You need more space
Society, you're a crazy breed
I hope you're not lonely without me
Society, crazy and deep
I hope you're not lonely without me
There's those thinking more or less less is more
But if less is more how you're keeping score?
Means for every point you make
Your level…
@dmosier
This is the soundtrack to my evening this evening.
It's a mystery to me
We have a greed
With which we have agreed
And you think you have to
Want more than you need
Until you have it all
you won't be free
Society, you're crazy breed
i hope you're not lonely, without me.
When you want more than you have
you think you need
And when you think more than you want
your thoughts begin to bleed
I think i need to find a bigger place
cause when you have
More than you think
you need more space
Society, you're crazy breed
hope you're not lonely, without me.
Society
crazy indeed
hope you're not lonely, without me.
There's those thinking more less
less is more
But if less is more, How you keepin score?
Means for every point you make
your level drops
kinda like you're startin from the top
and you can't do that
Society, you're crazy breed
hope you're not lonely, without me.
Society
crazy indeed
hope you're not lonely, without me.
Society
have mercy on me
Hope you're not angry, if i disagree.
Society, you're crazy breed.
Hope you're not lonely, without me.
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@catamountmpls
That movie....
@bluesilhouette.7
who ever reading this comment and listening to this song after a long time , may you start feeling better and stronger...cheers!
@josephfriend7442
Back at ya, bud
@noeliamar3
Thank you.
@joshc255
Yep... I needed that......