Arms Aloft
Pearl Jam栀 Lyrics
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Scouting the edge of the universe
Sometimes you can't see the horizon
Ah, between the ocean and the earth
And just when you're thinking about slinkin' down
I'm gonna pull you up
I'm gonna pull ya round
May I remind you of that scene
The spirit is our gasoline
May I remind you of that scene
We were arms aloft in Aberdeen
May I remind you of that scene
Let a million mirror balls beam
May I remind you of that scene
And you say living ain't nothing but hassles
In a manila envelope rain
And driving coal all night to Newcastle
It's getting to be a repetitive strain
And just when you're thinking about
Going down the drain
May I remind you of that scene
The spirit is our gasoline
May I remind you of that scene
We were arms aloft in Aberdeen
May I remind you of that scene
Let a million mirror balls beam
May I remind you of that scene
I'm gonna pull you up
I'm gonna pull ya round
May I remind you of that scene
The spirit is our gasoline
May I remind you of that scene
We were arms aloft in Aberdeen
May I remind you of that scene
Let a million mirror balls beam
May I remind you of that scene
We were arms aloft in Aberdeen
They say the stars, they can't see their rays
Nor can they count their numbered days
No flower can say what perfume is
We got all that and burnin' dead
May I remind you of that scene
We were arms aloft in Aberdeen
May I remind you of that scene
The lyrics to Pearl Jam's song "Arms Aloft" speak to the struggles of living and trying to find hope in difficult times. The song begins by acknowledging that sometimes life can feel overwhelming, like you're on the edge of the universe with no horizon in sight. But just when you start to feel like giving up, the singer offers to pull the listener up and remind them of a scene from the past where they felt alive and free. The scene in question took place in Aberdeen, where they had their arms aloft and were surrounded by mirror balls, reminding them of the joy and energy that can come from gathering together and celebrating life.
As the song continues, the lyrics shift to more concrete examples of the hassles and frustrations of day-to-day life. The singer acknowledges that it can be exhausting to work hard and deal with the repetitive strains of daily routines, but encourages the listener to keep going and remember the scene in Aberdeen where they felt free and alive. The final verse of the song speaks to the ephemeral nature of life, acknowledging that even the stars and flowers can't last forever, but reminding the listener that they still have the power to find meaning and joy in the present moment.
Overall, "Arms Aloft" is a song about finding hope in difficult times and holding onto the memories and experiences that bring us joy and energy. The lyrics encourage listeners to keep pushing through the struggles of life and remember that even in the darkest moments, there is always the potential to find light and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes there's no star shining
At times, there are no shining stars in the sky and things seem bleak.
Scouting the edge of the universe
Searching for hope even in the farthest corners of the universe.
Sometimes you can't see the horizon
Occasionally, it's difficult to see the future with certainty and clarity.
Ah, between the ocean and the earth
In the space between the vast ocean and solid earth, there is a feeling of being stuck or unsure.
And just when you're thinking about slinkin' down
At the moment you are about to give up.
I'm gonna pull you up
I will help you lift yourself up and keep going.
May I remind you of that scene
Let me bring to your attention a memorable moment in time.
The spirit is our gasoline
Our passion and drive is like fuel we need to keep moving forward.
We were arms aloft in Aberdeen
We were celebrating and enjoying life together in this moment in Aberdeen with our arms raised high.
Let a million mirror balls beam
Let the lights and energy around us shine as brightly as a million mirror balls.
And you say living ain't nothing but hassles
You may feel like life is full of difficulties and struggles.
In a manila envelope rain
Even when the world seems to be raining down on you like envelopes, there is still hope.
And driving coal all night to Newcastle
Even when the work seems never-ending and exhausting, we must keep going.
It's getting to be a repetitive strain
Feeling like the same challenges are repeating themselves over and over again.
Going down the drain
The feeling of losing control and spiraling down into a negative mindset.
They say the stars, they can't see their rays
Even the stars may not always see their own light and beauty.
Nor can they count their numbered days
Stars don't know how long they will shine for, just as we don't know how much time we have on this earth.
No flower can say what perfume is
Sometimes, we can't explain what makes us feel or smell good- it just is.
We got all that and burnin' dead
Despite all the unknowns, we have our senses and our passion to keep us alive and moving forward.
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