Supersonic
Pearl Jam栀 Lyrics


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Yeah

Yeah, I been dreamin' of gettin' along
Now I'm awake, dreamin' keep it on keeping on
I catch a break, then a punch to the head
I smile big with a toothless grin, yeah

Supersonic gone and took my soul
I caught the rhythm but the clock was slow yeah
Supersonic, truth be told
I don't need you to live, but I'll never let you go

Yeah

Yeah I been thinkin', I already know
Nothin' 'bout nothin' or so I have been told, yeah
I'm not the paper, I'm more like the fold
Cut the crease and put the shit in the whole, yeah

Supersonic, gone and took my soul
I caught the rhythm but the clock was slow yet
Supersonic, truth be told
I don't need you to live to ever let you go, yeah

Supersonic, gotta feel it now
I need to hear, need to feel it loud yeah
Supersonic, truth be told
I wanna live my life with the volume full

Supersonic, gone and took my soul
I stopped the rhythm but my clock was full, yeah
Supersonic, truth be told
I don't need you to live to ever let you go, yeah

Supersonic, gotta feel it now
I need to hear it, need to feel it loud, yeah
Supersonic, truth be told
I wanna live my life with the volume full, yeah

Yeah yeah yeah




Yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Supersonic" by Pearl Jam from their album "Binaural" is a song about perseverance and the power of music. The lyrics describe the struggles of the singer who dreams of a better life but has to deal with setbacks on the way. The line "I catch a break, then a punch to the head" illustrates the idea that even when things seem to go right, life can still be tough. However, the singer chooses to keep going and "keep it on keeping on" despite the difficulties.


The song's title, "Supersonic," is a reference to the speed of sound and the idea that music can transport us beyond the limitations of our physical bodies. The lyrics acknowledge the power of music to take us to a higher plane, with lines like "Supersonic gone and took my soul" and "I wanna live my life with the volume full." The song suggests that music can provide a sense of escape from the challenges of everyday life.


Overall, "Supersonic" is an uplifting tribute to the power of music to help us through tough times and to lift us up when we need it most. The song's driving rhythm and powerful imagery make it a perfect example of Pearl Jam's signature style and the enduring appeal of their music.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm towards the upcoming lyrics


Yeah, I been dreamin' of gettin' along
I have been desiring a peaceful and harmonious existence


Now I'm awake, dreamin' keep it on keeping on
I am conscious of the reality and trying to maintain the momentum


I catch a break, then a punch to the head
I experience a momentary success, followed by a failure or setback


I smile big with a toothless grin, yeah
I maintain my positive attitude despite the negative experiences


Supersonic gone and took my soul
The fast-paced and intense lifestyle has consumed my entire being


I caught the rhythm but the clock was slow yeah
I am in sync with the fast tempo, but time seems to be moving slowly


Truth be told, I don't need you to live, but I'll never let you go
I can survive without this lifestyle, but I am addicted to it and will never let it go


Yeah, I been thinkin', I already know
I have been pondering and have come to a conclusion


Nothin' 'bout nothin' or so I have been told, yeah
I don't know much or haven't been told much


I'm not the paper, I'm more like the fold
I am not merely a flat and one-dimensional object, but possess depth and complexity


Cut the crease and put the shit in the whole, yeah
I need to make a deliberate effort to take action and put my plans into motion


Gotta feel it now, I need to hear, need to feel it loud yeah
I need to experience the intensity and excitement of this lifestyle immediately and loudly


I wanna live my life with the volume full
I want to live my life to the fullest, with passion and enthusiasm


I stopped the rhythm but my clock was full, yeah
I took a break from the fast pace, but time seemed to fly by quickly regardless


Yeah yeah yeah
A repetition of the expression of excitement and enthusiasm towards the lyrics




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE VEDDER, STONE GOSSARD

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@fg_channel9062

I need to be myself
I can't be no one else
I'm feeling supersonic
Give me gin and tonic
You can have it all but
How much do you want it
You make me laugh
Give me your autograph
Can I ride with you
In your BMW
You can sail with me
In my yellow submarine
You need to find out
'Cause no one's gonna tell you what I'm on about
You need to find a way for what you wanna say
But before tomorrow
'Cause my friend said he'd take you home
Sits in a corner all alone
He lives under a waterfall
Nobody can see him
Nobody can ever hear him call

You need to be yourself
You can't be no one else
I know a girl called Elsa
She's into Alka Seltzer
She sniffs it through a cane
On a supersonic train
And she makes me laugh
I got her autograph
She done it with a doctor
On a helicopter
She's sniffin in her tissue
Sellin' the Big Issue
When she finds out
No one's gonna tell her what I'm on about
You need to find a way for what you wanna say
But before tomorrow
'Cause my friend said he'd take you home
Sits in a corner all alone
He lives under a waterfall
Nobody can see him
Nobody can ever hear him call



@foottravelbr611

If you liked this song and still do not know well Oasis, I recommend you listen:

Don't Look Back In Anger
Live Forever
Slide Away
Whatever
Wonderwall
Some Might Say
Cast No Shadow
Morning Glory
Champagne Supernova
D'You Know What I Mean?
My Big Mouth
Stand By Me
Don't Go Away
Talk Tonight
Rockin' Chair
The Masterplan
Go Let It Out
Stop Crying Your Heart Out
Let There Be Love
I'm Outta Time
Falling Down



All comments from YouTube:

@Readyandwilling

this song is so badass, my tea turned into gin n tonic

@paullangton-rogers2390

It's strange they used gin n tonic I guess only because it rhymed that's not a drink I can imagine these guys drinking in a million years..it's considered an upper class drink.

@tothem1997

Thats the most british miracle i Can think of

@grester5929

Sippin gin and juice with my mind on my money and my money on my mind

@TimmyTickle

@@paullangton-rogers2390 “I’m feeling like a fella, give me cans of Stella”

@SithLordRevan1

@@TimmyTickle but I'd rather have a dark fruits

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@sleeping4746

Liam: "Give me your autograaaaaaphhhh"

2 mins later

Liam: I got her autograpppppppppph

that character development tho

@HOXHOXHOX

Steven Spielberg is fucking shaking in hell💀💀

@wplants9793

😆

@SutekhTheDestroyer

That hit me in just the right spot 🤣

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