Blood
Pearl Jam(???) Lyrics
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Stab it down one way needle pulled so slowly
Drains and spills soaks the pages fills their sponges
It's my blood
Paint Ed big, Turn Ed into, One of his enemies,
It's my blood
Maker of my enemies,
Take, my,
Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck
The lyrics of "Blood" by Pearl Jam describe a sense of chaos and violence through symbolic language. The repeated phrase "it's my blood" is a literal reference to physical blood, but also suggests that the subject matter is close to the singer's heart. The first verse uses the imagery of a circus to describe a disorienting and overwhelming experience. The line "stab it down one way needle pulled so slowly" could be interpreted in multiple ways - perhaps it speaks to a feeling of being trapped or slowly losing control. The next verse describes the blood spilling onto pages and being absorbed by sponges, again emphasizing the theme of forceful, destructive events that cannot be stopped.
The second half of the song takes a darker turn, with the lyrics seeming to describe the singer turning against their own identity. The lines "paint Ed big, turn Ed into one of his enemies" suggest a betrayal or self-destructive act. The final set of lyrics, where the word "fuck" is repeated multiple times, reflects a sense of anger and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Spin me round roll me over fuckin' circus
The chaotic and tumultuous nature of life is likened to being twisted and turned in a never-ending carnival ride.
Stab it down one way needle pulled so slowly
The pain and suffering in life is depicted as a slow and deliberate process, like the agony of a needle slowly piercing the skin.
Drains and spills soaks the pages fills their sponges
The emotional and physical toll of experiencing pain is likened to a liquid spilling and staining pages, unable to be contained.
It's my blood
The blood mentioned in the title serves as a metaphor for the personal experiences and emotions that make up one's existence.
Paint Ed big, Turn Ed into, One of his enemies,
The singer reflects on personal struggles with identity and how others may see him, feeling like he is being turned into one of his own enemies.
It's my blood
Reiterating the idea that one's personal experiences and emotions, both positive and negative, shape their identity.
Stab it down fill the pages suck my life out
The pain and suffering in life is compared to a draining and vampiric force, consuming and taking life until nothing is left.
Maker of my enemies,
Reflecting on how personal struggles can create enemies, either within oneself or with others.
Take, my,
A desperate plea to have the pain and suffering taken away.
Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck
Expressing frustration and anger over the struggles faced in life, possibly feeling powerless and unable to change things.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STONE C. GOSSARD, JEFFREY ALLEN AMENT, EDDIE JEROME VEDDER, MIKE MCCREADY, DAVID ABBRUZZESE
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