Force of Nature
Pearl Jam Lyrics
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Contraband hiding deep inside her soul
Exercising her will to lose control
She lets go
Common Man he don't stand a chance no
One to love who allowed his in the hole
No way to save someone who wont take the role
One Man Stands the edge of the ocean
A beacon on dry land
Eyes above the horizon
In the dark before the dawn
Hurricane has the trade winds blowing
Gale force shaking windows in the storm
Shipwreck from a love that he calls home
One light on
Somewhere there's a siren singing
Solemnly he hears
All the strengths you might think would
Disappear resolving
One man stands alone awaiting for her to come home
Eyes above the horizon
In the dark before the
Darkness leaves the dawn
Makes me ache
Makes me shake
Is it so wrong to think that
Love can keep us safe?
Last I saw he was out there waiting
A silhouette in the black light full moon
In the sand there he stands upon the shore
Forevermore
Somewhere there's a siren singing
Solemnly he hears
All the strength
That you might think would disappear, resolving
One man stands alone awaiting for her to come home
Eyes are closed, you cannot know
But his heart don't seem to know
Grow
Home
"Force of Nature" is a song by Pearl Jam that delves into the theme of love and the power it holds over one's emotions. The lyrics speak of a woman who is described as "a force of nature," with a strong will and unpredictable behavior. The song highlights the struggles of a man who is in love with this woman, but she is unable to embrace it fully, leading to frustration and heartbreak. The lines "Understand she's a force of nature, contraband hiding deep inside her soul, exercising her will to lose control, she lets go" indicate that the woman is dealing with something within her that she finds hard to control, leading to her erratic behavior. The song's message is that love has the power to both build and destroy people, and the ultimate outcome lies in how one chooses to handle it.
The second verse of the song introduces a new character, a common man who is struggling to find love, and the man who is the song's protagonist realizes that he is in a better position than this common man. The line "Common man he don't stand a chance, no one to love who allowed his in the hole, no way to save someone who won't take the role and just lets go" speaks to how the man recognizes that love requires effort and vulnerability, something that the common man has yet to come to understand.
The song also touches on the theme of hope, with the lines "one man stands on the edge of the ocean, a beacon on dry land, eyes above the horizon in the dark before the dawn." The man of the song is hopeful that despite the turbulence and chaos that love has brought him, there will still be a chance for him to find happiness with the woman he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
Understand She's a Force of Nature
She is powerful and unstoppable, and should be acknowledged as such
Contraband hiding deep inside her soul
She has secret, hidden parts of herself that may be forbidden or taboo
Exercising her will to lose control
She actively chooses to let go of control and embrace chaos or uncertainty
She lets go
She releases her grasp on control and allows herself to be carried away
Common Man he don't stand a chance no
The average person cannot withstand her force of nature
One to love who allowed his in the hole
A man who loves her despite being trapped in a difficult or dangerous situation
No way to save someone who wont take the role
She cannot save someone who refuses to take action or responsibility for their own problems
And just let's go
The man gives up and accepts his fate or loss of control
One Man Stands the edge of the ocean
A lone man stands on the coast, facing the vast unknown
A beacon on dry land
He is a guiding light or point of reference for others on shore
Eyes above the horizon
He looks beyond the present and toward the future
In the dark before the dawn
Even in the darkest moments, he believes that hope and light will eventually arrive
Hurricane has the trade winds blowing
A destructive force is at play, affecting everything in its path
Gale force shaking windows in the storm
The intensity of the situation is physically felt
Shipwreck from a love that he calls home
His love or relationship has been destroyed by the storm
One light on
Despite the destruction, there is still hope or a glimmer of light shining through
Somewhere there's a siren singing
A haunting, melancholic song is being heard in the distance
Solemnly he hears
He hears the song with a heavy, reflective mood
All the strengths you might think would disappear resolving
Despite the overwhelming situation, he is able to find inner strength and resolve
Eyes are closed, you cannot know
He is introspective and reflective, not revealing his emotions outwardly
But his heart don't seem to know Grow
His heart continues to feel and hope for growth and change
Makes me ache
The situation is deeply painful and emotional
Makes me shake
The intensity of the situation causes a physical reaction
Is it so wrong to think that Love can keep us safe?
He questions whether love and emotional connections can protect us from life's challenges
Last I saw he was out there waiting
The man remains in his place of hope and waiting, despite not knowing when or if his love will return
A silhouette in the black light full moon
He is a dark, shadowy figure in the bright, illuminating moonlight
In the sand there he stands upon the shore
He is grounded and rooted in his place of hope and waiting
Forevermore
He will continue to wait and hope, not giving up on his love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE VEDDER, MIKE MCCREADY
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