Formed after the demise of Gossard and Ament's previous band, Mother Love Bone, Pearl Jam broke into the mainstream with their debut album, Ten, in 1991. Ten stayed on the Billboard 200 chart for nearly five years, and has gone on to become one of the highest-selling rock records ever, going 13× platinum in the United States. Released in 1993, Pearl Jam's second album, Vs., sold over 950,000 copies in its first week of release, setting the record for most copies of an album sold in its first week of release at the time. Their third album, Vitalogy (1994), became the second-fastest-selling CD in history at the time, with more than 877,000 units sold in its first week.
One of the key bands in the grunge movement of the early 1990s, Pearl Jam's members often shunned popular music industry practices such as making music videos or participating in interviews. The band also sued Ticketmaster, claiming it had monopolized the concert-ticket market. In 2006, Rolling Stone described the band as having "spent much of the past decade deliberately tearing apart their own fame."
Pearl Jam had sold more than 85 million albums worldwide by 2018, including nearly 32 million albums in the United States by 2012, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time. Pearl Jam was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 in its first year of eligibility. They were ranked eighth in a readers' poll by Rolling Stone magazine in its "Top Ten Live Acts of All Time" issue. Throughout its career, the band has also promoted wider social and political issues, from pro-abortion rights sentiments to opposition to George W. Bush's presidency. Vedder acts as the band's spokesman on these issues.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl_Jam
Studio albums
Ten (1991)
Vs. (1993)
Vitalogy (1994)
No Code (1996)
Yield (1998)
Binaural (2000)
Riot Act (2002)
Pearl Jam (2006)
Backspacer (2009)
Lightning Bolt (2013)
Gigaton (2020)
Go
Pearl Jam Lyrics
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Never acted up before don't go on me now
I swear I never took it for granted just thought of it now
Suppose I abused you just passing it on
Go
Fuck
Once fastened servile now your getting sharp
I pulled the covers over him shoulda' pulled the alarm
Turned to my nemesis a fool no fucking god
No
Time
Suck
My
Please don't go on me
Don't go on me
Don't go on me
Don't go on me
Please
Suck, blood, touch
Please tunnel vision
Tuck
Time
See
Please, please, please
Don't go on me
Don't go on me
Don't go on me
Don't go on me
Please, don't you want me, don't go on me
Please, don't go on me
The lyrics of "Go" by Pearl Jam seem to be expressing a sense of desperation and possibly even betrayal. The singer is pleading with someone not to leave, fearing they may abandon him just as he feels he has been abandoned before. The opening lines reflect this fear of being left behind, with the singer imploring the other person not to "go out on me."
The subsequent lines suggest a sense of regret and guilt, with the singer acknowledging that they may have mistreated the other person ("Suppose I abused you just passing it on"). The line "I swear I never took it for granted just thought of it now" seems to indicate that the singer is only realizing the importance of this other person now that they are in danger of losing them.
The later lines in the song bring in more vague and erratic imagery, with the singer referring to his nemesis and calling him a "fool no fucking god." The repeated pleas of "please don't go on me" become more desperate and fragmented, almost as if the singer is losing his grip on reality.
Overall, the song seems to be capturing a moment of intense desperation and fear of abandonment, with the singer grappling with a sense of regret and guilt over past actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh please don't go out on me don't go out on me now
Please don't leave me hanging, don't abandon me now.
Never acted up before don't go on me now
You've never misbehaved before, don't do it now and leave me behind.
I swear I never took it for granted just thought of it now
I promise I never neglected you, I just realized it now.
Suppose I abused you just passing it on
Perhaps I mistreated you and now I'm paying for it.
Go
Leave me if you must.
Fuck
A vulgar expression of frustration and anger.
Once fastened servile now your getting sharp
You used to be docile and obedient, but now you're becoming more assertive.
Moving oh so swiftly with such disarm
You're moving quickly and with ease, even though I thought I had you under control.
I pulled the covers over him shoulda' pulled the alarm
I covered up someone's wrongdoing instead of reporting it.
Turned to my nemesis a fool no fucking god
I looked to my enemy, realizing I'm not all-powerful or divine.
No
No.
Time
The concept of time, which can be fleeting and uncontrollable.
Suck
A crude expression of disappointment or frustration.
My
Belonging to me.
Please don't go on me
I'm begging you, please don't leave me.
Suck, blood, touch
Three random words, possibly meant to convey a sense of desperation or madness.
Please tunnel vision
A request for clarity and focus, perhaps in a stressful situation.
Tuck
To put something away, or perhaps a reference to comfort or security.
Time
Another reference to the elusive nature of time and how it can slip away.
See
To observe or notice something.
Please, please, please
A fervent plea for help or mercy.
Don't go on me
Don't abandon me or leave me behind.
Please, don't you want me, don't go on me
Please, can't you stay with me? Don't leave me behind.
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Dave Abbruzzese, Michael David McCready, Jeff Ament, Stone C Gossard, Eddie Vedder
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@EyeShotFirst
People leave tend to overlook Vedder as one of the greatest singers ever, and people usually put him beneath people like Cornell and Staley, but I think he's right there with them. I think because he had so many imitators. I mean, every baritone with decent ability was doing a Vedder impression on the radio...but nobody gets how intense his range was and continues to be. He's got such an impressive range and expression to his voice. Such a dynamic and intense performer.
@kcnoise
This is the song that should start everyone of their concerts.
@dr.mofongo9001
Got to experience this song as an opener May 1st, 2016 at MSG. It was unexpected, and amazing 🔥
@amjh4lah809
WHAT A SONG!!!! 👏🏻 🔥 💥 🤜🏻 🤛🏻 ❤️
@MissDoreen
I know I had forgotten how much I love Pearl Jam. Totally awesome fire 🔥 😊
@MissDoreen
OMG I forgot how much I love Pearl Jam they rock what a awesome band an awesome song❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️✌🏽
@moisesantonioortizvictorio9467
me too :')
@abrahamesparza01
He/She who forgets will be destined to remember
@rogerosuna3995
A MASTERPIECE...MY FAVORITE PJ ALBUM.
@GeneticallyModifiedAlien
Yessssss