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)
Hail Hail
Pearl Jam Lyrics
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Both of us apart?
Are we bound out of obligation?
Is that all we've got?
I get the words, and then I get to thinkin'
I don't wanna think, I wanna feel
And how do I feel?
And how do I
Hail, hail the lucky ones, I refer to those in love
Swore I'd love you till the day I die, and beyond..
Are we going to the same place? if so, can I come?
It's egg rolling thick and heavy
All the past you carry
Oh, I could be new, you underestimate me
If you're the only one, will I never be enough?
Hail, hail the lucky ones, I refer to those in love
I sometimes realize I could only be as good as you'll let me
Are you woman enough to be my man?
Bandaged hand in hand
I find it on the run in a race that can't be won
All hail the lucky ones, I refer to those in love
If you're my only one, so could you only one?
I want to be your one, enough
You won, your one, your hun
The lyrics in Pearl Jam's song Hail Hail have a lot of depth and meaning. The song revolves around the idea of a complicated relationships and questioning whether there is enough room for both parties. The opening lines suggest a feeling of distance and separation, but also a sense of obligation that could be keeping them together. The singer questions if obligation is all they have, and wants to feel more than that. He expresses a desire to connect and not just be bound to the relationship.
The chorus provides a bit of hope and optimism, as it praises those "lucky ones" who have found love. The singer had previously pledged his love to his partner, and questions if they are also headed in the same direction. Despite the emotional weight of the lyrics, there is a feeling of hope and possibility towards the end of the song. The singer seems to be willing to put in the work to make the relationship work, and realizes that they may need to push themselves to become a better partner.
Overall, the song Hail Hail is about the complexities of relationships and the desire to find meaningful connections. The lyrics grapple with themes of obligation, love, and commitment, while also acknowledging the challenges that come with these emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah, is there room for both of us?
Is there enough space for both of us in each other's lives?
Both of us apart?
Can we be separate individuals within a relationship?
Are we bound out of obligation?
Are we staying together because we feel we have to, rather than because we want to?
Is that all we've got?
Is duty and obligation all that's holding us together?
I get the words, and then I get to thinkin'
I hear what you say, but then I start overthinking things.
I don't wanna think, I wanna feel
I want to be guided by my emotions, not my thoughts.
And how do I feel?
What are my true emotions in this situation?
And how do I
What do I do next?
If you're the only one, will I never be enough?
If you're the only person I love, will I never be satisfied?
Hail, hail the lucky ones, I refer to those in love
Congratulations to those who have found true love.
Swore I'd love you till the day I die, and beyond..
I promised to love you forever and even after I'm gone.
Are we going to the same place? if so, can I come?
Do we share the same goals and dreams? Can I be a part of that journey with you?
It's egg rolling thick and heavy
Tension and conflict are building up.
All the past you carry
The baggage and history that you bring into our relationship is weighing us down.
Oh, I could be new, you underestimate me
I have the potential to evolve and grow beyond what you think I'm capable of.
I sometimes realize I could only be as good as you'll let me
I'm aware that my growth is limited by the support and freedom you're willing to give me.
Are you woman enough to be my man?
Are you strong enough to handle the non-traditional gender roles in our relationship?
Bandaged hand in hand
We stick together even when we're hurting or damaged.
I find it on the run in a race that can't be won
I'm chasing something that can never be fully achieved or attained.
All hail the lucky ones, I refer to those in love
Again, congratulations to those who have found true love.
If you're my only one, so could you only one?
If you're the only person I love, can I be the only person for you?
I want to be your one, enough
I want to be the only one you need and love.
You won, your one, your hun
You came out on top, and I'm the only one for you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE VEDDER, JEFF AMENT, MIKE MCCREADY, STONE GOSSARD
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JeremyDRUMS
Dudes, Matt Cameron is one of the greatest rock drummers in the last 30 years. Is his playing with Soundgarden more exemplary and pardigm-shifting than it is in Pearl Jam? Yes. But he's been in Pearl Jam for over 20 years(longer than any other drummer) now and has written some of their best songs. Get over it.
Michael Greene
I am a Matt Cameron stan but at this point Jimmy Chamberlain would be more exciting.
Adann Alaz
Totally agree
Diego Guedes
Matt cameron o melhor
Matheus Vidal
Jeff is amazing, what a bassline
Gökalp Çiçek
it was heavily raining that day, it is true and therefore the band played rain from beatles.but on the other hand, black has been performed outstanding. mike's solo was phenomenal. i think you should have uploaded black instead of hail hail.but still cheers, and please stay more active in youtube. you have tons tons tons of material from past tours to share
Diego Guedes
Matt Cameron added perfect fuel, a sensational 1:49 lap, once phenomenal, best drummer of recent times!
Matt cameron melhor baterista dos últimos tempos !
Adann Alaz
Exactly
offshegoes
F*ck, I miss live music!!!!
Dog 2
Thanks for the uploads!
Best band ever.