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.
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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)
Kick Out the Jams
Pearl Jam Lyrics
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Yeah! I, I, I, I, I'm gonna
I'm gonna kick 'em out ! Yeah !
Well i feel pretty good
And i guess that i could get crazy now baby
Cause we all got in tune
And when the dressing room got hazy now baby
Hot, quick and tight
The girls can't stand it
When you're doin'it right
Let me up on the stand
And let me kick out the jam
Yes, kick out the jams
I want to kick'em out !
Yes i'm starting to sweat
You know my shirt's all wet
What a feeling
In the sound that abounds
And resounds and rebounds off the ceiling
You gotta have it baby
You can't do without
When you get that feeling
You gotta sock'em out
Put that mike in my hand
And let me kick out the jam
Yes ! Kick out the jams
I want to kick'em out
( guitar )
So you got to give it up
You know you can't get enough Miss Mackenzie
Cause it gets in your brain
It drives you insane
With the frenzy
The wigglin guitars girl
The crash of the drums
Make you wanna keep-a-rockin'
Till the morning comes
Let me be who i am
And let me kick out the jam
Yes, kick out the jams
I done kicked em out !!!
The opening lines of the song, “Kick out the jams motherfuckers!” sets the rebellious and confrontational tone for the rest of the lyrics. The phrase “kick out the jams” is repeated throughout, referring to unleashing and liberating oneself through music, dance, and unrestrained behavior. Lead singer, Iggy Pop, who wrote the song, explained that it was inspired by the energy of the MC5’s live performances and the desire to express and spread that energy.
The chorus of “Kick out the Jams” is an anthem for breaking free from societal constraints and self-expression. The lyrics “Let me up on the stand / And let me kick out the jam /Yes, kick out the jams / I want to kick'em out!” are a call to action for the audience to stand up and join in the excitement and energy of the music. The repeated uses of “I” and “you” reinforce the individuality and power of personal expression.
The verses of the song describe the experience of being captivated by the music and feeling its effects on the body and mind. The imagery of the “dressing room got hazy” and the feeling of sweat and exhaustion emphasizes the physicality and intensity of the experience. The lyrics also suggest a sexual undertone, with the reference to doing it “hot, quick and tight” and the role of the girls in enjoying the music.
Line by Line Meaning
Kick out the jams motherfuckers !
Let's start the show with high energy and kick ass music.
Yeah! I, I, I, I, I'm gonna
Expressing excitement and anticipation of performing.
I'm gonna kick 'em out ! Yeah !
I'm going to give my all and deliver a great performance.
Well i feel pretty good
I feel confident and ready to rock.
And i guess that i could get crazy now baby
I'm ready to let loose and play wild and unrestrained.
Cause we all got in tune
The band and the audience are united in this experience.
And when the dressing room got hazy now baby
The atmosphere is charged with excitement and anticipation.
I know how you want it child
I understand what the audience wants and I'm ready to deliver.
Hot, quick and tight
They want it fast, intense, and powerful.
The girls can't stand it
The music is so good that it drives the audience crazy.
When you're doin'it right
When the music is played with passion and skill, it creates a powerful connection with the audience.
Let me up on the stand
Give me a chance to perform and show what I'm capable of.
And let me kick out the jam
Let me play my heart out and deliver an unforgettable performance.
Yes, kick out the jams
Let's play with everything we've got and give the audience something to remember.
I want to kick'em out !
I'm passionate about delivering the best performance possible.
Yes i'm starting to sweat
I'm putting in all my effort and energy into my performance.
You know my shirt's all wet
I'm giving everything I have to the performance, and it's showing.
What a feeling
The experience of playing with such high energy and passion is incredible.
In the sound that abounds
The music is rich and powerful, filling the space with raw energy and emotion.
And resounds and rebounds off the ceiling
The music is so intense that it bounces off the walls and fills the space with an electric atmosphere.
You gotta have it baby
The energy and passion of the music is something that everyone should experience.
You can't do without
Once you've experienced the power and intensity of rock music, you can't imagine living without it.
When you get that feeling
The feeling of performing with such passion and intensity is truly unforgettable.
You gotta sock'em out
You have to give it your all and deliver a killer performance.
Put that mike in my hand
Give me the microphone and let me take over the stage.
And let me kick out the jam
Let me play with everything I've got and deliver an unforgettable performance.
Yes ! Kick out the jams
Let's play with high energy and intensity and deliver something truly special.
I want to kick'em out
I'm passionate about giving a great performance, and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen.
( guitar )
Instrumental break.
So you got to give it up
You have to let loose and give into the experience.
You know you can't get enough Miss Mackenzie
The music is so good that it becomes addictive.
Cause it gets in your brain
The music is so powerful that it becomes a part of you.
It drives you insane
The intensity and passion of the music can be overwhelming and make you lose yourself in the experience.
With the frenzy
The energy and excitement of the music is so intense that it creates a frenzy in the audience and the performer.
The wigglin guitars girl
The guitars are played with such passion and energy that they seem to come alive.
The crash of the drums
The drums are played with such intensity that they create a powerful impact on the music.
Make you wanna keep-a-rockin'
The music is so good that it makes you want to keep listening and experiencing it.
Till the morning comes
The music is so good that you lose track of time and just keep enjoying the experience.
Let me be who i am
Allow me to express myself freely and passionately through my music.
And let me kick out the jam
Give me a chance to deliver an unforgettable performance and showcase my talents.
Yes, kick out the jams
Let's deliver an epic performance that will be remembered for years to come.
I done kicked em out !!!
I gave it my all and delivered a performance that exceeded all expectations.
Contributed by London P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Scott Allen
I've been going through all the Kick Out the Jams, and I think this may be my favorite. Of course...it took them twice as many people to rock it as hard as MC5.
Dave Anchovies
Arm does a great job...not the greatest MC5 track, but much better than i expected. Rage Against the Washingmachine get credit for the WORST version...less inspired than a 70 year old Brother Wayne and a lesser cast of hired guns.
SSS
it's like a dream moment.. you get 2 of the best bands of the 90's.. put them together in front of thousands and thousands of brazilians and let them play a cover of one of the most revolutinary american bands of all times.. FUCKING AMAZING!!!
James Bradner
every version of this song gives me the chills, the energy and the in your face attitude. gotta love it
jezuik
Pearl jam= my favorite band Mudhoney= freakin awesome MC5= an organator of awesome
El Mud
unbelievable performance...and MC5 are one of the most important musical treasures that ever walked this planet
guitarpie123
love the pearl jam/mudhoney, RATM, and of course the original MC5 versions! All great bands all great music.
epicmeade
By bringing Mark Arm and Steve Turner onstage this is also a Green River reunion since Green River was Mark Arm, Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, and Steve Turner. I was working at a club called the Chatterbox in 1987 when Green River played there. And they instantly became my favorite band at that time and I saw them every time they played San Francisco after that. I also saw Pearl Jams first small club shows in San Francisco because they had former Green River members so I knew they would be great. But I was unprepared for just how great they would be until Eddie Vedder came out and started singing. This video is making me very nostalgic for those great times in the 1980s and 90s.
individuo333
muito boa essa versão !!!!!!!!
lastofthefinest
Yes, I have to agree, best cover I've seen to this song. People don't rock like that anymore, it's sad.