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)
Lukin
Pearl Jam Lyrics
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I take a walk so I can curse my ass for being dumb
I make a right after the arches stinking grease and bone
Stop at the supermarket people stare like I'm a dog
I've been goin' to Lukin's...I gotta spot that Lukin's...
I knocked the door at Lukin's...opened the fridge...
Now I know life is worth...
I find the key but I return to find an open door
I find my wife, I call the cops, this day's work's never done
The last I heard that freak was purchasing a fucking gun
The lyrics of Pearl Jam's song Lukin describe a night of chaos and confusion for the singer that ultimately leads to his realization that life is worth living. The opening line creates a sense of frustration and desperation as the singer cannot find the keys to his own home. He takes a walk to clear his head, cursing his own stupidity before stumbling upon Lukin's, a mysterious location that is visited multiple times throughout the song.
At Lukin's, the singer knocks on the door before opening the fridge, possibly indicating that he is in a state of confusion and unsure of why he is there. This confusion is coupled with the stares of others at the supermarket, painting a picture of a person who is seemingly lost and out of place in their surroundings. The song then takes a darker turn as the singer returns home to find an open door and chaos inside. He calls the cops and discovers that the person responsible is a dangerous individual who is in possession of a gun.
The lyrics of Lukin suggest that life can be unpredictable and chaotic, but through it all, there is still worth in living. The song's themes of confusion and desperation are combined with a sense of hope in the realization that there is value even in the midst of turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
Drive down the street can't find the keys to my own fucking home
I am driving down the street and cannot locate the keys to my own home. I am frustrated with myself.
I take a walk so I can curse my ass for being dumb
I decide to take a walk so I can berate myself for my mistake.
I make a right after the arches stinking grease and bone
I take a right turn after passing a fast food restaurant and the smell of fast food makes me nauseous.
Stop at the supermarket people stare like I'm a dog
I stop at the supermarket and people stare at me like I am an animal.
I've been goin' to Lukin's...I gotta spot that Lukin's...
I have been visiting Lukin's and need to locate the exact spot.
I knocked the door at Lukin's...opened the fridge...
I knock on Lukin's door and proceed to look through his fridge.
Now I know life is worth...
After my experience, I have come to understand the value of life
I find the key but I return to find an open door
I eventually locate my keys but come back to find that the door to my home is open.
So fucking freezin', they jump out the car, everybody wants some
It is extremely cold outside and people are eager to get into the warmth of their cars.
I find my wife, I call the cops, this day's work's never done
I find my wife and call the police. There is always something to be done.
The last I heard that freak was purchasing a fucking gun
I recently heard that an individual, who I consider to be a freak, bought a gun.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE VEDDER
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@featheryfemme
This song is almost perfect. Only issue is that it’s too short.
@RockandrollNegro
Its length is what makes it perfect.
@b0r0din988
pretty sure it's an inside joke, the guy who this song is about always gave eddie shit about PJ's songs being too long
@michaelmacias8
The long version just for you. https://youtu.be/69pv6qtkT6U?si=QZHJBTs5DTvxDuVk
@User-ih9xq
Just started getting into Pearl Jam , one of my fav songs off code album, wish it was longer
@sandwichsteen
this is my favorite song on the album. PJ made a 63 second punk song? sick
@ryuzakisimms1019
Short song but satisfying. Eddie Vedder, Pearl Jam are and will always be awesome.
@northmanlogging2769
I just learned that Lukin, is written in honor of Matt Lukin (mudhoney) around the time Vedder had his stalker, and he'd hide out at Lukin's house rather then go home... this hits wayyyyy harder now..
@lucasjharr6
Pearl Jam is amazing!
@SephirohsReunion
that song is just perfect