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)
Parachutes
Pearl Jam Lyrics
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With the missing links it don't feel like home now
That your gone all the troubles suddenly explained infinitum
You're always wishing and never here at home
You all the dreams we shared and
Lights we turned on
And I don't want to know your past
But together share the dawn
And I won't need nothing else
Cause when we're dead
We would've had it all and died
I would've fallen from the sky til you
Parachutes have opened now
Heaven knows if there's a ceiling
Come so low with the kneeling
Please know that I got all the friends I'm needing
Before my light go out
As the doors are closing now
And far away will be my home
And to grasp this, I don't know
But I don't need
Further back and forth, a wave will break on me today
And love
Wish the world could glow again with love
One can't see to have enough
And war
Break the sky and tell me what it's for
I'll travel there on my own
And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
The lyrics of Pearl Jam's song Parachutes seem to reflect on the aftermath of a failed relationship, where the singer is left with the pain and confusion of what went wrong. The first few lyrics suggest that ignoring the issues in the relationship does not make the singer feel at home, and that it is only after the relationship ends that the troubles become clear. The second part of the verse seems to communicate a sense of longing for the absent partner, and how their absence has darkened the once-lit house.
The chorus of the song indicates a desire for a meaningful connection with the partner - a shared future that they would have had together before death. The metaphor of "falling from the sky" and the opening of parachutes signifies hope for the relationship and the singer's desire to keep the connection alive, no matter what happens. The second verse seems to capture a moment of acceptance, where the singer acknowledges the possibility of being alone, but also expresses gratitude for the friends they have.
The bridge of the song is a call for love and peace in the world, contrasting with the violence and chaos of war. The final line expresses the transformative power of love in the singer's life. The song seems to be a reflective and emotional exploration of the complexities of love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Why deny all the troubles when combined
It's useless to ignore problems when they are related and cause discomfort.
With the missing links it don't feel like home now
When something important is missing, even familiar places don't feel comforting anymore.
That your gone all the troubles suddenly explained infinitum
When someone leaves without explanation, all the problems that they took with them suddenly become clearer and harder to bear.
You're always wishing and never here at home
Being constantly absent makes it difficult to feel happy and comfortable at home.
You all the dreams we shared and
You were a part of all the dreams and plans we made together and
Lights we turned on
You were there with me when we turned on the lights, signifying the hope and love we shared.
But the house is getting dark
Now that you're not here, the house feels empty and dark.
And I don't want to know your past
The past doesn't matter to me as long as we can face the future together.
But together share the dawn
What I want is to welcome each new day together, hand in hand.
And I won't need nothing else
I won't need anything else but this love, this moment of happiness.
Cause when we're dead
We're not afraid of death because
We would've had it all and died
we would have experienced love, life and all the good things before passing on.
I would've fallen from the sky til you
I would have gone to any length to be with you and
Parachutes have opened now
our love has safely cushioned us from the impact of the fall and the danger that comes with loving someone.
Heaven knows if there's a ceiling
There could be a limit to the happiness and security we feel in this love.
Come so low with the kneeling
We're so happy and comfortable with each other that we're ready to humble ourselves in love.
Please know that I got all the friends I'm needing
Your love is enough for me, I don't need anything else, I'm content with what I have.
Before my light go out
Before my time comes to an end,
As the doors are closing now
As the end draws near,
And far away will be my home
I don't know where I'll end or what will happen to me after this life.
And to grasp this, I don't know
I don't know what to make of this, I don't understand it completely.
But I don't need
But I'm at peace with what I have and
Further back and forth, a wave will break on me today
I'll face whatever comes my way and ride it out, even if I feel like I'm being carried back and forth by life's ups and downs.
And love
Love is what makes everything worthwhile and
Wish the world could glow again with love
We wish that the world would shine with the light and love that we have for each other.
One can't see to have enough
When it comes to love, there's never too much or enough.
And war
In contrast, war and violence only bring pain and
Break the sky and tell me what it's for
We question the motives and reasons behind these senseless acts of destruction and violence.
I'll travel there on my own
We'll confront and challenge these negative forces on our own, even if it means standing alone.
And love
Love gives life a different meaning and purpose, it makes it all worthwhile.
What a different life
We wouldn't be the same or have the same kind of happiness and contentment that we enjoy now
Had I not found this love with you
if we hadn't come together and found each other in this lifetime.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE VEDDER, STONE GOSSARD
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Kaylanne BM
Why deny all the troubles when combined
With the missing links it don't feel like home now
That your gone all the troubles suddenly explained infinitum
You're always wishing and never here at home
You all the dreams we shared and
Lights we turned on
But the house is getting dark
And I don't want to know your past
But together share the dawn
And I won't need nothing else
Cause when we're dead
We would've had it all and died
I would've fallen from the sky til you
Parachutes have opened now
Heaven knows if there's a ceiling
Come so low with the kneeling
Please know that I got all the friends I'm needing
Before my light go out
As the doors are closing now
And far away will be my home
And to grasp this, I don't know
But I don't need
Further back and forth, a wave will break on me today
And love
Wish the world could glow again with love
One can't see to have enough
And war
Break the sky and tell me what it's for
I'll travel there on my own
And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
kate connors
love this song more than words can explain
Further The Lion
Truly is a great song with such a unique melody!
Fernando ledesma
I really love this song ❤️
Treedbox. com
This music was written like a José Saramago's text. I love this song ☺️
mtty
canción sublime ❤
JenniS
Such a Beautiful song ❤. Love the lyrics and mainy the singer, Eddie Vedder. When it's his time to leave, I'll cry. One day I hope I'll meet him ❤.
Tammy Maberry
This song breaks my heart i have lost so many loved ones. But i still.
Love the meaning and the heart of the song
JenniS
*mainly
Andrés Gallardo
Masterpiece!!!
Mariana Dawson
Piel de gallina forever mi adorado PJ!!! Eddie te amo ayer hoy y siempre.. gracias <3