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)
Pry To
Pearl Jam Lyrics
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P-R-I-V-A-C-Y is priceless to me
P-R-I-V-A-C-Y is priceless to me
P-R-I-V-A-C-Y is priceless to me
P-R-I-V-A-C-Y
P-R-I-V-A-C-Y
P-R-I-V-A-C-Y
P-R-I-V-A-C-Y
The song "Pry To" by Pearl Jam touches on the importance of privacy. The lyrics emphasize the value of privacy in a very straightforward manner, as the repeated verse "P-R-I-V-A-C-Y is priceless to me" highlights the singer's deep yearning for a life that's free from outsiders' watchful eyes.
The lyrics seem to be a direct response to the scrutiny and invasion of privacy that comes with fame and celebrity status. The theme of wanting to keep one's life private is common among many different types of people, but it can be particularly difficult for those in the public eye to achieve. The singer may be expressing frustration about the lack of control they have over their own life, and the desire to keep certain things to themselves.
Overall, the song conveys a powerful message about the importance of privacy and the lengths people will go to protect it. It's a reminder that one should never take their privacy for granted, and that it's a precious right that should be fiercely guarded.
Line by Line Meaning
P-R-I-V-A-C-Y is priceless to me
My privacy is extremely valuable and important to me
P-R-I-V-A-C-Y is priceless to me
I value my personal space and freedom from intrusion above all else
P-R-I-V-A-C-Y is priceless to me
I believe that privacy is a fundamental human right that should be protected at all costs
P-R-I-V-A-C-Y is priceless to me
I refuse to compromise my privacy for the sake of convenience or security
P-R-I-V-A-C-Y
The word 'privacy' holds significant meaning and importance in my life
P-R-I-V-A-C-Y
The concept of privacy is something that I constantly strive to uphold and protect
P-R-I-V-A-C-Y
I am fiercely protective of my personal information and space
P-R-I-V-A-C-Y
I refuse to compromise my privacy under any circumstances
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID ABBRUZZESE, EDDIE VEDDER, JEFF AMENT, MIKE MCCREADY, STONE GOSSARD
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