Strangest Tribe
Pearl Jam Lyrics


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it's five below in evidence
the winded eves and sideways snow
his eminence has yet to show
follow the ageless tide
follow the angled light
follow the strangest tribe
i... i... i...
it's 6:00 AM...you're waiting for...
you've had your feast...you're wanting more
follow the wayward mile
follow the distant high
follow the strangest tribe
i... i... i...
follow the ancient stripe
follow the angels try




follow the strangest tribe
i... i... i...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pearl Jam's song Strangest Tribe contain a series of poetic lines combined with unusual imagery. This song seems to be talking about a dream-like state where the singer is following different paths in order to find his or her way through a harsh winter night. The first few lines depict the sub-zero weather, and the "winded eves and sideways snow" suggest that it's a particularly rough winter night.


As the song progresses, the singer talks about following different things - the ageless tide, the angled light, the wayward mile, and the distant high - possibly as a metaphor for finding their way through life's difficult paths. The singer then talks about following the "strangest tribe," which could be a reference to finding a community or a group of people who are different from others.


Overall, the song seems to be about the human desire to find belonging and a sense of purpose, especially when faced with difficult circumstances. The imagery and poetic language of the lyrics add to the dream-like nature of the song and give it a sense of mystery and mystique.


Line by Line Meaning

it's five below in evidence
The temperature is freezing and evident in the environment.


the winded eves and sideways snow
The cold wind moves snow sideways during the evening time.


his eminence has yet to show
The important leader has not yet arrived.


follow the ageless tide
Go with the unchanging flow of time.


follow the angled light
Follow the illuminating light in a crooked path.


follow the strangest tribe
Follow a group of individuals who are odd or peculiar.


i... i... i...
The singer is gathering their thoughts.


it's 6:00 AM...you're waiting for...
It's early in the morning and you anticipate what's to come.


you've had your feast...you're wanting more
You've satisfied your hunger, but still crave for more experiences or pleasures.


follow the wayward mile
Follow a path that is not straight or easily understood.


follow the distant high
Pursue a distant goal that is difficult to reach.


follow the strangest tribe
Again, follow a group of individuals who are odd or peculiar.


i... i... i...
The singer is still gathering their thoughts.


follow the ancient stripe
Follow an old, preserved tradition or belief system.


follow the angels try
Follow a divine and pure attempt to do good.


follow the strangest tribe
Once more, follow a group of individuals who are odd or peculiar.


i... i... i...
The singer stops to gather their thoughts once again.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STONE C. GOSSARD

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