Supersonic
Pearl Jam Lyrics
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Yeah, I been dreamin' of gettin' along
Now I'm awake, dreamin' keep it on keeping on
I catch a break, then a punch to the head
I smile big with a toothless grin, yeah
Supersonic gone and took my soul
Supersonic, truth be told
I don't need you to live, but I'll never let you go
Yeah
Yeah I been thinkin', I already know
Nothin' 'bout nothin' or so I have been told, yeah
I'm not the paper, I'm more like the fold
Cut the crease and put the shit in the whole, yeah
Supersonic, gone and took my soul
I caught the rhythm but the clock was slow yet
Supersonic, truth be told
I don't need you to live to ever let you go, yeah
Supersonic, gotta feel it now
I need to hear, need to feel it loud yeah
Supersonic, truth be told
I wanna live my life with the volume full
Supersonic, gone and took my soul
I stopped the rhythm but my clock was full, yeah
Supersonic, truth be told
I don't need you to live to ever let you go, yeah
Supersonic, gotta feel it now
I need to hear it, need to feel it loud, yeah
Supersonic, truth be told
I wanna live my life with the volume full, yeah
Yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah
In Pearl Jam's song Supersonic, the lyrics describe the feeling of being lost but striving to keep going. The song seems to be about someone who is struggling to find their place in the world and is constantly searching for meaning. The first verse describes the ups and downs of life, with moments of victory followed by setbacks. The line "Supersonic gone and took my soul" suggests that something, perhaps a person or experience, has deeply affected the singer and changed them in some way.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Supersonic" over and over again, which seems to represent the intensity and urgency of the singer's situation. The verses continue with the theme of searching for meaning and the struggle to find one's place. The line "I'm not the paper, I'm more like the fold" suggests that the singer doesn't fit neatly into any one category, but is instead complex and multifaceted.
Overall, the lyrics in Supersonic convey a sense of urgency and a desire to live life to the fullest despite the challenges and setbacks we all face. The repetitive nature of the chorus underscores the need to keep pushing forward and never give up on our dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Expressing agreement or confirmation
Yeah, I been dreamin' of gettin' along
I have been dreaming of overcoming my struggles
Now I'm awake, dreamin' keep it on keeping on
I am awake, but I still dream of persevering
I catch a break, then a punch to the head
I experience moments of relief, but then face unexpected challenges
I smile big with a toothless grin, yeah
I still find joy despite the difficulties I face
Supersonic gone and took my soul
This thing that I am passionate about has consumed me completely
I caught the rhythm but the clock was slow yeah
I am in tune with this thing, but time seems to be moving too slowly
Supersonic, truth be told
Honestly, this thing is such a big part of my life
I don't need you to live, but I'll never let you go
I can survive without it, but I will always hold onto it
Yeah I been thinkin', I already know
I have been contemplating and I have reached a conclusion
Nothin' 'bout nothin' or so I have been told, yeah
I don't know much or at least that's what people say
I'm not the paper, I'm more like the fold
I am not the superficial things, I am the hidden details
Cut the crease and put the shit in the whole, yeah
I need to make precise moves and put effort in the details
Supersonic, gone and took my soul
This thing has consumed me entirely
I caught the rhythm but the clock was slow yet
I am in sync with it, but time still passes slowly
Supersonic, truth be told
Honestly, this thing is such a big part of my life
I don't need you to live to ever let you go, yeah
I can survive without it, but I will always hold onto it
Supersonic, gotta feel it now
I need to experience this thing now
I need to hear, need to feel it loud yeah
I need to feel this thing at its maximum intensity
Supersonic, truth be told
Honestly, this thing is such a big part of my life
I wanna live my life with the volume full
I want to fully embrace this thing in my life
I stopped the rhythm but my clock was full, yeah
I temporarily paused my involvement with it, but it still remains present in my life
Yeah yeah yeah
Expressing agreement or confirmation
Yeah yeah yeah
Expressing agreement or confirmation
Yeah yeah yeah
Expressing agreement or confirmation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE VEDDER, STONE GOSSARD
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