The Fixer
Pearl Jam Lyrics


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Hey, hey, hey
Uh-huh-huh, uh-huh-huh, uh-huh-huh

When something's dark, let me shed a little light on it
When something's cold, let me put a little fire on it
If something's old, I wanna put a bit of shine on it
When something's gone, I wanna fight to get it back again
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, fight to get it back again
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

When something's broke, I wanna put a bit of fixin' on it
If something's bored, I wanna put a little excited on it
If something's low, I wanna put a little high on it
If something's lost, I wanna fight to get it back again

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, fight to get it back again
Yeah, yeah, yeah

When signals cross, I wanna put a little straight on it
If there's no love, I wanna try to love again

I'll say your prayers, I'll take your side
I'll find us a way to make light
I'll dig your grave, we'll dance and sing
What I save could be one last lifetime

Hey, hey, hey
Uh-huh-huh, uh-huh-huh, uh-huh-huh

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, fight to get it back again
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Fight to get it back again, oh yeah, yeah, yeah




Fight to get it back again, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

"The Fixer" by Pearl Jam is a song about hope and determination. The lyrics talk about trying to fix things that are broken or lost, and fighting to get them back again. The singer wants to shed light on dark things, put fire on cold things, and bring shine to old things. The repeated phrase "yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, fight to get it back again" shows the singer's determination to not give up and to keep trying.


The lines "when signals cross, I wanna put a little straight on it" and "if there's no love, I wanna try to love again" suggest that the singer wants to bring clarity and love to confusing and difficult situations. The lines "I'll dig your grave, we'll dance and sing" and "what I save could be one last lifetime" suggest that the singer is willing to do anything to help and save someone they care about.


Overall, "The Fixer" is a song about the power of hope and determination, and the importance of not giving up in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

When something's dark, let me shed a little light on it
I want to provide a glimmer of hope when life seems bleak


When something's cold, let me put a little fire on it
I want to add passion to things that lack excitement or energy


If something's old, I wanna put a bit of shine on it
I want to make old things feel new again by rejuvenating them


When something's gone, I wanna fight to get it back again
I will not give up on something I care about and will do everything in my power to retrieve it


When something's broke, I wanna put a bit of fixin' on it
I want to repair what is broken and bring things back to a functional state


If something's bored, I wanna put a little excited on it
I want to add energy and enthusiasm to things that are mundane or uninteresting


If something's low, I wanna put a little high on it
I want to elevate things that are low or lacking and bring them to a higher level


If something's lost, I wanna fight to get it back again
I will not give up on something I care about and will do everything in my power to retrieve it


When signals cross, I wanna put a little straight on it
I want to clarify misunderstandings and bring clear communication to complex situations


If there's no love, I wanna try to love again
I believe in second chances and being willing to try again when initial attempts fail


I'll say your prayers, I'll take your side
I am here to support you and stand with you, even in difficult times


I'll find us a way to make light
I will always search for a positive or optimistic outlook in tough situations


I'll dig your grave, we'll dance and sing
I will be there for you even in death, and we will celebrate the good memories and times we had together


What I save could be one last lifetime
The things I rescue or hold onto may have a lasting impact beyond this lifetime, so I take that responsibility seriously




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Eddie Vedder, Mike Mccready, Stone Gossard, Matt Cameron

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Comments from YouTube:

jorge elchor

buenos aires ARGENTINA los espera SIEMPRE 🇦🇷

Daniie Crowley

kind of new song but it's one of the best songs of PJ