Porch
Pearl Jam Featuring Soundgarden And Mad Season Lyrics

What the fuck is this world
Expressing confusion and dismay about the current state of the world.

Running to, you didn't
The person being addressed has disappeared, without any explanation or goodbye.

Leave a message, at least I
The singer wishes they had received some communication from the absent person, even if it was just a voicemail.

Could of learned your voice one last time
The artist regrets not having heard the other person's voice for a final time before they left.

Daily mine field, this could
The world is a dangerous place, full of potential hazards and danger.

Be my time, 'bout you?
The singer is questioning whether it is their time to meet their fate, and if the other person would think of them in that moment.

Would you hit me?
In the face of danger or death, the singer is wondering if the other person would be willing to fight alongside them.

All the bills go by, and
Time passes quickly, and the mundane tasks of everyday life continue despite the larger issues at play.

Initiatives are taken up
People attempt to make changes or take action in response to the state of the world around them.

By the middle, there ain't gonna be any middle any more
The middle ground, compromise, or neutrality will no longer be an option in the face of extreme circumstances.

And the cross I'm bearing home
The singer has some personal burden, symbolized by the metaphorical cross they carry with them.

Ain't indicative of my place, left the porch
The artist's current situation, or where they have been in the past, does not define who they are. They are ready to move forward and leave behind the comforts of home ('the porch').

Hear my name, take a good look
The singer is requesting attention and recognition from those around them.

This could be the day
There is a sense of urgency or importance in the moment, and what happens today could be significant.

Hold my hand, walk beside me
The singer is asking for someone to support them, someone to stand alongside them in the face of adversity.

I just need to say
There is something the artist needs to express or communicate, perhaps related to the urgency of the situation at hand.

I could not take a-just one day
The artist is overwhelmed by the thought of losing the person they are singing to, even if it was just for a day.

I know when I would not ever touch you
The idea of never being able to physically connect with the other person again is painful for the singer to consider.

Hold you, feel you in my arms ever again
The physical sensation of holding and touching the other person is something the singer longs for and will miss tremendously.

Yeah, yeah, yeah,
A repeated phrase, perhaps emphasizing the urgency or emotion behind the words that precede it.

Yeah, yeah, yeah,
A repeated phrase, perhaps emphasizing the urgency or emotion behind the words that precede it.

Yeah, yeah, yeah,
A repeated phrase, perhaps emphasizing the urgency or emotion behind the words that precede it.

Yeah, yeah, yeah
A repeated phrase, perhaps emphasizing the urgency or emotion behind the words that precede it.