Pearl Jam — Off He Goes
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Know a man
His face seems pulled and tense
Like he's riding on a motorbike
In the strongest winds
So I approach with tact
Suggest that he should relax
But he's always moving
Much too fast
Said he'll see me on the flip side
On this trip he's taking for a ride
He's been taking too much on
There he goes with his perfectly unkempt clothes
There he goes...
He's yet to come back
But I've seen his picture
It doesn't look the same
Up on the rack
We go way back
I wonder about his insides
It's like his thoughts are too big for his size
He's been taken
Where I don't know
Off he goes with his perfectly unkempt clothes
There he goes
And now I rub my eyes
For he has returned
Seems my preconceptions are what should have been burned
For he still smiles
And he's still strong
Nothing's changed but the surrounding bullshit
That has grown
And now he's home
And we're laughing like we always did
My same old
Same old friend
Until a quarter-to-ten
I saw the strain creep in
He seems distracted
And I know just what is going to happen then
Before his first step
He is off again
His face seems pulled and tense
Like he's riding on a motorbike
In the strongest winds
So I approach with tact
Suggest that he should relax
But he's always moving
Much too fast
Said he'll see me on the flip side
On this trip he's taking for a ride
He's been taking too much on
There he goes with his perfectly unkempt clothes
There he goes...
He's yet to come back
But I've seen his picture
It doesn't look the same
Up on the rack
We go way back
I wonder about his insides
It's like his thoughts are too big for his size
He's been taken
Where I don't know
Off he goes with his perfectly unkempt clothes
There he goes
And now I rub my eyes
For he has returned
Seems my preconceptions are what should have been burned
For he still smiles
And he's still strong
Nothing's changed but the surrounding bullshit
That has grown
And now he's home
And we're laughing like we always did
My same old
Same old friend
Until a quarter-to-ten
I saw the strain creep in
He seems distracted
And I know just what is going to happen then
Before his first step
He is off again
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Such a deep tune. Lyrics that must have come from a very real place in Eddie's life. And the band's playing really compliments the tone.
I love Pearl Jam.
I love Pearl Jam.
...again, 'Always a place at my dinner table for Eddie Vedder'
ice-9 wrote:
I don't know... his face "pulled and tense, like he's riding on a motorbike in the strongest winds" and his "perfectly unkempt clothes" sure sounds like Neil Young to me, though you could still be right.
It's about someone who isn't stupid but can't get anything done.
I don't know... his face "pulled and tense, like he's riding on a motorbike in the strongest winds" and his "perfectly unkempt clothes" sure sounds like Neil Young to me, though you could still be right.
It's about someone who isn't stupid but can't get anything done.
A near perfect song.
something about this song makes me cry
Only thoughtful and sincere song artist musicians could craft a song like this. I tune in PJ often on Sirius in my car; they blast, mellow, rage, roar, howl, shred, pound, harmonize, shriek and rock and roll way past most or all of their contemporaries, who have fallen away. At 32 years and counting--almost peerless--they own several or more of the greatest cuts in the genre and they deliver the real deal for their fans.
Cynaera wrote:
This regarding Pearl Jam - plus I just love coming across Cynaera posts I haven't spotted before - always here !
Ahhh, another Pearl Jam song. Man, when these guys first emerged, I really had no use for them at all. I didn't like their sound. Then, I went to work on a job rotation for the Hearings Unit, where I had to actually THINK, because my co-workers were Administrative Law Judges with minds like quicksilver. One of them was a Pearl Jam fan, and when he began to expound on the song "Jeremy," I figured I better take note. That was the beginning of the... beginning.
Pearl Jam is a rather amazing group. Love them or hate them (I've done both), but either way, they're pretty tough to ignore. And I really, really love this song.
Pearl Jam is a rather amazing group. Love them or hate them (I've done both), but either way, they're pretty tough to ignore. And I really, really love this song.
This regarding Pearl Jam - plus I just love coming across Cynaera posts I haven't spotted before - always here !
Cynaera wrote:
Interesting! Thank You for sharing your story with us.
Ahhh, another Pearl Jam song. Man, when these guys first emerged, I really had no use for them at all. I didn't like their sound. Then, I went to work on a job rotation for the Hearings Unit, where I had to actually THINK, because my co-workers were Administrative Law Judges with minds like quicksilver. One of them was a Pearl Jam fan, and when he began to expound on the song "Jeremy," I figured I better take note. That was the beginning of the... beginning.
Pearl Jam is a rather amazing group. Love them or hate them (I've done both), but either way, they're pretty tough to ignore. And I really, really love this song.
Pearl Jam is a rather amazing group. Love them or hate them (I've done both), but either way, they're pretty tough to ignore. And I really, really love this song.
Interesting! Thank You for sharing your story with us.
Laptopdog wrote:
You lucky duck! I wish I was sitting next to you!
This album came out when I was probably at the peak of my Pearl Jam fandom. I had joined the PJ fan club around this time. They would give fan club members first crack at concert tickets and when I got the email (maybe it was an actual letter in the mail, this was mid-90s, after all) I filled out my form for 2 tickets to their show at the Great Western Forum in L.A. and mailed it back with my check the same day. Man, was I surprised when I got the tickets in the mail showing 2 tickets front row center! The tickets were $25 each.
Good times.
You lucky duck! I wish I was sitting next to you!
junebaby65 wrote:
-Ugh.
Is that your nic-name? eh? GREAT TUNE!! I gave it a TEN!!
-Ugh.Is that your nic-name? eh? GREAT TUNE!! I gave it a TEN!!
mrtuba9 wrote:
Somebody just HAD to downvote this comment?
Our oldest son of two just graduated college. This past year, every holiday break meant so much to have him and his brother who never stops harassing him to sit with the four of us altogether, TV muted, talking, laughing until our guts hurt and tears rolled down our faces. This is what this song means to me. All of the love and thankfulness we tried to instill and it stuck. They are beautiful, loving, strong, and courteous men.
Somebody just HAD to downvote this comment?
This album came out when I was probably at the peak of my Pearl Jam fandom. I had joined the PJ fan club around this time. They would give fan club members first crack at concert tickets and when I got the email (maybe it was an actual letter in the mail, this was mid-90s, after all) I filled out my form for 2 tickets to their show at the Great Western Forum in L.A. and mailed it back with my check the same day. Man, was I surprised when I got the tickets in the mail showing 2 tickets front row center! Tenacious D was their opening act. The tickets were $25 each.
Good times.
Good times.
Cynaera wrote:
I get it. Kind of felt the same way, not into Grunge so much, more of a prog rock guy. But I like to listen with open ears and mind. This one is powerful...
"Seems my preconceptions are what should have been burned"
Ahhh, another Pearl Jam song. Man, when these guys first emerged, I really had no use for them at all. I didn't like their sound. Then, I went to work on a job rotation for the Hearings Unit, where I had to actually THINK, because my co-workers were Administrative Law Judges with minds like quicksilver. One of them was a Pearl Jam fan, and when he began to expound on the song "Jeremy," I figured I better take note. That was the beginning of the... beginning.
Pearl Jam is a rather amazing group. Love them or hate them (I've done both), but either way, they're pretty tough to ignore. And I really, really love this song.
Pearl Jam is a rather amazing group. Love them or hate them (I've done both), but either way, they're pretty tough to ignore. And I really, really love this song.
I get it. Kind of felt the same way, not into Grunge so much, more of a prog rock guy. But I like to listen with open ears and mind. This one is powerful...
"Seems my preconceptions are what should have been burned"
pjcowboy wrote:
I don't know... his face "pulled and tense, like he's riding on a motorbike in the strongest winds" and his "perfectly unkempt clothes" sure sounds like Neil Young to me, though you could still be right.
I think it is about himself to himself?
I don't know... his face "pulled and tense, like he's riding on a motorbike in the strongest winds" and his "perfectly unkempt clothes" sure sounds like Neil Young to me, though you could still be right.
This is so good. not the least because Eddie is understandable. And thanks for bringing Cynaera and her pithy comments on Pearl Jam to life agai9n.
Sounds like Alice in Chains which is not bad!
Cynaera wrote:
Ahhh, another Pearl Jam song. Man, when these guys first emerged, I really had no use for them at all. I didn't like their sound. Then, I went to work on a job rotation for the Hearings Unit, where I had to actually THINK, because my co-workers were Administrative Law Judges with minds like quicksilver. One of them was a Pearl Jam fan, and when he began to expound on the song "Jeremy," I figured I better take note. That was the beginning of the... beginning.
Pearl Jam is a rather amazing group. Love them or hate them (I've done both), but either way, they're pretty tough to ignore. And I really, really love this song.Bunch of good lads from start to whenever...
Pearl Jam is a rather amazing group. Love them or hate them (I've done both), but either way, they're pretty tough to ignore. And I really, really love this song.
Bunch of good lads from start to whenever... Our oldest son of two just graduated college. This past year, every holiday break meant so much to have him and his brother who never stops harassing him to sit with the four of us altogether, TV muted, talking, laughing until our guts hurt and tears rolled down our faces. This is what this song means to me. All of the love and thankfulness we tried to instill and it stuck. They are beautiful, loving, strong, and courteous men.
I hear from this band a lot on radios from the western coast of Europa 
rate 7
rate 7
Beautiful lyrics, great song... Easy 9 right here
I have a single of this . One of my favorites. Great tune and sparse lyrics create such a picture that reminds me of one or two of my own old friends.
Perfection.
Not one of the most known PJ songs but for me one of the best - it's amazing how by using so simple words and expressions Eddie can make you almost see and feel this atmosphere, and radio paradise plays this one a lot. Makes my day in the office every time. tnx guys <3
Nice, deep song by PJ which is perfect for Ed's voice. The lyrics are pretty graphic, giving thought to what it's about. Seems like it is about someone who is fighting drug demons.
Eddie can be sooooooo mellow.
hayduke2 wrote:
Thanks for your comment. I've heard this on RP for years, but never stopped to listen or read the lyrics. Agree with the tears...
these lyrics break me down as I read em, if you have a brother, a dad, an important guy who you see off on some deep depressing bend ... this song brings forth those remembrances, and tears man
good to hear now and again though
good to hear now and again though
Thanks for your comment. I've heard this on RP for years, but never stopped to listen or read the lyrics. Agree with the tears...
-Ugh.these lyrics break me down as I read em, if you have a brother, a dad, an important guy who you see off on some deep depressing bend ... this song brings forth those remembrances, and tears man
good to hear now and again though
good to hear now and again though
I think it is about himself to himself?
ice-9 wrote:
I've always assumed it's a song about Neil Young. It describes him pretty well, and the line "... but I've seen his picture. It doesn't look the same upon the rack" sounds like a reference to the record store rack.
Then again, I guess that would make it a song about friendship.
ice-9 wrote:
I've always assumed it's a song about Neil Young. It describes him pretty well, and the line "... but I've seen his picture. It doesn't look the same upon the rack" sounds like a reference to the record store rack.
Then again, I guess that would make it a song about friendship.
love
this song has that feeling to it imo
this song has that feeling to it imo
Cueburned wrote:
Open it and rip it. But it's kind of like opening a vintage wine isn't it? You wouldn't serve that to just anyone...
Here I sit still wondering to open it up. Maybe for New Years.
Open it and rip it. But it's kind of like opening a vintage wine isn't it? You wouldn't serve that to just anyone...
Here I sit still wondering to open it up. Maybe for New Years.
Lauriea wrote:
I've always assumed it's a song about Neil Young. It describes him pretty well, and the line "... but I've seen his picture. It doesn't look the same upon the rack" sounds like a reference to the record store rack.
Then again, I guess that would make it a song about friendship.
a song about friendship?
I've always assumed it's a song about Neil Young. It describes him pretty well, and the line "... but I've seen his picture. It doesn't look the same upon the rack" sounds like a reference to the record store rack.
Then again, I guess that would make it a song about friendship.
Have this on vinyl, unopened. Still trying to decide whether or not to open it and rip it or get the big bucks for a sealed copy.
AhhtheMusic wrote:
Thank you for that post. I've carped/joked about Eddie's voice many times before but you're right: he's got an honest, unpretentious voice and approach. What you hear is what you get. I really liked Eddie's two songs on the soundtrack for "Dead Man Walking" for the same reason.
I've posted this on RP before but...I remember hearing a Fresh Air interview with Al Kooper, who actually was the lead singer for Blood, Sweat and Tears before David Clayton Thomas (older RPers might say "Well, duh" but this blew my mind). Kooper quite freely admitted that Thomas was a better singer but said "I never believed a word of what he sang." Boom!
An honest voice and honest musician. I love that RP plays his music on a regular basis. Love this one in particular. :) :)
Thank you for that post. I've carped/joked about Eddie's voice many times before but you're right: he's got an honest, unpretentious voice and approach. What you hear is what you get. I really liked Eddie's two songs on the soundtrack for "Dead Man Walking" for the same reason.
I've posted this on RP before but...I remember hearing a Fresh Air interview with Al Kooper, who actually was the lead singer for Blood, Sweat and Tears before David Clayton Thomas (older RPers might say "Well, duh" but this blew my mind). Kooper quite freely admitted that Thomas was a better singer but said "I never believed a word of what he sang." Boom!
Kind of a warped vinyl feel to this one. I can't feel comfortable with it. By the way, my singing career bombed when I was about 10.
The band sounds great but Eddie's voice is uneven. Should have done another take.
An honest voice and honest musician. I love that RP plays his music on a regular basis. Love this one in particular. :) :)
i love this station
robpratley wrote:
What planet do you reside passion ?
What planet do you reside passion ?
passsion8 wrote:
What planet do you reside passion ?
The second worst voice in music, behind Tom Waits. At lease Tom's has made his fun. Jon Hiatt ranks down there, too.
What planet do you reside passion ?
Beautiful song. One of my favourite Pearl Jam songs.... 'comment sandwich'
The second worst voice in music, behind Tom Waits. At lease Tom's has made his fun. Jon Hiatt ranks down there, too.
Beautiful song. One of my favourite Pearl Jam songs....
Love Eddie and the boys
this song's great imo, strong music and thoughtful lyrics, I could never tire of really listening to it
mojoman wrote:
I dunno, but lots of folks enjoy listening to him sing. Did you take singing lessons, and if so, how's your singing career coming along as compared to Eddie's?
I wonder what he did with the money his mom gave him for singing lessons.
I dunno, but lots of folks enjoy listening to him sing. Did you take singing lessons, and if so, how's your singing career coming along as compared to Eddie's?
mojoman wrote:
This song doesn't do much for me, not because of his voice though. How many relevant rock singers have ever had singing lessons?
I wonder what he did with the money his mom gave him for singing lessons.
This song doesn't do much for me, not because of his voice though. How many relevant rock singers have ever had singing lessons?
Is it strange a comment like "no comments"? Love it...
Jannne wrote:
ððð
a great sound - love this song
ððð
I love this song so much.
a great sound - love this song
a song about friendship?
awesome song 10
Love this song.
guess you don't have very good ear for music......
I wonder what he did with the money his mom gave him for singing lessons.
I wonder what he did with the money his mom gave him for singing lessons.
Wow - surprisingly nice acoustic guitar work and Eddie Vedder isn't screaming. Like it!
jersey_birdman wrote:
This sounds like a wholesale ripoff of Unknown Legend...
Was just thinking the same thing... instead we get Sugar Mountain
iTuner wrote:
iTuner wrote:
Would have liked this song followed up with Neil Young's Unknown Legend.
This sounds like a wholesale ripoff of Unknown Legend...
Lovely tune - I hope Pearl Jam have a few more in the tank... 
Wow great set the last 4 or 5 songs! Burn all Cars records and you've really got something here RP! (Just kidding...RP is great. Serious about please never play another Cars record!)
Was just thinking the same thing... instead we get Sugar Mountain
iTuner wrote:
iTuner wrote:
Would have liked this song followed up with Neil Young's Unknown Legend.
sirdroseph wrote:
I've never been much of a PJ/Vedder fan but I definitely prefer their/his ballads to the rockers, as Eddie's "quiet" voice is much more palatable, IMO. Plus, any band that takes on those Ticketmaster motherf•ckers is OK by me!
. . . At least Eddie is not trying too hard on this one.
I've never been much of a PJ/Vedder fan but I definitely prefer their/his ballads to the rockers, as Eddie's "quiet" voice is much more palatable, IMO. Plus, any band that takes on those Ticketmaster motherf•ckers is OK by me!
I love this song and Eddie Veder. 
Would have liked this song followed up with Neil Young's Unknown Legend.
Reckoner978 wrote:
Present Tense is one of my all time favorites with a great great message.
Thank you Bill, for all the Pearl Jam songs you air. I'd also love to hear some of my personal favorites: Sleight of Hand, Present Tense, In Hiding, Nothing As It Seems, Hail Hail, Red Mosquito.....someone stop me now please xD
Present Tense is one of my all time favorites with a great great message.
Byronape wrote:
This is true, but not always because of PJ's greatness. There are better bands of the era that would have had a career as long and successful if not more so, had all the members managed to stay alive.
Yes - It's tragic that Kurt and Layne died, and that Dave and Jerry had to move on without them, and that clearly changed their trajectory in terms of both the quality and range of output and their sucess.
PJ was lucky in the that sense. But don't forget that they had their genesis in a tragic death as well. If Andy Wood had lived, we might all be talkin about how Mother Love Bone was still going strong 25 years later.
This is true, but not always because of PJ's greatness. There are better bands of the era that would have had a career as long and successful if not more so, had all the members managed to stay alive.
Yes - It's tragic that Kurt and Layne died, and that Dave and Jerry had to move on without them, and that clearly changed their trajectory in terms of both the quality and range of output and their sucess.
PJ was lucky in the that sense. But don't forget that they had their genesis in a tragic death as well. If Andy Wood had lived, we might all be talkin about how Mother Love Bone was still going strong 25 years later.
sirdroseph wrote:
This is actually an improvement over most of their dreck, this is just boring. At least Eddie is not trying too hard on this one.
Byronape wrote:
This is true, but not always because of PJ's greatness. There are better bands of the era that would have had a career as long and successful if not more so, had all the members managed to stay alive.
This is true, but not always because of PJ's greatness. There are better bands of the era that would have had a career as long and successful if not more so, had all the members managed to stay alive.
grungepuppy wrote:
This is true, but not always because of PJ's greatness. There are better bands of the era that would have had a career as long and successful if not more so, had all the members managed to stay alive.
Great song by one of the best bands of the past 20 years. Think about it. There are few other bands from that period with the catalog that Pearl Jam has created.
This is true, but not always because of PJ's greatness. There are better bands of the era that would have had a career as long and successful if not more so, had all the members managed to stay alive.
This is actually an improvement over most of their dreck, this is just boring. At least Eddie is not trying too hard on this one.
Thank you Bill, for all the Pearl Jam songs you air. I'd also love to hear some of my personal favorites: Sleight of Hand, Present Tense, In Hiding, Nothing As It Seems, Hail Hail, Red Mosquito.....someone stop me now please xD
One of the few.
Thank you Eddie.
How other artists could learn about truth and soul from you.
Thank you Eddie.
How other artists could learn about truth and soul from you.
Just caught Ed on his solo tour where he did a beautiful version of this.
PhoenixArtDj wrote:
woowooooahhhh, the 'B' word!! Couldn't have put it better meself.. after a week of mucking out pigs a bit of Pearl Jam just puts you back in the groove.
Bill, you magnificent bastard!
woowooooahhhh, the 'B' word!! Couldn't have put it better meself.. after a week of mucking out pigs a bit of Pearl Jam just puts you back in the groove.
Bill, you magnificent bastard!
Pearl Jam does Neil Young...not a fan, but its not horrible.
Great song by one of the best bands of the past 20 years. Think about it. There are few other bands from that period with the catalog that Pearl Jam has created.
VERY NICE!
Maybe I'm not the world's greatest Pearl Jam fan. But this one always makes me listen.
This song is a perfect fit for a dear, dear friend. I smile with a tear in my eye and a lump in my throat when I hear it.
Ahhh, another Pearl Jam song. Man, when these guys first emerged, I really had no use for them at all. I didn't like their sound. Then, I went to work on a job rotation for the Hearings Unit, where I had to actually THINK, because my co-workers were Administrative Law Judges with minds like quicksilver. One of them was a Pearl Jam fan, and when he began to expound on the song "Jeremy," I figured I better take note. That was the beginning of the... beginning.
Pearl Jam is a rather amazing group. Love them or hate them (I've done both), but either way, they're pretty tough to ignore. And I really, really love this song.
Pearl Jam is a rather amazing group. Love them or hate them (I've done both), but either way, they're pretty tough to ignore. And I really, really love this song.
this is really good. i had to dust off the album. didn't realize this track was on there.
Very nice — a bit over produced — I sit here as as own of those early 90's grunge fan supremes, but, saying that, I wish to #%& that Eddie would find his father. I guess that pain makes great music but no one has worn me out more that Eddie... Love the first two...
crockydile wrote:
No
A little whiny, no? 
No
Very nice song... I hadn't heard this one.
I'm also getting a little tired of Pearl Jam, but I've noticed Vedder's voice doesn't quite sound like he's in pain, when singing something slow... I like this.
I'm also getting a little tired of Pearl Jam, but I've noticed Vedder's voice doesn't quite sound like he's in pain, when singing something slow... I like this.
rjewyo wrote:
not so bad go to sleep with this!!
wake me when it's over....
not so bad go to sleep with this!!
A little whiny, no?
wake me when it's over....
Getting a little tired of the Ed. Such simple, depressing tunes. Don't see a lot of good in either of those qualities.
Very nice!!
flatpicker wrote:
yeah somehow he becomes more noticeable.you could say he shinesmore
Terrific song.
Vedder's voice works so well with these folk-type tunes.
Vedder's voice works so well with these folk-type tunes.
yeah somehow he becomes more noticeable.you could say he shinesmore
myknjul2 wrote:
"Nothing's changed but the surrounding bullshit that has grown."
yawn
"Nothing's changed but the surrounding bullshit that has grown."
One of my all time faves from one of my all time faves.
Terrific song.
Vedder's voice works so well with these folk-type tunes.
Vedder's voice works so well with these folk-type tunes.
sutcliff wrote:
I really 'mankind' on this album as well.
As physicsgenius once said, "this sentence no verb".
I really 'mankind' on this album as well.
As physicsgenius once said, "this sentence no verb".
DaveInVA wrote:
OIC what you did there.
Anyways, love this song. This album is my favourite Pearl Jam album as well.
Not my favorite Hurl Jam but not to bad...
OIC what you did there.
Anyways, love this song. This album is my favourite Pearl Jam album as well.
Not my favorite Hurl Jam but not to bad...
Pearl Jam does Neil Young.
wow, I think Bill has a man crush on Eddie. Mmmm.
Can we blame him?
yawn
Help me not fall asleep !!!Once I get past the fact that this is Eddie Vedder singing, I really like this song
a_genuine_find wrote:
LOOOOOOOL
I was going to go with *yawn*
"Yo Dawg, that wasn't half bad. A little pitchy in spots, but you're getting better.'
LOOOOOOOL
I was going to go with *yawn*
rdo wrote:
This and "Who You Are" are the outstanding tracks on this CD.
I really 'mankind' on this album as well.
This and "Who You Are" are the outstanding tracks on this CD.
I really 'mankind' on this album as well.
JavaJones wrote:
This and "Who You Are" are the outstanding tracks on this CD.
Love this one. Underrated album as a whole methinks.
This and "Who You Are" are the outstanding tracks on this CD.
i thought it was bruce for the first minute.
lmic wrote:
lmic wrote:
I never noticed how Eddie, with his nasality, does a pretty decent impression of Bruce. I mean this in a good way.
Always dug this. One of those tunes where it seems like I know the guy in the tune's story...
Love this one. Underrated album as a whole methinks.
I never noticed how Eddie, with his nasality, does a pretty decent impression of Bruce. I mean this in a good way.
buckeyes wrote:
Eddie Vedder is one of the few big rock "stars" who had remained genuine and genuinely decent and true to himself. I have a lot of respect for him.
The story of "Off He Goes" concerns a friend who periodically comes whirling in and out of the protagonist's life. In an interview, Vedder revealed himself to be the friend. Vedder said, "The song "Off He Goes" is really about me being a shit friend. I'll show up and everything's great and then all of the sudden I'm outta there..."<2> It is also notable to point out that in a Pearl Jam performance in Katowice, Poland on June 16, 2000, Vedder said before starting the song that "this is about being friends with an asshole,"<3> and right after he made the statement he pointed at himself.
Eddie Vedder is one of the few big rock "stars" who had remained genuine and genuinely decent and true to himself. I have a lot of respect for him.
The lyrics and comments are very interesting.
I was never a Vedder or Pearl Jam fan until the "Into the Wild" soundtrack and ensuing comments here.
Pretty cool how RP can foster appreciation for artists that I never paid much attention to.
I was never a Vedder or Pearl Jam fan until the "Into the Wild" soundtrack and ensuing comments here.
Pretty cool how RP can foster appreciation for artists that I never paid much attention to.
"Yo Dawg, that wasn't half bad. A little pitchy in spots, but you're getting better.'
I used to hate Pearl Jam and as time has gone on I have developed such appreciation, especially after seeing into the wild and hearing that soundtrack.
The story of "Off He Goes" concerns a friend who periodically comes whirling in and out of the protagonist's life. In an interview, Vedder revealed himself to be the friend. Vedder said, "The song "Off He Goes" is really about me being a shit friend. I'll show up and everything's great and then all of the sudden I'm outta there..."<2> It is also notable to point out that in a Pearl Jam performance in Katowice, Poland on June 16, 2000, Vedder said before starting the song that "this is about being friends with an asshole,"<3> and right after he made the statement he pointed at himself.
Atlantis wrote:
This is the song all my friends say is about me!
*sniff*
Funny, me too. I am always on the run, and never to stay.
This is the song all my friends say is about me!
*sniff*
This is my all-time fav PJ album! Red Mosquito kills! Live on Two Legs has a great live version of same.
Pearl Jam is a rather amazing group. Love them or hate them (I've done both), but either way, they're pretty tough to ignore. And I really, really love this song.
Bumping again because not only is it a Cynaera post, but because
she is so right.