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Pearl Jam — Can't Keep
Album: Riot Act
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6

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Total ratings: 773









Released: 2002
Length: 3:32
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I wanna shake
I wanna wind out
I wanna leave
This mind and shout

I've lived
All this life
Like an ocean
In disguise

I don't live forever
You can't keep me here

I wanna race
With the sundown
I want a last breath
I don't let out

Forgive
Every being
The bad feelings
It's just me

I won't wait for answers
You can't keep me here

I wanna rise
And say goodnight
I Wanna take
A look on the other side

I've lived
All this life
It's been wonder
Full at night

I will live for ever
You can't keep me here
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7 ~ for the Lyrics...

*MAiD
Posted 8 months ago by pyrateparadox988    [ Reply ]
the thing that grates on my nerves is the way he makes his voice all warbly. and it doesn't sound like a normal vibrato or whatever it's called. it's super annoying and almost sounds like he needs to clear his throat or gargle or something...or maybe he is part goat.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
GREAT TUNE!!  Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 HonduranRed wrote:

These lyrics are some of my favorite from PJ---can't believe such a low rating for this tune?!?!



Listen... Eddie's being awful.
Posted 2 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
 drtjdel wrote:
rosedraws wrote: What about Alvin from The Chipmunks?
This is Alvin, post puberty.

Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Sorry I just don't get it - this would be a track to skip on my play list.
The sonics do nothing for me.
Posted 3 years ago by blackjellybean    [ Reply ]
OMG PSD
Posted 4 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
 bluejay08003 wrote:
Oy. Call me repetitive and a hater, but I never got Pearl Jam, as I've posted elsewhere. Ho hum. 

I don't think this is up to much, that's for sure...

Posted 4 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
These lyrics are some of my favorite from PJ---can't believe such a low rating for this tune?!?!
Posted 4 years ago by HonduranRed    [ Reply ]
 bluejay08003 wrote:
Oy. Call me repetitive and a hater, but I never got Pearl Jam, as I've posted elsewhere. Ho hum. 
 
You are a repetitive hater.
Posted 5 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
Oy. Call me repetitive and a hater, but I never got Pearl Jam, as I've posted elsewhere. Ho hum. 
Posted 8 years ago by bluejay08003    [ Reply ]
Stick this guy on a faraway island with Billy Corgan to see who can out-lame whom.....bloodyfookinawful!
Posted 8 years ago by Crumblebum    [ Reply ]
Shouldn't there be a singing contest on TV just for goats like this? He does try so hard, after all...

1/18/16 edit: the drumming and music are actually pretty cool tonight. Must get that singer some lessons, though. Madrugada's "Hands Up- I love you" comes after this tonight. This is how you should do it, Eddie. 


jerseybigs wrote:
Isn't this "Jazz odyssey" by Spinal Tap?
  

Jon Hamm with heavy beard shadow nodding yes
Posted 8 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Terrific song.  Sorry folks if you wanted them to have put out another Alive, Jeremy or Even Flow.  The boys needed to challenge themselves.
Posted 9 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
Please make it stop ">
Posted 18 years ago by beezoo    [ Reply ]
Isn't this "Jazz odyssey" by Spinal Tap?
Posted 18 years ago by jerseybigs    [ Reply ]
rosedraws wrote:
I love his voice. I'm always fascinated by how different people can feel about the same sound... and there are so few universally loved musical voices.
What about Alvin from The Chipmunks?
Posted 18 years ago by drtjdel    [ Reply ]
Bocephus wrote:
never have been able to stand PJ. Can't get past Vedder's voice.
I love his voice. I'm always fascinated by how different people can feel about the same sound... and there are so few universally loved musical voices.
Posted 18 years ago by rosedraws    [ Reply ]
Bocephus wrote:
never have been able to stand PJ. Can't get past Vedder's voice.
I'm with you on that one.
Posted 18 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
his voice is boring. the music's boring. but I like looking at him, he's hunky :-)
Posted 18 years ago by mizgeee    [ Reply ]
never have been able to stand PJ. Can't get past Vedder's voice.
Posted 18 years ago by Bocephus    [ Reply ]
stornoway wrote:
This is complete rubbish - (I'm switching to somafm for a few tracks at least) - It would help if the playlist looked ahead a few tracks so when Bill allows crap on to the airways we know how long its gonna be before he gets a grip!
I have no interest in knowing what's next on the playlist. Being surprised, happily or not, is a big part of what I like about RP.
Posted 19 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
Brilliant transition from QMS to this, Bill. That said, this is the perfect example of why I don't follow PJ anymore. As 5 as 5 gets. Rarely goes anywhere, semi-catatonic, and Eddie's barely audible.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
I was a big PJ fan from the beginning till about, oh, their 4th CD. Still love some of their older stuff and things like 'Footsteps'. Haven't really listened to them since then. I kind of like this one??
Posted 19 years ago by radiozep    [ Reply ]
mcklein18 wrote:
I hate to say it, but these guys have just NO idea who they are as a band. every song you play by them sounds like a mish mosh of different genres, sounds, musical styles
Typically, that's the sign of an accomplished band. Certainly one with some musical talent and diversity. I'm not the world's biggest PJ fan. This one's just ok for me.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
stornoway wrote:
This is complete rubbish - (I'm switching to somafm for a few tracks at least) - It would help if the playlist looked ahead a few tracks so when Bill allows crap on to the airways we know how long its gonna be before he gets a grip!
waaaahhh! go suck on your moms nipple and call it a day crybaby. lol
Posted 19 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
majortom505 and stornoway, you want to talk smack about Pearl Jam, fine...dragonfish and I will meet you after school, outside, by the bike racks!
Posted 19 years ago by flandersdog    [ Reply ]
majortom505 wrote:
Please I can turn on any rock station in the Country and hear Pearl Jam, the most over-rated band in the last 15 yrs.
maybe in your part of the country you can hear some tracks from Ten on mainstream stations, but in the Pac NW, hearing PJ on the radio is quite a rarity
Posted 19 years ago by dragonfish    [ Reply ]
This is complete rubbish - (I'm switching to somafm for a few tracks at least) - It would help if the playlist looked ahead a few tracks so when Bill allows crap on to the airways we know how long its gonna be before he gets a grip!
Posted 19 years ago by stornoway    [ Reply ]
You know, I actually like this. Not my usual response to Pearl Jam.
Posted 19 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
I hate to say it, but these guys have just NO idea who they are as a band. every song you play by them sounds like a mish mosh of different genres, sounds, musical styles..its really just kind of terrible. what is this? marching band music underneath like stadium rock guitars, and van halen like solos blech
Posted 19 years ago by mcklein18    [ Reply ]
Please I can turn on any rock station in the Country and hear Pearl Jam, the most over-rated band in the last 15 yrs.
Posted 19 years ago by majortom505    [ Reply ]
Pearl Jam = the greatest rock band of the last 15 years! I've loved them ever since I first heard them and they've been great everytime I've seen them live!!
Posted 19 years ago by southern_duality    [ Reply ]
I attended an "unplugged" Pearl Jam concert about 1.5 years ago and Eddie sang this song with no backup; it was just him and his ukelele it was amazing. that version is on the Live at Benaroya Hall CD, which is well worth a listen.
Posted 19 years ago by flandersdog    [ Reply ]
i cant keep from listening to pearl jam!! yeah!!
Posted 19 years ago by lukinman    [ Reply ]
apd wrote:
Pearl Jam twice in the last 2 1/2 hours???
damn straight yoski 8) 8)
Posted 19 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
Good jamming guitar work.
Posted 20 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
Mark1970 wrote:
Ears
So, there we have it , ladies and gentlemen, officially: EARS SEAR ARSE! ( and the crowd goes wild!)
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
What an EXCELLENT beat. WIth a back beat like that, you can't really go wrong. I have never listened to the lyrics, but just know that I love the song. I suppose that sounds pretty dumb, but the song definitely rocks.
Posted 20 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
Jonno wrote:
Arse
rgj13 wrote:
Sear.
Ears
Posted 20 years ago by Mark1970    [ Reply ]
Jonno wrote:
Arse
Sear.
Posted 20 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
Pearl Jam twice in the last 2 1/2 hours???
Posted 20 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
Hoo boy, RP can do no wrong tonight!
Posted 20 years ago by MikeWC    [ Reply ]
One of the better Pearl Jam tracks I've heard...
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Great song / album. I saw them play at the Woodlands Pavilion in Houston . If you get the chance, check them out live. They don't disappoint.
Posted 20 years ago by mikael    [ Reply ]
I wish I couldn't sing like Eddie Vedder. Seriously, he has an interesting voice, and it complements PJ's style very well.
Posted 20 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
bluedot wrote:
ummm, cuz u'all don't GET it?
ditto :!: :!:
Posted 20 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
awwwyeah wrote:
ok, we know Eddie Can't Keep It's obvious he Can't Sing I am starting to think he Can't Poop, thats why when he sings, it sounds like he is trying to push one out!!!
Weren't you paying attention to the lyrics? That's what he was singing about. He "Can't Keep" from bearing down in an attempt to drop a deuce. :D/
Posted 20 years ago by jeffro    [ Reply ]
justlistening wrote:
I often find myself liking Pearl Jam despite Eddie Vedder's voice. This song in particular highlights how annoying his voice can be.
Same sentiments here.
Posted 20 years ago by jeffro    [ Reply ]
ok, we know Eddie Can't Keep It's obvious he Can't Sing I am starting to think he Can't Poop, thats why when he sings, it sounds like he is trying to push one out!!!
Posted 20 years ago by awwwyeah    [ Reply ]
I like the instrumental backing, so far.
Posted 20 years ago by brighthue    [ Reply ]
Posted 21 years ago by archrrone    [ Reply ]
At last, something "new" from PJ. Never one of my favorites but this song hooked me.
Posted 21 years ago by Monkeysdad    [ Reply ]
Bummer on the comments here...Riot Act is a sweet album. I would love to hear more from it :) Sean
Posted 21 years ago by archrrone    [ Reply ]
PeterGriffin wrote:
What do his opinions on other songs matter to his rating on this song? I find it pretty pretentious to go and look up someones highest and lowest rated list and berrate them for it, just because you dont agree about Pearl Jam
sure, I see your point, but come on, a 1 for that song?
Posted 21 years ago by mrmonkey    [ Reply ]
What do his opinions on other songs matter to his rating on this song? I find it pretty pretentious to go and look up someones highest and lowest rated list and berrate them for it, just because you dont agree about Pearl Jam mrmonkey wrote:
Well, coming from somebody who also rated Comfortably Numb a 1 and Everclear a 10 :P
Posted 21 years ago by PeterGriffin    [ Reply ]
apd wrote:
couldn't agree more (as I rate this at 1)
Well, coming from somebody who also rated Comfortably Numb a 1 and Everclear a 10 :P
Posted 21 years ago by mrmonkey    [ Reply ]
Umm, Yeah, i don't dig pearl jam much either Jonno wrote:
Arse
Posted 21 years ago by PeterGriffin    [ Reply ]
Dude, you're right, I don't GET it!! And I dont WANT it either!!
Originally Posted by bluedot: ummm, cuz u'all don't GET it?
Posted 21 years ago by Last_DJ    [ Reply ]
Mono-tone man strikes again!
Posted 21 years ago by Ames    [ Reply ]
ianguy wrote:
Pearl Jam just can't be hip can they?
I don't think Pearl Jam ever intended to be hip.
Posted 21 years ago by eval    [ Reply ]
Arse
Posted 21 years ago by Jonno    [ Reply ]
there are PJ songs I like and others I don\'t, but I must admit to never getting Excited by what I hear from them...
Posted 21 years ago by Cdog    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Last_DJ: OK, a lot of Pearl Jam songs have low ratings, soooo, WHY are they being played so much? Someone, anyone?
ummm, cuz u'all don't GET it?
Posted 21 years ago by bluedot    [ Reply ]
OH BOY!!! More of the Warbling Wonder!!! Please, 4 times a day isnt enough, play them more!!!
Posted 21 years ago by Last_DJ    [ Reply ]
I really wish he would quit singing into that fan :roll:
Posted 21 years ago by B-dub    [ Reply ]
Can\'t ... Keep... Interested... Can\'t ... Keep... awake ZZZzzzzzzzzzzz :roll: :oops:
Posted 21 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]
i keep waiting for this to turn into a zeppelin cover, but it never does...
Posted 21 years ago by downbylaw    [ Reply ]
Pearl Jam just can\'t be hip can they? :roll:
Posted 21 years ago by ianguy    [ Reply ]
Yet another PJ song. What has it been, 30 minutes? Getting to the point that they all sound the same. Not much range. If you must subject us to so much, how about more of the old songs like Black? This one is pretty non-climactic!
Posted 21 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]
Vocal is painful.
Posted 21 years ago by Heathen954    [ Reply ]
so damn good. RP has made me a fan of PJ once again. before hearing Riot Act, Yield, and Binaural tunes here, I hadnt listened since i first got into them in 91. too bad mainstream radio completely burnt them out in the mid-90s.
Posted 21 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by tg3k: Best singer? I think there are a lot of musicians who would dispute that statement. I know I sure do. When you say "outsing", do you mean sing or yell?
apparently you haven't been to a pjam concert either :p
Posted 21 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by justlistening: You don't set your standards very high do you. Actually arguing taste is a moot point, but personally, I often find myself liking Pearl Jam despite Eddie Vedder's voice. This song in particular highlights how annoying his voice can be (IMHO)
obviously you've never been to a pjam concert :p
Posted 21 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
First Bill plays a cut that I consider great and definitive Michael Stipe,and then one I consider great and definitive Eddie Vedder. Great cuts from great artists and in both cases....Voila : great controversy, great brouhaha. Great-\"utterer-of-over-ratement-statement\"-statements. Why is Bill playing Pearl Jam in spite of low ratings ? Perhaps because his taste is better than average.
Posted 21 years ago by philarktos    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Last_DJ: OK, a lot of Pearl Jam songs have low ratings, soooo, WHY are they being played so much?
couldn't agree more (as I rate this at 1)
Posted 21 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
OK, a lot of Pearl Jam songs have low ratings, soooo, WHY are they being played so much? Someone, anyone?
Posted 21 years ago by Last_DJ    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by orpheus: Eddie Vedder is the best singer in rock today and can outsing circles around anyone you can bring. He should insure his vocal chords with Lloyd's of London. So for the previous writer I say:
You don't set your standards very high do you. Actually arguing taste is a moot point, but personally, I often find myself liking Pearl Jam despite Eddie Vedder's voice. This song in particular highlights how annoying his voice can be (IMHO)
Posted 21 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
The music remindes me of another, much better, song by The Breeders.
Posted 21 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by orpheus: Eddie Vedder is the best singer in rock today and can outsing circles around anyone you can bring. He should insure his vocal chords with Lloyd's of London.
Best singer? I think there are a lot of musicians who would dispute that statement. I know I sure do. When you say "outsing", do you mean sing or yell?
Posted 21 years ago by tg3k    [ Reply ]
Make the WARBLING stop!!
Posted 21 years ago by Last_DJ    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by bmrosen: Oh yeah...I think I remember which Led Zepplin song. The opening lick of Friends on Zepplin III. It's subtle. Anyone else agree?
Thought the same thing. Still, this is my favorite from their new album so far.
Posted 21 years ago by tom_tom    [ Reply ]
wow! I like there new sound.
Posted 21 years ago by ladyj    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by bmrosen: Oh yeah...I think I remember which Led Zepplin song. The opening lick of Friends on Zepplin III. It's subtle. Anyone else agree?
whatever, nevermind. I still like this song.
Posted 21 years ago by mperry    [ Reply ]
Eddie Vedder is the best singer in rock today and can outsing circles around anyone you can bring. He should insure his vocal chords with Lloyd\'s of London. So for the previous writer I say:
Posted 21 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]