| Pearl Jam – Amongst the Waves Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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This song to me sounds like it was written from the point of view of a drug addict newly in recovery. His love is an inspiration to him and his sobriety. He is telling her that she can save the tears, that he is changed... now that he is free of his addiction (outside the undertow) he is going to live his life for her. More references to recovery in the chorus... I can feel like I have a soul that has been saved... I put away my early grave... better now than too late. Consider these lines: Remember back the early days when you were young and thus amazed--A user in the early days/stages of addiction, justt having fun and being curious Suddenly the channel changed the first time you saw blood--A reference to the blood drawn into the syringe before shooting up. Almost any addict will tell you that once they started that, their addiction took a turn for the worst. The addiction becomes not only one to a drug but also the needle. |
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| Pearl Jam – Gonna See My Friend Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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I agree with Pickles. I actually believe the entire album is about battling drug addiction. The beginning of the album has more of a chaotic sound to it bbecomes more peaceful as it goes on. I think this song is the addict wrestling with the idea of sobering up. He says he want to shake this thing--addiction--but also that he is sick of everything and wants to make it go away, says he wants to give up, and then says he wants an overhau. I think "my friend" is either a metaphor for his drug or a euphemism for his dealer. |
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