Stone Gossard

Shame On You

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Sacrifice the lamb
Without a little torture
Tied it up with string
And hung him from the line
It’s not my first excuse
A shot across my mouth
Sure I’ve done it too
It’s just a point of view
Shame on you
Shame on you
Shame on you
Shame on you...
Up against the wall
The meat of my misgivings
Practicing for sure
I’ve been shot up there before
It’s not his first offense
To vary in my grasp
They handed out the views
Made sure it's run would last
Shame on you
Shame on you
Shame on you
Shame on you...
It seemed to need a voice
To direct the fire demons
Sentimental cheer
To make it all alright
I’ll try to understand
The nature of the beast
I know it's in my hands now
I’ll sign for its release
Shame on you
Shame on you
Shame on you
Shame on you...

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by joshualukin

18y ago

This song is a Bayleaf outtake for some reason. I think this song is about Stone first working with and being intimidated by Eddie Vedder. Stone accepts him in time and hands the reigns of the Pearl Jam over to him. Stone is saying Shame on you for doubting Eddie. Shame this song didn't make Bayleaf. The fuzz and the delay mixed riff creates a very beautiful albeit creepy atmoshpere. Best Stone song to date.

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