Rearviewmirror

I always related to this song in a way, being raised in an abusive home. 'I guess it was the beatings that made me wise/But I'm not about to give thanks or apologize'. From my experience, the abuser usually tries to tell you that they did this out of love, that they didn't mean to hurt you, it was your own fault, etc. As you grow older, you abuser wants to make peace with the past, they want you to help them excuse their past behavior by pointing out your character or whatever, and saying, 'See, I didn't fuck you up too bad. I made you strong. I made you who you are.' You just have to get away from it all together.

one of the ultimate "driving in your car singing at the top of your lungs" songs ever written...

hey andybee I think your right...I think it's same reference because think about it ...he says "the shades are finally raised" he got away from abuse and in daughter "shades go down" she's getting beat in daughter you're right wow you're so perceptive

Abuse man. Fella took some hardcore abuse from a raging narcissist b!tch. He blamed himself, like all victims of a psycho broad. Now she's in the rear view mirror.

He's moving so fast away it's not 3 words anymore, it's one word. rearviewmirror. blurred together with the rest of the past he's leaving behind.

she's a bad memory. this is his victory! it's an anthem.

It's not about freaking suicide or cobain or drugs. stop torturing the words to fit your own personal experiences and meanings. It's right in front of you clear as day.

For me, this song is about a person who was in a relationship in which they were constantly mistreated but they still would crawl back, humiliate themselves and try to endure it because they thought the other person, deep inside, cared for them. Then, when it is finally over, they look back and realize just how much that other person made them suffer, and notice they are better off alone. I am not saying it is the correct interpretation. One thing that makes music magical is that songs can mean something different to each one of us. And that is a meaning I can relate with in this case.

Eddie was verbally abused by his stepfather. This is about finally leaving and being free of it.

yeah, the music definitely fits the lyrics...especially the end, which really gets me into that 'bustin loose' vibe...it's freedom, baby...I see the connection to Daughter too, that's pretty cool, nice little storyline, sort of...I wonder if Go fits in there somewhere...

This song is amazing live. Recordings do it no justice...you have to BE THERE with those 5 guys blasting it at you.

This song, along with Daughter and MFC are are a part of trilogy written by Eddie Vedder...if you look at the lyrics they all have similar references in them to the other sons in the trilogy...its pretty interesting..

Eddie makes stories in the songs, and they tend to relate to him. Yes, I believe this is entirely related to Daughter. I think it's sort of the end of that little story. This is a kick ass driving song, and yes, it feels great when you hate someone or something.