OK, I'v never thought about the meaning of this song before, but I think it's just about being confused, and how you have to trust what you feel, not what you see.
1st verse- Clouds and wind are constantly changing. It's difficult to get a clear view of things. "Is it just my way"- questioning whether there is one 'right' way or if people can find their own way.
2nd- Easy. He can't see where he's come from. He's got no chance of seeing ahead.
3rd- Not sure, but it suggests panic and a loss of emotion.
4th- Books ('fact') are not helpful. Jealousy ('emotion') compromises judgement. "I will feel calm"- he can find his way if he focuses on what he knows to be true without outside knowledge (books) or emotion (jealousy).
5th- "Low light. Car crash"- the consequences of relying on what you see. Not sure about the mask bit.
6th- Repeating message of 1st and 5th verses
7th- "I need the light"- If I can see clearly, I can find my way. "What's real? The dream I see."- Dreams are seen through the spirit, not the eyes. If the trusts himself, the light will not matter.
Just about the mask a bit seeing as you said you weren't sure of it
Just about the mask a bit seeing as you said you weren't sure of it
Masks are usually symbolic of the PERSONA a person chooses to display e.g. Around only just your mates you will put on a mask that is 'a blokey' type of person. Yet if you were visiting a friend in the hospital your personality will be more respectful.
Masks are usually symbolic of the PERSONA a person chooses to display e.g. Around only just your mates you will put on a mask that is 'a blokey' type of person. Yet if you were visiting a friend in the hospital your personality will be more respectful.
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Get me?
This line about masks is in response to the line he says just before it 'poise blows by'. So say if this song is about a car crash or the breaking up of...
This line about masks is in response to the line he says just before it 'poise blows by'. So say if this song is about a car crash or the breaking up of a relationship, he says poise blows by, so in that moment he broke down and was hysterical (say when he was cradling his girlfriend after a crash)
So this line about 'Can wear my mask' is clearly after the event and he has reverted back to a stage where he can not break down and 'mask' his emotions
Well thats how i see it anyhows :) hope this helps
Just remember that Pearl Jam are an amazing band that make songs that never really be viewed in only one way
OK, I'v never thought about the meaning of this song before, but I think it's just about being confused, and how you have to trust what you feel, not what you see. 1st verse- Clouds and wind are constantly changing. It's difficult to get a clear view of things. "Is it just my way"- questioning whether there is one 'right' way or if people can find their own way. 2nd- Easy. He can't see where he's come from. He's got no chance of seeing ahead. 3rd- Not sure, but it suggests panic and a loss of emotion. 4th- Books ('fact') are not helpful. Jealousy ('emotion') compromises judgement. "I will feel calm"- he can find his way if he focuses on what he knows to be true without outside knowledge (books) or emotion (jealousy). 5th- "Low light. Car crash"- the consequences of relying on what you see. Not sure about the mask bit. 6th- Repeating message of 1st and 5th verses 7th- "I need the light"- If I can see clearly, I can find my way. "What's real? The dream I see."- Dreams are seen through the spirit, not the eyes. If the trusts himself, the light will not matter.
Good interpretations
Good interpretations
Just about the mask a bit seeing as you said you weren't sure of it
Just about the mask a bit seeing as you said you weren't sure of it
Masks are usually symbolic of the PERSONA a person chooses to display e.g. Around only just your mates you will put on a mask that is 'a blokey' type of person. Yet if you were visiting a friend in the hospital your personality will be more respectful.
Masks are usually symbolic of the PERSONA a person chooses to display e.g. Around only just your mates you will put on a mask that is 'a blokey' type of person. Yet if you were visiting a friend in the hospital your personality will be more respectful.
Get me?
Get me?
This line about masks is in response to the line he says just before it 'poise blows by'. So say if this song is about a car crash or the breaking up of...
This line about masks is in response to the line he says just before it 'poise blows by'. So say if this song is about a car crash or the breaking up of a relationship, he says poise blows by, so in that moment he broke down and was hysterical (say when he was cradling his girlfriend after a crash)
So this line about 'Can wear my mask' is clearly after the event and he has reverted back to a stage where he can not break down and 'mask' his emotions
Well thats how i see it anyhows :) hope this helps Just remember that Pearl Jam are an amazing band that make songs that never really be viewed in only one way
-Daniel