I feel as though this song is about death, whether it be death or the 'death' of a relationship.
It reminds me of my grandma, who is currently on her death bed, she can't breathe all that well, "Stay with me...Let's just breathe..."
But this song has helped me understand that "every life must end" and "I'm a lucky man, to count on both hands the ones I love, Some folks just have one, yeah, others, they've got none" - I have an extremely loving family and I appreciate it so much.
It also feels as though they describe my granny perfecly with the line "Nothing you would take, Everything you gave..." - it's my gran all over.
The line that got me was the last 2 lines "Hold me til I die, Meet you on the other side..." - I know she will look out for me when she passes, and i know that I will see her later in life..
i think your interpretation was perfect! in my opinion, the important thing is what the song means to you and not necessarily what its supposed to mean. I also dealt with the exact same experience with my great grandmother. I never thought of this song in this way, but now i will.... Thank you
i think your interpretation was perfect! in my opinion, the important thing is what the song means to you and not necessarily what its supposed to mean. I also dealt with the exact same experience with my great grandmother. I never thought of this song in this way, but now i will.... Thank you
It's... just like me...
And the part "Did I say that I need you? Did I say that I want you? If I didn't I'm a fool, you see, no one knows this more than me... as I come clean"
My grandparents passed away, and whenever I remember them, I think of all the things I could have done for them, all the things I should have said, and listened from them... and didn't because, well, we foolish ones always take them for granted... and all I hoped is that somehow they knew what I hadn't had the time or courage or...
It's... just like me...
And the part "Did I say that I need you? Did I say that I want you? If I didn't I'm a fool, you see, no one knows this more than me... as I come clean"
My grandparents passed away, and whenever I remember them, I think of all the things I could have done for them, all the things I should have said, and listened from them... and didn't because, well, we foolish ones always take them for granted... and all I hoped is that somehow they knew what I hadn't had the time or courage or patience to tell them...
As a matter of fact, this song made me come clean to the ones I still have to tell them how I feel about them...
I've been having these same feelings about the song regarding my elderly (86 and 88) parents' relationship; both are frail and my mother has Alzheimer's, but they are still very much in love after nearly 64 years of marriage, and each other's loving caregivers. Parts of this song I feel my father speaking to my mother, other parts are in my own voice. My favorite Pearl Jam song by far. I just came home from helping them have Christmas for extended family in their home, and this song had been on my mind - came in here...
I've been having these same feelings about the song regarding my elderly (86 and 88) parents' relationship; both are frail and my mother has Alzheimer's, but they are still very much in love after nearly 64 years of marriage, and each other's loving caregivers. Parts of this song I feel my father speaking to my mother, other parts are in my own voice. My favorite Pearl Jam song by far. I just came home from helping them have Christmas for extended family in their home, and this song had been on my mind - came in here and read your comments. It's a year later so things may have changed in your lives.
I also agree with the poster who felt this echoed Kansas' "Dust in the Wind," yes, the same heart-tugging sort of lyrics and lilting melody, I feel it too!
I feel as though this song is about death, whether it be death or the 'death' of a relationship. It reminds me of my grandma, who is currently on her death bed, she can't breathe all that well, "Stay with me...Let's just breathe..." But this song has helped me understand that "every life must end" and "I'm a lucky man, to count on both hands the ones I love, Some folks just have one, yeah, others, they've got none" - I have an extremely loving family and I appreciate it so much. It also feels as though they describe my granny perfecly with the line "Nothing you would take, Everything you gave..." - it's my gran all over. The line that got me was the last 2 lines "Hold me til I die, Meet you on the other side..." - I know she will look out for me when she passes, and i know that I will see her later in life..
Love you Granny
i think your interpretation was perfect! in my opinion, the important thing is what the song means to you and not necessarily what its supposed to mean. I also dealt with the exact same experience with my great grandmother. I never thought of this song in this way, but now i will.... Thank you
i think your interpretation was perfect! in my opinion, the important thing is what the song means to you and not necessarily what its supposed to mean. I also dealt with the exact same experience with my great grandmother. I never thought of this song in this way, but now i will.... Thank you
I agree, it's about death.
I agree, it's about death.
It's... just like me... And the part "Did I say that I need you? Did I say that I want you? If I didn't I'm a fool, you see, no one knows this more than me... as I come clean" My grandparents passed away, and whenever I remember them, I think of all the things I could have done for them, all the things I should have said, and listened from them... and didn't because, well, we foolish ones always take them for granted... and all I hoped is that somehow they knew what I hadn't had the time or courage or...
It's... just like me... And the part "Did I say that I need you? Did I say that I want you? If I didn't I'm a fool, you see, no one knows this more than me... as I come clean" My grandparents passed away, and whenever I remember them, I think of all the things I could have done for them, all the things I should have said, and listened from them... and didn't because, well, we foolish ones always take them for granted... and all I hoped is that somehow they knew what I hadn't had the time or courage or patience to tell them...
As a matter of fact, this song made me come clean to the ones I still have to tell them how I feel about them...
I've been having these same feelings about the song regarding my elderly (86 and 88) parents' relationship; both are frail and my mother has Alzheimer's, but they are still very much in love after nearly 64 years of marriage, and each other's loving caregivers. Parts of this song I feel my father speaking to my mother, other parts are in my own voice. My favorite Pearl Jam song by far. I just came home from helping them have Christmas for extended family in their home, and this song had been on my mind - came in here...
I've been having these same feelings about the song regarding my elderly (86 and 88) parents' relationship; both are frail and my mother has Alzheimer's, but they are still very much in love after nearly 64 years of marriage, and each other's loving caregivers. Parts of this song I feel my father speaking to my mother, other parts are in my own voice. My favorite Pearl Jam song by far. I just came home from helping them have Christmas for extended family in their home, and this song had been on my mind - came in here and read your comments. It's a year later so things may have changed in your lives.
I also agree with the poster who felt this echoed Kansas' "Dust in the Wind," yes, the same heart-tugging sort of lyrics and lilting melody, I feel it too!
Totally agree, makes me cry thinking of my Dad all the time....
Totally agree, makes me cry thinking of my Dad all the time....