Man of the Hour Lyrics

Lyric discussion by ParadoxicalSoul 

Cover art for Man of the Hour lyrics by Pearl Jam

I think people often forget that our parents are not perfect and they do the best they can to raise their children to be successful, kind, and functional people in society. We may not see it when we are younger but when we get older we realize that what they did was because they loved us and its what was best for us at the time.

The dad in the movie is dying of cancer. My dad died of cancer recently. The past year I could feel him slipping away. We fought alot when I was a teenager. I realized he wouldn't be around forever and I straighted up my act and became a proud legacy for my father and myself.

My opinion of the song: It reminds me of my family in a way. He lived his life always trying to do the right thing, to help others, and to be kind and passionate. He always wanted to be remembered as a decent man and for what he did for other people and the world. The part the gets to me the most is

"The man of the hour has taken his final bow. Good bye for now"

My Opinion

@ParadoxicalSoul I feel the same way, and we've been through the same story. Dad's died of cancer, too. I disagreed with him in many things, particularly his thoughts about my future. As I grow mature now, I understand his decisions and respect the depth of his virtue. He was too worry about me and I wouldn't let anybody steer my future.

There were times I regret our time together should last very soon. Deep in my heart, I want to make him proud. Due to his conservative treatment and lack of expression which always seemed to block my vision, we...