Pearl Jam’s discography is filled with powerful and thought-provoking lyrics that have left a lasting impact on their fans and the music world. One standout example is the haunting refrain from their song “Black”: “I know someday you’ll have a beautiful life, I know you’ll be a star in somebody else’s sky, but why can’t it be mine?” These poignant lines encapsulate the bittersweet emotions of heartbreak and unrequited love, expressing a deep yearning for a love that was lost. The raw and emotional delivery by lead vocalist Eddie Vedder further intensifies the impact of these lyrics, making “Black” an enduring and heart-wrenching ballad that continues to resonate with listeners.
Another exceptional set of Pearl Jam lyrics can be found in “Jeremy,” a song inspired by a tragic true story. The opening line, “At home, drawing pictures of mountain tops with him on top,” immediately draws the listener into the dark narrative of a troubled young boy. The song tackles sensitive issues of mental health and the consequences of societal neglect, making it a powerful statement about the importance of understanding and supporting those who are struggling. “Jeremy” remains an emotionally charged anthem that confronts difficult subject matter head-on and showcases Pearl Jam’s ability to use their music as a platform for social commentary and introspection.
Pearl Jam Lyrics for Instagram Captions
“Even Flow”:
“And dreams of war, dreams of liars, dreams of dragon’s fire,
And of things that will bite, yeah”
“Black”:
“I know someday you’ll have a beautiful life,
I know you’ll be a star in somebody else’s sky,
But why, why, why can’t it be, oh can’t it be mine?”
“Alive”:
“Oh, she walks slowly across a young man’s room,
She said, I’m ready, for you”
“Jeremy”:
“King Jeremy the wicked, oh, ruled his world”
“Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town”:
“Hearts and thoughts they fade, fade away”
“Release”:
“Oh dear dad, can you see me now?
I am myself, like you somehow”
“Better Man”:
“She dreams in color, she dreams in red,
Can’t find a better man”
“Given to Fly”:
“He could’ve tuned in, tuned in,
But he tuned out,
A bad time, nothing could save him”
“Yellow Ledbetter”:
“I wanna leave it again,
Once I saw her on a beach of weathered sand,
And on the sand I wanna leave it again, yeah”
“Sirens”:
“It’s a fragile thing, this life we lead,
If I think too much I can get overwhelmed by the grace”
“Given to Fly”:
“He floated back down ’cause he wanted to share,
His key to the locks on the chains he saw everywhere”
“Wishlist”:
“I wish I was the verb ‘to trust,’ and never let you down”
“Just Breathe”:
“Oh, I’m a lucky man, to count on both hands,
The ones I love”
“Off He Goes”:
“One day he’ll see just what he’s lost,
One day he’ll find what he’s worth”
“Do the Evolution”:
“I’m ahead, I’m a man,
I’m the first mammal to wear pants, yeah”
“Indifference”:
“I will hold the candle till it burns up my arm,
Oh, I’ll keep takin’ punches until their will grows tired”
“Corduroy”:
“The waiting drove me mad, you’re finally here and I’m a mess,
I take your entrance back…can’t let you roam inside my head”
“Not for You”:
“All that’s sacred comes from youth,
Dedications, naive and true”
“In Hiding”:
“I shut and locked the front door,
No way in or out”
“State of Love and Trust”:
“And I listen, for the voice inside my head,
Nothin’, I’ll do this one myself”
