Pearl Jam has been known for their emotionally charged lyrics and songs that often address themes of sadness, loss, and melancholy. Here are 15 songs that can be considered as some of Pearl Jam’s “sad” songs:
While these songs are poignant and often sad, they are also a testament to Pearl Jam’s ability to express complex emotions and experiences through their music.
Saddest Pearl Jam Songs
1- “Black” – From their debut album “Ten,” this song talks about a painful breakup and loss.
2- “Jeremy” – Also from “Ten,” this song tackles the dark and distressing theme of school bullying and suicide.
3- “Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town” – This track from “Vs.” captures the sadness of a life unfulfilled and the longing for what could have been.
4- “Indifference” – From “Vs.” as well, it expresses the desolation and despair one can feel when facing an indifferent world.
5- “Off He Goes” – Featured in “No Code,” the song narrates the story of a friend who’s always leaving, painting a picture of loneliness and disconnect.
6- “Nothingman” – From “Vitalogy,” it’s a heartbreaking song about the dissolution of a relationship.
7- “Corduroy” – This “Vitalogy” song touches on feelings of disillusionment and the pressures of fame.
8- “Immortality” – Also from “Vitalogy,” the song delves into the themes of despair, mortality, and the search for purpose.
9- “Last Kiss” – This cover of a 1960s song by J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers, released on “No Boundaries: A Benefit for the Kosovar Refugees,” tells a tragic tale of lost love due to a car accident.
10- “Light Years” – From “Binaural,” this song talks about the grief of losing a loved one.
11- “Thumbing My Way” – A track from “Riot Act” that deals with regret and the struggle to move forward.
12- “Come Back” – From the album “Pearl Jam,” this song beautifully captures the longing for someone who has passed away.
13- “Just Breathe” – This track from “Backspacer” discusses mortality and the fear of losing loved ones.
14- “Sirens” – From “Lightning Bolt,” it expresses fear of losing time and people we love.
15- “Yellow Moon” – Also from “Lightning Bolt,” the song is imbued with a sense of melancholy and introspection about life and death.
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