Last Updated: 28 Feb. 2001
"We're reluctant to disclose song meanings.
If a person lends their own interpretation to a song, it becomes their song, too.
Music for some people is very personal; they need it." (Eddie)
Index for this page:
My Mission, You Can Help , Under Construction, Pass it On
Second Page: Helpful Links
Third Page: Eddie's Quotes about Fans Intererpreting songs.
My Mission:
In my PJ song interpretation book i want to include the following:
A base of Information for Pearl Jam InterpretationsLYRICS
Each song's lyrics with all its different live versions.
including different interpretations of what Eddie is singing.
That doesn't mean their meaning, but just the words.
(For example in Yellow Ledbetter not only Eddie is singing different lyrics in every version, but also you can't understand what the hell he's saying.)
So this site will include all of the opinions about that subject.
EDDIE'S QUOTES
Eddie's quotes on the songs he talked about.
The quotes will be from live shows, interviews, biographies, articles, etc.
It can include: what is the song about, how does Eddie feel about it.. etc.
Plus Quotes from other Pearl Jam members.
INTERPRETATIONS
Suggested interpretations for each song:
What's the story behind the song ,what does it mean, what does it make you feel etc.
This will be from my mind, reporters mind, friends/fans mind, PJ's band mates.. etc.
MUSIC
How does the music add to the idea of the song? Opinions...
What feelings does the music arouse?
How does Eddie's voice add to the atmosphere of the song?
How does a strange instrument add to the song... like the uklele, harmonica etc.
Including any interesting facts, info etc.
THE ALBUMS
The albums concept, general idea and atmosphere; lyrically and musically.
Each album and its main ideas that the albums songs have in common.
Fans opinions. Quotes from the band and info about this subject.
Under Construction
Pearl Jam are allways busy making more music... which gives me more and more lyrics to interpret...
That's why this page should allways be under constrution..
I need YOUR help
There are so many songs and articles and info out there, I cannot possibl do this by myself.
Anyone who has the time, patiance and interest is more than welcomed to help!Feel Free to E-mail me if you want to help with your opinions, facts, ideas- whatever.
I'll be more than happy to put them in my book of interpretations.~ This may look like a Small Ocean - but it'll surely become a big big wave someday soon ~
© 2000 jez23
