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Yes I understand that every life must end, aw huh
As we sit alone, I know someday we must go, aw huh
I'm a lucky man to count on both hands the ones I love
Some folks just have one, yeah others they got none, aw huh
Stay with me, oh let's just breathe
Practiced are my sins never gonna let me win, aw huh
Under everything, just another human being, aw huh
Yeah, I don't wanna hurt, there's so much in this world to make me bleed
Stay with me, you're all I see
Did I say that I need you?
Did I say that I want you?
Oh, if I didn't I'm a fool, you see
No one knows this more than me
As I come clean
I wonder every day as I look upon your face, aw huh
Everything you gave and nothing you would take, aw huh
Nothing you would take
Everything you gave
Did I say that I need you?
Oh did I say that I want you?
Oh, if I didn't I'm a fool, you see
No one knows this more than me
As I come clean
Nothing you would take
Everything you gave
Hold me till I die
Meet you on the other side
| junebaby65 (Cleveland, OH) | Posted: May 22, 2013 - 12:20   |
| leafmold | Posted: May 22, 2013 - 12:20 Not a fan of PJ but do like this.... |
| MinerWilly | Posted: May 22, 2013 - 12:19 Love this song, never really liked PJ rocky stuff but this is magic. |
| jackiewelsh (ATX) | Posted: May 22, 2013 - 12:18 great violin . love willie's version more. |
| sirdroseph (Yes) | Posted: May 08, 2013 - 10:23 rdo wrote:  Moi?? An a***hole?? Trust me, I know that better than anyone - it's the story of my life. I AM working on it.  But seriously, the board should be lively. People need to speak up more - and speak honestly about how they feel. Ranting is to be encouraged. I also like the fights - the more the better. The dullest posts here are the positive ones. Most people are afraid to post here honestly and though I loved Cynaera to death and miss her very much, I think if she had her druthers there would be no reason to come to this comment board. My favorite commenters are the blunt ones like Stingray, Vandal, H8rhater, sirdroseph, and Hannio. Some of the funniest things I have ever read are right here on this web site. As you might expect, I see it exactly the same way!  |
| rdo (DC) | Posted: Feb 03, 2013 - 11:18 Jenny_b52 wrote: I actually liked Cynaera's post and thought it was written rather eloquently, but I think you may have interpreted it way different than I did. To me, the point wasn't that you can't have a negative opinion, you just don't have to be an a**hole about expressing it. Like you, I enjoy reading the varied opinions, and agree it would be pretty hellish if all we did was gush about how awesome this or that song is. That said, I just want to add: this Pearl Jam song is really awesome! Moi?? An a***hole?? Trust me, I know that better than anyone - it's the story of my life. I AM working on it. But seriously, the board should be lively. People need to speak up more - and speak honestly about how they feel. Ranting is to be encouraged. I also like the fights - the more the better. The dullest posts here are the positive ones. Most people are afraid to post here honestly and though I loved Cynaera to death and miss her very much, I think if she had her druthers there would be no reason to come to this comment board. My favorite commenters are the blunt ones like Stingray, Vandal, H8rhater, sirdroseph, and Hannio. Some of the funniest things I have ever read are right here on this web site. |
| blueice7 (NYC) | Posted: Jan 24, 2013 - 06:12 Never liked PJ, but this song gets me! |
| Kaisersosay (Mighty Mighty Bostown) | Posted: Nov 07, 2012 - 14:32 this song helped save my life 2 years ago. |
| TimeWaster | Posted: Nov 01, 2012 - 09:54 Beautiful song. |
| lily34 (lexvegas) | Posted: Sep 20, 2012 - 16:31 dkeifer wrote: This was my wedding song, always makes me tear up and appreciate how much I love my hubby and how lucky we are.... that's really sweet. i have had issues with PJ for years. but recently, i have opened my mind to them again. and this song especially is a reason why. i would have never thought of it as a wedding song. thanks for broadening my mind a little more. |
| rockpommel16 (saarland vs. netherland ;-)) | Posted: Sep 05, 2012 - 15:59 dkeifer wrote: This was my wedding song, always makes me tear up and appreciate how much I love my hubby and how lucky we are.... ....when it starts with PJ,......it can´t go wrong...;-) |
| dkeifer | Posted: Jul 12, 2012 - 11:12 This was my wedding song, always makes me tear up and appreciate how much I love my hubby and how lucky we are.... |
| funkyalfonso (Canada) | Posted: Jun 28, 2012 - 14:20 I know this song but for one horrible moment at the beginning I thought it was Neil Diamond singing. No you di-unt. |
| 1wolfy (Mission Viejo California) | Posted: Jun 28, 2012 - 14:08 YES INDEED flapser wrote: I really love this song :) Nice lyrics. |
| calypsus_1 (East of Eden) | Posted: Jun 10, 2012 - 20:29  Willie Nelson's guitar, Trigger, has been signed by several of Nelson's friends Very interesting and intense, the version of "Just Breathe" Eddie Vedder/P.Jam song, sung by Willie Nelson, 79 years old, and his son Lukas Nelson, included in his recent of covers & new songs album "Heroes" in 2012. It is not very common, the artists "veterans" do covers of songs by artists of the younger generation. For that alone, already noteworthy. |
| vandal (arriving somewhere, but not here. . .) | Posted: Mar 07, 2012 - 14:47 rdo wrote: It is inconceivable to me that you expect posts only by those who have something favorable to say about a song. I find that disturbing. I can't imagine a Hell worse than one without varied opinions and open, free discussion. You and I don't always agree and I think that is both acceptable and expected. However, on this we are in lock step. Vive la différence! |
| ambrebalte (Beijing) | Posted: Feb 22, 2012 - 13:34 Pulsing |
| jpbergjr58 (Fox River Grove) | Posted: Feb 22, 2012 - 13:32 A great garage band that made it big. |
| ngleslie | Posted: Feb 12, 2012 - 06:51 This song was so overplayed on my local radio station that I would change the station each time it came on. Not a bad song - just got sick of it. |
| ziggytrix (Dallas, TX) | Posted: Jan 11, 2012 - 12:35 Sjaaks wrote:  This is the fourth time i hear Eddie Vedder today.... That's bad news for me...... I've got a goat in my throat! Catchy song, but that folksy affected vocal warble is a little hard for me to take. I realize some people love it, and that's fine for them. Different strokes and all that. On the plus side, it makes me think of that Dr. Katz episode about folk music, and that makes me smile. :) |
| DD rabbi_phil (beach) | Posted: Jan 04, 2012 - 02:51 Joy4life wrote: Rude idiots, is thare any escape from them nope, best thing to do is ignore them, maybe they'll just go away (if we don't validate their comments with a response...) ??? |
| lemmoth (NYC) | Posted: Dec 27, 2011 - 08:25 I see Mr. Brown is quite a prolific folk-singer songwriter. Not much of a folk fan but will ask my more folk-astute friends if I can share a listen. Love Eddie and PJ. |
| lemmoth (NYC) | Posted: Dec 27, 2011 - 08:22 Aud wrote: You're 50 something years old and you don't know who GB is?? That's right. I was the old fart originally asked this questions. I'd like to than Cyanara and ckcotton for their fine resposes and for the link. I'll check it out. |
| blotto (127.0.0.1) | Posted: Dec 27, 2011 - 08:18 boring |
| Gretchen_+_Music | Posted: Dec 27, 2011 - 08:17 I love this song. Reminds me of Vedder's solo stuff... |
| Tippster (Washington, DC) | Posted: Nov 01, 2011 - 17:53 Kinda overplayed on here, innit? |
| lathyris (Houston, TX) | Posted: Oct 11, 2011 - 15:23 I pity the fool who tries to follow the entire Dark Side of the Moon live set. |
| calypsus_1 | Posted: Oct 10, 2011 - 11:51 Pearl Jam Marriage Proposal Onstage + Just Breathe Pearl Jam Marriage Proposal / Just Breathe in Salt Lake City 9/28/2009. Congratulations, Greg and Rachel! I think E. Vedder to join and share the stage, where he performed, this unprecedented moment with fans or friends, much to the media and the impact that this could be, and shows the human and humble side of this artist. That's what really counts. Now, I say again, is not necessary to play this song every day ...the station dispenses "fads". |
| Jenny_b52 | Posted: Aug 30, 2011 - 15:40 rdo wrote: It is inconceivable to me that you expect posts only by those who have something favorable to say about a song. I find that disturbing. I can't imagine a Hell worse than one without varied opinions and open, free discussion. I actually liked Cynaera's post and thought it was written rather eloquently, but I think you may have interpreted it way different than I did. To me, the point wasn't that you can't have a negative opinion, you just don't have to be an a**hole about expressing it. Like you, I enjoy reading the varied opinions, and agree it would be pretty hellish if all we did was gush about how awesome this or that song is. That said, I just want to add: this Pearl Jam song is really awesome! |
| ckcotton | Posted: Aug 30, 2011 - 15:14 Aud wrote: You're 50 something years old and you don't know who GB is?? Not a clue either... .NEVER heard of him and I consider myself fairly exposed..... Here's a link for the rest of us neophytes... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Brown_(folk_musician) Actually, I can't really understand WHY EVERYONE over 50 SHOULD know him |
| akaike (Mississippi - in the State, on the River) | Posted: Aug 30, 2011 - 14:48 I generally like Pearl Jam tunes....the biggest problem with them is that after I've heard them a few times, I need to put them away and not listen to them for some time before cracking them out again to enjoy them. I know this happens with many songs and artists, but definitely not all and definitely for me it happens with Pearl Jam more than with others. Perhaps it's a function of their commercial success and my brain's response to the overplay I remember of most of their songs during my college days? |
| rdo (DC) | Posted: Aug 28, 2011 - 16:48 Cynaera wrote: Why do people have to be so snarky when they don't like a song? Why can't they just refrain from posting, or at least temper their words of hatred with a little softness? Why do they feel that cynical comments will somehow vindicate their opinions? I don't understand it. I respect their opinions, but oh, to read them...especially when they're aimed at a song I like (this is MY opinion, and I'm not speaking for the masses here) makes me wonder if I'm lacking somehow. Maybe I missed the memo that said "Hate this song - attack this song - attack this artist and everything he/she has ever done." I know I'm not well-educated or well-versed in PearlJam-dom - or any "dom" for that matter. I know what I love. To see such hatred of a song is scary to me. Maybe I don't belong here. I love the music played here, even if at times I don't understand it and can't embrace it. It's still music, and I'm grateful for it. I fear there will come a time when we won't have music at all, and we'll have to remember all the songs we've heard here - for good or for bad - and call upon them when we'd otherwise have empty air fit only for breathing and not for grabbing wonderful music from out of the everywhere into the here. Uh, shutting up now. It is inconceivable to me that you expect posts only by those who have something favorable to say about a song. I find that disturbing. I can't imagine a Hell worse than one without varied opinions and open, free discussion. |
| wintergaard | Posted: Aug 19, 2011 - 17:46 Ugh, I hate to admit it. They finally found a Pearl Jam song that I kind of like. |
| Cynaera (Kenneth's Frequency) | Posted: Jul 22, 2011 - 14:45 Aud wrote: You're 50 something years old and you don't know who GB is?? I'm 50 something and I don't know who GB is.... I had to scroll down to discover that "GB" is Greg Brown. Nope, still don't know who this person is. Get some tact, if you know how. Never assume that everyone is as perfect as you are. A little humility would be a good thing, because you'll need it in the future. Your amazing knowledge of music won't save you if you don't know how to grow potatoes and contribute to the basic human race. If you do know this stuff, tag me. I'm still learning, but I've got the artichoke and green pepper thing down.... |
| Grammarcop (The end of the Pointe) | Posted: Jul 22, 2011 - 14:45 Was Vedder under the influence when he recorded the vocal track? |
| finoufk (Bordeaux - france) | Posted: Jul 19, 2011 - 08:56 meeeeeh !  |
| Sjaaks (Horst, Netherlands) | Posted: Jul 14, 2011 - 07:19 This is the fourth time i hear Eddie Vedder today.... That's bad news for me...... |
| teleskialaska | Posted: Jun 28, 2011 - 19:30 My wife says Eddie sings like an angel.....who am I to disagree. Powder skiing to this song is other worldly. |
| hencini | Posted: Jun 26, 2011 - 21:02 I saw these guys for the first time about a year ago. I have never really considered myself a fan, mostly because I can't stand EV, but there is no denying that they put on a heck of a show. They are tremendous musicians and incredibly devoted to their craft. Furthermore, this is a very nice song. : ) |
| gabrielle7nt (okidoki) | Posted: Jun 17, 2011 - 16:34 Did I say that I need you? |
| Joy4life (Central Coast, California (home of good wine, big fires)) | Posted: Jun 14, 2011 - 17:56 Aud wrote: You're 50 something years old and you don't know who GB is?? |
| Aud (lost in lakecity) | Posted: Jun 03, 2011 - 02:53 lemmoth wrote: Who the frick is Greg Brown. You're 50 something years old and you don't know who GB is?? |
| flapser | Posted: May 28, 2011 - 03:52 I really love this song :) Nice lyrics. |
| sirdroseph (Yes) | Posted: May 26, 2011 - 05:46 PA1749 wrote: Whoever said this guy is a sheep in grunge clothing obviously didn't experiece the 80's. Pearl Jam and few other bands were the founders of Grunge. If it wasn't for Eddie and the boys, we'd all be wearing neon colored parachute pants, have werid hair, and listen to Cindi Lauper. You misundertood me, I meant that quite literally, he sings like a sheep. Was he extremely integral in the genre and history of the grunge movement? Absolutely! He is a major force in grunge, no doubt, a major force that happens to sing like a sheep. |
| PA1749 (Jim Thorpe) | Posted: May 26, 2011 - 05:44 Whoever said this guy is a sheep in grunge clothing obviously didn't experiece the 80's. Pearl Jam and few other bands were the founders of Grunge. If it wasn't for Eddie and the boys, we'd all be wearing neon colored parachute pants, have wierd hair, and listen to Cindi Lauper. |
| sirdroseph (Yes) | Posted: May 26, 2011 - 05:41 Cynaera wrote: Why do people have to be so snarky when they don't like a song? Why can't they just refrain from posting, or at least temper their words of hatred with a little softness? Why do they feel that cynical comments will somehow vindicate their opinions? I don't understand it. I respect their opinions, but oh, to read them...especially when they're aimed at a song I like (this is MY opinion, and I'm not speaking for the masses here) makes me wonder if I'm lacking somehow. Maybe I missed the memo that said "Hate this song - attack this song - attack this artist and everything he/she has ever done." I know I'm not well-educated or well-versed in PearlJam-dom - or any "dom" for that matter. I know what I love. To see such hatred of a song is scary to me. Maybe I don't belong here. I love the music played here, even if at times I don't understand it and can't embrace it. It's still music, and I'm grateful for it. I fear there will come a time when we won't have music at all, and we'll have to remember all the songs we've heard here - for good or for bad - and call upon them when we'd otherwise have empty air fit only for breathing and not for grabbing wonderful music from out of the everywhere into the here. Uh, shutting up now. The answer is actually amazingly simple, cause it is fun. Don't overanalyze or let it hinder your enjoyment. I assure you if someone does not like a song that I enjoy, I prefer them to be witty and snarky. I mean, if you are not going to agree with me, at least entertain me!  |
| Rabid_Engineer (Europa!) | Posted: May 26, 2011 - 05:41 andigenu wrote: I double that Bill!  Triple. I like the song, I really do. That is why I did not downvote it. But please, please, don't overplay songs. |
| On_The_Beach (Vancouver BC, Bud) | Posted: May 23, 2011 - 23:27 Cynaera wrote: Why do people have to be so snarky when they don't like a song? (see full post below) "Don't let the bastards grind you down." |
| Cynaera (South of Neanderthal) | Posted: May 23, 2011 - 22:11 Why do people have to be so snarky when they don't like a song? Why can't they just refrain from posting, or at least temper their words of hatred with a little softness? Why do they feel that cynical comments will somehow vindicate their opinions? I don't understand it. I respect their opinions, but oh, to read them...especially when they're aimed at a song I like (this is MY opinion, and I'm not speaking for the masses here) makes me wonder if I'm lacking somehow. Maybe I missed the memo that said "Hate this song - attack this song - attack this artist and everything he/she has ever done." I know I'm not well-educated or well-versed in PearlJam-dom - or any "dom" for that matter. I know what I love. To see such hatred of a song is scary to me. Maybe I don't belong here. I love the music played here, even if at times I don't understand it and can't embrace it. It's still music, and I'm grateful for it. I fear there will come a time when we won't have music at all, and we'll have to remember all the songs we've heard here - for good or for bad - and call upon them when we'd otherwise have empty air fit only for breathing and not for grabbing wonderful music from out of the everywhere into the here. Uh, shutting up now. |
| sirdroseph (Yes) | Posted: May 20, 2011 - 07:38 lemmoth wrote: How much does a clue cost where you live. Glad to send it via PayPal You gonna have to send a lot of clues, dude! There are many, many thousands who agree that this dude is a sheep in grunge clothing. |