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Is this just another day?
This God forgotten place
First comes love, then comes pain
Let the games begin
Questions rise and answers fall
Insurmountable
Love boat captain
Take the reigns and steer us towards the clear, here
It's already been sung, but it can't be said enough
Is this just another phase
Of earthquakes making waves?
Trying to shake the cancer off
Aah, stupid human beings
Once you hold the hand of love
It's all surmountable
Hold me and make it the truth
That when all is lost, there'll be you
'Cause to the universe I don't mean a thing
And there's just one word I still believe
And it's love
It's an art to live with pain
Mix the light into gray
Lost nine friends we'll never know
Two years ago today
And if our lives became too long
Would it add to our regret?
And the young, they can lose hope
'Cause they can't see beyond today
The wisdom that the old can't give away, hey
Constant recall
Sometimes life don't leave you alone
Hold me and make it the truth
That when all is lost, there will be you
'Cause to the universe I don't mean a thing
And there's just one word that I still believe
And it's love, love, love, love, love
Love boat captain take the reigns
Steer us towards the clear
I know it's already been sung
Can't be said enough
Love is all you need
[[The Beatles:All You Need Is Love|All you need is love]], love, love
| lukekingland (Dallas, unfortunately) | Posted: Apr 19, 2005 - 20:29 I think my ears are bleeding.  |
| Frawg (Maine) | Posted: Apr 05, 2005 - 05:05 This is awful. |
| redeyespy (SoFL) | Posted: Mar 06, 2005 - 17:49 JMuleya wrote: Definitely not Pearl Jam's best.
Far from it. |
| trekhead | Posted: Nov 23, 2004 - 09:33 'Bout time Stubing got his props... |
| snurfer (Silesia, Poland) | Posted: Nov 08, 2004 - 14:46 At beginning sounds like REM's Find A River... low fly pearl jam.... |
| stubbsz (San Jose, CA) | Posted: Sep 10, 2004 - 14:37 Last_DJ wrote: How could it sound any worse???
How would you know, you've skewed your Brain listening to too much Tom Petty. He's really not that good you know. |
| Platypus (here, now) | Posted: Aug 26, 2004 - 20:27 philarktos wrote: I agree. In fact it's time to buy the CD you will not be disappointed - i even ended up going back to pick up a copy of "Yield" as well, after i got this one. listened to both of them virtually non-stop for several weeks, and they are still in pretty high rotation now. excellent stuff. the band has only gotten better with age. looking forward to many more great albums from PJ in the future. |
| Roverfish (Tucson, AZ - Thanks for visiting, please drive through!) | Posted: Aug 26, 2004 - 20:24 Kinda strange how a 2 is 'marginal'. According to my dictionary, 'marginal' is "just barely adequate or within a lower limit", while 2 out of 10 (20%) definitely is not. Nor is this song. |
| JokesandJokesandJokes | Posted: Aug 26, 2004 - 20:22 Mumble Grumble Hergun Gergun Truck |
| philarktos (Vancouver, BC) | Posted: Oct 24, 2003 - 08:34 newwavegurly wrote: .....I've grown to love it more and more with each listen. As a matter of fact, just bumped my rating of it up a notch...
I agree. In fact it's time to buy the CD |
| time_101 (Bozeman, MT) | Posted: Sep 23, 2003 - 15:11 hmm, more i hear this, the less i like it.  |
| awwwyeah | Posted: Aug 28, 2003 - 13:05 Of course it does !!! It really couldn't sound any worse, could it???? bobp59culver wrote: Everything sounds better live!Everything!
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| Last_DJ (Columbus, OH) | Posted: Aug 20, 2003 - 12:04 How could it sound any worse??? Originally Posted by bobp59culver:
Everything sounds better live!Everything! |
| jalex9 (Madison, WI) | Posted: Aug 20, 2003 - 12:00 Uhg... Tell me when its over. |
| hashbrown (Houston, TX) | Posted: Aug 10, 2003 - 07:16 Originally Posted by Heathen954:
For God's sake take the cotton balls outta your mouth when you sing Vedder....painful!  !amen! brings me to tears :( |
| bobp59culver (Rochester, NY) | Posted: Jul 31, 2003 - 02:38 Everything sounds better live!Everything! |
| bobp59culver (Rochester, NY) | Posted: Jul 31, 2003 - 02:37 Originally Posted by orpheus:
this one sounds much better live  :D  |
| Verge (Portland, OR) | Posted: Jul 23, 2003 - 11:37 Originally Posted by Pipes:
They have some good music but alot of bad as well. They get far to much air time on Radio Paradise! Very tiresome! Here, here, well said Bruce. |
| orpheus (east coast) | Posted: Jul 20, 2003 - 20:46 this one sounds much better live :D |
| bluedot (long beach, CA) | Posted: Jul 03, 2003 - 00:52 Originally Posted by justlistening:
little observation: Seeing the lyrics is perhaps a nice thing but: 1) how about a link rather than taking up loads of space 2) if you're going to quote a post with lyrics, don't include them all, just maybe the first and last line to maintain continuity. __________________________________________________ I totally disagree with this post! It was GREAT to find the lyrics here and to be able to read EVERY WORD along with the vocals. Kinda like closed- captions! Actually, a lyrics area would be a welcome addition to rp... |
| Johray63 (Meppel, The Netherlands (Holland)) | Posted: Jul 03, 2003 - 00:51 Originally Posted by mperry:
Yes, especially thoughtful comments on the concert tragedy at that festival a couple of years ago. "Lost nine friends we'll never know". I also especially liked this lyric: "And the young they can lose hope cause they can't see beyond today. The wisdom that the old can't give away." Thanks mperry. I must admit it was the music which grabbed me mostly. Well, in fact it's what always draws my attention first. But you made me have a closer listen to the lyrics, which, indeed, added something extra. |
| ANNE_MARIE (Fayetteville, AR) | Posted: Jun 23, 2003 - 11:47 one word-love!!! |
| philarktos (Vancouver) | Posted: Jun 17, 2003 - 11:24 Originally Posted by Heathen954:
For God's sake take the cotton balls outta your mouth when you sing Vedder....painful! I could go on about vocal technique, in fact I have been known to go on about enunciation. But the distinctive froggyness of Vedder's voice ("thick with emotion"?) I consider a part of his individual charm.Like those lynx-like eyes(Finnish grandmother? Mongol genes ?) |
| Heathen954 (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) | Posted: Jun 17, 2003 - 11:03 For God's sake take the cotton balls outta your mouth when you sing Vedder....painful! |
| newwavegurly (Thesis Hell, GA) | Posted: Jun 13, 2003 - 07:22 They opened with this song at the show I saw in April... and I've grown to love it more and more with each listen. As a matter of fact, just bumped my rating of it up a notch... |
| Pipes (Murray, UT) | Posted: Jun 13, 2003 - 07:20 They have some good music but alot of bad as well. They get far to much air time on Radio Paradise! Very tiresome! |
| anto (New York, NY) | Posted: Jun 11, 2003 - 12:30 Originally Posted by Heathen954:
Most overrated band on the planet. Barfo i'm with ya there. total shite. |
| Heathen954 (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) | Posted: Jun 11, 2003 - 12:22 Most overrated band on the planet. Barfo |
| RPallday (Denver) | Posted: Jun 11, 2003 - 12:21 Originally Posted by ardent_supperter:
After several months of happy listening, this is the first RP tune that I've given a negative review to. I'm sorry, I just think that most of Pearl Jam (this bit in particular) is whiny, pretentious drivel, backed by an average garage band. Too bad; it's in a middle of a very witty nautical-themed set. Agreed. Pearl Jam has some gems but some songs are simply awful. |
| The_Salmaan (Syosset, NY) | Posted: Jun 08, 2003 - 14:18 Originally Posted by qosforever:
Yes! More songs from 'Riot act'!!! This is not their best song in this album, but thanks anyway!!! I can't believe what I'm reading! This song is incredible, gave me goosebumps the first time I heard it. PJ is a truly talented band. Seing them live is an experience. |
| philarktos (Vancouver) | Posted: Jun 02, 2003 - 11:11 
The more Pearl Jam I hear here at RP the more of a fan of this band I become. Would love to have a chance to discuss with Eddie Vedder "the love which is the only thing he can believe in" and it's relationship to his essential buddha nature . Pearl Jam has performed in benefit of Tibetan causes haven't they ?   |
| dignan2 (New York, NY) | Posted: Jun 02, 2003 - 11:07 What happened to PJ? They used to be good. Speaking of good, The Love Boat was just one good Ted McGinley show. :???: |
| mperry (Columbia, MO) | Posted: May 15, 2003 - 15:56 Originally Posted by Johray63:
Wow, it's been a while since a song gave me goose bumps like this one did! That triumphant hammond organ only. Thank you boys, really uplifting Yes, especially thoughtful comments on the concert tragedy at that festival a couple of years ago. "Lost nine friends we'll never know". I also especially liked this lyric: "And the young they can lose hope cause they can't see beyond today. The wisdom that the old can't give away." |
| ardent_supperter (Los Angeles, CA) | Posted: May 15, 2003 - 15:53 After several months of happy listening, this is the first RP tune that I've given a negative review to. I'm sorry, I just think that most of Pearl Jam (this bit in particular) is whiny, pretentious drivel, backed by an average garage band. Too bad; it's in a middle of a very witty nautical-themed set. |
| mperry (Columbia, MO) | Posted: May 15, 2003 - 15:53 Originally Posted by justlistening:
little observation: Seeing the lyrics is perhaps a nice thing but: 1) how about a link rather than taking up loads of space 2) if you're going to quote a post with lyrics, don't include them all, just maybe the first and last line to maintain continuity. Thanks, pet peeve off my chest - (of which I only have a small handful - and to those whose pet peeve may be those of us with pet peeves - I apologize :D ) I'm glad when people post the lyrics on the "Song Comment" message board that is about the song, about the music. I guess a lot of space could be saved if the "Song Comment" feature were eliminated, and the "Comments" section as well. :???: It is very easy for you to pass any comments by. But much more of a hassle to have to click a link to go to another site and then come back. Bandwidth concern is noble, but a rather dated concern. I asked Bill about bandwidth issues and he indicated that those issues are now well in hand; a minor, even non-, issue. Your apology is accepted. ;) Please drive carefully. Void where prohibited. Not accepted in all states. |
| Johray63 (Meppel, The Netherlands (Holland)) | Posted: May 06, 2003 - 01:53 Wow, it's been a while since a song gave me goose bumps like this one did! That triumphant hammond organ only. Thank you boys, really uplifting |
| newwavegurly (A particularly smelly corner, GA) | Posted: May 01, 2003 - 13:18 I think Isaac would be TOTALLY diggin' it. :D Originally Posted by rgj13:
I've always thought Captain Stubing deserved his own song. Gopher would like this too, I'm sure. |
| rgj13 (San FranSheeshco (170 mi. SSW of Paradise)) | Posted: May 01, 2003 - 13:08 I've always thought Captain Stubing deserved his own song. Gopher would like this too, I'm sure. |
| justlistening (Irvine, CA) | Posted: Apr 29, 2003 - 16:18 little observation: Seeing the lyrics is perhaps a nice thing but: 1) how about a link rather than taking up loads of space 2) if you're going to quote a post with lyrics, don't include them all, just maybe the first and last line to maintain continuity. Thanks, pet peeve off my chest - (of which I only have a small handful - and to those whose pet peeve may be those of us with pet peeves - I apologize :D ) |
| great_one (Secret Hideaway (USA)) | Posted: Mar 26, 2003 - 06:18 Originally Posted by mperry:
I think the writing on RIOT ACT is thoughtful and mature in the best sense of "mature". Nice turn of a phrase here: "And the young they can lose hope cause they can't see beyond today. The wisdom that the old can't give away." Here are the rest of the words. Enjoy. Love Boat Captain Time: 4:36 Vedder, Gossard Is this just another day? This god forgotten place. First comes love and then comes pain. Let the games begin. Questions rise and answers fall insurmountable. Love boat captain take the reigns and steer us towards the clear. Here. It's already been sung but it can't be said enough. All you need is love. Is this just another phase? Earthquakes making waves. Trying to shake the cancer off. Stupid human beings. Once you hold the hand of love it's all surmountable. Hold me and make it the truth. That when all is lost there will be you. Cause to the universe I don't mean a thing. And there's just one word I still believe. And it's love. It's an art to live with pain. Mix the light into grey. Lost nine friends we'll never know. Two years ago today. And if our lives became too long would it add to our regret? And the young they can lose hope cause they can't see beyond today. The wisdom that the old can't give away. Hey, constant recoil. Sometimes life don't leave you alone. Hold me and make it the truth. That when all is lost there will be you. Cause to the universe I don't mean a thing. And there's just one word that I still believe and it's love. Love. love. love. love. Love boat captain take the reigns. Steer us towards the clear. I know it's already been sung. Can't be said enough. Love is all you need. All you need is love. Love. Love. Love. Agreed, the lyrics are well written, but the music should be likewise moving and this just isn't. :( |
| maniko (Budapest) | Posted: Mar 26, 2003 - 06:13 good tune, but not the best on this album |
| Jonno (Budapest) | Posted: Mar 26, 2003 - 06:11 This really is a frightful racket. |
| dadofsammy (Hopedale, MA) | Posted: Mar 21, 2003 - 18:28 Eddie always sounds so unhappy. Can't anyone make Eddie feel better? |
| mperry (Columbia, MO) | Posted: Mar 15, 2003 - 11:40 I think the writing on RIOT ACT is thoughtful and mature in the best sense of "mature". Nice turn of a phrase here: "And the young they can lose hope cause they can't see beyond today. The wisdom that the old can't give away." Here are the rest of the words. Enjoy. Love Boat Captain Time: 4:36 Vedder, Gossard Is this just another day? This god forgotten place. First comes love and then comes pain. Let the games begin. Questions rise and answers fall insurmountable. Love boat captain take the reigns and steer us towards the clear. Here. It's already been sung but it can't be said enough. All you need is love. Is this just another phase? Earthquakes making waves. Trying to shake the cancer off. Stupid human beings. Once you hold the hand of love it's all surmountable. Hold me and make it the truth. That when all is lost there will be you. Cause to the universe I don't mean a thing. And there's just one word I still believe. And it's love. It's an art to live with pain. Mix the light into grey. Lost nine friends we'll never know. Two years ago today. And if our lives became too long would it add to our regret? And the young they can lose hope cause they can't see beyond today. The wisdom that the old can't give away. Hey, constant recoil. Sometimes life don't leave you alone. Hold me and make it the truth. That when all is lost there will be you. Cause to the universe I don't mean a thing. And there's just one word that I still believe and it's love. Love. love. love. love. Love boat captain take the reigns. Steer us towards the clear. I know it's already been sung. Can't be said enough. Love is all you need. All you need is love. Love. Love. Love. |
| Leslie (under a rock in Antioch, CA (155 mi. south of RP)) | Posted: Mar 15, 2003 - 11:32 Originally Posted by great_one:
Just more of the same old sound. That's what I was thinking as well. |
| ghrup1 (Stoney Creek, ON) | Posted: Mar 13, 2003 - 13:25 I like the Beatles reference |
| tomnam (Santa Monica, CA) | Posted: Mar 13, 2003 - 13:17 This song is making me think about jumping off the Pearl Jam boat... |
| JMuleya (Harrisonburg, VA) | Posted: Mar 11, 2003 - 14:04 Definitely not Pearl Jam's best. |
| great_one (Secret Hideaway (USA)) | Posted: Mar 07, 2003 - 10:00 Just more of the same old sound. |
| qosforever (Madrid) | Posted: Mar 03, 2003 - 08:34 Yes! More songs from 'Riot act'!!! This is not their best song in this album, but thanks anyway!!! |