Guaranteed

Eddie Vedder

About Guaranteed

"Guaranteed" is a song written and performed by Pearl Jam vocalist Eddie Vedder from the Into the Wild soundtrack (2007). It is the final track on the album, and also features a hidden track of "Guaranteed" (Humming Vocal) after about two minutes of silence following the regular version of "Guaranteed".


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2007
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On bended knee is no way to be free
Lifting up an empty cup I ask silently
That all my destinations will accept the one that's me
So I can breath

Circles they grow and they swallow people whole
Half their lives they say goodnight to wive's they'll never know
Got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul
So it goes

Don't come closer or I'll have to go
Holding me like gravity are places that pull
If ever there was someone to keep me at home
It would be you

Everyone I come across in cages they bought
They think of me and my wandering
But I'm never what they thought
Got my indignation but I'm pure in all my thoughts
I'm alive

Wind in my hair, I feel part of everywhere
Underneath my being is a road that disappeared
Late at night I hear the trees
They're singing with the dead
Overhead

Leave it to me as I find a way to be
Consider me a satellite for ever orbiting
I knew all the rules but the rules did not know me
Guaranteed

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Eddie Vedder

Eddie Vedder (born Edward Louis Severson III; December 23, 1964) is an American musician and singer-songwriter who is best known for being the lead singer and one of three guitarists of the alternative rock band Pearl Jam. Known for his powerful vocals, he is widely considered an icon of alternative rock. He has been ranked at #7 on a list of "Best Lead Singers of All Time", compiled by Rolling Stone. He is also involved in soundtrack work and contributes to albums by other artists. In 2007, Vedder released his first solo album as a soundtrack for the film Into the Wild (2007). His second album, Ukulele Songs, along with a live DVD titled Water on the Road, was released on 31 May 2011. more »

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Written by: EDDIE VEDDER

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10 facts about this song

Song Genre
"Guaranteed" falls under the genre of Folk Rock, celebrating the simplicity and craftsmanship of this genre.
Release Year
This song was released in the year 2007, as a part of Eddie Vedder's first solo album "Into the Wild".
Movie Association
"Guaranteed" was written for the soundtrack of the film named "Into the Wild" directed by Sean Penn. The film is based on the true story of Christopher McCandless, a young man who ventured into the Alaskan wilderness.
Song Inspiration
Vedder’s "Guaranteed" is said to be inspired by the life and death of Christopher McCandless, a man who traded conventional life to live in solitude.
Award Winning
"Guaranteed" won a 2007 Golden Globe for Best Original Song. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, but it didn't win.
Artist Background
Eddie Vedder is better known for being the leading vocalist of the rock band Pearl Jam. His dive into a solo album was a new and successful venture.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Guaranteed" reflect much of McCandless's journey, carrying powerful messages about society and the meaning of freedom and life.
Live Performances
Vedder has performed "Guaranteed" live on several occasions, one of the most notable performances was at Water on the Road, a live concert film documenting Vedder's 2011 solo tour.
Song Duration
The duration of Vedder's "Guaranteed" is 2 minutes and 41 seconds in its original version and there's also a longer version of about 5 minutes and 39 seconds known as "Guaranteed (Humming Vocal)".
Track Listing
"Guaranteed" is the final song in the standard track listing of the album, serving as an emotive ending to "Into the Wild".

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  • LindaTheNetherlands
    I think he sings : It woudn't be you instead of it would be you.
    LikeReply 12 years ago

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