Love Boat Captain
Pearl Jam
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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. 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 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.
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Written by: EDDIE VEDDER, KENNETH GASPAR
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10 facts about this song
Background"Love Boat Captain" is a song by Pearl Jam, an American rock band which was formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990.
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Album Details“Love Boat Captain" appeared on the band's seventh studio album, 'Riot Act', which was released on November 12, 2002.
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Song ContributionsThe song was written by vocalist Eddie Vedder and lead guitarist, Stone Gossard.
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Lyrical DepthThe lyrics contain a number of references to the tragic events that happened during the Roskilde Festival in 2000 in Denmark where nine fans died during Pearl Jam's set.
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Artistic Inspiration"Love Boat Captain" also sees Vedder paying homage to the band's original drummer, Andrew Wood, who died in 1990 from a heroin overdose.
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Song LyricsOne memorable lyric is "It's an art to live with pain... mix the light into gray". This lyric has been interpreted as Vedder’s commentary on how artists create meaningful and beautiful work out of sorrow.
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Live PerformancesThe song was first performed live at The Showbox in the band's hometown of Seattle in 2002.
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Lost Dogs AlbumA demo version of the song is featured on the band's 2003 compilation album 'Lost Dogs'.
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Unique AspectThe song contains a protracted organ introduction, which was new for Pearl Jam at the time.
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LegacyDespite not being released as a single, "Love Boat Captain" has since become a fan favorite and is often played at concerts. The lyrics have been altered slightly during live performances to suit the occasion or audience response.
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