Nothing as It Seems

Pearl Jam

About Nothing as It Seems

"Nothing as It Seems" is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. Written by bassist Jeff Ament, "Nothing as It Seems" was released on April 25, 2000 as the first single from the band's sixth studio album, Binaural (2000). The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The song also appears on Pearl Jam's 2004 greatest hits album, rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003).


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Don't feel like home 
Ease a little out 
And all these words alone is nothing like a poem 
Putting in, inputting in 
Don't feel like methadone 
A scratching voice all alone is nothing like your baritone 

It's nothing as it seems 
The little that he needs
It's home
The little that he sees
Is nothing he concedes
It's home

One uninvited chromosome
A blanket like the ozone

It's nothing as it seems
All that he needs
It's home
The little that he frees is nothing he believes

Saving up a sunny day
Something maybe two tone
Anything of his own
A chip off the corner stone
Who's kidding, rainy day
A one way ticket headstone
Occupations overthrown
Whisper through a megaphone

It's nothing as it seems
The little that he needs
It's home
The little that he sees
Is nothing he concedes, it's home

And all that he frees
A little bittersweet
It's home
It's nothing as it seems
The little that you see it's home

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Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam is an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990. Since its inception, the band's line-up has included Eddie Vedder (vocals), Stone Gossard (guitar), Jeff Ament (bass), and Mike McCready (guitar). The band's current drummer is Matt Cameron, also of Soundgarden, who has been with the band since 1998. more »

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Written by: JEFF AMENT

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15 facts about this song

Song Release Date
"Nothing as It Seems" was released as a single on April 25, 2000.
Album Association
The song is the first single from the band's sixth studio album, "Binaural."
Songwriters
The song was written by the band's bassist, Jeff Ament.
Live Debut
"Nothing as It Seems" made its live debut at the band's April 12, 2000 concert in Bellingham, Washington.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by Ament's childhood experiences in small-town Montana.
Music Style
Much like the entire "Binaural" album, the song bears a progressive rock style, with a moody and atmospheric tone.
Bass Contribution
Jeff Ament is noted for playing an upright bass on the track, bringing a unique vibe to the song.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 49 on the Billboard Hot 100, number three on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, and number ten on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Mark Pellington, who also directed the band's iconic "Jeremy" video.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from critics, praising its progressive sound and Ament's lyrical content.
Grammy Nomination
The song received a Grammy Award Nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2001.
Notable Performances
The song was featured in the band's live film, "Touring Band 2000," which showcased their most memorable performances from that year.
Song Artwork
The cover art for the single was produced by Ament, featuring a photograph of a Haida totem pole at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.
Contrast with Previous Works
"Nothing as It Seems" was considered a marked departure from Pearl Jam's earlier material, showcasing a darker, more experimental sound.
B-sides
The B-sides of the single were "Insignificance" and "Of the Girl," two more songs from the "Binaural" album.

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