Rearviewmirror
Pearl Jam
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I took a drive today Time to emancipate I guess it was the beatings made me wise But I'm not about to give thanks, or apologize I couldn't breathe, holdin' me down Hand on my face, pushed to the ground Enmity gaged, united by fear Forced to endure what I could not forgive I seem to look away Wounds in the mirror waved It wasn't my surface most defiled Head at your feet, fool to your crown Pissed on my plate, swallowed it down Enmity gaged, united by fear Tried to endure what I could not forgive Saw things Clearer Once you, were in my rearviewmirror I gather speed from you fucking with me Once and for all I'm far away I hardly believe, finally the shades, are raised, hey Saw things so much clearer Once you, once you Rearviewmirror Saw things so much clearer Once you, oh yeah
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Written by: David Abbruzzese, Eddie Vedder, Jeff Ament, Mike Mccready, Stone Gossard
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12 facts about this song
Album Classification"Rearviewmirror" is a song from the album "Vs.", Pearl Jam's second studio album released in 1993.
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Song CreationThe song was written by the lead vocalist Eddie Vedder.
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Performance ClassificationWhile the studio version of "Rearviewmirror" is relatively calm, Pearl Jam performs it in a much more intense way during live shows.
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Commercial Success"Rearviewmirror" is not one of Pearl Jam’s most commercially successful songs, but it's a fan-favorite and is often played at their concerts.
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Genre Identification"Rearviewmirror" falls under the genres of grunge and alternative rock, the signature styles of Pearl Jam.
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Theme SpecificationThe song's lyrics seem to discuss escaping an abusive relationship, with the 'rearviewmirror' symbolizing looking back at the past.
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Album ArtThe artwork of the "Vs." album, featuring a picture of a sheep, was chosen by the band to give the message against following the herd mentality.
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Fan EngagementDespite not being a single, "Rearviewmirror" is often ranked highly in fan polls and is considered as one of Pearl Jam's many hits.
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Inspired TitlesPearl Jam liked the song so much that they named their 2004 greatest hits album "rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003)" after it.
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Song Composition"Rearviewmirror" has the trademark raw and grungy sound that Pearl Jam is known for. It is considered a showcase of the band's skill in combining melodic elements with hard rock intensity.
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Notable PerformancesA notable performance of "Rearviewmirror" was at Madison Square Garden in 2010, where Pearl Jam played an extended version of the song that lasted over 9 minutes, much to the delight of fans in attendance.
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Essential Pearl JamMany fans and critics agree that "Rearviewmirror" encapsulates what is essentially Pearl Jam - its introspective lyrics and the combination of calm verses and aggressive choruses capture the band's unique sound and style.
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