Grievance
Pearl Jam
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Have a drink they're buying, Bottom of, bottle of denial, Big guy, big eye, watching me, Have to wonder what it sees, Progress, laced with, ramifications, Freedom's big plunge. Pull the innocent from a crowd, Raise the sticks then bring 'em down , If they fail to obey, If they fail to obey. For every tool they lend us, a loss of independence. I pledge to my grievance to the flag, Cause you don't give blood, then take it back again, We're deserving of much more. Progress, taste it, invest-it-all, Champagne breakfast for everyone. Break the innocent when they're proud, Raise the stakes, then bring 'em down, If they fail to obey, If they fail to obey. Pledge my grievance to the flag, Aw come on, don't give blood, then take it back again, We're all deserving something more. I want to breathe, part of the seen, I want to taste, everyone I see, I want to run, when I'm up high, I want to run to the sea, I only want life to be, I just want to be, I will feel alive as long as I am free.
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Written by: EDDIE VEDDER
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11 facts about this song
Album Details"Grievance" is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. This song is the eighth track on their sixth studio album, "Binaural," released on May 16, 2000.
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Songwriter"Grievance" was written by the band's lead vocalist, Eddie Vedder. His thoughtful songwriting and intense vocal performance are key factors in the song's appeal.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Grievance" are thought-provoking. Vedder addresses themes of social justice and presents a critique of society, which aligns with Pearl Jam's reputation for tackling serious topics in their music.
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Grammy Nomination"Grievance" was nominated for the Best Hard Rock Performance category at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2001.
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Music VideoUnlike many of Pearl Jam's songs, "Grievance" does not have an official music video. The band has often preferred to focus on their music and live performances rather than music videos.
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Live Performance"Grievance" has often been performed live by Pearl Jam since its release. The live debut of the song happened during the band's 2000 Binaural Tour.
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Tuning DetailsThe song is known for its unique guitar tuning. It is played in an open D tuning (D A D F♯ A D), which gives it a distinct, heavy sound.
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Duration"Grievance" is relatively short for a Pearl Jam song, coming in at just over three minutes in length (3:14).
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ArtworkThe artwork for "Binaural," the album on which "Grievance" appears, features a picture taken with a binaural recording head. Binaural recording is a method of recording sound that uses two microphones, intended to create a 3-D stereo sound sensation for the listener.
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Band MembersDuring the recording of "Grievance," Pearl Jam's lineup included lead vocalist Eddie Vedder, guitarists Mike McCready and Stone Gossard, bassist Jeff Ament, and drummer Matt Cameron.
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Sound EngineeringThe song, along with the rest of the Binaural album, was produced by Tchad Blake, known for his work with artists like Tom Waits and Sheryl Crow. His unconventional recording techniques play a significant role in the distinctive sound of "Grievance."
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