Dissident

Pearl Jam

About Dissident

"Dissident" is a song by American rock band Pearl Jam, released in 1994 as the fourth single from the band's second studio album, Vs. (1993). The song peaked at number three on the US Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart and in Denmark, number two in Norway, and number seven in Finland and Ireland. "Dissident (Part 2)" was also released as a single, reaching number two in the Netherlands and number 19 in France. The song was included on Pearl Jam's 2004 greatest hits album, rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003).  


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She nursed him there  ooh  over a night
I wasn't so sure she wanted him to stay
What to say, what to say
But soon she was down  soon he was low
At a quarter past, a holy no,
She had to turn around

When she couldn't hold  oh, she folded,
A dissident is here
Escape is never the safest path
Oh  a dissident  a dissident is here

And to this day  she's glided on
Always home but so far away
Like a word misplaced
Nothing said, what a waste
When she had contact, with the conflict,
There was meaning, but she sold him to the state
She had to turn around

When she couldn't hold, she folded,
A dissident is here
Escape is never, the safest path
Oh, a dissident, a dissident is here

She gave him away when she couldn't hold, no, she folded,
A dissident is here
Escape is never, the safest path
Oh, a dissident, a dissident is here
Couldn't hold on, she couldn't hold, no, she folded,
A dissident is here
Escape is never the safest place
A dissident is here

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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: Michael David McCready, Stone C. Gossard, Jeffrey Allen Ament, Eddie Jerome Vedder, David Abbruzzese

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Dissident" is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam, released as the fourth single from their second studio album, "Vs." in 1994.
Chart Performance
Despite not being critically acclaimed, the song managed to reach number three on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Live Performances
"Dissident" was frequently performed live during Pearl Jam's Vs. Tour in 1993 and 1994.
Song Narrative
The song tells a story of a woman who shelters a dissident, but turns him into the authorities and later regrets her decision.
Unique Sound
The unique guitar riff of "Dissident" is often remarked upon for its distinctive sound, played by Mike McCready.
Origin of Title
Though the song's lyrics do not mention the word "dissident," the title suggests a political or social stand, aligning with Pearl Jam's reputation for embracing social issues.
Album Success
"Vs." debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and stayed at the top for five non-consecutive weeks; "Dissident" was part of this successful album.
Music Video
No official music video was released for "Dissident," different from many of Pearl Jam's other single releases.
International Release
The song was not released as a single in the U.S. but found modest success in Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the U.K.
Dissident Live
Pearl Jam released a full concert recording called "Live: 8-29-00 - Inglewood, California" in 2000, which included "Dissident" as part of its track listing.

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