Man of the Hour

Pearl Jam

About Man of the Hour

"Man of the Hour" is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. Written by vocalist Eddie Vedder, "Man of the Hour" accompanies the closing credits of the 2003 film Big Fish, and is the first track on the film's soundtrack album. It was released as a single on November 26, 2003. The song was included on Pearl Jam's 2004 greatest hits album, rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003).


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Tidal waves don't beg forgiveness
Crashed and on their way
Father he enjoyed collisions; others walked away
A snowflake falls in may.
And the doors are open now as the bells are ringing out

'Cause the man of the hour is taking his final bow
Goodbye for now.

Nature has its own religion; gospel from the land
Father ruled by long division, young men they pretend
Old men comprehend.

And the sky breaks at dawn; shedding light upon this town
They'll all come â??round
Cause the man of the hour is taking his final bow
Good bye for now.

And the road
The old man paved
The broken seems along the way
The rusted signs, left just for me

He was guiding me, love, his own way
Now the man of the hour is taking his final bow
As the curtain comes down
I feel that this is just goodbye for now

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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: EDDIE VEDDER

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8 facts about this song

Song Release and Album
"Man of the Hour" is a song by the American Rock Band Pearl Jam. The primarily vocalist for this song is Eddie Vedder. It was released in November 2003 and this song is from their collection album titled Rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003).
Song Composition
Eddie Vedder, the lead vocalist of the band primarily wrote the song. It showcases the band's signature grunge style, with Vedder's deep voice and sorrowful lyrics set to a slow tempo tune.
Film Association
The song was specially written for the end credits of Tim Burton's film "Big Fish". The song not only fits into the theme of the film, but also encapsulates a father and son's reconciliation and separation themes, which is the central plot of the film.
Grammy Nomination
"Man of the Hour" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media in 2005; however, it did not win.
Music Video
The official music video was directed by Fernando Apodaca, a close friend of Eddie Vedder. The video comprises a heartwarming montage of pictures of band members with their fathers and sons, closely linking the music video to the theme of the song and film with which it is associated.
Song Performances
Rarely performed live by the band, it has however become a fan favorite. The first live performance of the song by Pearl Jam took place at the band's November 15, 2003 concert in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Song Meaning
"Man of the Hour" deals with themes of mortality, the passage of time, and the bond between father and son. This speaks volume not just about the film it's been linked to, but also to the wider audience about the complex relationships within a family.
Success and Reception
Despite not being released as a single, "Man of the Hour" managed to peak at number 21 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. It was generally well received by music critics and fans alike, further establishing Pearl Jam's place in the rock industry.

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