Given to Fly
Pearl Jam
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He could've tuned in tuned in But he tuned out A bad time nothing could save him Alone in a corridor waiting locked out He got up outta there ran for hundreds of miles He made it to the ocean had a smoke in a tree The wind rose up set him down on his knee A wave came crashing like a fist to the jaw Delivered him wings "Hey look at me now" Arms wide open with the sea as his floor Oh power oh He's flying Whole High wide, oh He floated back down 'cause he wanted to share His key to the locks on the chains he saw everywhere But first he was stripped and then he was stabbed By faceless men, well, fuckers He still stands And he still gives his love, he just gives it away The love he receives is the love that is saved And sometimes is seen a strange spot in the sky A human being that was given to fly High flying Oh, oh High flying Oh, oh He's flying Oh, oh
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Written by: Eddie Vedder, Mike Mccready
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Album Information"Given to Fly" is from Pearl Jam's fifth album, "Yield," released in 1998.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and outperformed all other songs from the album.
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Led Zeppelin ComparisonMany music critics paralleled the song's main guitar riff to the Led Zeppelin's "Going to California".
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Single ReleaseThe track was released as the first single from the album, debuting on radio in late 1997.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lead vocalist, Eddie Vedder, wrote the song describing a man who evolves and learns how to fly, citing it as some kind of spiritual journey.
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Live Performance"Given to Fly" is a staple in Pearl Jam's live performances, and it's usually accompanied by audience participation, particularly during the chorus.
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Music VideoDespite Pearl Jam's general aversion to music videos, a video was made for "Given to Fly", but the band itself doesn't appear in it.
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B-side songsThe UK single included a previously unreleased B-side titled "Leatherman."
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Award NominationThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1999 for Best Hard Rock Performance.
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InfluencesBoth musical and thematic elements of the track appear influenced by Led Zeppelin, drawing stylistic comparisons to "Going to California" - especially the distinct intro sequence.
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Writing CreditsLike many Pearl Jam songs, the music was composed before the lyrics. In the case of "Given to Fly," the music was penned by guitarist Mike McCready.
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Critic OpinionsSome critics consider "Given to Fly" as one of Pearl Jam's finest songs and a highlight not only of the album but of their entire career.
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