Wishlist
Pearl Jam
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I wish I was a neutron bomb for once I could go off I wish I was a sacrifice but somehow still lived on I wish I was a sentimental ornament you hung on The Christmas tree I wish I was the star that went on top I wish I was the evidence I wish I was the grounds For fifty million hands upraised and open toward the sky I wish I was a sailor with someone who waited for me I wish I was as fortunate as fortunate as me I wish I was a messenger and all the news was good I wish I was the full moon shining off a Camaro's hood I wish I was an alien at home behind the sun I wish I was the souvenir you kept your house key on I wish I was the pedal brake that you depended on I wish I was the verb 'to trust' and never let you down I wish I was a radio song, the one that you turned up
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Written by: EDDIE VEDDER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Wishlist" is the first single released from Pearl Jam's fifth studio album, "Yield". It reached the top spot on the Billboard Rock Radio chart in June 1998, attesting to its popularity.
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Songwriting CreditsEddie Vedder, the lead vocalist of Pearl Jam, is credited solely as the writer of "Wishlist". This marked a change in the band's strategy as the entire band composed the previous albums, making "Wishlist" significantly personal for Vedder.
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Theme and Interpretation"Wishlist" is a wistful song that covers themes of unfulfilled desires, longing, and introspection. Each line in the song begins with "I wish", signifying a list of wishes Vedder has.
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Sound and MusicUnlike some other Pearl Jam songs known for agitated grunge sound, "Wishlist" is known for its restrained and melodic sound, with Vedder's expressive singing over calm guitar strums.
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Live Performances"Wishlist" remains a staple in Pearl Jam’s live performances. The band often extends the song, allowing Vedder to improvise and add new wishes that often reflect his current thoughts or the ongoing events around the world.
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Music VideoA music video for "Wishlist" was made that showed the band members performing in a desert. However, no official release was done and the video was premiered on their website. The video was directed by Mark Pellington, who had previously directed their acclaimed "Jeremy" video.
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Cover VersionsMultiple artists have covered "Wishlist." One notable version is by Glen Hansard, an Irish singer-songwriter, during a Pearl Jam cover night.
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Chart SuccessDespite not hitting the very top of the charts, "Wishlist" performed well. It debuted at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it Pearl Jam's highest-debuting single. It also reached number one on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Jason Flom, the chairman of Lava Records, stated that 'Wishlist' may be the bridge to other radio formats.
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Song ProductionBrendan O’Brien, a long-time collaborator with Pearl Jam, co-produced "Yield" and thereby "Wishlist" as well. This partnership contributed significantly to the overall sound of the album and this song.
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Album ArtworkPearl Jam featured multiple versions of the "Wishlist" single, each with different artwork. Each cover displayed a different photograph taken by band members or crew from their 1998 tour.
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