Rearviewmirror

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About Rearviewmirror

"Rearviewmirror" is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. The song is the eighth track on the band's second studio album, Vs. (1993). Although credited to all members of Pearl Jam, it was primarily written by vocalist Eddie Vedder. The song was included on Pearl Jam's 2004 greatest hits album, rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003).


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I took a drive today
Time to emancipate
I guess it was the beatings made me wise
But I'm not about to give thanks, or apologize
I couldn't breathe, holdin' me down
Hand on my face, pushed to the ground
Enmity gaged, united by fear
Forced to endure what I could not forgive

I seem to look away
Wounds in the mirror waved
It wasn't my surface most defiled
Head at your feet, fool to your crown
Pissed on my plate, swallowed it down
Enmity gaged, united by fear
Tried to endure what I could not forgive

Saw things
Clearer
Once you, were in my rearviewmirror

I gather speed from you fucking with me
Once and for all I'm far away
I hardly believe, finally the shades, are raised, hey

Saw things so much clearer
Once you, once you
Rearviewmirror

Saw things so much clearer
Once you, oh yeah

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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: David Abbruzzese, Eddie Vedder, Jeff Ament, Mike Mccready, Stone Gossard

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12 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Rearviewmirror" is a song from the album "Vs.", Pearl Jam's second studio album released in 1993.
Song Creation
The song was written by the lead vocalist Eddie Vedder.
Performance Classification
While the studio version of "Rearviewmirror" is relatively calm, Pearl Jam performs it in a much more intense way during live shows.
Commercial Success
"Rearviewmirror" is not one of Pearl Jam’s most commercially successful songs, but it's a fan-favorite and is often played at their concerts.
Genre Identification
"Rearviewmirror" falls under the genres of grunge and alternative rock, the signature styles of Pearl Jam.
Theme Specification
The song's lyrics seem to discuss escaping an abusive relationship, with the 'rearviewmirror' symbolizing looking back at the past.
Album Art
The artwork of the "Vs." album, featuring a picture of a sheep, was chosen by the band to give the message against following the herd mentality.
Fan Engagement
Despite not being a single, "Rearviewmirror" is often ranked highly in fan polls and is considered as one of Pearl Jam's many hits.
Inspired Titles
Pearl Jam liked the song so much that they named their 2004 greatest hits album "rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003)" after it.
Song Composition
"Rearviewmirror" has the trademark raw and grungy sound that Pearl Jam is known for. It is considered a showcase of the band's skill in combining melodic elements with hard rock intensity.
Notable Performances
A notable performance of "Rearviewmirror" was at Madison Square Garden in 2010, where Pearl Jam played an extended version of the song that lasted over 9 minutes, much to the delight of fans in attendance.
Essential Pearl Jam
Many fans and critics agree that "Rearviewmirror" encapsulates what is essentially Pearl Jam - its introspective lyrics and the combination of calm verses and aggressive choruses capture the band's unique sound and style.

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