Even Flow
Pearl Jam
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Freezin', rests his head on a pillow made of concrete, again Oh, feelin' maybe he'll see a little better set a days, ooh yeah Oh hand out faces that he sees time again ain't that familiar, ooh yeah Oh, dark grin he can't help when he's happy, looks insane, yeah Even flow, thoughts arrive like butterflies Oh, he don't know so he chases them away, yeah Oh, someday, yeah, he'll begin his life again Life again, life again Kneeling, looking through the paper though he doesn't know to read Feeling Oh, feeling understands the weather of the summers on it's way, yeah Oh, ceilings few and far between all legal halls of shame Even flow, thoughts arrive like butterflies Oh, he don't know so he chases them away Oh, someday yeah he'll begin his life again, yeah Whispering hands gently lead him away Him away, him away, yeah, yeah Oh even flow, thoughts arrive like butterflies Oh, he don't know so he chases them away Ah, someday yeah he'll begin his life again, yeah Whispering hands gently lead him away Him away, him away, yeah, yeah, yeah yeah
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Written by: EDDIE VEDDER, STONE GOSSARD
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11 facts about this song
Song Composition"Even Flow" is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. The band's vocalist Eddie Vedder wrote the lyrics, while guitarist Stone Gossard composed the music.
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Album PlacementThe song is the second track on the band's debut album "Ten", which was released in 1991.
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Music Genre"Even Flow" is considered a classic example of Pearl Jam's grunge rock sound, a genre that fuses heavy metal and punk rock.
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Song InspirationThe song is believed to be inspired by the experience of homelessness. The lyrics depict the struggles and hardships faced by people living on the streets.
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Multiple RecordingsInterestingly, "Even Flow" is known for its numerous re-recordings. The band reportedly did up to 50 to 100 takes of the song before settling on the version found on "Ten".
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Commercial Success"Even Flow" was released as the second single from "Ten" in 1992. Despite not reaching the top 10 on the Billboard charts, it has since become one of Pearl Jam's most popular songs.
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Music VideoTwo different music videos were made for "Even Flow". The first was directed by Rocky Schenck but was not well received by the band. The second version, directed by Josh Taft, became iconic and often played on MTV.
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Live Performances"Even Flow" is a staple of Pearl Jam's live performances. It features a guitar solo by Mike McCready that is often extended during concerts.
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Notable Band DynamicsThe difficulty in recording "Even Flow" had a significant impact on the band's dynamics. The struggle evident in the creation of "Even Flow" was allegedly one of the reasons for drummer Dave Krusen’s departure from the band.
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Cultural Impact"Even Flow" has been covered by numerous artists and bands, showcasing its cultural impact. It is also frequently used in various films and television series, as well as video games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero.
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Recognition"Even Flow" is commonly recognized as one of Pearl Jam's signature songs. Rolling Stone ranked it as the 77th best song of the '90s.
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