Daughter
Pearl Jam
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Alone, listless, breakfast table in an otherwise empty room Young girl, violence, center of her own attention The mother reads aloud child tries to understand it Tries to make her proud The shades go down it's in her head Painted room, can't deny there's something wrong Don't call me daughter not fit to The picture kept will remind me Don't call me daughter not fit to The picture kept will remind me Don't call me, She holds the hand that holds her down She will, rise above Don't call me daughter, not fit to The picture kept will remind me Don't call me daughter, not fit to be The picture kept will remind me Don't call me daughters The shades go down The shades go, go, go
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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
Release Year"Daughter" by Pearl Jam was released as a single in 1993.
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Album NameThe song is included in Pearl Jam's second album, "Vs."
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Chart Performance"Daughter" reached the number 1 spot on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and stayed there for an impressive eight weeks.
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Grammy Nomination"Daughter" earned a Grammy nomination in 1995 for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
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Songwriting ContributionLead singer Eddie Vedder wrote the lyrics for "Daughter," while the music was created by bandmate Stone Gossard.
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Music VideoInterestingly, unlike many of their contemporaries, Pearl Jam did not initially release a music video for "Daughter". They were known for their refusal to adhere to traditional music video systems during the early years of their career.
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Live VersionsThe band has performed several different versions of "Daughter" at live concerts. Some versions include extended tags with lyrics from other songs, such as "Another Brick In The Wall" by Pink Floyd.
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Theme"Daughter" is a powerful song that tackles the topic of child abuse. It tells the story of a girl who is misunderstood and abused by her parents.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "Daughter," including Australian singer-songwriter Missy Higgins, who delivered an acoustic version.
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Award RecognitionDespite not winning at the Grammys, "Daughter" snagged the Best Music Video award at the Danish Music Awards in 1995.
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Acoustic Style"Daughter" is characterized by its acoustic style, which deviated somewhat from the band's grunge sound, showcasing Pearl Jam's versatility.
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RelevanceAfter all these years, "Daughter" remains one of Pearl Jam's most popular and enduring songs, often played at concerts and featured on best-of and live albums.
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