In Hiding
Pearl Jam
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I shut and locked the front door No way in or out I turned and walked the hallways And pulled the curtains down yeah I knelt and emptied the mouths of every plug around But nothing's sound nothing's sound I'd stay where my last step left me Ignored all my rounds Soon I was seeing visions and cracks along the walls They were upside down I swallow the truth to keep from lying I swallow my face just to keep from biting Yeah, I swallowed my breath, I went deep, I was diving, I was diving Yeah, I surfaced when all of my being was enlightened [Repeat: x4] I'm in hiding It's been about three days now Since I've been above ground i'm no longer overwhelmed and it seems so simple now Yeah, it's funny how things change so much It's all state of mind I swallow the truth to keep from lying I swallow my face just to keep from biting. I, I am, I swallow my breath, I went deep, I was diving, I was diving Yeah, I surfaced when all of my being was enlightened [Repeat x8] Now I'm in hiding
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Written by: EDDIE VEDDER, STONE GOSSARD
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21 facts about this song
Song Composition"In Hiding" is a song by American rock band Pearl Jam featured on their 1998 album "Yield."
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Band LineupIt features band members Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready, Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, and Jack Irons.
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SongwriterThe song is credited to be written by Stone Gossard and Eddie Vedder, who are the band's guitarist and vocalist respectively.
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ThemesThe song revolves around the theme of hiding oneself to find inner peace and escape from the world's pressures.
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Album SuccessIt is part of the band's fifth studio album "Yield" which peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Song RecognitionDespite never being released as a single, "In Hiding" got significant radio airplay and is considered a fan favorite.
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Live PerformancesThe song made its live debut at the band's August 17, 1998 concert in Noblesville, Indiana, and has been performed live more than 50 times since then.
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Critical Reception"Rolling Stone" magazine included the song in a list of "Pearl Jam's 20 greatest songs."
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Song InspirationEddie Vedder has stated in multiple interviews that the song was inspired by the time he spent 'in hiding' or 'hiding out' in his own home to escape the pressures of fame and the outside world.
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Album ArtThe cover art of the album "Yield", which features the song "In Hiding", shows an Indian man carrying a large yield sign.
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Date of Release"In Hiding" was released on August 11, 1998, as part of Pearl Jam's fifth studio album, "Yield".
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Lyrics WriterThe lyrics of "In Hiding" were penned by Pearl Jam's lead vocalist Eddie Vedder.
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Music ComposersThe music for "In Hiding" was composed by Stone Gossard, a founding member of Pearl Jam.
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Theme of the SongThe song is about hiding from the world and living a life of self-imposed solitude, inspired by Vedder's periodic needs to step out of the spotlight and live in seclusion.
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Chart PerformanceThough it was not released as a single, "In Hiding" was a radio hit and reached number 13 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Live Performances"In Hiding" made its live debut on February 5, 1998 in Maui, Hawaii. It has since become a staple of Pearl Jam's live shows.
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Studio Recording"In Hiding" was recorded during the 1997 sessions for "Yield" at Seattle's Studio Litho, which is owned by Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard.
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Critical ReceptionThe song has been praised for its introspective lyrics and powerful delivery. It is often cited as one of the standout tracks on the "Yield" album.
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Vedder’s Personal AttachmentVedder has spoken about the song in several interviews, explaining that it originated from a time when he was feeling overwhelmed and had isolated himself for a period.
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Album Details"Yield", the album on which "In Hiding" is featured, debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 album chart and it has since been certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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Music VideoWhile there is no official video for "In Hiding", the song is used prominently in the band's concert film, "Single Video Theory".
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