Corduroy
Pearl Jam
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The waiting drove me mad You're finally here and I'm a mess I take your entrance back Can't let you roam inside my head I don't want to take what you can give I would rather starve than eat your bread I would rather run but I can't walk Guess I'll lay alone just like before I take the poor man's path I must refuse your test Push me and I will resist This behaviours not unique I don't want to hear from those who know They can buy but can't put on my clothes I don't want to limp for them to walk Never would have known of me before I don't want to be held in your debt I'll pay it of in blood let, I be wed I'm already cut up an half dead I'll end up alone like I began Everything has chains absolutely nothings changed Take my hand not my picture spill my tincture I don't want to take what you can give I would rather starve than eat your breast All the things that others want for me Can't buy what I want because its free Can't buy what I want because its free Can't be what you want because I'm I ain't supposed to be just fun Oh to live and die let it be done I figure I'll be dammed All alone like I began
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Written by: David Abbruzzese, Eddie Vedder, Jeff Ament, Mike Mccready, Stone Gossard
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Composition and Inspiration"Corduroy" is a song by American alternative rock band Pearl Jam. It was inspired by the lead vocalist, Eddie Vedder's feelings towards fame and how it had altered his life.
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Album RecordThe song first appeared on the band's third studio album, "Vitalogy," which was released in 1994.
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Song MeaningVedder explained that the song "Corduroy" is about the discomfort he experiences with fame. The term "Corduroy" itself does not appear in the song's lyrics but it's believed to reflect Vedder's personal style and his symbolic disdain for the commodification of his identity.
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Chart PerformanceEven though "Corduroy" was not released as a single, it peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Live PerformancesThe band Pearl Jam has performed "Corduroy" on numerous live performances and it's a fan favorite. It has been played in nearly every Pearl Jam concert since its debut in 1994.
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Acclaim"Corduroy" is often recognized as one of Pearl Jam's best songs. In 2015, Rolling Stone placed it at number 8 on their ranking of 102 Pearl Jam songs.
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Enduring PopularityDespite being over 25 years old, the song continues to resonate with fans and is regularly covered by other artists.
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Musicality"Corduroy" features a distinctive guitar riff, powerful drumming, and heartfelt vocals. The song is known for its dynamic contrast, going from quiet verses to a loud, anthemic chorus.
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Cultural ImpactThe jacket that Vedder wore in the band's early years, which was made of corduroy material, has become iconic among fans, further bolstering the song's popularity.
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Demos and Early VersionsAccording to band members, "Corduroy" evolved from several different demos and jams, which the band eventually moulded into the final version.
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