Immortality
Pearl Jam
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Vacate is the word...vengeance has no place so near to her Cannot find the comfort in this world Artificial tear...vessel stabbed...next up volunteers Vulnerable wisdom can't adhere... A truant finds home...and I wish to hold on... But there's a trapdoor in the sun...immortality... As privileged as a whore...victims in demand for public show Swept out through the cracks beneath the door Holier than thou how? Surrendered...executed anyhow Scrawl dissolved, cigar box on the floor... A truant finds home...and I wish to hold on, too... But saw the trapdoor in the sun... Immortality... I cannot stop the thought...I'm running in the dark... Coming up a which way sign...all good truants must decide... Oh, stripped and sold, mom...auctioned forearm... And whiskers in the sink... Truants move on...cannot stay long Some die just to live... Ohh...
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Written by: David Abbruzzese, Eddie Vedder, Jeff Ament, Mike Mccready, Stone Gossard
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22 facts about this song
Band OriginPearl Jam is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990. They are considered one of the pioneers of grunge music.
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Album Release"Immortality" is a song from the band's third studio album, "Vitalogy", which was released in 1994.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Immortality" lean toward themes of stardom, media pressure, and the darker side of fame.
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Songwriting CreditThe song was written by all members of Pearl Jam, with each contributing to the music and lyrics. This includes Eddie Vedder, Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, Mike McCready, and Dave Abbruzzese.
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Chart PerformanceWhile not released as a single in the United States, "Immortality" was released as a single in Australia, where it reached number ten in the charts.
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Live PerformancesPearl Jam has regularly included "Immortality" in their live setlists, proving its popularity with fans.
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Kurt Cobain RumorsThere were early rumors that "Immortality" was written about Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, who died shortly before the song was written. However, band members have denied this, stating that although the lyrics may appear to reference Cobain, they were not specifically about him.
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Vinyl PressingThe vinyl edition of 'Vitalogy,' which includes "Immortality," is one of the band’s most successful ventures into vinyl, releasing 35,000 copies upon its initial release.
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Song LengthAt over five minutes long, "Immortality" is one of the longer tracks on the 'Vitalogy' album.
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Evolved LyricsThe song’s lyrics evolved significantly from the time it was first played live before the album's release. The recorded version came after many live performances, each adding nuances to the piece.
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Band Origin"Immortality" is a song by the popular American rock band, Pearl Jam, which originated from the grunge scene of Seattle in the 1990s.
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Album InfoThe song features on their third studio album "Vitalogy," released in 1994.
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Writing Credits"Immortality" was written by all five members of the band, Eddie Vedder, Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, Mike McCready, and Dave Abbruzzese. This is noteworthy since all members contributing to a single song was not common in their music creation process.
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Media InterpretationsThe song is often mistakenly linked as a tribute to Kurt Cobain, the late frontman of Nirvana, due to its lyrics and the timing of its release just months after his death.
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Band's ClarificationDespite many speculations, the band has denied it being a tribute to Kurt Cobain.
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Song ConceptThe song carries themes of pressures of fame and the desire for an ordinary life, which was a sentiment often shared by Pearl Jam's lead vocalist, Eddie Vedder.
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Live Performances"Immortality" is a regular feature in Pearl Jam's concert setlists and has been performed live over 200 times by the band.
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Record SalesThe album "Vitalogy" which features "Immortality," sold over 877,000 copies in its first week of release, which was a record for most copies of an album sold in a week at its time.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as a formal single in the United States, "Immortality" still managed to reach number 10 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Unique VersionsPearl Jam has performed unique versions of "Immortality" during live performances, often modifying the song's lyrics, symbolizing its dynamic nature.
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Critic ReviewsThe song is widely appreciated by critics who often cite it as one of Pearl Jam's best songs. It was labeled "hauntingly beautiful" by some and praised for its lyrics and music.
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Cover Versions"Immortality" has been covered by several artists, including the American singer and songwriter, Seether.
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