I Am Mine
Pearl Jam
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The selfish, they're all standing in line Faithing and hoping to buy themselves time Me, I figure as each breath goes by I only own my mind North is to south what the clock is to time There's east and there's west and there's everywhere life I know I was born and I know that I'll die The in between is mine I am mine And the feeling it gets left behind All the innocence lost at one time Significant behind the eyes There's no need to hide We're safe tonight The ocean is full 'cause everyone's crying The full moon is looking for friends at high tide The sorrow grows bigger when the sorrow's denied I only know my mind I am mine And the meaning it gets left behind All the innocence lost at one time Significance between the eyes There's no need to hide We're safe tonight What And the feelings that gets left behind All the innocent broken with lies Significance, between the lines (We may need to hide) And the meanings that get left behind All the innocents lost at one time We're all different behind the eyes There's no need to hide
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Written by: Eddie Vedder
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"I Am Mine" is a song by American rock band Pearl Jam. This band, which is known for its pioneering role in the grunge movement, originated from Seattle in the early 1990s.
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Album Details"I Am Mine" is the lead single from Pearl Jam’s seventh studio album, "Riot Act," which was released in 2002.
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SongwriterThe song was written by the band's lead vocalist Eddie Vedder. Vedder is known for his distinctive baritone voice and his emotionally-charged songwriting.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, "I Am Mine" reached No. 43 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the album's most commercially successful single. It also reached No. 6 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Song MeaningVedder has described the song as a "self-affirming anthem," written in response to the uncertainty and fear he felt in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks and the accidental deaths of nine fans during Pearl Jam's set at the Roskilde Festival in 2000.
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Music Video"I Am Mine" music video was directed by James Frost. The video consists of the band performing live in front of an empty theatre, interspersed with footage of people going about their everyday lives.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received largely positive reviews from music critics who particularly praised its lyrics for expressing a strong affirmation of life and individuality against the backdrop of adversity.
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Live Performances"I Am Mine" was debuted live at the band’s 2002 show in Seattle, and it has since become a staple of Pearl Jam's live performances.
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Fan FavoriteDespite not being one of the band's biggest commercial hits, the song is a favorite amongst Pearl Jam's fan base due to its uplifting and introspective message.
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Global ReachBeyond the U.S., the song also charted well internationally, reaching the top 10 in Canada and the top 20 in several European countries, including the UK.
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