Nothingman

Pearl Jam

About Nothingman

"Nothingman" is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. Featuring lyrics written by vocalist Eddie Vedder and music by bassist Jeff Ament, "Nothingman" is the fifth track on the band's third studio album, Vitalogy (1994). The song was included on Pearl Jam's 2004 greatest hits album, Rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003).


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Once divided...nothing left to subtract...
Some words when spoken...can't be taken back...
Walks on his own...with thoughts he can't help thinking...
Future's above...but in the past he's slow and sinking...
Caught a bolt 'a lightnin'...cursed the day he let it go...
Nothingman... (2x)
Isn't it something?
Nothingman...
She once believed...in every story he had to tell...
One day she stiffened...took the other side...
Empty stares...from each corner of a shared prison cell...
One just escapes...one's left inside the well...
And he who forgets...will be destined to remember...oh...oh...oh...
Nothingman... (2x)
Isn't it something?
Nothingman...
Oh, she don't want him...
Oh, she won't feed him...after he's flown away...
Oh, into the sun...ah, into the sun...
Burn...burn...
Nothingman... (2x)
Isn't it something?
Nothingman...
Nothingman... (2x)
Coulda' been something...
Nothingman...
Oh...ohh...ohh...

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Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam is an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990. Since its inception, the band's line-up has included Eddie Vedder (vocals), Stone Gossard (guitar), Jeff Ament (bass), and Mike McCready (guitar). The band's current drummer is Matt Cameron, also of Soundgarden, who has been with the band since 1998. more »

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Written by: Eddie Jerome Vedder, Jeffrey Allen Ament

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Nothingman" is a song by American rock band Pearl Jam. It was included in their third studio album, "Vitalogy," which was released in 1994.
Song Credits
The song was co-written by Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament and vocalist Eddie Vedder.
Concept
It explores the theme of a doomed relationship, highlighting the protagonist's regret and failure.
Reception
"Nothingman" quickly became a fan favorite and remains a staple of Pearl Jam’s live performances.
Track Timing
The song is the fifth track on the "Vitalogy" album and it runs for approximately 4 minutes and 35 seconds.
Vinyl Release
On the vinyl version of "Vitalogy," "Nothingman" appears as the last track on side one, offering a poignant end to the side instead of a bridge to the second half.
Analysis
According to Ament, the song was about "accepting that some relationships aren't supposed to be."
Live Debut
The song debuted live during Pearl Jam's 1994 summer tour, when it was played out of its identified order from the yet-to-be-released album.
Rarity in Concert
Despite its popularity, "Nothingman" tends to be one of Pearl Jam’s rarer live songs. The band has performed it less than 100 times over the course of decades.
Song Evolution
"Nothingman" began as a song composed by Jeff Ament, and Eddie Vedder added the lyrics later, transforming it into the version we know today.

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