Life Wasted
Pearl Jam
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You're always saying that there's something wrong. I'm starting to believe it's you're playing along. Death came around, forced to hear it's song And know tomorrow can't be depended on Seen the home inside your head. Unlocked doors and unmade beds Open sores unattended Let me say just once that I have faced it, a life wasted. I'm never going back again. I escaped it,a life wasted. I'm never going back again. Having tasted, a life wasted. I'm never going back again. The world awaits just up the stairs Leave the pain for someone else Nothing back there for you to find Or was it you you left behind You're always saying you're too weak to be Strong. You're harder on yourself than just about Anyone Why swim the channel just to get this far? Halfway there, why would you turn around? Darkness comes in waves...tell me, Why invite it to stay? You're one with negativity Yes, comfort is an energy But why let the sad song play? I have faced it, a life wasted I'm never going back again Oh I escaped it, a life wasted I'm never going back again Having tasted, a life wasted I'm never going back again Oh I erased it, a life wasted I'm never going back again
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Written by: EDDIE VEDDER, STONE GOSSARD
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10 facts about this song
General Information"Life Wasted" is a song by the American rock band, Pearl Jam.
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Album AssociationIt is the opening track from the band's eighth studio album, "Pearl Jam," often referred to as "The Avocado Album" due to its cover art, released in 2006.
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Chart Performance"Life Wasted" was released as the second single from the album. It peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 28 on the Mainstream Rock chart.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, directed by Fernando Apodaca, was the first music video from the album. It was made available as a free download on iTunes for one week, where it was downloaded over 200,000 times.
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Lyrics themeThe lyrics of "Life Wasted" appear to cover themes of mortality and introspection, common elements in Pearl Jam's discography. The song's lyrical content could be interpreted as a response to the death of fellow musician Johnny Ramone, close friend to the band.
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Critical Reception"Life Wasted" received generally positive reviews from critics, with many highlighting the song's aggressive sound and introspective lyrics.
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Live Performances"Life Wasted" is a regular part of Pearl Jam's live setlist. The live debut of this song was on April 20, 2006, in London, England.
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Social ImpactIn 2011, a remixed version of the song was included on the "9/11 Truth: Artists Speak Out" compilation by the 9/11 Truth Movement, suggesting the song's relevance and resonance with wider social and political movements.
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Band PerspectiveGuitarist Mike McCready mentioned in an interview that he loves the chorus of "Life Wasted," noting it as one of his favorite moments on the album.
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Multi-Language Usage"Life Wasted" was also released as a downloadable song for the music video game Rock Band on March 20, 2009, along with the rest of the Avocado album. The game is available in various languages, extending the reach of the song across different cultures.
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