Amongst The Waves

Album: Backspacer (2009)
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Songfacts®:

  • This track is about the ebbs and flows of relationships. Singer Eddie Vedder told the Toronto Globe and Mail: "On the strength of this album, we feel good about where the band is at. Our relationship is long-standing, but it's turned into a forthcoming relationship. We're open and honest. Things go pretty easy – we feel like a gang. We feel like a galvanized group of individuals. As far as waves, I think we're up there."
  • Vedder is an enthusiastic surfer - this is one of several songs Pearl Jam have recorded referencing the ocean. Others include "Oceans" (1991), "Whale Song" (1999) and "Big Wave" (2006).
  • US sales of the ocean-themed video via iTunes were donated to Conservation International's Marine Programs. Back in 1995, Pearl Jam began its association with the Surfrider Foundation by donating proceeds from a pair of shows in San Diego and since then the band has regularly taken opportunities to put its music to work to help keep the world's waters clean.

Comments: 5

  • AnonymousStay stong
  • Pearjamfan from Susanville, CaPearl Jam is the most talented group of individuals God brought together to make the best music ever played or heard.
  • Frank from Philadelphia, PaThis song reminds me of my son. It was playing on the radio when we were headed to the hospital when he was born
  • Danny from Suffern, NyIt's a great song indeed. It did remind me of relationships. Like a guy confronting a girl.
  • Jake from Amelia, VaOne of my favorite songs off the backspacer album. Great album :)
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