7-Day Wayback Music Challenge: Day 3 - Black
When @ruth-girl nominated me for the music challenge, which was evidently started by @dimitrisp, I simply couldn't resist. This is Day 3 of glimpses from my early years, each featuring one piece of music, and associated memories.
Today, I'll keep it short & sweet!
Someone important "gave" me this song, dedicated it to me, which naturally gave it more weight.
There was no internet yet, I couldn't simply look up the lyrics, so the primary memory associated with this is.... my sister and me, sitting on the living room floor, next to the stereo, playing the song over and over, figuring out the lyrics and writing them down, passionately appreciating the voice, the lyrics and the arrival of Pearl Jam in our lives.
Black (Lyrics)
Sheets of empty canvas Untouched sheets of clay Were laid spread out before me As her body once did All five horizons Revolved around her soul As the earth to the sun Now the air I tasted and breathed Has taken a turn
Oh and all I taught her was everything Oh I know she gave me all that she wore And now my bitter hands Chafe beneath the clouds Of what was everything Oh the pictures have All been washed in black Tattooed everything I take a walk outside I'm surrounded by Some kids at play I can feel their laughter So why do I sear Oh, and twisted thoughts that spin Round my head I'm spinning Oh, I'm spinning How quick the sun can, drop away
And now my bitter hands Cradle broken glass Of what was everything All the pictures had All been washed in black Tattooed everything All the love gone bad Turned my world to black Tattooed all I see All that I am All I'll be
Yeah I know someday you'll have a beautiful life I know you'll be a star In somebody else's sky But why Why Why can't it be Why can't it be mine
I hope you have enjoyed this trip down memory lane with me!
Today, I nominate @joenorwood
because, it turns out he has a lot to say about music & lyrics from the early years of his life! :)
The rules:
- Choose one song from your high-school/college years.
- Write a few words about who made you listen to this song for the first time, what this song means to you (was it a breakup song? you blasted it at 100% on your audio system when you were partying with your friends?) whatever you want.
- Write your text while listening to the song. As soon as the song ends, wrap up what you where writing and submit it.
- Do this for 7 days in a row if you get nominated.
- Mention one person who should do this on each day.
- Tag it with #musicwaybackchallenge and include these rules at the bottom of your post.
I secretly loved Pearl Jam, but for some reason I never admitted it - maybe an ex rubbished me for my music tastes and I actually took it to heart.
But it's Pearl Jam! Eddie Vedder! Appreciation of Eddie Vedder should be embraced wholeheartedly and unscrupulously! :)
Many year later, came "Into the Wild", with a soundtrack by Eddie VEdder, and this song...
I loved into the wild - and the book - and the BUS!!! Don't worry, I loved him defiantly - just in secret!
Pearl Jam is one of my favorite bands. The wonderful voice of Eddie Vedder and the magnificent ballads with their own distinctive sound make them unique!
Oh, my... one of my favourite. Group, he, everything. I like everything about them and him. :)
:)