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Alright, this is my first tab EVER, so it probably won't be very
good, but it's so-so, right?
E|--------------------------------------------------------|
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G|-11---6-6----6--6-----9----4-4----4--4------------------|
D|-11---6-6----6--6-----9----4-4----4--4------------------|
A|-9----4-4----4--4-----7----2-2----2--2------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------|
B|--------------------------------------------------------|
G|-11---6-6----6--6-----9----4-4----4--4------------------|
D|-11---6-6----6--6-----9----4-4----4--4------------------|
A|-9----4-4----4--4-----7----2-2----2--2------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------|
B|--------------------------------------------------------|
G|-11---6-6----6--6-----9----4-4----4--4------------------|
D|-11---6-6----6--6-----9----4-4----4--4------------------|
A|-9----4-4----4--4-----7----2-2----2--2------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------|
B|--------------------------------------------------------|
G|-11---6-6----6--6-----9----4-4----4--4------------------|
D|-11---6-6----6--6-----9----4-4----4--4------------------|
A|-9----4-4----4--4-----7----2-2----2--2------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------|
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B|--------------------------------------------------------|
G|-11---6-6----6--6-----9----4-4----4--4------------------|
D|-11---6-6----6--6-----9----4-4----4--4------------------|
A|-9----4-4----4--4-----7----2-2----2--2------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------|
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B|--------------------------------------------------------|
G|-11---6-6----6--6-----9----4-4----4--4-----------------|
D|-11---6-6----6--6-----9----4-4----4--4-----------------|
A|-9----4-4----4--4-----7----2-2----2--2-----------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------|
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D|-4--4--2-4-2-4-2-4-2-4--4-2-4-2-4-2---2--9--2--9--------|
A|-4--4--2-4-2-4-2-4-2-4--4-2-4-2-4-2---2--9--2--9--------|
E|-2--2--0-2-0-2-0-2-0-2--2-0-2-0-2-0---0--7--0--7--------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------|
B|--------------------------------------------------------|
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D|-4--4--2-4-2-4-2-4-2-4--4-2-4-2-4-2----11---6-6---6--6--|
A|-4--4--2-4-2-4-2-4-2-4--4-2-4-2-4-2----11---6-6---6--6--|
E|-2--2--0-2-0-2-0-2-0-2--2-0-2-0-2-0----9----4-4---4--4--|
E|--------------------------------------------------------|
B|--------------------------------------------------------|
G|-9----4-4----4--4---------------------------------------|
D|-9----4-4----4--4---------------------------------------|
A|-7----2-2----2--2---------------------------------------|
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Keep repeating this until you get to the solo/where it changes
[I havent finished figuring out the solo, and i have also never
done this before so please don't be mad!]:
E|--------------------------------------------------------|
B|--------------------------------------------------------|
G|-11---6-6----6--6-----9----4-4----4--4------------------|
D|-11---6-6----6--6-----9----4-4----4--4------------------|
A|-9----4-4----4--4-----7----2-2----2--2------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------|
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Tab Discussion, Comments, and Critiques
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matt Average |
#1 by matt spolsky at Jul 15, 2006 at 1:12 AM EST |
| has anybody seen the video for this song? thts the only way ive been able to hear it the best out of the four songs ive heard | |
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alex Average |
#2 by alex at Jul 23, 2006 at 10:19 PM EST |
| the video definitely means more than just a bunch of fucked up images... its saying that this is what your body turns into when you die, and knowing eddies belief on god, this is what you will always be after you die with no afterlife, so make the most of your time here and dont 'waste' your life i completely agree with his beliefs on god | |
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keith Wanna Be |
#3 by keith mckinlay at Aug 6, 2006 at 1:22 AM EST |
| suchhh a sweet songg...listen if you cann find it! | |
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Fatty [eats chi Average |
#4 by Fatty [eats children] kid at Aug 13, 2006 at 11:35 AM EST |
| i think the avacado symbolizes the earth, and how it appears peacefull, and the zombies show what it is really like when you look on the inside... fucked up best lead off track ever? last exit?brain of j? | |
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cody Rhythm Player |
#5 by cody watts at Aug 20, 2006 at 12:27 AM EST |
| you have to get the other albums if you like this one... i started out only liking black and now they are my favorite band by far... once you start to discover all of their songs, it will be awesome for you, or at least it was for me get vitalogy next | |
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calvin Wanna Be |
#6 by calvin maynard at Sep 3, 2006 at 3:33 PM EST |
| YEWWW ROCK ON deffenently some thing to think about! yeh life is short so enjoy it while its still in your grip | |
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Your account ha Average |
#7 by Your account has been hacked into by Bkid23 Stupid.... at Sep 6, 2006 at 6:31 AM EST |
| MAY U REST IN PEACE -forever young- Marie h age 16 | |
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Tim Professional |
#8 by Tim Marchant at Sep 8, 2006 at 10:09 AM EST |
| I love this song at the moment. I have recently decided not to 'waste' my life and the lyrics are awesome to me. Oddly, this is the first thing i've heard by Pearl Jam. The album was one of some random free CDs my family got. I listened to this album and it ROCKS. | |
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Ashley Rhythm Player |
#9 by Ashley 666 at Sep 15, 2006 at 9:36 AM EST |
| As a huge PJ fan, I have to say that this song kicks ass. Much to the tune of the Mayor of Mr Show's "Altered state of Druggachusettes" declaring the pizza to be "AWESOME!" Almost too good of a song, IMO. Especially considering the weakness of Binaural and the averageness of Riot Act. As for its meaning.....well.... I think its obivous. BTW, over the years I have left about 30 posts on this site for random bands and find that all but about 4 have been deleted. Maybe its the last name!?! LOL.....I dunno but Im dissapointed. HAHA. Either way, Im glad to see the band I grew up worshipping is back. | |
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#10 by at Sep 16, 2006 at 4:37 PM EST |
| i didn't get what was your idea of copying my pervious comment, richie8092. it can't be meant that you're agree with my opinion cuz you typed another thing. so ridicule? mock? | |
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Jon Lead Player |
#11 by Jon Zell at Dec 4, 2006 at 3:54 AM EST |
| finally a new video!! it's very similiar to the album art. amazing. | |
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Pablo Rhythm Player |
#12 by Pablo Muņiz at Jan 3, 2007 at 5:27 AM EST |
| how could you say that!! WWS & life wasted? anyway, i have to say it's one of the best lyrically songs. i think it's about when someone became so tired of life and think there's no way to go on. | |
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Mauro Wanna Be |
#13 by Mauro Leon at Jan 11, 2007 at 8:33 PM EST |
| I fdo not agree that this is 'the best PJ leadoff track ever', i dont like it, maybe later it'll grow on me. I really like the new album but WWS and Life wasted sound so alike to me. | |
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Mikel Average |
#14 by Mikel A. at Jan 20, 2007 at 7:43 PM EST |
| so many great lines in this song! "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" basically saying: stop doubting yourself! there is so much you can do in this world. Death could come any time so use what little time you have on this Earth to do some good! "And know tomorrow can't be depended on": You have to make the effort! "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" basically saying: the mindset you have for this world is a mess. you have to motivate yourself to fix yourself up before you have any chance of living your dreams. "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" Once again: you have the whole world ahead of you! stop doubting yourself, and move on with life. "You're one with negativity Yes, comfort is an energy But why let the sad song play?" the line "comfort is an energy" puzzles me. my own interpretation is that Eddie is speaking out to a person who is to afraid/unconfident to move outside their comfort zone and achieve their dreams. It's as if the comfort is an energy or force binding them from moving on. He's asking them to break free of this binding, and achieve more. all up, an awesome inspirational song. | |
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Austin Wanna Be |
#15 by Austin Skitowski at Feb 6, 2007 at 5:59 AM EST |
| they did a great job on letterman... the snl performances were shaky, but this sounded great | |
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Harvey Rhythm Player |
#16 by Harvey Puentes at Feb 9, 2007 at 3:21 AM EST |
| I think that it pretty much means, why go half way just to fail? If you made it this far, you can surely keep going. Dont waste life away. | |
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Thomas Average |
#17 by Thomas Buckman at Mar 17, 2007 at 4:05 AM EST |
| I really loved the song- it deffinetly pin-points a common problem in today's youth, but I just saw the video, and I must say; WTF?!?!? have PJ become a trash metal band while I wasnt watching? that is one of the worst videos I'v ever seen, and it hurts me to say that about one of my favourite bands... | |
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Jordan Wanna Be |
#18 by Jordan Ivory-Marcotte at May 31, 2007 at 7:20 PM EST |
| What a killer opening track,.... This song I think is kind of along the lines of Save You,... Except with much more life in the delivery,... I mean I loved Save You, but the vocal delivery was kinda lacking,.,... The most kick ass line in the song,... You're always saying you're too weak to be Strong. You're harder on yourself than just about Anyone | |
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Charlie Average |
#19 by Charlie Fletcher at Jun 5, 2007 at 3:05 AM EST |
| This is the best PJ leadoff track ever. It is one of their best songs and is becoming a hit, I heard it on the radio the other day. But, I have to ask, what is the album concept? I mean the artwork. It has an avocado on the cover and Vedder with a bunch of bloody heads inside. The booklet has a bunch of sculptures and weird photos. I think it looks cool, but what is the meaning behind it? | |
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Dan Lead Player |
#20 by Dan archy at Jun 6, 2007 at 6:38 AM EST |
| I cant wait till may 9th and 10th when there in TORONTO, going to bowth shows :) | |
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Brian Average |
#21 by Brian Dempsey at Jul 1, 2007 at 9:46 PM EST |
| ya, it wasnt really necessary, i saw your opinion on the meaning, so i copied and pasted it to show that i was responding to your comment in paticular because i disagreed with it no mockery... sorry for the confusion | |
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Tim Professional |
#22 by Tim Marchant at Jul 12, 2007 at 9:43 PM EST |
| i havent heard it yet but its off of the new cd, i dont know which band member wrote this but it looks like a great song | |
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Anthony Average |
#23 by Anthony Pardee at Jul 23, 2007 at 6:05 PM EST |
| I watched Pearl Jam perform this song on The David Letterman Show last night - it was flippin' sweet!! | |
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Dylan Rhythm Player |
#24 by Dylan Fitzgerald at Jul 24, 2007 at 2:01 AM EST |
| "how could you say that!! WWS & life wasted? anyway, i have to say it's one of the best lyrically songs. i think it's about when someone became so tired of life and think there's no way to go on." i think its about one of the band members escaping a "life wasted" by forming pearl jam and influencing a lot of lives, avoiding working at a gas station for their whole lives and accomplishing nothing, now when they look back on their lives they can say they accomplished something | |
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lindsey Average |
#25 by lindsey Rogogo at Jul 31, 2007 at 12:02 PM EST |
| I listened to a radio interview with Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready and Stone Gossard recently. In referring to their song, they basically said that there was a time when they were wasting their lives in publicity, depression, drugs, etc. They came to realise this, and made a conscious decision to never go back to that again. They also speak out in their sorrow for so many people in the world who waste their lives in similar ways, or ruining the environment, or living to accumulate money, or being so lame people actually give a damn about what celebrities eating habits are so on. Eddie's basically saying: there is so much out there in the world that you can do, have an impact on, and get great joy out of - so get your arse off the couch, get out there and do it! | |
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Dr. Jack Average |
#26 by Dr. Jack at Aug 11, 2007 at 1:44 AM EST |
| i dont get it, how come people are saying they hate the video? i honestly think it's awesome. it's raw, it's honest - and it has meaning. the images of the band members as dead people has been said to send the message that we're all going to end up dead one day, so make the most out of your life. | |
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jamie Lead Player |
#27 by jamie mordue at Aug 17, 2007 at 8:31 PM EST |
| where did you find it | |
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