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Pearl Jam

Alive

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“Alive” is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. “Alive” was Pearl Jam’s first single, and appeared on the band’s debut album, Ten (1991). Written by guitarist Stone Gossard, “Alive” originated as an instrumental titled “Dollar Short” and was included on a demo tape circulated in hopes of finding a singer for the group. Vocalist Eddie Vedder obtained a copy of the tape and wrote lyrics that describe a fictionalized account (though somewhat based on Vedder’s personal experience) of the time when he was told that the man he thought was his father was not actually his biological parent. “Alive” charted at number 16 in the UK (the single was available only through import in the US). Remixed versions of the song were included on Pearl Jam’s 2004 greatest hits... Read on...

Song lines: ♪ Hey I, but, I'm still alive ... Hey I, oh, I'm still alive

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