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Eddie Vedder ( Pearl Jam ) Tribute to Dad

11 May 2013 · 4 min

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The video presents a spoken‑sung tribute by Eddie Vedder, dedicated to his father. In a poetic, lyrical monologue, Vedder reflects on the importance of love and gratitude, counting the people he cherishes, and acknowledging those who have none. He confronts personal sin and vulnerability, expressing a desire to stay connected, to breathe together, and to avoid causing hurt. The piece repeatedly asks whether he has expressed his need and love for his father, underscoring a fear of being a fool if he has not. It culminates in a promise to meet his father on the other side after death, framing the tribute as both a heartfelt confession and a hopeful vision of reunion beyond mortality.

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This is for my dad. Yes, I understand every life must stand on. As we sit alone, I know someday we must go on. Yeah, I'm a lucky man to count on both hands the ones I love. Some folks just have one, yeah, others they got none. On. Stay with me. Let's just breathe. Practiced all my sins, never gonna let me win. Under everything, just another human being. Wow. Yeah, I don't wanna hurt. There's so much in this world to make me believe. Stay with me. You're all I see. Did I say that I need you? Did I say that I want you? Oh, if I didn't, then I'm a fool, you see. No one knows this more than me. 'Cause I come clean, I wonder every day as I look upon your face. Oh. Everything you gave and nothing you would take. Oh, everything you gave, nothing you take. Did I say that I need you? Oh, did I say that I want you? Oh, if I didn't, then I'm a fool, you see. No one knows this more than me, 'cause I come Everything you gave, nothing you would take. Hold me till I die. Meet you on the other side.