Eu sou brasileiro, nao sei falar inglês, mas gostaria de um dia mudar isso.....mas essa musica sempre me causou oque transmite a letra, um peso emocional, indescritível.
The ending lines always get me sobbing. You hear Eddie’s voice cracking as he begs, PLEADS, asking “Why? Why? Why?”, each time getting more and more upset. This is an absolute masterpiece of a song.
This song brings tears to my eyes and down my face every time I hear it. I myself lost the love of my life. I'm 73 years old and I lost her when I was 27. Thank you Eddie. This song is perfect and fits my life perfectly. I never got over her. She is a star somewhere. 😢😢
@@TheIndependentLensIF SOMEONE YOU LOVE SO MUCH COULD UNDERSTAND THAT...IT WOULD BE NICE, BUT SOMETIMES THEY GO THEIR WAY AND WE CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY...💞.
@@Yahooligan72 Or it could be that more than one of the literal millions of viewers had the same thought and posted without reading every fucking comment like you have. Grow up.
@@Yahooligan72 what is ur problem with people simply sharing how they feel about the song? It's basically a masterpiece and ur hating on these guys like its the worst song ever recorded. theres no point in being a dick to people who are being emotional to a breakup song.
"I know someday you'll have a beautiful life. I know you'll be the star in somebody else's sky. But why, why, why can't it be? Ohh can't it be mine?" hits hard
Are they talking about Stevie.. ? Just reversing out to Florida. Why? You bitches put swamp rats Love them little rats, kiss me bro( sound of Uncle getting with water. Fk yeah. Who likes to water beeeeauch. Now I feel sorry/ ex military. Bad shit ( PTSD) You reckon I like a cry for help from me youngest and brightest. No time for that shit as I’m off surprise them on love island. Nah, just filming this hedonism, plenty of time for Murdoch shenanigans
That is so true!👌 I think that generation was going through some serious issues, even with such Great music! The new generations hoping won't go through the same! Best music era!
Lost the love of my life a couple days ago. Thought I was doing fine, played this song and started howling like a baby. Probably the greatest song about loss ever written.
That rip in your heart when you realize it's just not going to happen with someone that meant all to you.. Pearl Jam threw it down on record like no other.
Beautiful. I remember my first real love, I had to let her go. I was toxic at the time. I know she's a star in somebody else's sky. The sky belongs to us all though ....just wish I knew which star she was..
God, I can't believe it's been 30 years. This song still hits me like a teenager. If you are in your teens right now I bet it hits you hard, you are lucky, enjoy your youth 😎
@@thrashmetalhead88 there’s so many more 12 is when I discovered so much more music got my first guitar had 50-60 cds lol not that anyone knows what cds are now….. have fun man some of the best moments of ur life are coming up
This song saved my life during my darkest days. It became my safe place where I could lay down to cry. Even now, some years later, still makes me feel like I'm there, but without the relentless pain. Thank you, Eddie.
I was there for her when her mother passed away and none of her friends showed up to offer her support. Helped her emotionally, Financially, etc. Treated her like a Queen and loved her like no tomorrow. Gave her everything I can possibly give and all the free time I had just so I could be with her. In the end, I was just nothing to her and she decided to rather be with someone else that didn’t give two shits about her. Yeah man, this song is hitting me hard right now and probably forever.
Be brave, always stay strong and never stop believing in yourself! You will find someone who appreciates your company and gives you back everything you gave.
I'm about to turn 54 and THIS and all of it brings me back to before how I knew my life was going to lay out. So many possibilities. Now I know and not what I expected but love this time and this music.
Can we bring this back? This music? This feeling? This vibe. The world needs more of this. Easily one of the most replayable songs of all time it never gets old.
OG Gen X’ers are around. Scattered here and yon. We ain’t on the internet bitchin about politics or religion. We’re here listing to our music, sippin our drinks, eyes closed vibing, remembering when life was happy. I’m still here fam. I know you are to. Here’s to my ppl. Cheers 🍻
We slowly die out. I have been listening to this kind of music, since the moment I was born and I can't stop thinking about what kind of music the teenagers these days listen to. And I am 31 years, I am not like "old old". Tragic.
Lyrics- Hey, oh 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 have 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 that I'll be, yeah Uh huh, uh huh, oh 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 Oh can't it be mine
My mama passed away this morning. We listened to this song a lot over the years & recently. I will never forget how I felt listening to this with her, as she slept, as my whole world turned black this morning. I LOVE YOU MOM! You are now FREE & CANCER FREE! I’ll see you in my dreams my sweet lady 🖤😞
I’m 68 and I love Pearl Jam , Zepplin and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Great music, the kind you feel! My grandson is a radio host on the Rock Farm and I love the classic rock.
Nothing has ever resonated more than “I know someday you’ll have a beautiful life, I know you’ll be the sun, in somebody else’s sky but why… why? WHY? Can’t it be mine.” I’m so sorry. I had everything and ruined it. Much love and light whomever sees this and/or who stumbles into this auditory masterpiece.
For me, it was a she who drank herself to death. I think she wanted to always be 17 and skinny she became a victim of anorexia and alcohol. How bad, a blue Valum, two beers, a fat joint, and one or two bites. 5'7" 125 lbs. was too fat, dead at 53 same height and weight as when she was 17.
@taimarie8357 🙏. Wow... I have kids, and sometimes it just seems like "life" is what happens in between tragedies. Get a good run if you can, but happiness is always fleeting. Best wishes for you in this dark hour of your life.
I remember being about 5 or so. Playing football in our hallway, finished school for the day[i was home-schooled].my mom making dinner, occasionally every once in a while, id make my dad go work on our exercise bike, I'd make him do it just so I could listen to this song on our massive radio upstairs on a table near the window. I loved this song, made so many memories, not a care in the world. He died several years ago... God I miss him
"Tatooed all I see. All that I am. And all I'll ever be" "I hope someday you'll have a beautiful life. I hope you'll be a star. In somebody else's sky. But why. Why, why, can't it be. Why can't it be mine? "
Layne - Love, Hate, Love Trent - Hurt Corey - Snuff Kurt - Where did you sleep last night Eddie - Black Chester - Messenger Chris - Seasons Scott - Wonderful Iconic performances, filled with raw emotion and filled with pain, goes to show that some of the best music comes from the heart and life’s experiences
@Matt Davis. OMG so true!! Where did you sleep last night!! Great song! THIS SINGER Eddie Vedder the only GREAT Legend left of that grunge, alternative era! Great taste!👏👏👏👏👏👌
I feel like a lot of Pearl Jam gives the Feels whether it be by instruments, Vocals, Lyrics or just the song. This is one of my mothers favourite pearl jam songs. (i think Daughter is her favourite) I personally Like the Fixer but this is just a great song.
I don't listen it often but when I do, I hold my mouth shut for few minutes until emotion passes, because I'm afraid I'd talk with almost-to-cry voice, and I'm not even sensitive at all, but that shit hits hard
I lost my marriage to something neither of us could control--my wife's mental health struggles. It's been a hard reality to accept, knowing that love wasn't enough to overcome the weight of her illness. I still find myself thinking of her every day, especially when I hear Black by PJ. This song was her favourite, and every time it plays, it's like she's right there beside me again, if only for a moment. It's a reminder of the beautiful person she was underneath it all, even when the darkness took over. I love you babe, always and forever. :(
I played this song at my Mom's funeral in March. This was her favorite song along with Alive. This has become the MOST precious, important and extremely powerful song in my entire life... She passed away on February 27th... I'm still not over it nor do I think I ever will. She was my whole world, the reason why I got up in the morning, why I even bother to breathe. The world has become so dark with not a single beam of sunshine... It's all black.... I miss you so fucking much Mom! I hope I'll be with you soon! 🌫🖤🌫🖤🌫🖤🌫🖤🌫🖤🌫
Teresa, I hope you can find the joy in life again! Look at the sun, the flowers and all that's beautiful in the world and imagine your mom is there, looking back at you! I'm sure she's somewhere watching over you, death is not the end and when the time comes, you'll be reunited. Lots of love to you
To be honest, I'm an Alice in Chains fan but this one hits really hard when he sings "I know someday you'll have a beautiful life I know you'll be a star...in somebody else's sky but why , why .... whyyyyyyy can't it be ? Why can't it be miiiinnnneeee" It hits deep
I'm 39 and this still hits me hard. I couldn't feel how hard this hit when I was a teenager into drugs and alcohol. I just think now of what a great and mature man I have become it makes me proud.
In my experience people who introduced themselves with high standards like I'm funny I have a great sense of humor, great person usually aren't any of those things. Not funny people probably think you're an a****** you don't drink or do drugs anymore you became lame
For the longest time I absolutely could not listen to this without bursting into tears, 2 years later I have finally got over and moved on but damn all the memories do still run through like a picture show and probably always will but the tears have finally gone.
Em pleno 2024 e eu aqui ouvindo esse som, impossível enjoar dessa música, ano passado foi a música que mais ouvi e estou vendo que não será diferente neste ano
There's a girl somewhere in the world who broke Eddie's heart, and she probably lived her life with no idea of the lasting impact of what she did. On the other hand, this song stands as a witness to a love and loss story that we've all experienced at some point. Every time this song plays, a little bit of that person and feeling comes back; sometimes, it brings a smile, other times, it draws a tear.
You sure don’t get songs like this anymore. This masterpiece, on a masterpiece album Forever eternally gifted. One of the best albums recorded in my opinion.
When I was 15 years old my parents moved to United States, this was one of pearl jam songs they kept playing on the radio stations, I've just listened to it today after so many years it actually brought tears to my eyes because it brought me right back to the uncertain part of life and I'm going to leave it at that. Great song.
The pain of loosing someone you have invested your heart and soul into only to have your world destroyed is encapsulated in this song. That's why it touches the soul so much
Why mention Eddie Vedder? I'm truly asking cuz I truly don't know of any connection between the two here. Tried googling too and didn't see anything either... but if there was a connection I'd be happy to know what it is.
@@basilrehmann2631 I had this other video of David kushner up and I thought I was commenting on that video vs this one. Well aware and a big fan of Eddie V and pearl Jam.
Pearl Jam newb here-had heard a few songs I liked before, Even Flow, Crazy Mary, and Hail, Hail-but heard Yellow Ledbetter in an Instagram reel today and loved it so then I listened to that a few times and then looked up top 10 Pearl Jam songs. Listened to this one first and been listening to it nonstop today. Can’t believe how good it is. I don’t know how I’d never gotten into Pearl Jam since I’ve been into basically every other band of that era most of my life. But I’m so excited to experience a new band and immerse myself in their catalog. Wish me luck! :)
my mother, best friend, and uncle died yesterday. I played this at their funerals earlier today. It brings me back to all of those spring days when we would listen to 'Black' together.
"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 in mine?"😢 seriously can't get through that verse without shedding a tear lol
This song was released just as I was starting the Fall Semester of my Freshman year at college. I was 18 years old. Two weeks ago I celebrated my 50th birthday. This song still hits 32 years later.
I’m 47, and lost my virginity to this song with my first love I’d been with for 2 1/2 years, when I was 19 (and it was mutual love too at that time). This song was just so perfect for that moment, and I’m instantly transported to that intense time when I listen to this, especially when the ending lyrics hit, because he broke up with me a bit after that. : / Girls were throwing themselves at him because he was very good looking, and I guess he couldn’t resist. Guys feel the need to sow their oats at that age I guess.
I can't even get this song out of my head. Beautiful song for this daddy from a lovey son. Losing daddys is impossible & the hardest experience. RIP my daddy!!!❤
I listened to this album everyday in my Mitsubishi Eclipse driving home from working at the bank. I HATED that job so much. Don’t work somewhere just to please someone else. It’s miserable. I do love this song though. It brings all that back.
What I remember is it was 1993 dark blue Eclipse. It had a sunroof and I got my first speeding ticket in it. I passed a cop on the freeway leaving the bank from downtown Charleston while merging onto the freeway. I was tired and over it. I paid my $70 in court. Best memories in my blue eclipse with Pearl Jam music blasting...🙂🙂🙂🙂 and Nirvana too.
@@leannamt406 it can be awesome. But if you work with some type of folks it makes it MISERABLE. It was torture. The 8am to 6pm days were my worst nightmare!!!! 🙂 Honestly to this day I still have nightmares about working at the bank. Just like the school nightmares of forgetting your locker combination and late for class dreams. Ha 🙂
Can you feel the grief, the agony, despair? Sooner or later you will have a part of your soul taken from you. On that day the mystery of this song will be revealed to you and then you can begin to appreciate its depths, like all of the wounded who hear and decipher its secrets. May you reach that day and partake in this treasure.
My brother sadly passed away 2 months ago and he loved pearl jam and I remember that as a little kid he introduced me to the band and ever since then I fell in love with not only them but also the genre. I love you big bro and may you fly high
The gut-wrenching finality of lost love; the wreckage that is left behind and the realisation that they will shine their light onto someone new. We've all known it ❤️
this song stays forever a poem that reminds me we're all just humans between the earth and the sky. One moment of joy can be gone in the blink of eye. It makes me appreciate every second with the people I love.
Never ever did I actually sit and listen and appreicate this song like I have in the past probably 8 years. Since I was 40... It's one of the BEST EVER!!!
I first heard this song just after a serious relationship break up and 10+ years after she left me this song still hits just as hard. It doesn’t completely break me the way it used to. I’m not so pathetic that I’m still in love with her after so long but it does bring memories of strong feelings as well as the reinforcement that things do get better. Stay strong people.
One of my favorite songs of all time!! It brings me both joy and sorrow at the same time. Only I know the story that plays in my mind when I hear this tune.
I just saw them last night in Seattle, they opened with this. No empty seats in the arena, everyone on their feet and singing along while we could only see their silhouettes. Perfectly black. Phenomenal.
“I know someday you’ll have a beautiful life I know you’ll be the sun, in somebody else’s sky but why, why, WHY CANT IT BE MIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE” That verse literally kills you and brings you back to life with the solo after it. Breaks my heart everytime and yet I STILL COME BACK TO IT!. Thank you PJ
We lived in Seattle when grunge came out. I had a teen son, I was a young mom, I’m Eddie’s age! I still love these songs from TEN. The years when my life changed so much & these songs brought me comfort. 30 years later, still giving me comfort. Thank you Eddie for your incredible lyrics.
This is the perfect Pearl Jam song, my mom and I would always sing this together on roadtrips, and we still do! Time really does fly when songs like this exist…
I woke up this morning with this song playing in my head..I looked it up on you tube..Now I can't stop listening♥️ What a great song!!!Sooooo beautiful!! Sooo heart-breaking🌹❤❤❤
What’s really genius about this song is the contrast of tones during the chorus and the other verses. The hopeful and/or reminiscent tone vanishes towards the final act, but the sadness and bitterness and anger only intensify.
The most brutal-and beautiful-song EVER made. The emotions in this song....just unreal. Been a Pearl Jam fan since day 1 and this song is just a testament of what they're able to come out with.
This love to this time... and music... says everything about you. You were here You tried. You won You lost You ....thrived....cried... Im proud of you Your still here! With us all - your not alone We are many.
This song played every now and then when my mom would drive as a kid, first time ever listening to it in depth. It’s insane how Eddie expressed his anguish so strongly through the rasp in his voice, hitting different notes, even the guitar had my hairs raised. painfully beautiful song.
This song makes me remember all the girls I met in my youth, girls that got away during a turbulent time in my life where I was finding myself and was emotionally unstable. It makes me feel the dread and regret of how I missed so many opportunities to have potentially beautiful relationships. All those pictures in the depths of my mind have all been washed in black... tattooed everything. Painful and bittersweet. Eddie nails the emotions perfectly with his vivid lyrics and expressive singing style.
I remember the day this came out…I can close my eyes and still see myself riding my bike to school with my crew listening to this album! I saw a comment “this isn’t a song you listen too, it’s a song that you feel” absolutley!!!
One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Undoubtedly one of the most, most beautiful.
Tragically beautiful.
right on brother, love eddie
@@MiTmite9
Clearly have never listened to big time rush
Eu sou brasileiro, nao sei falar inglês, mas gostaria de um dia mudar isso.....mas essa musica sempre me causou oque transmite a letra, um peso emocional, indescritível.
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“I know some day you’ll have a beautiful life, I know you’ll be a star in somebody else’s sky, but why can’t it be mine” slaps
No it doesn't
@@Yahooligan72 Wow dude you're so cool and edgy
Yup. Agreed. It is gut wrenching
@@allmektig3604 you’re an edge lord just for calling someone edgy.
@@jackpage2588 Wtf is an edge lord
The ending lines always get me sobbing. You hear Eddie’s voice cracking as he begs, PLEADS, asking “Why? Why? Why?”, each time getting more and more upset. This is an absolute masterpiece of a song.
It's called singing. Read about it
@@Yahooligan72 I know what singing is, okay?
@@Yahooligan72 yeah there's no need to be a dick, there just simply expressing how the feel about the song
@🤨SuperCkid🤪 It's an emotional song.
@NooBChriS6431 Well this is youtube not therapy class. Nobody cares about feelings.
This song brings tears to my eyes and down my face every time I hear it. I myself lost the love of my life. I'm 73 years old and I lost her when I was 27. Thank you Eddie. This song is perfect and fits my life perfectly. I never got over her. She is a star somewhere. 😢😢
😱😱❤️❤️
Lost my husband , cancer, he was 43. But this song reminds me of him.
So much love. Keep your head up, hope you're doing ok.
❤️
Sounds like she was your North Star. The time apart will make for a brighter light when you can shine together again.
Wow beautiful song for beautiful person god bless xx
Eddies voice towards the end. Just the raw emotion and pleading he is going through hits on so many levels.
Yes. And it hits much, much harder on the live version for MTV Unplugged.
He has a most amazing voice.
HE WILL ALWAYS & FOREVER LOVE HIS GIRL....😔
Why it hits is most of us have been right where he is at of being in love with someone you can't have.
@@TheIndependentLensIF SOMEONE YOU LOVE SO MUCH COULD UNDERSTAND THAT...IT WOULD BE NICE, BUT SOMETIMES THEY GO THEIR WAY AND WE CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY...💞.
One of those rare songs which hits you right in the feels. You can never get enough of " Why why why can't it be mine".
I tear up every time I hear the last few lines. You know it's coming, but the emotion hits like a gut punch
That's how I feel about the song, "Why why why can't it be mine?"
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Great song and so much emotion!
You can hear the pain in Eddie’s voice as the song progresses. It’s like the song itself is crying towards the end in the most beautiful way
Omg! 👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏Now this comment just gave me goosebumps!
This type of comment again? Must be soooo hard to take someone else's comment and just change a few words around....
@@Yahooligan72 Or it could be that more than one of the literal millions of viewers had the same thought and posted without reading every fucking comment like you have. Grow up.
@@Yahooligan72
How many threads did you troll people in? I have lost count! 🤦♀️
@@Yahooligan72 what is ur problem with people simply sharing how they feel about the song? It's basically a masterpiece and ur hating on these guys like its the worst song ever recorded. theres no point in being a dick to people who are being emotional to a breakup song.
"I know someday you'll have a beautiful life. I know you'll be the star in somebody else's sky. But why, why, why can't it be? Ohh can't it be mine?" hits hard
💔❤️🩹 it does
This is one of the greatest songs of all time.
A timeless masterpiece.
What a great song...one of the best. ..ever
Have you seen the Charismatic Voice analyze this song? It is awesome. She's an opera singer and voice coach
😢 cómo vas amor 😸😸😸😸😸
Are they talking about Stevie.. ?
Just reversing out to Florida. Why?
You bitches put swamp rats
Love them little rats, kiss me bro( sound of Uncle getting with water. Fk yeah. Who likes to water beeeeauch. Now I feel sorry/ ex military. Bad shit ( PTSD)
You reckon I like a cry for help from me youngest and brightest. No time for that shit as I’m off surprise them on love island. Nah, just filming this hedonism, plenty of time for Murdoch shenanigans
I wonder how many tears have been shed listening to this masterpiece???? Such a powerful piece of art!!!! Thank you Eddie!!!!!
A couple gallons of tears myself. I’m 48 and it a reminder of the one woman I ever truly loved when I was 31
Awesome powerful song. I cry whenever I hear it. Cause it's soooo true and beautiful
I bawled just now. Beautiful but heartbreaking.
Floodgates have been broken. They said thanks. They were spinning.
at least a couple today
I'm 53 but l remember this song in the 90s, l don't think we will ever see such authenticity again
yes!! i'm 51 and couldn't agree more!
That is so true!👌 I think that generation was going through some serious issues, even with such Great music! The new generations hoping won't go through the same! Best music era!
Agree
I agree, im still much younger but i completely agree. I hope one day ill be able to make music like this
Maybe a sound and following from Christian rock can resurrect music like this again.
Lost the love of my life a couple days ago. Thought I was doing fine, played this song and started howling like a baby. Probably the greatest song about loss ever written.
So sorry !
My condolences❤️
Sorry!
My sympathies sir.
That rip in your heart when you realize it's just not going to happen with someone that meant all to you.. Pearl Jam threw it down on record like no other.
Don’t worry, you can’t really find true happiness from someone else. It must come within. It’s only amplified when shared.
That's life's blessing , today's pain is tomorrows joy when you find the one you are truly meant to be with !
Beautiful. I remember my first real love, I had to let her go. I was toxic at the time. I know she's a star in somebody else's sky. The sky belongs to us all though ....just wish I knew which star she was..
@@jamesstevenson3116 (Fact)
If you really love someone, you will always return to them. Even if it's unrequited, you will live with a great conscience. Trust your daemon.❤
God, I can't believe it's been 30 years. This song still hits me like a teenager. If you are in your teens right now I bet it hits you hard, you are lucky, enjoy your youth 😎
You are the best man
10 times 10
That's awesome. Restless souls enjoy your youth
Thanks 🙏
I am about to be a teenager, and I love rock/metal, Metallica, Megadeth, Pearl Jam, Kiss, Van Halen, AC/DC are some of my favorites!
@@thrashmetalhead88 there’s so many more 12 is when I discovered so much more music got my first guitar had 50-60 cds lol not that anyone knows what cds are now….. have fun man some of the best moments of ur life are coming up
Greatest grief one shall have is loss of someone who is still alive. This song proves it for sure.
Damn right.
No........."the greatest grief one shall have is loss of a loved one. when you grow up, you will understand.
Nope
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@@xyz12344Exactly,.pretending like they know grief or that losses someone compares to the death of someone,pure naive ignorance
I've never seen anyone talk about the wonderful piano in this song, sensational
This song saved my life during my darkest days. It became my safe place where I could lay down to cry. Even now, some years later, still makes me feel like I'm there, but without the relentless pain. Thank you, Eddie.
Music is catharsis to me too :)
Same dude, same...
Me as well ! During betrayal lies and cheating 💔💔💔
Eat steak .
I love y'all eat steak , nourish up .
Dip in egg yolk .
Mmmmmmm .
Yea because he's *TOTALLY* reading. Hahahaha phucking loser
I was there for her when her mother passed away and none of her friends showed up to offer her support. Helped her emotionally, Financially, etc. Treated her like a Queen and loved her like no tomorrow. Gave her everything I can possibly give and all the free time I had just so I could be with her. In the end, I was just nothing to her and she decided to rather be with someone else that didn’t give two shits about her. Yeah man, this song is hitting me hard right now and probably forever.
I feel just as shitty as you, bro...
Stay strong
Keep your head up king, if she wants to walk out that's on her
Stay strong 💪👑
Be brave, always stay strong and never stop believing in yourself! You will find someone who appreciates your company and gives you back everything you gave.
You deserve everything you gave her. The right person will do that . Keep your head up you have so many good people yet to come into your life.
Painfully relatable
Nothing like the Golden 90s. There will never be another era like it. Thank you Eddie and all the amazing artists who made that time so unforgettable.
I miss it so much it hurts ❤
@@heatherdemaio I feel ya. 45 here and the happiest days of my life were the 1990s. Cheers from Phoenix.
I'm about to turn 54 and THIS and all of it brings me back to before how I knew my life was going to lay out. So many possibilities. Now I know and not what I expected but love this time and this music.
@@coupleofbeers31I am 48 and feel the same. The 90's were the best. Regards from Slovenia.
Remember listening to this in '93 with my friends, no phones, no social media better times😢
This song makes me either so happy or so sad. Sometimes both. It's such a damn beautiful song.
Can we bring this back? This music? This feeling? This vibe. The world needs more of this. Easily one of the most replayable songs of all time it never gets old.
Commercialised Hedonistic songs are the most prominent today unfortunately, not every song but most
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No, we can't. Music is 100% a profit driven industry today. They do market research on just about every song created. It's all bullshit now.
OG Gen X’ers are around. Scattered here and yon. We ain’t on the internet bitchin about politics or religion. We’re here listing to our music, sippin our drinks, eyes closed vibing, remembering when life was happy. I’m still here fam. I know you are to. Here’s to my ppl. Cheers 🍻
We slowly die out. I have been listening to this kind of music, since the moment I was born and I can't stop thinking about what kind of music the teenagers these days listen to. And I am 31 years, I am not like "old old". Tragic.
This is, easily, in my opinion, one of the three best songs ever written.
The 2 others are???
@@elizabethmorales8969 mmm, probably Let it be and Bohemian rhapsody, but it is just an opinion (mine)
@@elizabethmorales8969 I'm gonna go Tom Sawyer
@@michellemeeks2733Tom Sawyer's great, but Limelight is better (just my opinion).
Rock is so diverse and there are so many quality songs from 1965 to 2000 that it's impossible to choose a top 50, let alone a top 3.
It’s was so cool to be a child in the 80’s and a teen in the 90’s
78…I didn’t appreciate my upbringing
1972
Absolutely 💯
It sure was...born in 1980 myself...
Born 1979 and I was just thinking this the other day, best time to grow up
Lost my lovely son to cancer. He loved Pearl Jam. It's a kind of comfort. Miss him so much, its unbearable
You will see him again one glorious day 😇
Prayers 🙏 for you now until...
my condolences may he rest in peace
#FuckCancer
I'm sure he knows. Don't be sad if you can help it. He is bathed in love and comfort with the Lord. I promise.
Tears.
Lyrics-
Hey, oh
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 have
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 that I'll be, yeah
Uh huh, uh huh, oh
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
Oh can't it be mine
I had several lines wrong in this song.
Your corrections made the weight on my shoulders even heavier.
@@Quazi-Moto lol whoops
@@danieledward8992 hehe shit happens.
Thanks🙂
i cannot believe how off i was with the lyrics lol
My mama passed away this morning. We listened to this song a lot over the years & recently. I will never forget how I felt listening to this with her, as she slept, as my whole world turned black this morning. I LOVE YOU MOM! You are now FREE & CANCER FREE! I’ll see you in my dreams my sweet lady 🖤😞
Sorry for your loss.
💐🙏
So sorry for your loss. My daughter knows your pain. Her Mom passed 3 years ago from cancer. #fuckcancer
I am so sorry sweetheart!
we sorry , what a hard moment
I’m 68 and I love Pearl Jam , Zepplin and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Great music, the kind you feel! My grandson is a radio host on the Rock Farm and I love the classic rock.
42 here and this generation missed the best era in music that’s for sure. Can you imagine not knowing about Stevie Ray come on 😮❤
Well said I'm also 68 you hit all of them from Texas
Nothing has ever resonated more than “I know someday you’ll have a beautiful life, I know you’ll be the sun, in somebody else’s sky but why… why? WHY? Can’t it be mine.”
I’m so sorry. I had everything and ruined it.
Much love and light whomever sees this and/or who stumbles into this auditory masterpiece.
For me, it was a she who drank herself to death. I think she wanted to always be 17 and skinny she became a victim of anorexia and alcohol. How bad, a blue Valum, two beers, a fat joint, and one or two bites. 5'7" 125 lbs. was too fat, dead at 53 same height and weight as when she was 17.
To a father who might have lost a daughter... this takes on a whole new meaning. 🙏
😢😢😢😢
Unfortunately I too know that meaning. Yesterday would have been her 34 birthday.
I just lost my daughter last night. The day after my birthday. I don’t know what to do with myself.
@taimarie8357 🙏. Wow... I have kids, and sometimes it just seems like "life" is what happens in between tragedies. Get a good run if you can, but happiness is always fleeting. Best wishes for you in this dark hour of your life.
God Bless.. to all the men above
I remember being about 5 or so. Playing football in our hallway, finished school for the day[i was home-schooled].my mom making dinner, occasionally every once in a while, id make my dad go work on our exercise bike, I'd make him do it just so I could listen to this song on our massive radio upstairs on a table near the window. I loved this song, made so many memories, not a care in the world. He died several years ago... God I miss him
🙏
"Tatooed all I see. All that I am. And all I'll ever be" "I hope someday you'll have a beautiful life. I hope you'll be a star. In somebody else's sky. But why. Why, why, can't it be. Why can't it be mine? "
This part just made me realize something
@@matildayoung5548 what did u realize
from a helpless, hopeless love
never to be again
I know you'll be a star in somebody else's sky, but why can't it be mine?
Layne - Love, Hate, Love
Trent - Hurt
Corey - Snuff
Kurt - Where did you sleep last night
Eddie - Black
Chester - Messenger
Chris - Seasons
Scott - Wonderful
Iconic performances, filled with raw emotion and filled with pain, goes to show that some of the best music comes from the heart and life’s experiences
😩🥺
Michael-Thriller
All legends
@Matt Davis. OMG so true!! Where did you sleep last night!! Great song! THIS SINGER Eddie Vedder the only GREAT Legend left of that grunge, alternative era! Great taste!👏👏👏👏👏👌
@@donniewynn3277 Absolutely!! So true! Was just commenting that Eddie Vedder the only one left of those Legendary Bands😥👌⚘
This isn't a song you listen to. This is a song you feel.
I feel like a lot of Pearl Jam gives the Feels whether it be by instruments, Vocals, Lyrics or just the song. This is one of my mothers favourite pearl jam songs. (i think Daughter is her favourite) I personally Like the Fixer but this is just a great song.
Absolutely, it's visceral 💕
Hell yeah
Yeah especially when your playing along with it
I don't listen it often but when I do, I hold my mouth shut for few minutes until emotion passes, because I'm afraid I'd talk with almost-to-cry voice, and I'm not even sensitive at all, but that shit hits hard
I lost my marriage to something neither of us could control--my wife's mental health struggles. It's been a hard reality to accept, knowing that love wasn't enough to overcome the weight of her illness. I still find myself thinking of her every day, especially when I hear Black by PJ. This song was her favourite, and every time it plays, it's like she's right there beside me again, if only for a moment. It's a reminder of the beautiful person she was underneath it all, even when the darkness took over. I love you babe, always and forever. :(
To all future generations - DON’T let this song die.
Amen
Amen
Music is timeless is doesn't die.....
I won't brother. ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼
Not on my watch
I played this song at my Mom's funeral in March. This was her favorite song along with Alive. This has become the MOST precious, important and extremely powerful song in my entire life... She passed away on February 27th... I'm still not over it nor do I think I ever will. She was my whole world, the reason why I got up in the morning, why I even bother to breathe. The world has become so dark with not a single beam of sunshine... It's all black.... I miss you so fucking much Mom! I hope I'll be with you soon! 🌫🖤🌫🖤🌫🖤🌫🖤🌫🖤🌫
Don’t let twisted thoughts get to you if they do please get help . Good luck to you I hope she rests well.
life gets hard but theres a whole world out there, prosper! wish you nothing but the best.
Sorry for your loss. There NOTHING that take a Mother's place. May You find comfort & Joy in your time of need. God Bless !!!
people die, it's one of the worst parts of life. hope you are doing ok.
Teresa, I hope you can find the joy in life again! Look at the sun, the flowers and all that's beautiful in the world and imagine your mom is there, looking back at you! I'm sure she's somewhere watching over you, death is not the end and when the time comes, you'll be reunited. Lots of love to you
I relate this to my brother that passed away. I send it to my mother. Such a beautiful song
One of the greatest songs ever made.
Indeed!!!!!!!
Forsure one of my favorites on repeat and can relate to it 😔
Yes one of my favorites on repeat and can most definitely relate to it 😔🙏
True shit!
💯
To be honest, I'm an Alice in Chains fan but this one hits really hard when he sings "I know someday you'll have a beautiful life I know you'll be a star...in somebody else's sky but why , why .... whyyyyyyy can't it be ? Why can't it be miiiinnnneeee"
It hits deep
That's really interesting. Could you also tell us what other lyrics hit you deep?
@@B_A_B_O_O_N Nutshell by Alice in Chains 1:"If I can't be my own
I'd feel better dead"
2 :"And yet I fight, and yet I fight
This battle all alone"
I love I stay away!
@@chesterardjopawiro4843 Nutshell, what a beautiful song...
I love Alice In Chains too but Pearl Jam and in particular Eddie is just so amazing! His voice is to die for... such a great song!
I'm 39 and this still hits me hard. I couldn't feel how hard this hit when I was a teenager into drugs and alcohol. I just think now of what a great and mature man I have become it makes me proud.
Same. We made it man. We made it.
@Audio and whips same here bud, 83, IT feels like a middle age forgotten but it isn't, we are
42 here bro, and I feel this comment. I'm proud of you too.
I was 18 when this song came out and it speaks to me so profoundly now being 49
In my experience people who introduced themselves with high standards like I'm funny I have a great sense of humor, great person usually aren't any of those things. Not funny people probably think you're an a****** you don't drink or do drugs anymore you became lame
This song touches your soul! You can literally feel the pain and emotion in Eddie Vedder’s voice. i get chills every time i listen to this song.
For the longest time I absolutely could not listen to this without bursting into tears, 2 years later I have finally got over and moved on but damn all the memories do still run through like a picture show and probably always will but the tears have finally gone.
Damn , I am only in the first month. 23 to go...
Ouch
Em pleno 2024 e eu aqui ouvindo esse som, impossível enjoar dessa música, ano passado foi a música que mais ouvi e estou vendo que não será diferente neste ano
Immortally beautiful
moço to do mesmo jeito q vc q loucura kkkkk moço eu sou apaixonado nessa musica quanto mais escuta mais da vontade
Brasileiros de bom gosto 🤘
idem! foi a mais ouvida da minha lista e continuo aqui.
Igualmente!
I was young when I first heard this, and it was just a song back then. Now it’s a reminder of the things I felt. It’s part of me.
Thank you Pearl Jam.
December 20,2024...Still brings tears to my eyes !!!
3:39 The pain and emotion in his voice has always enraptured me, even before I really understood the meaning of the lyrics.
Probably one of the best ballads of all history
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Not at all
Absolutely agreed👌👏👏👏👏👏👏
@@Yahooligan72 actually yes it is.
you would say that old man, ever heard blinding lights - the weekend. Good music is not this
Absolutely unbelievable masterpiece, and it just builds and grows and the climactic ending makes this one of the best songs ever made.
I agree the ending is fanominal
fr cant stop listening to this been on 3 days straight
@@northwestkidmarc So fucking dope! Wish I could sing that well
There's a girl somewhere in the world who broke Eddie's heart, and she probably lived her life with no idea of the lasting impact of what she did. On the other hand, this song stands as a witness to a love and loss story that we've all experienced at some point. Every time this song plays, a little bit of that person and feeling comes back; sometimes, it brings a smile, other times, it draws a tear.
With such a song, the girl should definitely know, I guess and I’m glad with this epic song!
His Mom
It's the story of a man who fell in love with a prostitute.
@@melissachapman7643 ok, aha!!
His first love when he was very young. They were in love, the girl went on hollydays and never came back to him 😢
You sure don’t get songs like this anymore.
This masterpiece, on a masterpiece album
Forever eternally gifted.
One of the best albums recorded in my opinion.
Pink Floyd has 3 of the best albums ever made. But this is close to them for sure.
When I was 15 years old my parents moved to United States, this was one of pearl jam songs they kept playing on the radio stations, I've just listened to it today after so many years it actually brought tears to my eyes because it brought me right back to the uncertain part of life and I'm going to leave it at that. Great song.
Nice story for likes
@@Yahooligan72 stfu why u care so much
@Elon Pusk nice bullshit comment for getting attention. Let people be, you don't know their life.
When did your family move to the USA?
@@jo5e9h016In June 1993
I wished they had done a video for this song. It is by far the best song on the album... any of their albums. Deep and meaningful.
From 4:21 and forward is when they all join in together is what really makes this A "MASTERPIECE." SUPERBBBB!!!💪
That's Whats the song is made indeed
The pain of loosing someone you have invested your heart and soul into only to have your world destroyed is encapsulated in this song.
That's why it touches the soul so much
Described my situation perfectly
losing*
yeah...
Yay ! Oh ! Yay!
Eddie Vedder sings with so much passion yu can feel it.
I agree with you brother
Why mention Eddie Vedder? I'm truly asking cuz I truly don't know of any connection between the two here. Tried googling too and didn't see anything either... but if there was a connection I'd be happy to know what it is.
Mike!! Eddie is the singer/front man of the group!!!
@@basilrehmann2631 I had this other video of David kushner up and I thought I was commenting on that video vs this one. Well aware and a big fan of Eddie V and pearl Jam.
@@mikeh283Eddie Vedder Is Pearl Jams lead singer.. From Seattle?!..
Pearl Jam newb here-had heard a few songs I liked before, Even Flow, Crazy Mary, and Hail, Hail-but heard Yellow Ledbetter in an Instagram reel today and loved it so then I listened to that a few times and then looked up top 10 Pearl Jam songs. Listened to this one first and been listening to it nonstop today. Can’t believe how good it is. I don’t know how I’d never gotten into Pearl Jam since I’ve been into basically every other band of that era most of my life. But I’m so excited to experience a new band and immerse myself in their catalog. Wish me luck! :)
my mother, best friend, and uncle died yesterday. I played this at their funerals earlier today. It brings me back to all of those spring days when we would listen to 'Black' together.
Shit bro. Hope you're doing okay.
Me to that I’s cataxmd
What? All 3 on the same day? What happened?
@@Wheresthelove7 Plot twist: He did it. And he's writing this from prison.
"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 in mine?"😢 seriously can't get through that verse without shedding a tear lol
Totally agree mate, so beautiful
It’s brutal! 😭💔
Going through something at the moment and that verse hits me like a truck.
yes, bud
@@boreasthenortherndragon6217 Me too, buddy...
This song was released just as I was starting the Fall Semester of my Freshman year at college. I was 18 years old. Two weeks ago I celebrated my 50th birthday. This song still hits 32 years later.
same..celebrating 50 next month. STILL love this song
I’m 47, and lost my virginity to this song with my first love I’d been with for 2 1/2 years, when I was 19 (and it was mutual love too at that time).
This song was just so perfect for that moment, and I’m instantly transported to that intense time when I listen to this, especially when the ending lyrics hit, because he broke up with me a bit after that. : / Girls were throwing themselves at him because he was very good looking, and I guess he couldn’t resist. Guys feel the need to sow their oats at that age I guess.
Rock on 🤘
Sorry for the question
@@anti-ethniccleansing465 ew keep this to yourself
I can't even get this song out of my head. Beautiful song for this daddy from a lovey son. Losing daddys is impossible & the hardest experience. RIP my daddy!!!❤
I listened to this album everyday in my Mitsubishi Eclipse driving home from working at the bank. I HATED that job so much. Don’t work somewhere just to please someone else. It’s miserable. I do love this song though. It brings all that back.
What year eclipse did you have
@@greg2820 first thing I thought of too lol
What I remember is it was 1993 dark blue Eclipse. It had a sunroof and I got my first speeding ticket in it. I passed a cop on the freeway leaving the bank from downtown Charleston while merging onto the freeway. I was tired and over it. I paid my $70 in court. Best memories in my blue eclipse with Pearl Jam music blasting...🙂🙂🙂🙂 and Nirvana too.
@@suziew5447 ahhhh bank life! Can't say I miss it either lmao 😳
@@leannamt406 it can be awesome. But if you work with some type of folks it makes it MISERABLE. It was torture. The 8am to 6pm days were my worst nightmare!!!! 🙂 Honestly to this day I still have nightmares about working at the bank. Just like the school nightmares of forgetting your locker combination and late for class dreams. Ha 🙂
Can you feel the grief, the agony, despair? Sooner or later you will have a part of your soul taken from you. On that day the mystery of this song will be revealed to you and then you can begin to appreciate its depths, like all of the wounded who hear and decipher its secrets. May you reach that day and partake in this treasure.
Love how it fades out at the end how emotional his voice gets with the guitar solo.
Dark moody and powerful.
That voice. You can hear his soul in it and it's massive.. Like something deep in the Earth
Best voice EVER ❤
My brother sadly passed away 2 months ago and he loved pearl jam and I remember that as a little kid he introduced me to the band and ever since then I fell in love with not only them but also the genre. I love you big bro and may you fly high
Much love bro, sorry for your loss
Sorry
Love to you and may your brothers spirit be with you
My father passed away and My sister played this song at his funeral
The gut-wrenching finality of lost love; the wreckage that is left behind and the realisation that they will shine their light onto someone new. We've all known it ❤️
this song stays forever a poem that reminds me we're all just humans between the earth and the sky. One moment of joy can be gone in the blink of eye. It makes me appreciate every second with the people I love.
I love your comment💕💕💕💕✅
Absolutely!
Yes
I think this might be the best song ever written
When Music was poetry. And what a poet Eddi Vedder is. Favourite song of all time.
Never ever did I actually sit and listen and appreicate this song like I have in the past probably 8 years. Since I was 40... It's one of the BEST EVER!!!
I first heard this song just after a serious relationship break up and 10+ years after she left me this song still hits just as hard.
It doesn’t completely break me the way it used to. I’m not so pathetic that I’m still in love with her after so long but it does bring memories of strong feelings as well as the reinforcement that things do get better.
Stay strong people.
Probably the best coincidence stay strong bro❤
i usually dont comment, but that is very well said and exactly how i feel
One of my favorite songs of all time!! It brings me both joy and sorrow at the same time. Only I know the story that plays in my mind when I hear this tune.
I just saw them last night in Seattle, they opened with this. No empty seats in the arena, everyone on their feet and singing along while we could only see their silhouettes. Perfectly black. Phenomenal.
I was also there!
The energy was amazing!
I was just in Seattle 2 weeks ago I wish I would have know that would have been there I would have stuck around to see that amazing show
Cool thanks for sharing
Wow
“I know someday you’ll have a beautiful life I know you’ll be the sun, in somebody else’s sky but why, why, WHY CANT IT BE MIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNEEEEEEE”
That verse literally kills you and brings you back to life with the solo after it. Breaks my heart everytime and yet I STILL COME BACK TO IT!. Thank you PJ
Still one of the best songs of all time.
I agree
Yep
I’m 21 and I agree
Exactly.
yessssss
Still get goosebumps...most amazing song...thank you, Eddi and PJ
We lived in Seattle when grunge came out. I had a teen son, I was a young mom, I’m Eddie’s age! I still love these songs from TEN. The years when my life changed so much & these songs brought me comfort. 30 years later, still giving me comfort. Thank you Eddie for your incredible lyrics.
You don't ask why someone is listening to Black. You respect whoever is listening to Black (and enjoy listening too).
Amo de paixão ❤
Yes Indeed
I will always love this song dedicated 2 EEB
This is the perfect Pearl Jam song, my mom and I would always sing this together on roadtrips, and we still do!
Time really does fly when songs like this exist…
3:58 - 4:05 is probably one of the hardest notes to hit, period, and one of the best that I've ever heard.
Agora entendi sua colocaçao
I woke up this morning with this song playing in my head..I looked it up on you tube..Now I can't stop listening♥️ What a great song!!!Sooooo beautiful!! Sooo heart-breaking🌹❤❤❤
What’s really genius about this song is the contrast of tones during the chorus and the other verses. The hopeful and/or reminiscent tone vanishes towards the final act, but the sadness and bitterness and anger only intensify.
The most brutal-and beautiful-song EVER made. The emotions in this song....just unreal. Been a Pearl Jam fan since day 1 and this song is just a testament of what they're able to come out with.
I cry every time I hear this song. Just touches my soul on a deep level. Just like tears from heaven
This is sooo diferent, I just can't explain. I feel the same
@eddievedder1919lol hi
Such a powerful song. You can really feel the pain in this man's voice.
Man at 3:39 always gives me goosebumps!!! Love this song such a masterpiece
If that part doesn't bring tears to your eyes you haven't lived and lost yet
The crescendo at 4:40 does it for me
It's beautiful this part❤️
ABSOLUTELY
3:19 for me too
This love to this time... and music... says everything about you.
You were here
You tried.
You won
You lost
You ....thrived....cried...
Im proud of you
Your still here!
With us all - your not alone
We are many.
This is my favorite song ever!!! ❤️️❤️️❤️️ That MTV Unplugged session of PJ is still a favorite today.
Back when they still makes songs with content, story and value. Lyrics that just cut through! With humble accompaniment. ❤️
This song played every now and then when my mom would drive as a kid, first time ever listening to it in depth. It’s insane how Eddie expressed his anguish so strongly through the rasp in his voice, hitting different notes, even the guitar had my hairs raised. painfully beautiful song.
Reminds me of 2002
I miss great music. This is great music. Hope the future doesn't lose this.
This is my most favorite song by pearl jam this is forever timeless and amazing to this day 😁🔥👏🙏💯
this song is a masterpiece...it's not just a song, you can see there's a deep pain through the lyrics...thanks Eddie for all the love...!!!
well said this goes beyond mere music
Something about this song that speaks so many volumes. Just amazing.
This song makes me remember all the girls I met in my youth, girls that got away during a turbulent time in my life where I was finding myself and was emotionally unstable. It makes me feel the dread and regret of how I missed so many opportunities to have potentially beautiful relationships. All those pictures in the depths of my mind have all been washed in black... tattooed everything. Painful and bittersweet. Eddie nails the emotions perfectly with his vivid lyrics and expressive singing style.
Pearl Jams classic songs are IMMORTAL ❤
The reality is good music like this NEVER goes out of style or ceases to move me!!!! Talent is talent, no questions asked.
When you're happy you enjoy the music
But when you're sad you enjoy the music
ITS SO TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!
this song is like a drug, I can't stop listening it's just the best
Ikr
Deadass tho
Probably do look like a junkie
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I remember the day this came out…I can close my eyes and still see myself riding my bike to school with my crew listening to this album! I saw a comment “this isn’t a song you listen too, it’s a song that you feel” absolutley!!!