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Pearl Jam

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
Ooh, and all I taught her was everything Ooh, I know she gave me all that she wore And now my bitter hands shake beneath the clouds Of what was everything
All the pictures had 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?
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, can't it be mine?

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nnicnnac

Every single time I hear this song I cry....and I've been listening for almost 20 years. Just a beautiful song.

lightnin66

great last lines

Layladivine

I just love this song so much! I love how Eddie sings the words so differently than they seem to appear written. It's a real testament to the power of his delivery. It doesn't hurt that the lyrics are touching & so wonderfully poetic.

Musikk Boyy23

I like this song SO MUCH!!!

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