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Pearl Jam — Nothing As It Seems
Album: Binaural
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Released: 2000
Length: 5:16
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Don't feel like home
He's a little out
And all these words alone
Is nothing like your poem

Putting in, inputting in
Don't feel like methadone
A scratching voice all alone
It's nothing like your baritone

It's nothing as it seems
The little that he needs, it's home
The little that he sees
Is nothing he can seize, it's home

One uninviting chromosome
A blanket like the ozone

It's nothing as it seems
All that he needs is home
The little that he frees
Is nothing he believes

Saving it for a sunny day
Something maybe, two tone
Anything of his own
A chip off the corner stone

Who's kidding? Rainy day
A one way ticket headstone
An occupation's overthrown
A whisper through a megaphone

It's nothing as it seems
The little that he needs, it's home
The little that he sees
Is nothing he concedes, it's home

And all that he frees
A little bittersweet, it's home
It's nothing as it seems
The little that he sees, it's home
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Definitely a 10
Posted 3 months ago by lugarcia    [ Reply ]
This song is a 10!!! I love PEARL JAM!
Posted 3 months ago by Jaxxierb    [ Reply ]
The first Pearl Jam song I've rated, and it's an 8.  Must be in a good mood today.
Posted 8 months ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
So dark gritty and moody 10
Posted 8 months ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
One of the most influential bands ever.
Posted 1 year ago by linnex-    [ Reply ]
Not usually a PJ fan but this song does it for me and is a solid 9!
Posted 1 year ago by nelsonha    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:


maybe. maybe not. but, we (most of us who remember cynaera) love seeing her posts as they remind us of what a light in this world she was. she left us too soon and is missed.


Hear hear......
For Cynaera
Posted 1 year ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
 paloeguevo wrote:


This is probably the most random reason why someone has ever liked a song in the history of randomness  


maybe. maybe not. but, we (most of us who remember cynaera) love seeing her posts as they remind us of what a light in this world she was. she left us too soon and is missed.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 Stefen wrote:

Such a powerful song.




I Agree!  Thanx RP!  
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
This song is perfect for filing my fingernails to...  (I mean that in a GOOD way!)  It's very pensive and plodding - almost Zen-like.  I need that when I'm filing my nails because I get frustrated so easily. My nails are pretty jagged and ugly (like my temper and my sense of humor), but for maybe the first time since I started trying to resemble a lady and not some kind of cave-troll that burrows in the dirt, I did a pretty respectable job of getting my hands to look almost civilized.

I shall forever be grateful to Pearl Jam for this. {#Notworthy}


How we miss you Cynaera........
Posted 1 year ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
 Easyrider wrote:

I love the raw,dark emotion of this track but there are many other good tracks on this album,please play more Bill👍




I AGREE!!!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
I love the raw,dark emotion of this track but there are many other good tracks on this album,please play more Bill👍
Posted 2 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
Please play more tunes from this album!!   Thank You!!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 eileenomurphy wrote:
Binauaral is a method of stereo recording, that is intended for playback through headphones, to get the desired "stereo effect". This tune sounds great in FLAC through great studio phones, amp & DAC!!   PS: The Binaural "stereo effect" will sound weird through properly placed speakers!  



Very well stated!!  ...Sounds great in FLAC through MY studio cans!!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Wow,  hadnt heard this PJ before.  
Posted 2 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
The more I hear this in FLAC  w/ great studio phones, amp & DAC, the more I love it!!!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Binauaral is a method of stereo recording, that is intended for playback through headphones, to get the desired "stereo effect". This tune sounds great in FLAC through great studio phones, amp & DAC!!   PS: The Binaural "stereo effect" will sound weird through properly placed speakers!  
Posted 3 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
This song is perfect for filing my fingernails to...  (I mean that in a GOOD way!)  It's very pensive and plodding - almost Zen-like.  I need that when I'm filing my nails because I get frustrated so easily. My nails are pretty jagged and ugly (like my temper and my sense of humor), but for maybe the first time since I started trying to resemble a lady and not some kind of cave-troll that burrows in the dirt, I did a pretty respectable job of getting my hands to look almost civilized.

I shall forever be grateful to Pearl Jam for this. {#Notworthy}


This is probably the most random reason why someone has ever liked a song in the history of randomness  
Posted 3 years ago by paloeguevo    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by stanohlohovec5    [ Reply ]
 Johnny_Wave wrote:

Dropping from a weak 3 to an ever weaker 2.   These guys blow chunks



(LOL) I Bet Johnny wave surfs as bad as his taste in music!
Posted 3 years ago by surfrider4life    [ Reply ]
"Whisper though a megaphone"
Posted 3 years ago by surfrider4life    [ Reply ]
 neptunejeff wrote:
Pearl Jam's neo-hippy/grunge  druggie tune hits home...."8"
 
this morning just went 8>9 
Posted 4 years ago by Triquel67    [ Reply ]
 ngunnell wrote:
Heck that's dull.  Had me turn off the station and go to my own music.   {#Razz}
You need to stay with with your own music then.

Posted 4 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
Damn! Making me love PJ! Yeah I liked the usual fare back in my goth/grunge flannel shirt and Doc Marten days (the FIRST time they were in style..) but never fully connected with the early albums I owned other than the obvious songs. 

THIS is like Radiohead, Pink Floyd, and Portishead...but with his EV deliciousness. Thank you Bill! You never disappoint! 

Side note - The beautifully crafted and directed Into the Wild  absolutely would not be the same without Eddie's soundtrack. ALTHOUGH, the best song was written by local Bay Area songwriter and artist Jerry Hannan. :)
Posted 4 years ago by pooterthecat    [ Reply ]
my favourite  song.. 9/10 
Posted 4 years ago by stanohlohovec5    [ Reply ]
Never heard this before now. Like Joe Bonomassa jamming with Portishead. Diggin' it.
Posted 4 years ago by memoryboxer    [ Reply ]
Pearl Jam's neo-hippy/grunge  druggie tune hits home...."8"
Posted 4 years ago by neptunejeff    [ Reply ]
 ScottN wrote:
PSD feature was a great addition to the RP experience.  Think I'll use it now
 
Yes, I prefer you're away...
Posted 4 years ago by francesco_insyde    [ Reply ]
 cgiordano wrote:
Anyone else notice that near the beginning of the song (at about 1:16) there's a sound in the background that sounds like someone opened a CD-ROM drive on an old computer? This has been bugging me for the better part of almost 20 years!
 
And I have been knocking the side of my ol' PC in frustration!  LOL... now you tell me, I will always here it as well. Yup, I can hear it 
Posted 5 years ago by MM_Oz    [ Reply ]
Anyone else notice that near the beginning of the song (at about 1:16) there's a sound in the background that sounds like someone opened a CD-ROM drive on an old computer? This has been bugging me for the better part of almost 20 years!
Posted 5 years ago by cgiordano    [ Reply ]
Listen to this song as you drive down an endless road to nowhere and you feel the lyrics. 

Thanks Jeff A for those and Mick McC for the lovely guitar.  
Posted 5 years ago by PhoenixArtDj    [ Reply ]
Killer record.
Posted 5 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
Album art makes me want to make some guacamole . . .
Posted 5 years ago by bitterdave    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by Aikau    [ Reply ]
 ngunnell wrote:
Heck that's dull.  Had me turn off the station and go to my own music.   {#Razz}

 
Stay there................{#Tongue}
Posted 5 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
Ed w/ Kobain in mind!
Or did Ament write these lyrics?
Posted 5 years ago by surfrider4life    [ Reply ]
I would just have tuned that snare differently.
Posted 5 years ago by eveliko    [ Reply ]
Not generally a fan of PJ, but this is most likable.  The guitar work kicks butt.  Kind of built to spillish  
Posted 6 years ago by fredGarvin    [ Reply ]
 Reckoner978 wrote:
Radiohead followed by Pearl Jam;  it doesn't get any Vedder than that :)   {#Music}

 
same thing today! Decks Dark-loving it
Posted 6 years ago by michaele    [ Reply ]
 Johnny_Wave wrote:
Dropping from a weak 3 to an ever weaker 2.   These guys blow chunks

 
Chunks of heavy delicious grunge   {#Moon}
Posted 6 years ago by jbuhl    [ Reply ]
except for the radiohead part{#Beat} 

Reckoner978 wrote:
Radiohead followed by Pearl Jam;  it doesn't get any Vedder than that :)   {#Music}

 


Posted 7 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
 Reckoner978 wrote:
Radiohead followed by Pearl Jam;  it doesn't get any Vedder than that :)   {#Music}

  The segue from John Lee Hooker was pretty healing


Posted 7 years ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
Radiohead followed by Pearl Jam;  it doesn't get any Vedder than that :)   {#Music}
Posted 7 years ago by Reckoner978    [ Reply ]
Great song, deep joy!
Posted 8 years ago by semolinapilchard    [ Reply ]
 Johnny_Wave wrote:
Dropping from a weak 3 to an ever weaker 2.   These guys blow chunks

 
Not all of us have deep souls,I guess. This is strikingly beautiful and haunted.
Posted 8 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
H or miss though... Some PJ is horrible. This tune is great though 
Posted 8 years ago by Knibbs1    [ Reply ]
Great song! 
Posted 8 years ago by Knibbs1    [ Reply ]
Dropping from a weak 3 to an ever weaker 2.   These guys blow chunks
Posted 8 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
Spent an interesting 10 minutes with a Methadone addict (self confessed - along with his life story) yesterday at the blood-testing clinic. 
This is real. 
Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Heck that's dull.  Had me turn off the station and go to my own music.   {#Razz}
Posted 9 years ago by ngunnell    [ Reply ]
Such a powerful song.
Posted 9 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Awesome tune. Awesome band.
Posted 9 years ago by MentalWedgie    [ Reply ]
most excellent   
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Awesome CD and nebula.
Posted 10 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
Better lay off the ludes dude.
Posted 10 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
This is wonderful.  Surprisingly low rating, to my ears.

ps just upped it to a 10 to compensate, but it made no difference.
Posted 10 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
PSD feature was a great addition to the RP experience.  Think I'll use it now
Posted 10 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
Crank up the bass and            chill.....
Posted 10 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 jkhandy wrote:
Obviously Bill really likes this band :(
 
.....and why not
Posted 11 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
only listenable tune I ever heard from this group, {#Stupid}they pretty much suck as far as I've heard
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
This song is perfect for filing my fingernails to...  (I mean that in a GOOD way!)  It's very pensive and plodding - almost Zen-like.  I need that when I'm filing my nails because I get frustrated so easily. My nails are pretty jagged and ugly (like my temper and my sense of humor), but for maybe the first time since I started trying to resemble a lady and not some kind of cave-troll that burrows in the dirt, I did a pretty respectable job of getting my hands to look almost civilized.

I shall forever be grateful to Pearl Jam for this. {#Notworthy}

 
Trolling down the comments ALWAYs reveals gold!   Peace
Posted 11 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Binaural is the best work Pearl Jam has created, they took a risk and perhaps paid for it.   "Nothing As It Seems" and "Of the Girl" - spectacular! 
Posted 11 years ago by sgw007    [ Reply ]
Obviously Bill really likes this band :(
Posted 11 years ago by jkhandy    [ Reply ]
This particular playlist has been on RP since approximately 2000 when I started listening {#Notworthy}
Posted 11 years ago by tprimeau    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
Another great one, PJ
 
One of THE BEST, in top 5 for me personally
Posted 12 years ago by Reckoner978    [ Reply ]
Thought it sucked back in 2007... hearing it again hasn't changed my opinion
Posted 12 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
Another great one, PJ
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Somewhat a-tonal and rather dull. It does have a bit of atmosphere...but mostly of what I mentioned.
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 lemmoth wrote:

Given your moniker I would expect no less.  How many shows have you seen?  Were you at Alpine Valley?

 
I was there on the 4th. Magical and spiritual.
Posted 12 years ago by junkee_bizness    [ Reply ]
 StoneyG wrote:

I too like it.  Love this one and all the songs from the record.  Especially live.

 
Given your moniker I would expect no less.  How many shows have you seen?  Were you at Alpine Valley?

Posted 12 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
I can't think of a Pearl Jam tune I've not enjoyed.
Posted 12 years ago by robh    [ Reply ]
{#Meditate}
Posted 13 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
 lemmoth wrote:


Binaural is a tremendous album, and in many ways a departure for the band. 

You all should check it out.
 
I too like it.  Love this one and all the songs from the record.  Especially live.

Posted 13 years ago by StoneyG    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
lemmoth wrote:


showing again sirdorseph's complete lack of credibility - just take a quick look at the great songs this person rates a 1 or 2

1 - Led Zeppelin - Rock and Roll 1 - Derek and the Dominoes - Layla 2 - David Bowie - Heroes

"nuff said


sirdroseph wrote:

Ceptin those songs suck balls. Nuff said.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Children, could you please take your little quarrel off-board?  One person's great songs are another person's hell. It's life. Deal with it. BTW:  lemmoth, you misspelled sirdroseph's name - was that intentional, or does "lack of credibility" not apply to dyslexics?  And sirdroseph - I find your "suck balls" expression a bit offensive. Couldn't you change it to something like "slobber on testicles"?

I am SO getting banned from this board.....  {#Doh}


 
Cyanera (intentional) you are one funny woman.

Peace be unto you and sirdroseph


Posted 13 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
Is this Cacaphonic Depressive Hour or what
Posted 13 years ago by drcrnp    [ Reply ]
lemmoth wrote:


showing again sirdorseph's complete lack of credibility - just take a quick look at the great songs this person rates a 1 or 2

1 - Led Zeppelin - Rock and Roll 1 - Derek and the Dominoes - Layla 2 - David Bowie - Heroes

"nuff said


sirdroseph wrote:

Ceptin those songs suck balls. Nuff said.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Children, could you please take your little quarrel off-board?  One person's great songs are another person's hell. It's life. Deal with it. BTW:  lemmoth, you misspelled sirdroseph's name - was that intentional, or does "lack of credibility" not apply to dyslexics?  And sirdroseph - I find your "suck balls" expression a bit offensive. Couldn't you change it to something like "slobber on testicles"?

I am SO getting banned from this board.....  {#Doh}


Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:


There are 10 kinds of people in the world.  Those who know binary and those who don't.
 
I love that joke.

Posted 13 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
This song is perfect for filing my fingernails to...  (I mean that in a GOOD way!)  It's very pensive and plodding - almost Zen-like.  I need that when I'm filing my nails because I get frustrated so easily. My nails are pretty jagged and ugly (like my temper and my sense of humor), but for maybe the first time since I started trying to resemble a lady and not some kind of cave-troll that burrows in the dirt, I did a pretty respectable job of getting my hands to look almost civilized.

I shall forever be grateful to Pearl Jam for this. {#Notworthy}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 lemmoth wrote:


showing again sirdorseph's complete lack of credibility - just take a quick look at the great songs this person rates a 1 or 2

1 - Led Zeppelin - Rock and Roll 1 - Derek and the Dominoes - Layla 2 - David Bowie - Heroes

"nuff said

 
Ceptin those songs suck balls. Nuff said.

Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Purchased...{#Hearteyes}
Posted 13 years ago by nicolewe    [ Reply ]
 pfnepschnee wrote:
A binary 10
 

There are 10 kinds of people in the world.  Those who know binary and those who don't.
Posted 13 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
A binary 10
Posted 13 years ago by pfnepschnee    [ Reply ]
One of the unlistenable songs from PJ.
Posted 13 years ago by lilbosco    [ Reply ]
Great song from a great band!
Posted 13 years ago by grungepuppy    [ Reply ]
I'm raising this form a 3 to a 4 because it's divisible by 2.
Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
Loving this rockin' set!....Now Hendrix....awesome
Posted 13 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]

Posted 13 years ago by hemajuja    [ Reply ]
Your comment is not completely inappropriate, i think it is pertinent to note because some atmosphere loudness P. Floyd, especially in the evolution of guitar chords similar of solo-P.Floyd/Guilmour (but not exactly the song Shine On You).
But if there is indeed any influence of P. Floyd, only P. Jam will can makes clear when they worked on this song.....and if so, this only enhances the music of P. Jam, i think.


 ugly wrote:
This song reminds me of Shine On You Crazy Diamond for some reason. Does anyone else think they hear little influences of that album in Nothing As It Seems?
 

Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:


Ceptin for one little thing Shine On You Crazy Diamond is one of the greatest songs of all times and this one sucks balls; other than that, yea, they are very similar.{#Rolleyes}
 

showing again sirdorseph's complete lack of credibility - just take a quick look at the great songs this person rates a 1 or 2

1 - Led Zeppelin - Rock and Roll 1 - Derek and the Dominoes - Layla 2 - David Bowie - Heroes

"nuff said

Posted 14 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
 George_Tirebiter wrote:
Neil would hate it.
  Who - Neil Schon.

Because Mr. Young and PJ have a big-time mutual admiration society.  Several collaborations on tours and record.


Posted 14 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
Screaming guitars, count me in!
Posted 14 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
 nicolewe wrote:
Spacey, not the usual PJ. I like this and had never heard it. {#Notworthy}
 

Binaural is a tremendous album, and in many ways a departure for the band. 

You all should check it out.
Posted 14 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
Took me a while to like PJ - now I am some kind of a fan!

This song especially is beyond critics!

Great lyrics, guitars with awesome voice - great liveband!

PS
quote chyk5: "bad even by pearl jam standards" .

Do not be RIDICULOUS!!!
  

 FYI that was rp1125, not me. This song is great


Posted 14 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
Spacey, not the usual PJ. I like this and had never heard it. {#Notworthy}
Posted 14 years ago by nicolewe    [ Reply ]
CERTAINLY A SOLID "9"
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Took me a while to like PJ - now I am some kind of a fan!

This song especially is beyond critics!

Great lyrics, guitars with awesome voice - great liveband!

PS
quote chyk5: "bad even by pearl jam standards"

Do not be RIDICULOUS!!!


Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 rp1125 wrote:
bad even by pearl jam standards
 

Really?! I can take or leave Pearl Jam most days, but this song is one of their best.
Posted 14 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
{#Guitarist} Wonderful
Posted 14 years ago by Mike_Sneade    [ Reply ]
PJ is songwriting, voice and guitar!

Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 rp1125 wrote:
bad even by pearl jam standards
 

My hero!{#Notworthy}{#Roflol}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
I love it.
Posted 14 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
Neil would hate it.
Posted 14 years ago by George_Tirebiter    [ Reply ]
Too much Pearl Jam over the last week. Please stop. Please.
Posted 14 years ago by Nuance    [ Reply ]
bad even by pearl jam standards
Posted 14 years ago by rp1125    [ Reply ]
F'n killer!
Posted 14 years ago by mrdak    [ Reply ]
Released in 2000.
Posted 14 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Real channel turner...
Posted 14 years ago by dbreece    [ Reply ]
Love this song!

Definitely one of my favourite PJ tunes.

Posted 14 years ago by flatpicker    [ Reply ]
 ugly wrote:
This song reminds me of Shine On You Crazy Diamond for some reason. Does anyone else think they hear little influences of that album in Nothing As It Seems?
 
I'm reminded more of Drive by REM. Not hearing the PF angle.

Posted 14 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
Simply. Awesome.
Posted 14 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
 ugly wrote:
This song reminds me of Shine On You Crazy Diamond for some reason. Does anyone else think they hear little influences of that album in Nothing As It Seems?
 

Ceptin for one little thing Shine On You Crazy Diamond is one of the greatest songs of all times and this one sucks balls; other than that, yea, they are very similar.{#Rolleyes}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Big fan of soaring guitars, but this is just a bit going nowhere for me.
Posted 15 years ago by gumbo73039    [ Reply ]
 ugly wrote:
This song reminds me of Shine On You Crazy Diamond for some reason. Does anyone else think they hear little influences of that album in Nothing As It Seems?
 
Of course: the acoustic strumming with the intense soaring electric guitar, tight drumming, hypnotic base, spacey effects, heavy lyrics...
Posted 15 years ago by Otomi    [ Reply ]
People can say what they want, but this is what I call a tight outfit.
Posted 15 years ago by dyharenas    [ Reply ]
Its a pitty, i have to leave, this rotation is GREAT!!

Posted 15 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]


Ed Vedder during the Cincinnati June 24th 2006 concert  talk about  Rolling Stone Magazine

Posted 15 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 ugly wrote:
This song reminds me of Shine On You Crazy Diamond for some reason. Does anyone else think they hear little influences of that album in Nothing As It Seems?
 
Think you got your wires crossed —- Nothing Floydy that I can detect.

Posted 15 years ago by siskinbob    [ Reply ]
Possibly Pearl Jam's strongest work.
Posted 15 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
This song reminds me of Shine On You Crazy Diamond for some reason. Does anyone else think they hear little influences of that album in Nothing As It Seems?
Posted 15 years ago by ugly    [ Reply ]
Powerful blasterpiece
Posted 15 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]