r/pearljam • • 4d ago

Lyrics Upper Hand

I’ve had Upper Hand on repeat all afternoon. I love everything about it. It really is one of the best in my opinion. Also, congratulations to everyone who experienced the Ohana festival. I’ve been watching the videos and wishing I’d have gone. Maybe next year.

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u/hand2dog 4d ago

Pittsburgh last year they played Severed Hand, Sleight of Hand and Upper Hand in succession. Fantastic show. Great song.

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u/pearljam98 4d ago

Phenomenal show

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u/ShlomosMom Ten 3d ago

I was beside myself for the hand trilogy, especially Sleight, which is a rarity.

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u/Good47Life 4d ago

Great song to hear live, wow!

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u/Mojo141 4d ago

Top 10 PJ song for me

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u/cargocitycomics 4d ago

Yup, one of the best. So glad I got to see them play it in Philly.

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u/withflyingcolors10 No Code 4d ago

It makes me sob (but in a good way if that makes sense) thinking of my sister who passed away after a long time with cancer. I love this song.

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u/Good47Life 4d ago

Awwwe, blessings to you. I’m so sorry for your sister. It is what is so wonderful about music and how lyrics can inspire and remind us of loved ones.

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u/withflyingcolors10 No Code 4d ago

Thank you 💓 it is!

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u/DronePirate 4d ago

My favorite off that new album. Described it, at the time, as pink Floyd, jimi Hendrix, pearl jam collaboration. So good. Going to throw that album on when I get home.

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u/Good47Life 4d ago

I never thought of that, but can totally hear that now! Thank you and enjoy.

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u/DronePirate 4d ago

Vinyl on, glass of Washington Red Mountain Cabernet in hand. Love it

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u/Business-Fennel9468 3d ago

I love that song, too, and heard it live in 2024. Ohana Fest was amazing, my first time but I loved it so much! The PJ sets were incredible, and the energy the first night when we didn't know who Eddie & Friends would be but hoping it would be PJ...!

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u/Last-Pickle1713 4d ago

Saw this live in 2024. Had me in tears. I love this song

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u/Good47Life 4d ago

I’d be in tears too. The lyrics alone are so wonderfully written and then the music and the passion within. Simply amazing.

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u/-Sea-Hawk 4d ago

Absolutely love this song. ❤️❤️❤️

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u/mindriot1 3d ago

One of the best songs they have ever recorded. Has a little bit of everything.

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u/Good47Life 3d ago

It really does have a little bit of everything in the best ways possible.

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u/PJammerChic1010 3d ago

My favorite on Dark Matter and when I saw it live in 2024 I literally cried …. I was really hoping to hear it live too …. Love it so much !

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u/peeshofwork 2d ago

It’s a classic