About the Song
"Jeremy" is a song by American rock band Pearl Jam, with lyrics written by vocalist Eddie Vedder and music composed by bassist Jeff Ament. "Jeremy" was released in August 1992 as the third single from Pearl Jam's debut album, Ten (1991). The song was inspired by a newspaper article Vedder read about Jeremy Wade Delle, a high school student who shot himself in front of his English class on January 8, 1991. It reached the number 5 spot on both the Album and Modern Rock Billboard charts. It did not originally chart on the regular Billboard Hot 100 singles chart since it was not released as a commercial single in the US at the time, but a re-release in July 1995 brought it up to number 79.
Meaning Behind the Lyrics
The song "Jeremy" by Pearl Jam can be read as a poignant reflection on isolation and the tragic consequences of bullying. Many listeners interpret the narrative as shedding light on a deeply troubled individual who feels unheard and marginalized. The emotional weight of the song often resonates with those who have experienced similar feelings of alienation or despair. Themes of loss and longing for connection can evoke a strong emotional response, making it a powerful commentary on the struggles faced by youth in an unforgiving environment.
Did You Know?
- Pearl Jam is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington, that formed in 1990.
- One of the key bands in the grunge movement of the early 1990s, Pearl Jam has outsold and outlasted many of its contemporaries and is considered one of the most influential bands from that decade.
Music Details
These details come from the iTunes song listing used for the artwork and metadata match.
- Album/collection: Jeremy – Single
- Genre: Rock
- iTunes release date: January 2, 1992
- Track runtime: 4:50
Video Snapshot
- Video title: Pearl Jam – Jeremy (1991) [Original Video – Directed by Chris Cuffaro]
- YouTube channel: PearlJamOnline | PJ & Beyond
- Video published: October 30, 2008
- Video runtime: 5 minutes, 23 seconds
- YouTube views when drafted: 161,233
- YouTube likes when drafted: 2,050
- YouTube comments when drafted: 138
Quick Facts
- Artist: Pearl Jam
- Song: Jeremy (Radio Edit)
- Album/collection: Jeremy – Single
- Genre: Rock
- Reference page: Jeremy (song)
