Pearl Jam - Thumbing My Way Lyrics






i have not been home since you left long ago
i'm thumbing my way back to heaven
counting steps, walking backwards on the road
i'm counting my way back to heaven
i can't be free with what's locked inside of me
if there was a key, you took it in your hand
there's no wrong or right, but i'm sure there's good and bad
the questions linger overhead
no matter how cold the winter, there's a springtime ahead
i'm thumbing my way back to heaven
i wish that i could hold you
i wish that i had
thinking 'bout heaven
i let go of a rope, thinking that's what held me back
and in time i've realized, it's now wrapped around my neck
i can't see what's next, from this lonely overpass
hang my head and count my steps, as another car goes past
all the rusted signs we ignore throughout our lives
choosing the shiny ones instead
i turned my back, now there's no turning back
no matter how cold the winter, there's a springtime ahead
i smile, but who am i kidding?
i'm just walking the miles, every once in a while i'll get a ride
i'm thumbing my way back to heaven
thumbing my way back to heaven
i'm thumbing my way back to heaven...





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  1. n.... r....

    Uno de los temas mas hermosos de la vida

  2. A.... R....

    🖤🖤🖤

  3. M.... m....

    Pearl Jam top todas muito bom 👏👏

  4. K.... K....

    Great lyrics ...

  5. S.... M....

    I love his voice 💕

  6. P.... T....

    Thanks for capturing the best of Eddie's essence and profound deliverance of a lyrical understanding for those that are detached from normality and want to understand what it is humanity decided to accept as a conditioned normality. The thought always runs through the stop sign in a hurry to go nowhere when you are everywhere, but ....it's harder when you ignore the simplicity to read into the depth of the signs in front of you.

  7. F.... L....

    47 colded hearted souls had the guts to dislike this song... One of the most beautiful songs ever made. Lyrics and music-wise.

  8. M.... C....

    The Best! Eddie vedder Beautifull! Love song! Beautifull!
    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
    ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
    ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

  9. M.... A....

    Long Live Eddie

  10. J.... W....

    eddie vedder, one of the if not the most underrated lyricist of all time. and pearl jam, an underrated band. this song, an extremely underrated masterpiece.

    J.... W....

    Sometimes When You Speak, I cry A Little ;)

    J.... W....

    Totally agree. I think it's because Eddie is still alive. I never thought nirvana was the best part of the grunge scene.

  11. r.... r....

    I sometimes forget how important Pearl Jam’s music is to us! I hope I can speak for those of you who genuinely laid out your thoughts about this band, and this song in particular. My love and appreciation to this band! Don’t know where I’d be...

  12. A.... E....

    This deserves more love

  13. F.... L....

    I have not been home since you left long ago
    I'm thumbing my way back to heaven
    Counting steps, walking backwards on the road
    I'm counting my way back to heaven

    I can't be free with what's locked inside of me
    If there was a key, you took it in your hand
    There's no wrong or right, but I'm sure there's good and bad
    The questions linger overhead

    No matter how cold the winter, there's a springtime ahead
    I'm thumbing my way back to heaven
    I wish that I could hold you
    I wish that I had
    Thinking 'bout heaven

    I let go of a rope, thinking that's what held me back
    And in time I've realized, it's now wrapped around my neck
    I can't see what's next, from this lonely overpass
    Hang my head and count my steps, as another car goes past

    All the rusted signs we ignore throughout our lives
    Choosing the shiny ones instead
    I turned my back, now there's no turning back

    No matter how cold the winter, there's a springtime ahead
    I smile, but who am I kidding?
    I'm just walking the mile, every once in a while I'll get a ride
    I'm thumbing my way back to heaven

    Thumbing my way back to heaven
    I'm thumbing my way back to heaven

  14. m.... m....

    good song

    m.... m....

    The best !!!

  15. D.... b....

    Sacredness

  16. M.... ....

    I have not been home since you left long ago
    I'm thumbing my way back to heaven
    Counting steps, walking backwards on the road
    I'm counting my way back to heaven

    I can't be free with what's locked inside of me
    If there was a key, you took it in your hand
    There's no wrong or right, but I'm sure there's good and bad
    The questions linger overhead

    No matter how cold the winter, there's a springtime ahead
    I'm thumbing my way back to heaven
    I wish that I could hold you
    I wish that I had
    Thinking 'bout heaven

    I let go of a rope, thinking that's what held me back
    And in time I've realized, it's now wrapped around my neck
    I can't see what's next, from this lonely overpass
    Hang my head and count my steps, as another car goes past

    All the rusted signs we ignore throughout our lives
    Choosing the shiny ones instead
    I turned my back, now there's no turning back

    No matter how cold the winter, there's a springtime ahead
    I smile, but who am I kidding?
    I'm just walking the mile, every once in a while I'll get a ride
    I'm thumbing my way back to heaven

    Thumbing my way back to heaven
    I'm thumbing my way back to heaven

  17. A.... T....

    Amo demais essa música, essa banda, Pearl Jam eh mt top

  18. L.... ....

    Essa banda deve ser eternizada, tanto pelas músicas como pelas atitudes para/com a sociedade!

  19. s.... t....

    This is the most beautiful he has ever looked or sounded.

  20. A.... ....

    i thinking abou kill myself

  21. m.... s....

    Love you Ste ❤

  22. S.... C....

    This song is lyrically perfect... quite good musically too. Closest vedder has ever gotten to Dylan/petty levels of song writing.

  23. C.... B....

    I love my bride

  24. T.... B....

    Non importa quanto sia freddo l’inverno c’è sempre una Primavera poi... 🖤 fantastica, grande Eddie 🙏🏼❤️

  25. c.... ....

    I'm here listening to this song this morning, because I lost my brother yesterday. He was a very good, strong family - oriented man, and all members of my family will miss him deeply. This is such a beautiful song to me, and it means a lot to me. I thank all members of Pearl Jam for writing such a wonderful song.

  26. P.... T....

    There are others, but the synergy, compassion, and beauty of these 6 can seriously STOP you from whatever requires your attention and just listen, pause, and question if whatever deserves your attention.

  27. R.... A....

    I let go of a rope, thinking that's what held me back
    And in time I've realized, it's now wrapped around my neck

    How can you even write something like this? These guys are poets

  28. R.... A....

    I still haven't found a band which has more meaningful lyrics than Pearl Jam. Search continues..

    R.... A....

    you won't, chris cornell was up there but no longer with us....

    R.... A....

    Steven Wilson.!!!!

    R.... A....

    I'm the biggest PJ fan... but My Morning Jacket's lyrics are up there. Of course, I can and will just love them both.

  29. t.... ....

    This song touches my soul.

  30. D.... I....

    For Greg Root...R.I.P. our precious friend. Love you. Will think of you every day, hoping you are happy, playing your Guitars, singing, in Heaven! Eternal hugs. This world will not be the same without you here.

  31. A.... E....

    Get this to a million

  32. L.... o....

    Those who disliked were thumbing the wrong way!

    L.... o....

    Lord of Diamonds clever

  33. V.... M....

    Such an underrated song, and just look at the rating, look at the size of the deslike bar, this obviosly a really liked song, but still really unknown compared to their other songs

  34. H.... ....

    He could sing the phone book and make it good. PJ for life.

  35. J.... W....

    "Now matter how cold the winter, there's a spring time ahead." So beautiful...

  36. A.... �....

    ..after at blood ; ..go to thumbing may way ; very good :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

  37. J.... E....

    No matter how cold the winter there's a springtime ahead... Thanks Eddie. I needed that ❤

  38. W.... W....

    Who makes a conscious effort to hit the dislike button on this?

  39. J.... P....

    I'm always blown away by the slight crescendo in this song. Maybe that's not the right word but it grows from a sad place to one of a bit of optimism. This song has been with me through some shit!

  40. J.... L....

    These guys are so stupid perfect that I won't mention it here.....uhhh...I guess I just did....

  41. S.... B....

    i smile, But who i am kidding?!

  42. 0.... ....

    Riot Act's brightest moment. This is one of the best songs they have ever written.

  43. J.... B....

    💔💔💔💔💔💔✌️

  44. B.... B....

    "If there was a key, you took in your hand" - this song ends with me

  45. M.... V....

    a perfect illustration of the thin line between poetry and music

  46. P.... P....

    busted crossing Canadian border playing this song on way to daughter in Alaska. yep.

  47. M.... N....

    Got the album for this song

  48. A.... C....

    great song
    but the quality man...ischh watch that
    anyway thanks for the upload

  49. J.... C....

    I can't be free with what's locked inside of me.... me encanta esta canción, i love it!

  50. G.... ....

    Spiritual

  51. F.... T....

    Waouh !!!! Fucking song !

  52. E.... c....

    TEMON..!!! y pensar que yo tengo todos los discos y no le preste mucha atención a esta canción...!!! :)

  53. I.... K....

    Best band ever!!! Love you, Guys!!!!

  54. E.... G....

    That's one aliased video. My god.

    E.... G....

    it adds charm

  55. A.... R....

    One of their best songs, so deep, so meaningful... just perfect

    "No matter how cold is the winter, there's a spring time ahead... I smile but who am I kidding, I just walking miles...." I love these lyrics :') I hope someday heard it at concert

  56. T.... ....

    No matter how cold the winter, there's a springtime ahead...

  57. N.... F....

    Such a beautiful song ...

  58. D.... ....

    Excelente!!!!!

  59. e.... ....

    The chop suey recordings are so much better than the production on Riot Act.

    e.... ....

    ellrick yes, riot act was a sloppy album - sonically. This is much more open and natural sounding.

  60. C.... Y....

    RA is my least favorite PJ album but this song is gorgeous, brilliant GO PJ

  61. E.... S....

    he says Erin (:

  62. D.... C....

    There's a spring time ahead

  63. S.... B....

    my favorite, favorite, favorite Pearl Jam song

  64. a.... d....

    Does anyone know what guitar Eddie is playing? Looks like a custom martin 0015m with gloss finish?

    a.... d....

    I thought so too, but the OBEY-sticker isn't on the guitar....

  65. I.... L....

    What 8 people disliked this?

  66. C.... D....

    Possibly the best song Vedder has ever written.

    C.... D....

    Definitely.

    C.... D....

    Light Years is up there with this one

    C.... D....

    That’s hugely subjective. I’m not really sure why you wouldn’t just say it’s your favorite, but it makes you look pretty ignorant tbh

    C.... D....

    I am mine

    C.... D....

    M. Stone I am pretty sure everyone knows it is just an opinion. Good day to you anyways. 🙂

  67. N.... R....

    terribly underrated song

    N.... R....

    specially album

    N.... R....

    Totalmente de acuerdo man, Thumbing my Way es mil veces mejor que cualquier Just Breathe o future Days... Tendrian que tocarla mas seguido, y si es posible la proxima que vengan a Argentina.

    N.... R....

    Actually it isn’t

  68. A.... g....

    My all time favorite Pearl Jam

  69. u.... ....

    I don't understand the down thumb option? If you don't like a song just move on with your opinion and find something you do like.

    u.... ....

    it is a good way to determine how good something is though, usually if you are over 90% it is pretty great......this is way over that

  70. A.... A....

    This song is amazing
    remind me of my favorite friend ♥ Sebastián

  71. p.... b....

    RIP TO MY COUSIN JOSH(Bucksnort)SMITH. Lost him back in July from a blood clot in the lung at the age of 22. I think about you everyday cuz. This one is for you bud. #GOBLUE #PJ #LoVE

  72. D.... S....

    Classic PJ!

  73. P.... p....

    LOVE SO ♥

  74. c.... ....

    the road hymn

  75. 1.... ....

    beleza ! bando de burros o video nao pode passar no nosso pais de merrda !!
    essa e a vitoria dos fantoches bando de ze ruelas brasileiros !! que vergonha

  76. E.... L....

    Beautiful.. I love the whole album Riot Act.

  77. E.... ....

    ¡Colombia! Vengan pronto a Colombia, quiero, necesito verlos antes de morir.

  78. M.... C....

    this is absolutely the best

  79. C.... L....

    I'll follow you there Eddie!Thanks for the lift!

  80. K.... N....

    show!! Me lembra de momentos unicos da minha vida... mais precisamente 17/09/2005

  81. C.... L....

    Pearl Jam is one of my favorite all-time bands...First time hearing this...reminds me of when I lost my brother.

    C.... L....

    Be strong

    C.... L....

    Christine Lombardi we are on the same boat. 13 years ago and it looks like yesterday. :'(

    C.... L....

    I am sorry for your loss

    C.... L....

    I lost my brother last night, and I needed to listen to this, this morning. I'm breaking down trying to even write this, but I feel you. Its a beautiful and meaningful song for me.

    C.... L....

    be strong!

  82. j.... l....

    Flota triste viento...
    Casi irrespirable 

  83. O.... ....

    Son Geniales

  84. b.... ....

    This should have been used on the Into The Wild soundtrack 

    b.... ....

    Same with "Gone" on Avocado

    b.... ....

    Exactly

  85. R.... S....

    "No matter how cold the winter, there’s a springtime ahead
    I’m thumbing my way back to heaven..."  
    All the letter is completly perfect :)
    Thank´s Eddie, Thank´s Pearl Jam

  86. I.... W....

    I prefer the raw, sincere and simple energy of this music than the overhyped and full of solos songs like Sirens (a good one too, just overrated). TMW is one of the most underrated PJ songs, like Light Years or Come Back!

    I.... W....

    Just Breathe was great. I would compare it to be as good as better man

    I.... W....

    Oh! This is the beauty of life...the opposite opinions and tastes! Better Man its an absolute epic of the 90's for me, and Just Breathe...well, its nice!

    I.... W....

    Light years is underrated. That should have been a huge hit

    I.... W....

    @Tod Gibson Agree 100%!!! I dont even care about not becoming a hit because the crowd gets mad when they play live, Every PJ fan recognizes Light Years as a massive song!

    I.... W....

    Man it's like you read my mind completely!

  87. M.... S....

    effing brilliant

  88. G.... P....

    Perfect.

  89. T.... M....

    Completely underrated song... Simply perfect

  90. J.... E....

    The hard years for Pearl Jam but, for me anyway, some of their very best songs. When I write my list of classic PJ songs this on the list. Beautiful.

  91. d.... ....

    well it's an electric upright. some differences from double bass as the electrics uprights he plays have sustains like an electric bass. they are rad though.

  92. M.... E....

    Que bella es..

  93. V.... S....

    Perfect!!!

  94. S.... ....

    it's an upright bass

  95. E.... S....

    I'm looking my way to heven........maybe we meet there. Miss you!!!!!

  96. E.... C....

    Is Jeff Ament playing cello or is it me who is the one to learn that right now?!