Sirens_(Pearl_Jam_song)

Sirens (Pearl Jam song)

Sirens (Pearl Jam song)

Pearl Jam song


"Sirens" is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. It was released on September 18, 2013 as a digital download as the second single from their tenth studio album Lightning Bolt.[1][2] In its first week of release, the single sold 13,000 downloads in the United States.[3] Guitarist Mike McCready said the song was inspired by Roger Waters's The Wall Live Tour, when after attending a concert in 2011, he "wanted to write something that would have a Pink Floyd type feel".[4] The lyrics by singer Eddie Vedder concern his worries on mortality and what the future holds for the next generation.[5][6]

Quick Facts Single by Pearl Jam, from the album Lightning Bolt ...

Music video

The music video directed by Danny Clinch was released on September 18, 2013.[7]

Personnel

Pearl Jam
Additional musician

Charts

Weekly charts

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Year-end charts

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Certifications

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Release history

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References

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  2. "Pearl Jam's emotional, gorgeous new single, 'Sirens'". Hitfix. Retrieved September 18, 2013.
  3. Letkemann, Jessica (October 14, 2013). "Pearl Jam, 'Lightning Bolt': Track-By-Track Review With Band Commentary". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
  4. Letkemann, Jessica (October 11, 2013). "Pearl Jam's 'Lightning Bolt': Billboard Cover Story". Billboard.
  5. Wynn, Jamie (December 10, 2013). "Eddie Vedder". Rip It Up (Hark Entertainment). Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  6. "Pearl Jam Release New 'Sirens' Video - Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 18, 2013.
  7. "ARIA Report: Issue 1233" (PDF). ARIA. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 25, 2013. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  8. "Pearl Jam – Sirens" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
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  14. "Chart Track: Week 41, 2013". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
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  18. "Pearl Jam – Sirens". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  19. "Pearl Jam Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
  20. "Hot Rock Songs: Year End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
  21. "Hot Rock Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
  22. "Alternative Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
  23. "Rock Airplay Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
  24. "Sirens - Single by Pearl Jam". iTunes. Retrieved September 18, 2013.

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