Ever wondered what happens when rock meets an existential crisis? Well, here’s a lyrical rollercoaster that takes you from a shocking family revelation to the depths of self-reflection. Our protagonist learns his 'dad' was a stand-in, while his real father was busy kicking the bucket. Thanks, Mom! As if puberty wasn’t hard enough. The song then dives into some heavy territory with Oedipal undertones and a young man grappling with identity and survival. Despite all the chaos, he’s left asking the ultimate question: "Do I deserve to be alive?" Pearl Jam's anthem is less about answers and more about embracing life's messiness while shouting, "Hey, I'm still here!"
