Pearl Jam Lyrics

Severed Hand

Big man stands behind an open door
Said, "leave your lady on the cement floor."
"Got some kicks, want to take a ride?"
I said, "Yeah!"
"Take your pick, leave yourself behind."
I said, "Yeah!"

I've no fear but for falling down
So look out below I am falling now
Oh please understand I just need, my friend
A way, a way, a way home

Tried to walk, found a severed hand
Recognized it from the wedding band

Said "It's ok, do you want some more?"
I said, "Yeah!"
"You'll see dragons after 3 or 4"
I said, "Yeah!"

"Understand I'm not falling down"
I said, "Look around, the room's taller now.",
I can't close my eyes, 'cause I see the sound in waves
In waves, lets me stay calm

If I don't lose control
Explore and not explode
A preternatural other plane
With the power to maintain

Like a tear in all we know
Once dissolved we are free to grow
What is human, what is more?
I'll answer this when I get home

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