Severed Hand

Pearl Jam · Pearl Jam [2006]

Big man stands behind an open door

Said, "Leave your lady on the cement floor."



"Got some kicks, wanna 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 home



Tried to walk, found a severed hand

Recognized it by the wedding band



"It's okay, do you want some more?"

I said, "Yeah..."

"You'll see dragons after three or four"

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, let's 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