Daughter
Pearl Jam · Vs.
Alone, listless,
Breakfast table in an otherwise empty room,
Young girl, violence,
Centre of her own attention.
The - mother reads aloud,
Child - tries to understand it,
Tries to make her proud.
The shades go down, it's in her head,
Painted room,
Can't deny there's something wrong.
Don't call me daughter, not fit to,
The picture kept will remind me,
Don't call me daughter, not fit to,
The picture kept will remind me,
Don't call me...
She holds the hand that holds her down,
She will - rise above!
Don't call me daughter, not fit to,
The picture kept will remind me,
Don't call me daughter, not fit to be,
The picture kept will remind me,
Don't call me daughter, not fit to,
The picture kept will remind me,
Don't call me daughter, not fit to be,
The picture kept will remind me,
Don't call me...
The shades go down...
The shades go down...
The shades go... go...
About Daughter
Pearl Jam's "Daughter" stands as a defining track from their 1999 album *Vs.*, marking a pivotal shift in the band's sound toward a more polished, radio-friendly rock style. Released during the height of the grunge era's commercial expansion, the song features a driving rhythm section and melodic hooks that contrasted with the band's earlier raw, alternative rock aesthetic. It served as a significant bridge between their underground credibility and mainstream success, showcasing Eddie Vedder's vocal range and the group's ability to craft anthemic choruses. The recording remains a staple of their discography, often cited as a key moment in the evolution of 1990s alternative rock and demonstrating the band's capacity to adapt while maintaining their core identity.