Guaranteed
Eddie Vedder · Into the Wild [2007]
Lifting up an empty cup I ask silently
That all my destinations will accept the one that's me
So I can breathe
Circles they grow and they swallow people whole
Half their lives they say goodnight to wives they'll never know
Got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul
And so it goes
Don't come closer or I'll have to go
Owning me like gravity are places that pull
If ever there was someone to keep me at home
It would be you
Everyone I come across in cages they bought
They think of me and my wandering but I'm never what they thought
Got my indignation but I'm pure in all my thoughts
I'm alive
Wind in my hair I feel part of everywhere
Underneath my being is a road that disappeared
Late at night I hear the trees they're singing with the dead
Overhead
Leave it to me as I find a way to be
Consider me a satellite forever orbiting
I knew all the rules but the rules did not know me
Guaranteed
Guaranteed - Eddie Vedder
From the 2007 album Into the Wild, "Guaranteed" stands as a pivotal track in the discography of Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder. The song exemplifies the atmospheric rock sound that defined the band's later era, blending introspective lyricism with driving instrumentation. As part of the Into the Wild collection, the recording reflects Vedder's continued exploration of themes regarding nature, survival, and human resilience. The track maintains the emotional depth characteristic of his solo work while integrating the collaborative energy of the band. Its inclusion in the album's catalogue underscores its significance within the broader context of contemporary alternative rock, offering a listening experience that balances sonic intensity with reflective mood.