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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam
Performer
Brandi Carlile
Brandi Carlile
Background Vocals
Matt Cameron
Matt Cameron
Drums
Eddie Vedder
Eddie Vedder
Vocals
Stone Gossard
Stone Gossard
Guitar
Mike McCready
Mike McCready
Guitar
Jeff Ament
Jeff Ament
Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Brandi Carlile
Brandi Carlile
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam
Producer
Brandi Carlile
Brandi Carlile
Producer
Tim Hanseroth
Tim Hanseroth
Producer
Phil Hanseroth
Phil Hanseroth
Producer
Gavin Lurssen
Gavin Lurssen
Mastering Engineer
Josh Evans
Josh Evans
Mixing Engineer
Floyd Reitsma
Floyd Reitsma
Recording Engineer
John Burton
John Burton
Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Broken sticks and broken stones
Will turn to dust just like our bones
It's words that hurt the most now isn't it
Are you sad inside, are you home alone
If I could just pick up the phone
Maybe you could see a better day
And you won't waste away
Under my watchful eye
'Cause I'm your hero and you're my weakness
[Verse 2]
Who's gonna break my fall
When the spinning starts
The colors bleed together and fade
Was it ever there at all
Or have I lost my way
The path of least resistance
Is catching up with me again today
[Verse 3]
I'm broken down, not good enough
The broken promises add up
To twice their weight in tears which I have caused
[Verse 4]
I'm afraid to sink, I'm afraid to swim
I'm sad to say I miss my friends
I know that I'm supposed to step away
But they need me to stay and keep a watchful eye
On all my heroes and all their demons
[Verse 5]
But who's gonna break my fall
When the spinning starts
The colors bleed together and fade
Was it ever there at all
Or have I lost my way
The path of least resistance
Is catching up with me again today
Not today
Not today
Written by: Brandi Carlile

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