Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town

SONG INFORMATION

Released by Pearl Jam (1993)

Billy tells the story of being introduced to Pearl Jam by his mom, Debra Apostol, who would encourage him to sing along. In 4th grade he entered the talent show with his mini red Stratocaster electric guitar and a pignose amp, and played this song. He won. (2022-04-22)

I seem to recognize your face
Haunting familiar, yet I can’t seem to place it
Cannot find the candle of thought to light your name
Lifetimes are catching up with me
All these changes taking place
I wish I’d seen the place
But no one’s ever taken me

Hearts and thoughts they fade, fade away
Hearts and thoughts they fade, fade away

I swear I recognize your breath
Memories, like fingerprints, are slowly raising
Me you wouldn’t recall for I’m not my former
It’s hard when you’re stuck upon the shelf
I changed by not changing at all
Small town predicts my fate
Perhaps that’s what no one wants to see

I just want to scream, “Hello
My god, its been so long, never dreamed you’d return
But now here you are and here I am”
Hearts and thoughts they fade away

Hearts and thoughts they fade, fade away
Hearts and thoughts they fade, fade away
Hearts and thoughts they fade away
Hearts and thoughts they fade, fade away
Hearts and thoughts they fade, fade away
Hearts and thoughts they fade, fade away
Hearts and thoughts they fade