I fought a stage 3 cancer in 2017, i told to my wife 6 months pregnant of Thomas, if i die, play that song at my funeral, well life decided to let me see my son and i had a beautiful daughter Victoria 2 years later :)
I'm so sorry for your loss. Cancer is a cruel animal take comfort knowing he is free from that and only his body died his spirit lives on and there was no goodbye just a mere physical separation for a brief time. Faith is really all you rely on in these times and it is often the toughest thing to keep trust me I lost a son at 8 moths trusting that I will be reunited with him is the only thing that has gotten me by!
My dad recently died of a heart attack from an inability to breathe bc his lung cancer had progressed to stage IV. He died as we were trying to revive him first thing in the mornin in the living room. 6am June 1st. Still cry every day. Crying right now. More like weaping. Sorry for your loss.
This was one of my husband‘s favorite songs. He passed away last January at the age of 49. We were together for 29 years and married for 26. I hear this song and I think of him and I will never forget him in my lifetime, rest in peace beautiful soul ❤
I would play this song on repeat while trucking in idaho. Over and over and over following the loss of my mother, 5 days after her first chemo treatment that I took her too. She lived her life for those around her and left us to early. A person this world needed. The hole in my heart will never heal.
My father heard this song while walking the mall in the mornings. He came home with it in his head, and my poor sister had to find it using the melody that he hummed... eventually she found it for him. It's one of my favorites.
My Dad went to his forever home 22 years ago on this past December 9th, and I was 22 years old at the time. So I will have had him for exactly as long as he has been floating in the heavens with such an incredible and loving God. Time heals all wounds, but in a way it never closes all the way.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. My dad currently is suffering with esophagus and lung cancer. He was a Marine in Vietnam 2 tours so strong. It breaks my heart seeing him so vulnerable. He didn’t eat for 3 months before he told us he had cancer and I just cry all the time. I wish whatever is out there would release him so he can go to whatever/ wherever his next chapter is.
Just hearing that opening guitar and I'm in tears. This was the last "our song" that my wife and I had before she died and I played it at her funeral. I have not been able to get past the opening yet and it's been eleven years.
Reading these comments and I just want to say to everyone commenting they lost a loved one how truly sorry I am. We all experience loss in our lives and its songs like this that help get us through it and help us come together. You are not alone and my heart aches for each and everyone of you
Nope. I still want to kick and break shit... I went to her bedside and sang this to her . Didn't work. She left me anyway. How do you pick a fight with God??? I'm down for a fight...
One of the best songs Pearl Jam ever orchestrated. Truly a favorite of mine. Takes me to a strange place in my mind when I give consideration to all those people who claim to be a friend. And the ones who is really there when you need them. For this recognition, I am blessed.
Just to clarify that is not a sad/funeral song: Ed -- in interviews -- has literally spelled out the meaning for us. He says it's about the end of a long, hectic day when all of life's little tasks are complete and the kids are in bed and the lights are low and you're with the one you love ... you don't have to speak to one another ... you just breathe. It's about being together, and making the most of your time together -- even the silences -- because we're not going to be here much longer. It's not about death per se, but about the recognition of one's own mortality and how that knowledge should inform your day to day life. It is, at its core, a love song. It's actually the perfect wedding song.
@@allenpatrick9244 He's not wrong. I just read an interview tonight. Ed said that it's the best love song he ever wrote. It's about love and being together.
My best friend, my brother passed away four months ago.. I’m getting married in six days. My other brother and I are dancing to this song at my wedding. We miss him so much ❤ this song is so beautiful. We love you Brian and miss you every second and will forever 💔
I lost my brother too. I’m so sorry. I wrote this after he passed. I hope your heart is healing❤️🙏🏽 I put on my clothes And fell back on the floor I laid there and wept For an hour or more I got up from the floor I made it to the bed I laid there for a few Pushing those thoughts out of my head I put on a song It made it better Then worse The tears they did fall After each heart-wrenching verse I made it up from the bed And on to the chair I cried into my blanket I haven’t brushed my hair I stare out in space I yell at the sky I am really angry And I want to know why I talk to you sometimes I say all the things I tell you I love you I cry out your name I scream that I miss you And I’ll never be the same They say it gets better I think it’s a lie My heart, it is broken And my eyes, they just cry It falls out like rain Tears for your loss Tears from my pain One day when I’m better I’ll take a walk in the woods Quietly listening For signs that you’re here My eyes will be dry And the skies will be clear I’ll look forward to the day When we meet again Both smiling and laughing Feeling no pain Your face I will stare at I’ll hug you so tight Looking forward to the day That I’m once again bathed in your light❤️
Played this at my 22 year old grandson's funeral who died suddenly from an asthma attack. He had been to several concert by Pearl Jam his favorite group. He was a pre med student.
Last night, I went to my first Pearl Jam show. I bought the tickets almost three years ago, and then Covid happened, and we waited. And waited. Two months ago, my mom died. I spent much of the last year managing her care and begging her to try to live. I was with her on her last day, and she died 20 minutes after I left the room. So anyway, I went to this show in Denver last night. At about 30 seconds into Just Breathe, I lost it. I sobbed through the whole song. It really hits different now. Never take your loved ones for granted.
One of the best things in pearl jam videos is reading the comments section, so many inspiring and endearing stories from so many walks of life..pls keep this going. In a world with corporate propaganda , mob policies, pretentious goals and narcissistic selfies , stories like these keeps u connected with what's real..
I can't listen to this beautiful song without tears streaming down my face 😭 whether it's a love song or a song about losing a loved one it's fitting for either and I love it! 💜
I love this girl so much, I don't think I have ever been happier! Every time I listen to this song I spend around half hour thinking about her, she's my everything! Thank you Eddie for writing such a beautiful song!
aww. how i wish someone had writtten this comment for and about me :) cute. 2 years ago i was brought to this song by someone who captured my soul in many ways who today.. doesn't even aknowledge my existence. but this song still plays and i still think of him. hope your girl is still the love you wrote about and hope youre still just as happy!
Thank you!! Your comment is seriously refreshing. I was scrolling through looking for a comment about happiness and I wasn't sure I was going to find one. I feel for people and their losses but so many comment sections just turn into obituaries and its nice to see a happy comment in here on this amazing happy song.
Absolutely one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard and I'm about to turn 62, I've heard a lot of music lol. Pearl jam is a band I've followed for 30 plus years now and this is just one example why this band is still going strong.
How did I get so lucky this morning with just googling just breathe and I come across this song first but it’s just the song that has me in tears but these amazing comments and you amazing people! I love you all ❤ I wanted to end everything last night and my best friend said if u can’t do anything just breathe and I gave it a try … the results were that I was repeatedly reminding myself that I am alive and I do have purpose. I woke up today with overwhelming feeling of love and just wanted to share it with everyone. I wanted the people who love me to know and feel how much I love them and immediately started trying to see what I could do to bring happiness into their lives as much as they have brought it into mine. ❤ Setting out to spread love and joy with no expectations of anything in return, only repaying my life to them. 😊
Roxanne LaPlante-MacKay My boyfriend is fighting cancer, he is just 25 years old. This song reveals all the feelings I feel for him. Sometimes we ask ourselves if we said everything about how we feel. I know that your husband knows that you love him (and he loves you back wherever he is). Sorry for your lost.
Pearl Jam is something special. I feel sorry for anyone who won't give it a chance. They are truly missing out on something extraordinary. I could listen to Pearl Jam for the rest of my life. I WILL listen to Pearl Jam for the rest of my life.
I'm 40 yrs old with cancer,work everyday I'm a general contractor.this song is deep.and has many meanings eddie your a gifted man godbless you.and to my kids I love yall.more then words can say.im coming clean!
For my Dad who I just lost. I took care of him for years. Diapers, wet beds, falls, confusion, and the list can go on. I killed myself, to keep him alive, and then they outed him with morphine, and ativan. They never even told me. I'm angry still. I love him, and miss him. The pain is palpable. May God hold you in the palm of his hand. Until we meet again. Thanks for being my Daddy.
god bless you and help you breathe through the pain in your heart. I nearly lost my daddy and he's still recovering. He's my best friend, I know when he leaves this world there will never be another human being on the earth that would love me and understand my nature like he does. sometimes I wonder if this bond and intense love my gut has for him and the fear my heart has for loosing him is unique to our bond with each other...by your example here, I see that it isn't. He loved you so, so very much. What an amazing thing to ever be loved or to love like that.
I promise you this your dad never left you . when u have that sharp reminder of something that made u laugh or a course direction that is good well that's our lives ones right there. there's nothing much a child can do to make there parents not love them in my case or many like me there's nothing even hate still did and do what's needed for them without there knowledge and I pass this along to any child confused or hurt by unsaid things.. don't worry about it things will all work out in the wash if you use tide... lol yep mine too. know this dad loves you very much..
The morphine and Ativan was only to make him comfortable as he moved on from this world. Death can be very painful and the last thing we want is for an old gentle soul to suffer.. Please know that his comfort was taken into consideration as he was passed the meds that would not end his life, but make it easier for him to go.. Bless your family
My brother was a huge Pearl Jam fan. Thanks to me 🙂.So when he passed 7 years ago due to a heart attack at the age 33. This is the song we played at his funeral. Love it
Hector Lara I lost my grammy January 10th this year. I love this song and this song makes me think of her so much. Where would we be without grandparents. God bless you!
This is a beautiful song. I'm crying reading these comments. People get lost in the things of this world and sometimes get out of touch with their humanity. I love to love you all.
This song hits hard, but your comments and losses have brought a rainfall into a flood. I'm so sorry for all your losses and I wish I could help you all. Please stay strong
This song was played at my grandpa's funeral. it wasn't played at grandma's funeral but it makes me think of her, it makes me think of both of them. miss them so much.
I lost my mom and two months later my dad, I listened to this song over and over and over crying my eyes out for months. It helped heal me. I can finally listen to it without crying, mostly.
I lost my mom , & a month and 6 days later lost my father Both to heart attacks. I was 12 years old. I’m 38 now & it still hurts & guess it always will.
my beautiful son, may you alway RIP 06/10/14. I found this song in your favorites. I love you forever, and may you always teach me till I meet you again. You are awesome, man. Fuck I miss you man. 21 years is too short. I love you more than my own life.
So very sorry for your loss...I feel like I might never really know how you feel. Fuck it must be awful to lose your son at 21 years. Sorry for your loss.
To Our Infinity... Heaven is Reunion with Our Loved Ones, nothing more nothing less. I believe we will have this and your son's heart is somewhere waiting for you.
@@camhines15 that's exactly what he wants, attention. Which i just gave him as well, best response to these "people" is silence and let them live their miserable life
Lost my mom on the 10th of January this year. Finally had my catharsis moment tonight. We'd sit up late and listen to music from both of our times, and Pearl Jam was one of the many we'd listen to . She was the main influence on what I'd listen to music wise since we had almost the exact same taste. A large chunk of my heart is gone but I know she'd want me to push on.
My nephew who is just 46 yrs of age is now in Hosice care.Pearl Jam is his favorite group and just listening to these words, just brakes my heart. I know its a love song, but in my case ,a dying son telling his mom how much she gave him and how much he loves her.
I lost my mother many years ago. I still remember her every single time I listen to this song. It brings her back to me, somehow. Stay strong, just breathe. :)
Disha Saraiya I was legally kidnapped from my birth mother by the adoption racket and I never got to meet her because she died of cancer the same year I was adopted the second time... She was kept from finding her kids so that she wouldn't be able to sue when she found out what happened to us... She didn't learn of it until after she passed... no- that is only one of many bizarre tragedies I've experienced...
Well now I'm incredibly sad. :( Pearl Jam makes fantastically serine and beautiful music for such a tragic occasion though. Still sad though. :( I'm sending all the mental hugs I can.
I'm like your typical tough guy man. Sometimes I surf in the middle of winter without my wetsuit just to be a tough guy. But your comment opened the flood gates and I have a steady stream running down my cheeks
This is so perfect......it was played at a friend's celebration of life and i never heard it till then....it is just soo amazing...just another human being!! That's all we really are ♡♡ R.I.P Jake, you are very missed! ♡♡♡
My father passed away 2 days ago, and this song gets me! He battled cancer for 2 years and he fought extremely hard these past 6 months. I fought alongside him and l miss him so much already! It hurst!
Haven't heard this song in a while. Such a beautiful song. I lost my dad 10 years ago from brain cancer and this was a song that helped me in that time. Anyone going through a lost of a loved one , it will get better.
This is my Father's pic. He passed away January 2016. He gave me this computer before he passed. He is a Vietnam vet, LOST his life to Agent Orange after 20 years of service. The 16th will be three months that I've lost my Father he was 81. My Brother and I took care of him at the house and I wish that on NOBODY has to live that but I also wish everybody get 's that chance to say goodbye. Not sure why his face keeps coming up but that is my happiness. He hasn't left me
I actually know a few people who don't care for Pearl Jam. I think it takes a while for some people to appreciate real, heart-felt rock and roll. This track may be a good introductory song for the nay-sayers, and then ease them into some of the more "kick-ass" stuff that PJ is better known for, I don't know. The very idea that there are people in the world who don't like Pearl Jam sincerely bothers and confuses me.
This song always reminds me of my older sister 😢 we would hear this song on the radio and she was never into my music but this song just got to her....sadly few months later she passed away....this song always takes me back. RIP Steph 1990 - 2010❤
Buried my grandmother this morning. She was one in a million. My heart hurts. She meant everything to me. Now this song is just on repeat. Glad I have this to listen to right now
I lost my Dad last August, not a day goes by I don’t think or dream of him. He passed of a heart attack while at work a few months before his 50th birthday. I almost feel stupid for writing it on here, but it seems like everyone else on here can relate.
Stay strong my friend. I lost mine 6 years back. Life was never the same again. Remember him. Cherish his memories. And no, its not stupid to talk about this on here. Lots of love.
I also lost my dad in August. Also his heart. Our last roadtrip we did, we listened to Eddie Vedder...i still see him next to me in the car singing along... I am sorry for your loss...there is just nothing like it..losing your dad..💔💔💔
Lost my dad on 26/6/2020 which happened to be on the same day as mom's birthday. Not a day goes by where i haven't think of him. It broke my heart that he left us all so suddenly. Miss you Dad.
I used to listen to this when I was losing custody of my son. It it helped me calm down inside. And hearing it now, reminds of how much it matters to have someone in our corner.
My brother was killed by police Feb 4 2013. This was one of his favorite songs and we played it at his funeral. We love you and miss you everyday Cody Towler.
This song means so so much to me these days. I am so thankful for Eddie and the boys for creating this. It says everything. I hope others find comfort in this as I do. Peace and love
Eddie has always been underrated for his voice control and power,he is the last of the titans with PJ who broke ground in music history with a wave of amazing talented humans from the north west......his lyrics hit totally different from teen angst of my youth to the middle aged man listening with old ears and hearing him for the first time...powerful indeed...
@fast eddie what a beautiful way to express how I feel listening to him now versus during the flannel years. I listened to “Jeremy” recently and cried until I could hardly breathe.
In 2011 Rolling Stones magazine did an article about the best lead singers and he turned out number 7 on the list. He really deserves it. Such a unique and powerful voice.
Sorry to hear about your dad demise.....My dad passed away last Friday on 6th Dec....I hope we both find comfort in this song..... No matter how cold the winter there's always spring time around....So dont be sad....
Hey, so sorry to read about your loss. I lost my Dad in 2003. Not single day goes by where I don't think about him. It takes a while but it does get easier although that's probably of little comfort now. Hope you're ok. x
Well Mom, another year, RIP sweet beautiful amazing woman. We both agreed, fuck cancer. I had my babies "young". The first one to have the grandbabes....with 3 sisters, two brothers. My lil nieces and nephews know about grandma. About how into being a grandma, she was. My children got that beautiful experience. They know. My teenagers have beautiful memories, at least, to share with the lil ones. My lil nephews and nieces know. Being in your 50's. Its young. Cancer is hell on wheels. To all those I adore and lost, you are forever within my heart. One Love.
Staceylane74 I got tears in my eyes listening to this song, reading what you have to say about you beautiful mom! I lost my mom in september 2012, God I miss her so much...They'll always be in our hart, forever! Greetings from Belgium!
Eddie vedder claims this song is about life more than death. Pondering ones blessings as you will. Just being able to take a breathe with the one(s) you love.
My 18yr old Jack Russell Terrier just passed on May 30. Sometimes I can barely even BREATHE but this song gives me solace, peace and some understanding.
Oh my gosh - 18 is amazing. That is a completely crushing loss. Wonderful you had each other for so long! But all the harder to part ways now... so sorry. Dogs can never stay with us long enough.
I had to put my dog, my best friend, to sleep today. I had almost 13 great years with her. I've lost loved ones, but losing snowflake is the saddest thing I've gone through. I miss you girl. I'll see you again someday.
I'm sorry you had to do that I felt the same I had to do that last saturday she was with me since I was a baby and she would even steal my binkie so I'm sorry you had to go through that as well
I'm sorry! They are your shadow, your blanket. The happiest being that will ever greet you at the door. Dogs are amazing, and I understand your loss. My heart goes out to you. How old was she?
Reminds me of a song I heard some years back...The streets of heaven. That song also makes me 😢. I lost my daughter 24 years ago on July 17 1999. I have never stopped 😢😢😢. Prayers for you and your family. May God bless you with strength.
This song was released a few days after my brother passed away. I didnt speak to him for a few months before it happened. I wish I'd have told him i loved him more. I'd give anything to talk to him just one more time
I have kept this song ready on my phone for the 2 years and 8 months since my 38 ur old son and my best friend died tragically. It’s gotten me through so many days and it does my heart good to see how many others are affected by it. Godspeed.
I was a huge PJ fan back in the day, but I recently reconnected with PJ music and I have fallen in love with them again in 2023 in a whole different way than I did back in the early 90's. I'm a HUGE Aerosmith fan for years but I think for me Pearl Jam has tied with them in my mind as far as how much I love both bands even thought they are so freaking different. Eddie's lyrics and voice just touch my my soul! I lost my son, my only child March 18, 2018 at the young age of 40 and this song "Just Breath" touches me to my core... Eddie's voice is the voice of an angel to me...
This song isn't meant to be sad. It's about how every human being has the ability to hurt and heal. To care for eachother. And how we treat each other. Being thankful your alive and to live in the moment with the person you love.
I'm not a Pearl Jam fan, there's only a handful of songs that I like. That being said, this song started playing just as I left the hospital February 17, 2015 when my mom passed away. To this day, when I'm feeling down, I listen to this, it felt like a sign.
When i hear great heartfelt music like this it makes me yearn for the days as a kid with no problems no issues to be had. Its hard to know you have one life as a kid ans mortality was nothing but a story on a tv show. The day you lose people close to you and feel that empty of loss is the day you start feeling something inside telling you that you could go anytime and living becones a chore. I lost most of my family and i am so wrecked in the head over it and that someday will come when i must end and it scares the crap out of me. Sorry had to vent. God bless you all. One love
Another outstanding effort from Eddie Vedder! The RAGE of his youth now past he can reflect on what’s really important in life, and that’s LOVE. Great job Eddie!
Im not a pearl jam fan. And dont really care for any of there songs and this happens to be my top ten favorite song EVER !! Amazing, beautiful, meaningful, loving song...
i lost my mum 4 years ago and this song just helps. i didn't understand what was wrong and what was happening. i remember the kids at school were all like "im so sorry!". i at one stage was the so called 'talk of the town'. i got used to walking around my neighborhood and just hearing distant "im so sorry!"'s and "omg i are you okay?!". now that im older i finally understand why they were doing that and that it was okay to cry and get help when i needed it most. im always talking about her now and remembering all the things we did together. rip to a mum, auntie, sister, child, cousin, wife and teacher. rip susan low 🕊
