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The chorus “I know you'll be a star in somebody else's sky, but why, why, why can’t it be mine?” encapsulates that poignant mixture of love, regret, and acceptance. The lyrics’ poetic ambiguity allows listeners to connect on a personal level, making the song universally relatable.
Arrangement Highlights and Notable Features
The Pre-Chorus and Builds
Vedder’s crescendo builds tension, especially with vocal swelling and guitar fills that foreshadow subsequent sections. The guitar work includes Hendrix-inspired fills, and the interplay between the distorted andclean guitar sounds maximizes stereo space and emotional intensity.