Sirens (Pearl Jam song)

"Sirens" is a song by the American alternative rock band Pearl Jam. It was released on September 18, 2013 as a digital download as the second single from their tenth studio album Lightning Bolt.[1][2] In its first week of release, the single sold 13,000 downloads in the US.[3] Guitarist Mike McCready said the song was inspired by Roger Waters's The Wall Live Tour, when after attending a concert in 2011, he "wanted to write something that would have a Pink Floyd type feel". [4] The lyrics by singer Eddie Vedder concern his worries on mortality and what the future holds for the next generation.[5][6]

"Sirens"
Single by Pearl Jam
from the album Lightning Bolt
ReleasedSeptember 18, 2013 (2013-09-18)
Length5:41
LabelMonkeywrench
Songwriter(s)Mike McCready, Eddie Vedder
Producer(s)Brendan O'Brien
Pearl Jam singles chronology
"Mind Your Manners"
(2013)		 "Sirens"
(2013)		 "Lightning Bolt"
(2014)
Music video
"Sirens" on YouTube

Music video

The music video directed by Danny Clinch was released on September 18, 2013.[7]

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (2013) Peak
position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[8] 63
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[9] 21
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[10] 49
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] 31
Canada Rock (Billboard)[12] 1
Croatia (ARC Top 100)[13] 28
France (SNEP)[14] 135
Germany (Official German Charts)[15] 86
Ireland (IRMA)[16] 27
Italy (FIMI) 14
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[17] 42
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[18] 36
Portugal Digital Songs (Billboard) 2
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[19] 28
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[20] 49
US Billboard Hot 100[21] 76
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[22] 11
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[23] 1
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[24] 34
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[25] 4
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[26] 6
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[27] 4

Year-end charts
Chart (2013) Position
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[28] 54
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[29] 46
Chart (2014) Position
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[30] 71
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[31] 30
US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[32] 31
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[33] 32
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[34] 22

Release history
Region Date Format Label
United States September 18, 2013[35] Digital download Monkeywrench
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References
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  2. "Pearl Jam's emotional, gorgeous new single, 'Sirens'". Hitfix. Retrieved September 18, 2013.
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  31. "Adult Alternative Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
  32. "Alternative Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
  33. "Mainstream Rock Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
  34. "Rock Airplay Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
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