Lyric Hooked on a Feeling

For many of us, there are songs that transport us back to a specific moment in our lives. A certain melody, lyric, or chord progression can evoke memories of a particular time and place, making it feel like no time has passed at all. For me, the song 'Have I Got a Little Story for You' by Pearl Jam is one such song that instantly takes me back to a carefree summer night when I was 16 years old.

It was the unique sound and subject matter of the song that initially hooked me. I was exploring new music and discovering alternative bands like Erasure and New Order, which were a departure from the mainstream country music I had been listening to up until then. The energy of innocent flirtation with my new male friends added to the excitement, as we rode around town in Marc's tiny CRX, watching the sky darken above us.

As we drove through the night, the song's power and sonic indignation resonated deeply with me. I was drawn to the distinct instruments and strained to hear the words, feeling each one stoke my interest. It was a liberating experience, as I was breaking away from the narrow adolescent worldview that had been reinforced by the love songs of mainstream country music.

That summer marked a turning point in my musical journey, as Pearl Jam's iconic album Ten was released for the first time. Nineteen years later, this year marks the twentieth anniversary of its release, and the memories associated with that song remain just as vivid. The opening bars, with their electric guitar anthem and repetitive drumbeat, still evoke a sense of excitement and freedom.

As we drove through the Texas summer night, Marc pulled onto the road, and the song crescendoed and crashed repeatedly in his car, leading us deeper into the sound. I had just climbed into the backseat with my best friend April when Johnny slid into the front seat, cassette tape in hand, saying 'I've got something you're going to like.' Little did we know that this song would become a staple of our musical journey, evoking memories of those carefree summer nights for years to come.

Lyric hooked on a feeling