Pearl Jam - Given To Fly (official Audio) 〈DIRECT〉

Written by vocalist , the lyrics are described as a fable or allegorical tale .

The song's melody and riff bear a striking resemblance to Led Zeppelin’s "Going to California" . McCready has openly acknowledged this, stating that Zeppelin was a definite influence and jokingly calling it a "rip-off". Lyrics and Meaning Pearl Jam - Given to Fly (Official Audio)

"Given to Fly" is a hallmark track by the American rock band Pearl Jam, released on , as the lead single from their fifth studio album, Yield . The song is widely considered a return to the band's anthemic rock roots and remains one of their most celebrated live staples. Musical Composition Written by vocalist , the lyrics are described

McCready designed the arrangement to mimic the motion of an ocean wave , beginning slowly with gentle guitar arpeggios before building into an intense, "stratospheric" crescendo. Lyrics and Meaning "Given to Fly" is a