The personal writings and photos of Jonathan Smith.

I always think about you when I hear this song. The title fits you perfectly.

Pearl Jam – Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In a Small Town

I seem to recognize your face
Haunting, familiar yet, I can’t seem to place it
Cannot find the candle of thought to light your name
Lifetimes are catching up with me
All these changes taking place, I wish I’d seen the place
But no one’s ever taken me
Hearts and thoughts they fade, fade away… (2x)

I swear I recognize your breath
Memories like fingerprints are slowly raising
me, you wouldn’t recall, for I’m not my former
It’s hard when you’re stuck upon the shelf
I changed by not changing at all, small town predicts my fate
Perhaps that’s what no one wants to see
I just want to scream…hello…
My god its been so long, never dreamed you’d return
But now here you are, and here I am
Hearts and thoughts they fade…away…

Hearts and thoughts they fade, fade away… (2x)
Hearts and thoughts they fade…fade away…
Hearts and thoughts they fade, fade away… (3x)
Hearts and thoughts they fade…

I still remember the first time I heard the song Alive by Pearl Jam. It was instantly stuck in my head and the first time I ever heard Pearl Jam. Little did I know that Pearl Jam was going to become my favorite band. In fact, their Ten album is always nearby and I never tire of listening to it. It brings back great memories too.

On March 24, 2009 Pearl Jam will be reissuing their Ten album which will contain many extras. Have a listen to some of the bonus tracks right now over on the official Pearl Jam site.