Sirens (Pearl Jam song)

"Sirens"
Single by Pearl Jam
from the album Lightning Bolt
Released September 18, 2013 (2013-09-18)
Format Digital download
Genre Alternative rock
Length 5:41
Label Monkeywrench
Writer(s) Mike McCready, Eddie Vedder
Producer(s) Brendan O'Brien
Pearl Jam singles chronology
"Mind Your Manners"
(2013)		 "Sirens"
(2013)
Music video
"Sirens" on YouTube

"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, as 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 reserves for the next generations.[5][6]

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
Croatia (ARC Top 100)[12] 28
France (SNEP)[13] 135
Germany (Official German Charts)[14] 86
Ireland (IRMA)[15] 27
Italy (FIMI) 14
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[16] 42
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[17] 36
Portugal Digital Songs (Billboard) 2
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[18] 28
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[19] 49
US Billboard Hot 100[20] 76
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[21] 11
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[22] 4
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[23] 1
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[24] 34
US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[25] 4
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[26] 6

Year-end charts

Chart (2013) Position
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[27] 54
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[28] 46
Chart (2014) Position
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[29] 71
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[30] 22
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[31] 30
US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[32] 31
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[33] 32

Release history

Region Date Format Label
United States September 18, 2013[34] Digital download Monkeywrench

References

  1. ↑ "Countdown: World premiere of Sirens, Pearl Jam's new single". Sirius XM. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
  2. ↑ "Pearl Jam's emotional, gorgeous new single, 'Sirens'". Hitfix. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
  3. ↑ Trust, Gary (2013-09-27). "Chart Moves: Ylvis' 'The Fox' Scampers Up Hot 100, Pearl Jam Ties Alt Rock Record, Luke Bryan Stays Atop Hot Country Songs". Retrieved 2013-09-27.
  4. ↑ Letkemann, Jessica (2013-10-14). "Pearl Jam, 'Lightning Bolt': Track-By-Track Review With Band Commentary". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
  5. ↑ Letkemann, Jessica (October 11, 2013). "Pearl Jam's 'Lightning Bolt': Billboard Cover Story". Billboard.
  6. ↑ Wynn, Jamie (2013-12-10). "Eddie Vedder". Rip It Up (Hark Entertainment). Retrieved 2014-02-15.
  7. ↑ "Pearl Jam Release New 'Sirens' Video - Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
  8. ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Pearl Jam – Sirens" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  9. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Pearl Jam – Sirens" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
  10. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Pearl Jam – Sirens" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
  11. ↑ "Pearl Jam – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Pearl Jam. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
  12. ↑ "Croatian Airplay Radio Chart Top 100 - October 28, 2013". HRT.hr. Retrieved October 28, 2013.
  13. ↑ "Lescharts.com – Pearl Jam – Sirens" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
  14. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Pearl Jam – Sirens". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  15. ↑ "Chart Track: Week 41, 2013". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
  16. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Pearl Jam – Sirens" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
  17. ↑ "Charts.org.nz – Pearl Jam – Sirens". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
  18. ↑ "Spanishcharts.com – Pearl Jam – Sirens" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
  19. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Pearl Jam – Sirens". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  20. ↑ "Pearl Jam – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Pearl Jam. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
  21. ↑ "Pearl Jam – Chart history" Billboard Hot Rock Songs for Pearl Jam. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
  22. ↑ "Pearl Jam – Chart history" Billboard Rock Airplay for Pearl Jam. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
  23. ↑ "Pearl Jam – Chart history" Billboard Adult Alternative Songs for Pearl Jam. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
  24. ↑ "Pearl Jam – Chart history" Billboard Adult Pop Songs for Pearl Jam. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
  25. ↑ "Pearl Jam – Chart history" Billboard Alternative Songs for Pearl Jam. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
  26. ↑ "Pearl Jam – Chart history" Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs for Pearl Jam. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
  27. ↑ "Hot Rock Songs: Year End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
  28. ↑ "Triple A Songs: 2013 (Year-End)". Billboard. Retrieved May 13, 2014. (subscription required (help)).
  29. ↑ "Hot Rock Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
  30. ↑ "Rock Airplay Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
  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. ↑ "Sirens - Single by Pearl Jam". iTunes. Retrieved September 18, 2013.
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