"Sirens" is a song by the American 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. In its first week of release, the single sold 13,000 downloads in the United States. 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". The lyrics by singer Eddie Vedder concern his worries on mortality and what the future holds for the next generation.
Music video The music video directed by Danny Clinch was released on September 18, 2013.
Personnel Pearl Jam Eddie Vedder - lead vocals Mike McCready - guitar Stone Gossard - guitar Jeff Ament - bass guitar Matt Cameron - drums, backing vocals
Additional musician Boom Gaspar - keyboards
Charts
Weekly charts + Chart (2013–24) PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA)60
Year-end charts + Chart (2013) Position US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard) 54 Chart (2014) Position US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard) 71 US Rock Airplay (Billboard) 22
Certifications
Release history +RegionDateFormatLabelWorldwide September 18, 2013Digital downloadMonkeywrench
References