Pearl Jam - Can't Deny Me

“Can’t Deny Me” was co-produced by Pearl Jam and Brendan O'Brien. The track was recorded in Seattle last month and released as a surprise early download to Ten Club on 3/10/2018.

Eddie wrote the song's lyrics set to music written by Mike. Jeff created the single's artwork in collaboration with PJ's longtime Videographer, Kevin Shuss.

All rights reserved: Pearl Jam - Monkeywrench/Republic Records 2018

Lyrics (Eddie Vedder):

'And now you want me to breathe
And be so grateful
Ahhhhh, for the air that I need (haha)
Don't make me pitiful

And in the morning light
We're just the same you and me
Out on the go, send officials
Our propensity to breed

The higher, the farther, the faster you fly
You may be rich, but you can't deny me
Got nothing, got nothing but the will to survive
You can't control, and you can't deny me

Your lies are sick
They're sick and they're vile
You can't deny me

Try and talk down to me
My mind it ain't so simple
Where's your vocabulary
Your ignorance is sinful

You plant your lying seeds
Watch as the roots take hold
The country you are now poisoning
Condition critical

The higher, the farther, the faster you fly
I know it's true, and you can't deny me
Got nothing, got nothing, you got nothing to hide
Little bullshit whore, and you can't deny me

The higher, the farther, the faster you fly
It's all so sick, and you can't deny me

You can't deny me
You can't deny me
You don't defy me
You can't deny me

The higher, the farther, the faster you fly
You know you're sick, and you can't deny me
Got nothing, just nothing, got something to hide
We see right through you, and you can't deny me

Darkness, darkness, darkness and light
You can't deny me'

[derekfarmer]

its actually really good man it started slow then got badass i love how unpolished it is

[Mila-hjpc]

this song is so powerful i love it so much cant wait to see it in concert

[Ludwig]

Stop getting caught up in politics and just listen to the music. Every Pearl Jam album has politics in it. For almost 30 years Pearl Jam has created music about the things they feel is wrong in government and yet only NOW people are assholes about it, doesn't make sense at all. Rock has always been about stickin it to the man! Can't wait for their new album!

[kasabianrage]

absolutely one of the greatest bands in the history of rock n roll, one of the greatest of all time, deep respect deserved by all, never ever played the same set list twice, different every one of a kind, a miracle of sorts, this band will stick up for you one and all.

[Donscottmusic]

Pearl Jam has always been an awesome band, and I've been listening to them ever since "Alive" was released over twenty years ago.

[TheLarskoster]

The fact that Trump supporters hate this awesome song, makes it even more awesome... Cause it makes no sense... This is Pearl Jam at its best... They prove they are making no sense whatsoever once more.

[leopena]

ya no tienen 20 años, los verdaderos amores son para siempre, en las buenas y en las malas, esperemos más del nuevo disco!

[watchdog]

looks like lot of people still want to hear another Ten in 2018....this song will be great live...love the chorus...not the best pearl jam song but also not the worst...wonder how the rest of the song on the new album will sounds like...just add water and watch pearl jam grow

[andrewflanders]

This is a fine song. Not a radio material, but a fine song none the less.

[pjokkenroll]

this is the Pearl Jam I like. They've been making too many ballads on the recent albums in my opinion.

[brandoncurtisallman]

Fucking awesome can't wait to hear the album been waiting for this day a long time

[stefanswitchh]

Lighting bolt was a great album a versatile mix it was an emotional rollercoaster ride im anxious to hear the new album

[stefanswitchh]

I love pj there are only two songs i never cared for habit and evacuation now cant deny me just made it three not worried this band has a catalog second to none still the greatest rock band of alltime

[memo]

You guys realize that Pearl Jam has been political since they began. Why are you guys surprised that they don’t like trump? Glorified G and WMA were amazing

[reclusiveperson]

I love the music to this song. I mostly disagree with Pearl Jam on politics but I still love their music. I can’t wait for the forthcoming album.

[tomasholt]

I don’t care who it is about or Pearl Jam’s beliefs or views. It’s a bad ass tune.

[freakystyley]

I can’t wrap my head around the fact that people are hating on this song! It’s really good!

[sonicjet]

THIS IS PEARL JAM LITE :) CANT WAIT UNTIL THE REST OF THE ORIGINAL PEARL JAM GRUNGE SOUND BREAKS OUT ON THEIR NEW ALBUM

[gordonholland]

MORE COWBELL! Good for PJ for writing one of the first songs to address the big orange elephant in the US. It’s good they’re paying attention. I hope Trump doesn’t fire them before the upcoming shows this summer-I’m hoping to go! Btw Rex Tillerson: Which Canadian city are you going to move to?

[MEANS]

Nice....haters———— you’re the same folks that complain about lack of new stuff!