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Martian · 01-21-2008, 05:40 AM

Eh. Whatever, then.

Jeremy is based on the true story of a young man from Texas (15, IIRC) unsurprisingly named Jeremy. As is depicted both through the song's lyrics and in the video, Jeremy decided to bring a gun into class one day. He was asked by his teacher to get a late slip from the office, but instead went and got a handgun, which he used to shoot himself in the mouth in front of the class.

Vedder read the story in the newspaper, and has said what really struck him was that this kid had used the gun to try to make a statement, but he ultimately ended up getting a single paragraph. Vedder stated that the better revenge was to live on and be stronger than whatever was causing you to think that way.

So it's sort of anti-suicide. Anyway, your question.

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Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	Eh. Whatever, then. Jeremy is based on the true story of a young man from Texas (15, IIRC) unsurprisingly named Jeremy. As is depicted both through the song's lyrics and in the video, Jeremy decided to bring a gun into class one day. He was asked by his teacher to get a late slip from the office, but instead went and got a handgun, which he used to shoot himself in the mouth in front of the class. Vedder read the story in the newspaper, and has said what really struck him was that this kid had used the gun to try to make a statement, but he ultimately ended up getting a single paragraph. Vedder stated that the better revenge was to live on and be stronger than whatever was causing you to think that way. So it's sort of anti-suicide. Anyway, your question. __________________ I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said - Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame