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Pearl Jam — Rats
Album: Vs.
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6.9

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Total ratings: 178









Released: 1993
Length: 3:48
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They don't eat, don't sleep, they don't feed, they don't seethe.
Bare their gums when they moan and squeak.
Lick the dirt off a larger one's feet.
They don't push, don't crowd.
Congregate until they're much too loud.
Fuck to procreate till they are dead.
Drink the blood of their so-called best friend.

They don't scurry when something bigger comes their way.
Don't pack themselves together and run as one.
Don't shit where they're not supposed to.
Don't take what's not theirs, they don't compare.

They don't scam, don't fight.
Don't oppress an equals given rights.
Starve the poor so they can be well-fed.
Line their holes with the dead one's bread.

They don't scurry when something bigger comes their way.
Don't pack themselves together and run as one.
Don't shit where they're not supposed to.
Don't take what's not theirs, they don't compare.

They don't scurry when something bigger comes their way.
Don't pack themselves together and run as one.
Don't shit where they're not supposed to.
Don't take what's not theirs, they don't compare.

Rats... they don't compare.
Rats... they don't compare.
Ben, the two of us need look no more.
Ben, the two of us need look no more.
Ben, the two of us need look no more.
Ben, the two of us need look no more.
Ben, the two of us need look no more.
Ben, the two of us need look no more.
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GAME CHANGER ALBUM MAN  : )  my neighbors hated me after I got this, fucker was play LOUD and OFTEN
Posted 6 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Hey, it's early morning here: ouch!!!!!

Posted 15 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
A pipefitter who worked on the killn' floor doing that!?

Posted 15 years ago by Bazooka    [ Reply ]
I've never heard this before. It's pretty good.
Posted 15 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
I'd well forgotten about this bugger! Ok, not the most amazing song ever but it reminded me of having greasy hair and thumb holes in my long sleeve alice in chains t-shirt! Good times! {#Dance}
Posted 15 years ago by HutchHarrison    [ Reply ]
Every now and then, you remember that grunge came out of the tail end of the 80's....
Posted 15 years ago by manzanitafire    [ Reply ]
 Rich3D wrote:
the best part was the end, when it was over.  that is not RP quality.
 
what,,?  Bills ' playing out of his field is he,,,,,   {#Stupid}  
Posted 15 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
the best part was the end, when it was over.  that is not RP quality.
Posted 15 years ago by Rich3D    [ Reply ]
MY FAV PJ SONG = PERIOD
Posted 15 years ago by Wonderloaf    [ Reply ]
bills description of the album cover.... hilarious :D
Posted 15 years ago by michaeleconomy    [ Reply ]
 lathyris wrote:
Oh wow, I always thought that was a dog. That's a sheep?!?! Motherf*#$er!
 

       {#Lol}

Posted 15 years ago by TheFriendlyCat    [ Reply ]
I knew it was Eddie right away, but didn't recognize the song — checked the link an viola, this CD has been gathering moss in my collection — probably since I bought it — may have to rethink/replay this one. I don't recall it hitting me this hard all those years ago... ...this is pretty damn good stuff! You go PJ... and you too RP... YEAH!{#Drummer}

Posted 15 years ago by SpamNRice    [ Reply ]
Always thought Eddie was channeling his inner Michael Franti on this song during the opening verses... Franti, of course, was living the high life with 'Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy' back in those days... 'California Uber Alles!'.....   ahhh memories...
Posted 16 years ago by Westsiders    [ Reply ]
Oh wow, I always thought that was a dog. That's a sheep?!?! Motherf*#$er!
Posted 16 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
Great song that kicks ass.
 

Great band that kicks ass!
Posted 16 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
Great song that kicks ass.
Posted 16 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Thanks Radio Paradise... now I have to pull this album out of storage and risk an allergy attack from blowing the dust off to re-listen to this album. Thanks. 
Posted 16 years ago by roseap    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite tracks off what I still think is PJ's best ablum (only Riot Act comes close IMO)... I played this thing into the ground when younger and I'm still excited to hear this!

Posted 16 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
Friday office party!!!!{#Bananajam}
Posted 16 years ago by vonwienerhousen    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 16 years ago by sutcliff    [ Reply ]
Pearl Jam NOT sounding like over-played "Better Man".

Sh-yay! {#Drummer}
Posted 16 years ago by tnt_thomas    [ Reply ]
luv it ad infinitum!
Posted 16 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
Oddball comment of the day ... wondering what it would sound like if Pearl Jam covered a Steppenwolf song ... like mayber Monster? I think it would be cool. LOL. Hey, Eddie if you're out there ...
Posted 16 years ago by smehan55    [ Reply ]
I really didn't give PJ their due back in the day, because I was so into Nirvana and Soundgarden. You know what? I really like them now, how fun! I get to listen to all their old stuff with new, more accepting, ears. Well, my ears are older but my appreciation is new-er. you know what i mean
Posted 16 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
Going to see them tonight at the Colonial Center in Colatown SC...looking foward to it....
Posted 16 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
HOLY CRAP! Thx so much for playing this!
Posted 16 years ago by shadowflag    [ Reply ]
yes, yes, yes!!!! Yeah Eddie V.
Posted 16 years ago by Orphan    [ Reply ]
awesome song, thanks for playing it bill. you forget how good the lyrics can be on some songs...
Posted 16 years ago by IMGoph    [ Reply ]
Ooooh, good to hear this on RP.
Posted 16 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
I dig.
Posted 16 years ago by archrrone    [ Reply ]
First play! 6 long years in seclusion! Excellent album.
Posted 16 years ago by TexasAggies    [ Reply ]
I like this song.
Posted 20 years ago by agoston    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by briandel: This may not be a popular opinion, but I think Vs. was Pearl Jam's best work. 10 was great and all, but Vs. just had a lot more guts to it. Just my opinion.
totally agreed.
Posted 21 years ago by nielsen    [ Reply ]
This may not be a popular opinion, but I think Vs. was Pearl Jam's best work. 10 was great and all, but Vs. just had a lot more guts to it. Just my opinion.
Posted 22 years ago by briandel    [ Reply ]