Sweet Lew
| Title | Sweet Lew |
|---|---|
| Artist | Pearl Jam |
| Album | Lost Dogs |
| Release Date | 2003-11-11 |
| Description | The song describes Jeff Ament’s disappointment after meeting with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a famous basketball player Ament admired as a decent hoop player himself. They met at a charity meeting and Abdul-Jabbar was indifferent towards Ament’s fandom, not returning any attention whatsoever, not even giving a simple “Thanks!”. The song may sound like a tribute piece at first, but is actually a critique. |
| Lyrics | [Verse 1] Power high, power low You could take 'em all to school You could fly, wilt the stilt had nothing on you Lambchops and afro-do, Milwaukee Bucks and a barbecue #33 just like you [Chorus] Sweet Lew, how could you? Sweet Lew, making me blue [Verse 2] A Laker trade their Bobby-D for a house, a guru by the sea A little help from 32, showtime, and worthy Those were the days, pre-investment spree [Chorus] Sweet Lew, is it true? Sweet Lew, how could you? [Verse 3] I grew up trying to copy you, Bruce Lee, and a kung-fu Act a jazzman, yogi too Little did I know, a loose screw But you had your own shoe Build him high, build him tall, a taiku with a basketball Tear 'em down, one and all 7'2" is a long way to fall [Chorus] Sweet lew, how's the view? Sweet lew, how could you?You might also like |