Lyrics State of love and trust

State of Love and Trust was written for the soundtrack of the 1992 film Singles, later appearing on various Pearl Jam compilations. The lyrics deal with themes of trust and disillusionment, mirroring the sentiment of the characters in the movie.

State of love and trust
as I busted down the pretext
sin still plays and preaches
but to have an empty court, uh huh
and the signs are passin,
grip the wheel can't read it
sacrifice receiving the smell that's on my hands...hands yeah
and I listen for the voice inside my head
nothin', I'll do this one myself
lay her down as priest does
should the lord be acountin'
will be in my honour
make it pain painfully quick, uh huh
promises are whispered
in the age of darkness
want to be enlightened
like I want to be told the end...end, yeah
and the barrel shakes
aimed directly at my head
oh, help me, help me from myself
and I listen yeah,
from both sides of the bed
nothin', I'll do this one myself
N.C.
and I listen for the voice inside my head
nothin', I'll do this one myself
oh, ah, and the barrel waits,
trigger shakes
aimed right at my head
won't you help me
help me from myself
eh oh eh o ehh