Muhammad Idrees Ahmad

Eddie Vedder and Ben Harper (along with Rage Against the Machine) campaigned for Ralph Nader in 2000. I was disappointed when Vedder also fell for the anyone-but-bush line in 2004. Nevertheless, he remains a favorite for never letting fame go to his head and continuing to care.

Indifference – by Pearl Jam

I will light the match this mornin, so I wont be alone
Watch as she lies silent, for soon night will be gone
Oh, I will stand arms outstretched, pretend Im free to roam
Oh, I will make my way, through, one more day in hell…
How much difference does it make
How much difference does it make, yeah…

I will hold the candle till it burns up my arm
Oh, Ill keep takin punches until their will grows tired
Oh, I will stare the sun down until my eyes go blind hey,
I wont change direction, and I wont change my mind
How much difference does it make
Mmm, how much difference does it make…how much difference…

Ill swallow poison, until I grow immune
I will scream my lungs out till it fills this room
How much difference
How much difference does it make