State Of Love And Trust | TESTED |

: Bassist Jeff Ament has expressed a preference for the early version featuring original drummer Dave Krusen , describing it as having a "trashier, Crazy Horse feel" compared to the more polished version that was eventually released. Lyrical Themes and Inspiration

: The lyrics are characterized by a "tangled" exploration of betrayal, guilt, and redemption . State of Love and Trust

: The song was originally recorded during the sessions for Pearl Jam's debut album, Ten (1991), but was ultimately left off the final tracklist. : Bassist Jeff Ament has expressed a preference