Pearl Jam's new single, "Sirens," was inspired by Pink Floyd, says guitarist Mike McCready.

"Before it was called 'Sirens,' it was written two years ago," McCready explained to Billboard. "I was at Roger Waters concert and was completely blown away by The Wall. I wanted to write something that would have a Pink Floyd type feel."

McCready continued: "We recorded a demo of it [Eddie Vedder] didn't put the lyrics on it until the second time we went back in. I heard them the night that he put them on there and they just brought me to tears. This is Ed at his best in my mind."

"Sirens" is the second single from the new Pearl Jam album Lightning Bolt; it follows the LP's lead single, "Mind Your Manners."

The Seattle group will get their very own Pearl Jam Week on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon next week.

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