Discover the story of the song > The Fixer – Pearl Jam

The protagonist wants to fix things when they are not going well. They want to shed light on something dark, put fire on something cold, put a bit of shine and excitement on something old and boring, and fight to get something back when it's gone or lost. They also want to straighten things out when signals are crossed and try to love again when there is no love. The protagonist promises to take their partner's side and find a way to make things better, saying that what is saved could be their one last lifetime together. The chorus repeats the idea of fighting to get things back again.