"Even Flow" delves into the difficult experience of a homeless man, depicting his daily struggles and fragmented thoughts. The lyrics, penned by Eddie Vedder, paint a picture of someone sleeping on concrete, seeking spare change, and grappling with a mind where "thoughts arrive like butterflies." Guitarist Stone Gossard wrote the music, which features a funk guitar riff, and it was released as a single from the band's debut album, Ten. The song evokes a sense of empathy and the often-unseen realities of life on the streets.