Alice in Chains

Released: August 21, 1990

Songwriter: Jerry Cantrell

Producer: Dave Jerden

[Verse 1]
Why can't I take it all okay?
I like to dig and fuck around with your day
I'm gonna tell your mama
Yeah, I'm going to blackball your name
Ain't no way you'll go without me
Every chance I'll make you pay

[Chorus: Layne Staley & Jerry Cantrell]
On your face, in my space, I tell you (On your face)
I know something 'bout you, I know something 'bout you (I know something)
In my space, on your face, I tell you (In my space)
I know something 'bout you (I know something)

[Verse 2]
Why can't I put your words away?
I'd like to have more of you in my veins
I'm going to tell your papa
Yeah, I'm gonna try and ball your babe
Your gold key don't fit my crapper
Ain't got no shit today

[Chorus: Layne Staley & Jerry Cantrell]
On your face, in my space, I tell you (On your face)
I know something 'bout you, I know something 'bout you (I know something)
In my space, on your face, I tell you (In my space)
I know something 'bout you (I know something)
On your face, in my space, I tell you (On your face)
I know something 'bout you, I know something 'bout you (I know something)
In my space, on your face, I tell you (In my space)
I know something 'bout you (I know something)

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 3]
I'm gonna tell your mama
Yeah, I'm gonna blackball your name
Ain't no way you'll go without me
Every chance I'll make you pay

[Chorus: Layne Staley & Jerry Cantrell]
On your face, in my space, I tell you (On your face)
I know something 'bout you, I know something 'bout you (I know something)
In my space, on your face, I tell you (In my space)
I know something 'bout you (I know something)
On your face, in my space, I tell you (On your face)
I know something 'bout you, I know something 'bout you (I know something)
In my space, on your face, I tell you (In my space)
I know something 'bout you (I know something)

Alice in Chains are a Seattle-based rock band. They rose to international fame in the early 1990s as part of the ‘grunge’ movement. They are one of the most critically and commercially acclaimed acts of the 90s. Their first 3 studio albums all went multi-platinum and they have received 8 Grammy nominations for Best Hard Rock performance (sadly, never winning once).

Their unique sound comes from the harmonized vocals of co-founders Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell, as showcased in some of their biggest songs like “No Excuses” from Jar of Flies, “Angry Chair” from Dirt and “Again” from the self-titled album. Cantrell also serves as the primary songwriter and guitarist of the band.

The band was never restricted to grunge. Cantrell believes it to be heavy metal; and indeed a lot of modern heavy metal bands cite Alice in Chains as an influence, including Metallica for Death Magnetic.

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