Alice in Chains

Released: January 25, 1994

Songwriter: Jerry Cantrell

Producer: Alice in Chains Toby Wright

[Verse 1]
It's alright, there comes a time
Got no patience to search for peace of mind
Layin' low, wanna take it slow
No more hidin' or disguisin' truths I've sold

[Chorus]
Everyday it's somethin'
Hits me all so cold
You find me sittin' by myself
No excuses, then I know

[Verse 2]
It's okay, had a bad day
Hands are bruised from breakin' rocks all day
Drained and blue, I bleed for you
You think it's funny, well, you're drownin' in it, too

[Chorus]
Every day it's somethin'
Hits me all so cold
You find me sittin' by myself
No excuses, then I know

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 3]
Yeah, it's fine, we'll walk down the line
Leave our rain and cold, trade for warm sunshine
You, my friend, I will defend
And if we change, well, I'll love you anyway

[Chorus]
Everyday it's somethin'
Hits me all so cold
You find me sittin' by myself
No excuses, then I know

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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Jar of Flies

From the albums

Guitar Hero Live GHTV Soundtrack
Jar of Flies (1994)
Nothing Safe - The Best of the Box (1999)
Music Bank (1999)
Greatest Hits (2001)
The Essential Alice in Chains (2006)
Original Album Classics (2011)

Alice in Chains popular songs

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