Alice in Chains

Released: August 24, 2018

Songwriter: Jerry Cantrell

Producer: Nick Raskulinecz

[Verse 1]
Cannot recognize the face before me
It's unfamiliar
Time has left me broken down and homely
Can you still see me undisguised?

[Pre-Chorus]
Outside the window of your eyes
Clinging to the memory of your prime
After many years the road you wandered
Left you here alone, deprived of others
On your toes or on your heels
There's a line drawn on the floor
Where the blood has dried, there is no shame
Have another go, my friend
You see, I can't feel anymore
While you question just who the hell am I

[Chorus]
Is this all I am?
Given all I can?
Is this all I am?

[Refrain]
'Til the end of time, never knowing why

[Verse 2]
Ghosts and damage, no advantage for me
I'm past believing
Understand the price you pay disarming
When you can leave it all behind

[Pre-Chorus]
Outside of the window of your eyes
Clinging to the memory of your prime
After many years the road you wandered
Left you here alone, deprived of others
On your toes or on your heels
There's a hole worn in the floor
Where the blood has dried, there is no shame
Have another go my friend
You see I can't feel anymore
While you question just who the hell am I

[Chorus]
Is this all I am?
Given all I can?
Is this all I am?

[Refrain]
'Till the end of time, never knowing why

[Outro]
Cannot recognize the face before me
It's unfamiliar

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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