Alice in Chains

Released: August 24, 2018

Songwriter: Jerry Cantrell Mike Inez Sean Kinney

Producer: Nick Raskulinecz

[Verse 1]
In my eyes you are beautiful
Not just bright, perfect spiritual
I did what I had to do to get higher

[Pre-Chorus]
Spent myself on another, entangled like lovers
Not quite dark, not quite light

[Chorus]
Steppin' in and out of madness
Such a dedicated drone
And though you find me rather tragic
I'll stay here and feed my pet black hole

[Verse 2]
In the time I have spent with you
Unconfined, beyond physical
I did not regret my time on the wire

[Pre-Chorus]
Spent myself on another, entangled like lovers
Not quite dark, not quite light

[Chorus]
Steppin' in and out of madness
Such a busy bee, a drone
And though you find me rather tragic...

[Bridge]
I bear the cost, can't dull my anger
And that's fine
Built up inside, obscuring danger
It's alive

[Verse 1]
In my eyes you are beautiful
Not just bright, perfect spiritual
I did what I had to do to get higher

[Pre-Chorus]
Spent myself on another, entangled like lovers
Not quite dark, not quite light

[Chorus]
Steppin' in and out of madness
Such a dedicated drone
And though you find me rather tragic
I'll stay here and feed my pet black hole

[Outro]
Pet black hole
Pet black hole

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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