Alice in Chains

Released: May 28, 2013

Songwriter: Jerry Cantrell

Producer: Alice in Chains Nick Raskulinecz

[Verse 1]
Anybody out there?
Anyone at all?
Can you finally hear this deep in
Scratching through the wall?
Came far to find me
Down the rabbit hole
Watch me smiling back
While chewing on my skull

[Pre-Chorus]
I know, won't forget
Limped away from the wreck

[Verse 2]
Is the monkey breathing?
Looking kinda sick
Got a witty comment for me
Have yourself a kick
Does it make you feel good?
Are you full and strong?
Gonna end up in this cage
And I hope your stay is long

[Pre-Chorus]
I know, won't forget
Limped away from the wreck

[Chorus]
We'll never know what this is
'Til we take a look inside
I'm sure we'll find what came before it dies
We'll never know what this is
'Til we take a look inside
I'm sure we'll find what came before

[Post-Chorus]
Had enough, I don't need you to stick my hide
Had enough, no more tears for me left to cry
Had enough, I don't need you to blind my eyes
Had enough, no more tears for me left to cry

[Chorus]
We'll never know what this is
'Til we take a look inside
I'm sure we'll find what came before it dies
We'll never know what this is
'Til we take a look inside
I'm sure we'll find what came before

[Post-Chorus]
Had enough, I don't need you to stick my hide
Had enough, no more tears for me left to cry
Had enough, I don't need you to blind my eyes
Had enough, no more tears for me left to cry

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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