Alice in Chains

Released: February 4, 1992

Songwriter: Jerry Cantrell

Producer: Alice in Chains Rick Parashar

[Verse 1: Layne Staley]
Yeah, it goes away
All of this and more of nothing in my life
No color clay
Individuality not safe

[Pre-Chorus 1: Layne Staley]
As of now I bet you got me wrong
So unsure you run from something strong

[Verse 2: Layne Staley]
I can't let go
Threadbare tapestry unwinding slow
Feel a tortured brain
Show your belly like you want me to

[Pre-Chorus 2: Layne Staley]
As of now, I bet you got me wrong
So unsure, we reach for something strong

[Chorus: Layne Staley & Jerry Cantrell]
I haven't felt like this in so long
Wrong, in a sense too far gone from love
That don't last forever
Something's gotta turn out right

[Verse 3: Layne Staley]
You, sugar taste
Sweetness doesn't often touch my face
Stay if you please
You may not be here when I leave

[Pre-Chorus 2: Layne Staley]
As of now, I bet you got me wrong
So unsure, we reach for something strong

[Outro: Layne Staley & Jerry Cantrell]
I haven't felt like this in so long
Wrong, in a sense too far gone from love
Strong, I haven't felt like this in so long
Wrong, in a sense too far gone from love
That don't last forever
Something's gotta turn out right

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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From the albums

Sap (EP) (1992)
Clerks: Music from the Motion Picture (1994)
Nothing Safe - The Best of the Box (1999)
Music Bank (1999)
The Essential Alice in Chains (2006)
Original Album Classics (2011)

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