Hate to Feel
Alice in Chains
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What's gone wrong, I can't see straight Been too long, so full of hate What the f*ck will it take Drown myself in my wake Another shaggy D.A Now a dog, shake my leg Plastic man, paper face Candy heart, what a waste Got to change, set a date Eat my cake, lick my plate Stare at me with empty eyes And point your words at me Mirror on the wall will show you What you're scared to see I can see, yeah (wish I couldn't see at all) I can feel (wish I couldn't feel at all) Hate to see (wish I couldn't see at all) Hate to feel (wish I couldn't feel at all) So climb walls Thin my blood now And I crawl, back to bed now What the hell, got to rest Aching pain in my chest Lucky me, now I'm set Little bug for a pet New Orleans, got to get Pin cushion medicine Used to be curious Now the shit's sustenance All this time I swore I'd never Be like my old man What the hey it's time to face Exactly what I am I can see, yeah (wish I couldn't see at all) I can feel (wish I couldn't feel at all) Hate to see (wish I couldn't see at all) Hate to feel (wish I couldn't feel at all) What the hell, got to rest Aching pain in my chest Lucky me, now I'm set Little bug for a pet New Orleans, got to get Pin cushion medicine Used to be curious Now the shit's sustenance All this time I swore I'd never Be like my old man What the hey it's time to face Exactly who I am I can see, yeah (wish I couldn't see at all) I can feel (wish I couldn't feel at all) Hate to see (wish I couldn't see at all) Hate to feel (wish I couldn't feel at all) I can see, yeah (wish I couldn't see at all) I can feel (wish I couldn't feel at all) Hate to see (wish I couldn't see at all) Hate to feel (wish I couldn't feel at all)
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9 facts about this song
Band Background"Hate to Feel" is a song by Alice in Chains, a highly influential American rock band, formed in Seattle in 1987. They are considered pioneers of the grunge movement that took off in the 1990s.
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Track ListingThe song is included in their second studio album, "Dirt," which was released on September 29, 1992. It is the ninth track on the album.
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Song Lyrics"Hate to Feel" delves deep into themes of addiction and disillusionment, mirroring the personal struggles of the band members especially lead vocalist, Layne Staley.
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Song WritingThis song was written by Layne Staley, marking it as one of the few Alice in Chains tracks that he penned by himself.
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Musical StructureDistinguished by its heavy and gritty guitar riffs along with Staley's distinctive vocal style, "Hate to Feel" is a representative piece of Alice in Chains' characteristic dark and brooding sound.
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Album SuccessThe "Dirt" album reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and has since been certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA, with "Hate to Feel" being part of this successful album listing.
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Live Performance HistoryAlice in Chains often performed "Hate to Feel" during their concerts in the early 90's. However, they rarely played it in later years, due to Staley's deteriorating health.
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Personal ExperienceThe song directly reflects Staley's battle with drug addiction. He once said, "That song is about when I tried drugs for the first time. It's a very angry song, about turning that anger back in on someone who turned me onto drugs."
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LegacyThe raw and emotional authenticity of songs like "Hate to Feel" has subsequently influenced countless artists and bands in the grunge and rock genres reinforcing Alice in Chain's status as a seminal band in rock history.
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