Get Born Again
Alice in Chains
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Sad suffering I knew you when Fairwell thee friend of mine I try not to think I merely blink Hope to wish away the lies I Can you protect Me when I'm wrecked I'll pretend you're still alive I choose the day One death and grey, Thick fog, I hide and smile Clear all your sins Get born again Just repeat a couple lies Lies, yeah Sad suffering Get born again
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Written by: Layne Staley, Jerry Cantrell
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12 facts about this song
Release"Get Born Again" was released as part of Alice in Chains’ compilation album, “Nothing Safe: Best of the Box” in 1999, and later appeared on the “Music Bank” box set in the same year.
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Chart SuccessThe song achieved significant commercial success, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, and No. 12 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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BackgroundThis song is one of the last tracks recorded by the original members of Alice in Chains before the death of lead vocalist Layne Staley in 2002.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Get Born Again" was directed by Paul Fedor, featuring haunting imagery that symbolizes rebirth and sin.
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LyricsThough the lyrics of "Get Born Again" are open to interpretation, many fans believe that they reflect Staley's struggle with heroin addiction.
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Nominations"Get Born Again" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2000.
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Recording LocationThe song was recorded at Studio X, Seattle and The Plant Studios, Sausalito; and mixed at The Plant Studios, Sausalito.
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Gold RecordThe compilation album carrying "Get Born Again", "Nothing Safe: Best of the Box", was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in November 1999.
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Writing CreditsThe song's credits are shared by all band members: Layne Staley, Jerry Cantrell, Mike Inez, and Sean Kinney.
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Lasting InfluenceDespite being among Alice in Chains' later work, "Get Born Again" continued the band's legacy of grungy, powerful hard rock, and remains a popular track among fans.
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Track Duration"Get Born Again" runs for a total of 5 minutes and 26 seconds, making it one of Alice in Chains' longer songs.
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Song Producers"Get Born Again" was produced by renowned music producers Dave Jerden and Toby Wright, in addition to Alice In Chains themselves.
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