Angry Chair
Alice in Chains
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Sitting on an angry chair Angry walls that steal the air Stomach hurts and I don't care What do I see across the way, hey See myself molded in clay, oh Stares at me, yeah I'm afraid Changing the shape of his face, oh yeah Candles red I have a pair Shadows dancing everywhere Burning on the angry chair Little boy made a mistake Pink cloud has now turned to gray, oh All that I want is to play Get on your knees, time to pray, oh I don't mind, yeah I don't mind, yeah Lost my mind, yeah Can't find it anywhere Corporate prison, we stay I'm a dull boy, work all day So I'm strung out anyway Loneliness is not a phase Field of pain is where I graze Serenity is far away Saw my reflection and cried So little hope that I died, oh Feed me your lies, open wide Weight of my heart, not the size, oh I don't mind, yeah I don't mind, yeah Lost my mind, yeah Can't find it anywhere Pink cloud has now turned to gray All that I want is to play Get on your knees time to pray, boy
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11 facts about this song
Band Origin"Angry Chair" is a song by American rock band Alice in Chains.
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Album FactsThe song was featured on their third EP, "Dirt," which was released in 1992.
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Song Writer"Angry Chair" was written by the band's co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Layne Staley. This was one of the few Alice in Chains songs penned solely by Staley.
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InspirationThe song is said to have been inspired by Staley's battles with drug addiction, particularly his problems with heroin.
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Music VideoAs with other Alice in Chains songs, a music video was made for "Angry Chair". The video was directed by Matt Mahurin, who had previously worked with Metallica.
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Chart SuccessAlthough not as successful as other singles from the EP, "Angry Chair" did make it to number 34 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Unique SoundThis song's distinct sound is created by Staley's haunting and intense vocals combined with the band's heavy, grunge-filled guitars.
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AwardsThe song, along with its album, helped Alice in Chains win an award for the Best Hard Rock Performance With Vocal in the 1992 Grammy Awards.
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Video ControversyThere was a controversy concerning the music video. Gibson, the guitar company, thought the band highlighted their logo too much in the video, leading to a conflict over product placement.
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Song's PopularityDespite its dark subject matter, "Angry Chair" has remained a fan favorite over the years, often being included in band's live performances.
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Lyrics SignificanceThe song's lyrics provide a look into Layne Stalye's struggle with drug addiction, with references made to the isolation and despair often associated with substance abuse.
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