Like a Stone

Audioslave

About Like a Stone

"Like a Stone" is a song by the American rock supergroup Audioslave, released as the second single from their eponymous debut studio album Audioslave in January 2003. The song topped both the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks and Hot Modern Rock Tracks charts, and reached number 31 on the Hot 100 chart, making it their biggest US hit. "Like a Stone" has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It became the fifth best performing alternative song on the Alternative Songs chart of the decade and the eighth best performing rock song on the Mainstream Rock chart of the decade.  


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2002
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On a cobweb afternoon
In a room full of emptiness
By a freeway I confess
I was lost in the pages
Of a book full of death
Reading how we'll die alone
And if we're good, we'll lay to rest
Anywhere we want to go

In your house I long to be
Room by room patiently
I'll wait for you there
Like a stone
I'll wait for you there
Alone

On my deathbed I will pray
To the gods and the angels
Like a pagan to anyone
Who will take me to heaven
To a place I recall
I was there so long ago
The sky was bruised
The wine was bled
And there you led me on

In your house I long to be
Room by room patiently
I'll wait for you there
Like a stone
I'll wait for you there
Alone

Alone

And on I read
Until the day was gone
And I sat in regret
Of all the things I've done
For all that I've blessed
And all that I've wronged
In dreams until my death
I will wander on

In your house I long to be
Room by room patiently
I'll wait for you there
Like a stone
I'll wait for you there
Alone

Alone

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Audioslave

Audioslave was an American rock supergroup formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2001 and disbanded in 2007. The four-piece band consisted of then-former Soundgarden lead singer/rhythm guitarist, Chris Cornell, and then-former Rage Against the Machine members, Tom Morello (lead guitar), Tim Commerford (bass/backing vocals), and Brad Wilk (drums). Critics initially described Audioslave as an amalgamation of Soundgarden and Rage Against the Machine, but by the band's second album, Out of Exile, it was noted that they had established a separate identity. more »

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Written by: Timothy Commerford, Chris Cornell, Tom Morello, Brad Wilk

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10 facts about this song

Like a Stone" Origin
This song was released by American rock supergroup Audioslave. It was part of their eponymous debut studio album.
Chart Rankings
It became a huge commercial success, reaching number one on both the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks and Hot Modern Rock Tracks charts.
Year of Release
It was released in the year 2003 as the band's second single.
Song Duration
The song has a total running time of 4 minutes and 54 seconds.
Songwriters
Lead vocalist Chris Cornell and guitar maestro Tom Morello, along with other band members Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk, were the main songwriters.
Critic's Review
Critics have considered "Like a Stone" as Audioslave's best work and have also commented on its philosophical lyrical content.
Grammy Nomination
"Like a Stone" was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2004 for Best Hard Rock Performance.
Music Video
The music video directed by Meiert Avis, presents the band member performing in a mansion that is supposedly 'haunted'.
Song Meaning
Chris Cornell, the lead vocalist and songwriter, once stated that the song is about a man waiting for death and was strongly influenced by themes of existentialism.
Cover Versions
"Like a Stone" has been covered by several artists including Elton John and the musical duo Myles Kennedy and Slash.

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    Top Hot 100 Songs 2003

    Billboard #31


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