Sea of Sorrow
Alice in Chains
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Mind, of destructive taste I choose...to stroll amongst the waste It was your heart Lost in the dark Call off the chase Walls of thought, strong and high As my castle crumbles with time... I think of you Oh, yes I do Such a crime [Chorus] You opened fire...and your mark was true You opened fire...aim my smiling skull at you You opened fire... I live tomorrow, you I'll not follow As you wallow in a sea of sorrow Lines cut across my face Why you laugh at my disgrace I'll never know How far to go To reach that place [Chorus] I live tomorrow, you I'll not follow As you wallow in a sea of sorrow [Chorus] [Repeat: x 4] I live tomorrow, you I'll not follow As you wallow in a sea of sorrow
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Sea of Sorrow" is classified as being part of the grunge and heavy metal genres, a testament to Alice in Chains' diverse musical styles.
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Album AppearanceThe song is the fourth track off their debut album, "Facelift", which was released in August 1990.
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Single Release"Sea of Sorrow" was released as the final single from "Facelift" in 1991.
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Music VideoA music video for "Sea of Sorrow" was made in 1991, directed by Paul Rachman, known for his work with a broad range of alternative rock bands.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the number 27 position on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
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CompositionThe song primarily features heavy guitar riffs, a powerful rhythm section, and the soulful, gritty vocals of the lead singer, Layne Staley.
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Lyric InterpretationThe lyrics describe themes of regret and despair, which are common narratives in many Alice in Chains songs.
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Write-upGuitarist Jerry Cantrell wrote this song about a bad personal experience he had gone through.
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Changes in StudioThe original demo version of the song was in a different key and had a different bridge section compared to the final studio version.
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Live PerformancesAlice in Chains frequently included "Sea of Sorrow" in their live performances due to its popularity among fans.
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LegacyEven though the song was released more than 30 years ago, it remains one of Alice in Chains' most recognizable and popular songs.
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