Down In a Hole
Alice in Chains
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Bury me softly in this womb I give this part of me for you Sand rains down and here I sit Holding rare flowers In a tomb, in bloom Down in a hole and I don't know if I can be saved See my heart I decorate it like a grave You don't understand who they thought I was supposed to be Look at me now a man Who won't let himself be Down in a hole, feelin' so small Down in a hole, losin' my soul I'd like to fly, but my wings have been so denied Down in a hole and they've put all the stones in their place I've eaten the sun so my tongue Has been burned of the taste I have been guilty of kicking myself in the teeth I will speak no more of my feelings beneath Down in a hole, feelin' so small Down in a hole, losin' my soul I'd like to fly but my wings have been so denied Bury me softly in this womb Oh I want to be inside of you I give this part of me for you Oh I want to be inside of you Sand rains down and here I sit Holding rare flowers in a tomb (oh I want to be inside of you) Oh I want to be inside Down in a hole, feelin' so small Down in a hole, losin' my soul Down in a hole, feelin' so small Down in a hole, outta control I'd like to fly but my wings have been so denied
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Down in a Hole" is a song by American rock band Alice in Chains. It is contained in their second studio album, "Dirt," which saw its release in 1992.
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SongwriterThe song was penned by the band's lead guitarist, Jerry Cantrell, who described it as the most difficult song to write.
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Emotional DepthDespite the energy-driven and hard rock surface of Alice in Chains' music, "Down in a Hole" stands out as a deeply personal and emotive song. Cantrell has mentioned that it was dedicated to his long-time girlfriend, Courtney Clarke.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Down in a Hole" was directed by Nigel Dick. The video was shot in Los Angeles in 1992.
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SuccessThe song was released as a single in 1993 and enjoyed significant success. It peaked #10 on the Billboard's Mainstream Rock Charts.
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Cover VersionsThe song has seen numerous cover versions by various artists including Ryan Adams and Demon Hunter.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics depict a struggle with depression and feelings of being trapped, symbolized by the "hole" title.
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Cantrell's VulnerabilityCantrell admitted in an interview with RIP Magazine in 1994 that singing lead on songs like “Down in a Hole” was a bit intimidating, as it exposed a vulnerable side to him.
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Song Position in the Dirt AlbumIn the album sequence, "Down in a Hole" was originally situated as the 12th track, but in the final version, it was moved up to be the fourth track.
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Live PerformancesAlice in Chains performed the song for their concert film "MTV Unplugged" in 1996, which has often been heralded as one of the best Unplugged shows in the series.
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