My Song
Jerry Cantrell
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She won't tell me lies She want to see me smile, yeah Every time you let it show I didn't want to know By the time I had lost my soul You had to go She come, in disguise I want to say goodbye, yeah Every time I let it show You didn't want to know By the time I had lost my soul You had to go You had to go Love's strong, mine gone Still have the time to sing my song Love's strong, mine gone Still have the time to sing my song Still have the time to sing my song Still have the time to sing my song She got her own way Same as yesterday, yeah Every time you let it show I didn't want to know By the time I had sold my soul You had to go You had to go Love's strong, mine gone Still have the time to sing my song Still have the time to sing my song Love's strong, mine gone Still have the time to sing my song Still have the time to sing my song Still not a crime to sing my song
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12 facts about this song
Genre - Rock"My Song" is a track that belongs to the rock genre, showcasing Jerry Cantrell's talent as a guitarist and vocalist.
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Album - Degradation TripThis song is a part of Jerry Cantrell's second solo album, "Degradation Trip," which was released on June 18, 2002.
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Artist - Alternative Metal IconJerry Cantrell is best known as the lead guitarist for the alternative metal band, Alice in Chains. "My Song" showcases his songwriting ability, which was a cornerstone of Alice in Chains' success.
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Emotional Depth - Personal RevelationsThe song is known for its emotional depth, with Cantrell opening up about his struggles with depression and drug addiction.
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Track Duration - Long SongThe song runs for almost 4 minutes and 8 seconds, longer than the average pop or rock song on the radio.
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Lyrics - Self ExpressionJerry Cantrell uses "My Song" as a platform for self-expression. He described it as "putting everything straight from the deepest part of me into words and music."
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Album Reception - Commercial SuccessThe album "Degradation Trip," featuring "My Song," ranked number 33 on Billboard's Top 200 list, reflecting its commercial success.
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Tribute - To Layne StaleySome fans also interpret "My Song" as a tribute to Layne Staley, the late lead singer of Alice in Chains who died from drug addiction.
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Instrumentation - Unique Guitar SoloThe song features a unique guitar solo by Jerry Cantrell, proving his talent as a lead guitarist.
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Production - Collaboration"My Song" was produced in collaboration with Jeff Tomei, who has also worked with acts like Smashing Pumpkins and Matchbox Twenty.
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Sales - Gold CertificateThe song "My Song" helped the album "Degradation Trip" reach a Gold certificate by the RIAA, with more than 100,000 copies sold.
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Recording - Seattle's Studio LithoThe song was recorded at Studio Litho, owned by Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam, located in Seattle.
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