Pretty Noose

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About Pretty Noose

"Pretty Noose" is a song by the American rock band Soundgarden. Written by the band's frontman, Chris Cornell, "Pretty Noose" was released in March 1996 as the first single from the band's fourth studio album, Down on the Upside (1996). The song reached number two on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. The song was included on Soundgarden's 1997 greatest hits album, A-Sides.


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I caught the moon today
Pick it up
And throw it away all right
I got the perfect steal
A cleaner love
With a dirty feel all right
Fallout and take the bait
Eat the fruit
And kiss the snake goodnight

Common ruse dirty face
Pretty noose is pretty hate
And I don't like what you got me hanging from
And I don't like what you got me hanging from
And I don't like what you got me hanging from

Let your motor race
Pick it up
And get this mother gone
Out from and far away
The wooden stake
This thing has got me on

Diamond rope silver chain
Pretty noose is a pretty pain
And I don't like What you got me hanging from
And I don't like what you got me hanging from
And I don't like what you got me hanging from
And I don't like what you got me hanging from

Common ruse dirty face
Pretty noose is pretty hate
And I don't care what you got
I don't care what you need
I don't want anything
And I don't like What you got me hanging from
And I don't like what you got me hanging from
And I don't like what you got me hanging from
And I don't like what you got me hanging from

And I don't like What you got me hanging from
And I don't like what you got me hanging from
Yeah

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Soundgarden

Soundgarden is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1984 by singer and rhythm guitarist Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto. Matt Cameron became the band's full-time drummer in 1986, while bassist Ben Shepherd became a permanent replacement for Yamamoto in 1990. more »

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Written by: CHRIS CORNELL

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8 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Pretty Noose" is a song by American rock band Soundgarden. It was released in 1996 as the first single from their fifth studio album, "Down on the Upside".
Band Member Insight
Lead singer Chris Cornell wrote the song. He has described "Pretty Noose" as being about “an attractively packaged bad idea...something that seems great at first and then comes back to bite you.”
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number twelve on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Grammy Nomination
"Pretty Noose" and the album it comes from earned Soundgarden their first Grammy nominations in 1997. They were nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance for the song and Best Rock Album for "Down on the Upside".
Music Video Controversy
The music video for "Pretty Noose", directed by famed video director Frank Kozik, initially ran into controversy, as MTV banned it during the day due to its dark themes and depictions of death. It was aired only during evening hours.
Album Influence
The sound and lyrics of "Pretty Noose" represented the band's shift from their earlier, heavier metal sound to a more eclectic and experimental style on "Down on the Upside".
Live Performances
Despite its success as a single, "Pretty Noose" was not performed live often. The band’s singer, Chris Cornell, once stated this was because it was difficult to replicate the song’s recording in a live performance.
Pop Culture Presence
"Pretty Noose" has made appearances in popular culture, including in the survival horror video game "Cold Fear", and has been covered by other artists, such as post-hardcore band Far.

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