Hunted Down
Soundgarden
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They saw you yesterday as you were leaving Now they run to hunt you down Dogs lead the chase as you are bleeding They run to hunt you down Your narrow escape has wiped the smile right from your face Starved dogs howling, run to hunt you down I said run to hunt you down You smile as you look in the mirror Tears have left your eyes Your face has a different exterior Permanent disguise Your narrow escape has wiped the smile right from your face Starved dogs howling, run to hunt you down I said run to hunt you down Right now ooh Right now ooh Right now Right now Right now ah, ah, ah, ah
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER J. CORNELL, KIM A. THAYIL
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Hunted Down" was released as Soundgarden's debut single in 1987 by Sub Pop Records, which significantly contributed to the popularity of the grunge genre in the following years.
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EP InclusionAlthough it was first released as a single, "Hunted Down" was later included on Soundgarden's debut EP "Screaming Life."
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Music CompositionThe song was written by Soundgarden’s lead vocalist Chris Cornell, who co-founded the band. His unique vocal style, characterized by the usage of several octaves and notable pitch shifts, greatly defines "Hunted Down."
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Lyrics Theme"Hunted Down" lyrics reflect one of the main themes that were commonly found in Soundgarden’s music: a sense of being trapped, followed, and judged by others.
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Band LineupAt the time of "Hunted Down" release, the Soundgardens’s lineup, involved Kim Thayil on guitar, Hiro Yamamoto on bass, and Matt Cameron on drums, along with the singer Chris Cornell.
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Music VideoThe song had no official music video. However, it was popularized on radio stations, contributing to the Seattle grunge scene of the late 80s.
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Critical ReceptionCritics appreciated "Hunted Down" for its raw energy and intense imagery invoked through Chris Cornell's lyrics.
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InfluenceIt is recognized as one of the songs that paved the way for Soundgarden's bigger successes in the 90s and brought the start of the grunge music era.
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Sound StyleThe song is known for its heavy guitar riffs, fierce vocal performance, and its dark and haunting melody which was a defining attribute of Soundgarden’s signature sound.
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Pop Culture"Hunted Down" and its B-side "Nothing to Say" were included in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas on the fictional radio station "Radio X", further carving its name in popular culture.
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