Them Bones
Alice in Chains
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I believe them bones are me Some say we're born into the grave I feel so alone Gonna end up a big ole pile a them bones Dust rise right on over my time Empty fossil of the new scene I feel so alone Gonna wind up a big ole pile a them bones Toll due bad dream come true I lie dead gone under red sky I feel so alone, Gonna end up a big ole pile a them I feel so alone Gonna end up a big ole pile a them I feel so alone Gonna end up a big ole pile a them bones
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Genre Classification"Them Bones" is a rock song defined by the grunge and alternative metal genres. This forms part of Alice in Chains' signature style, blending heavy metal with elements of hard rock and grunge.
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Album InclusionIt was included as the opening track of their album 'Dirt', which gave the band significant commercial success when it was released in 1992.
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Music VideoThe music video of this song was released in 1992, directed by Rocky Schenck, who had previously worked with the band for "We Die Young" video as well.
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Single Release"Them Bones" was released as the second single from their 'Dirt' album. Interestingly, it was one of the first songs that helped to propel their full album into the top 10 on the Billboard charts.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being a heavy, non-conventional song, "Them Bones" managed to peak at number 24 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number 30 on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Song MeaningWhile open to interpretation, the song's lyrics have been linked to themes like mortality, death, and existential dread. Lead singer Layne Staley was reportedly struggling with drug addiction during the time of writing.
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Unique Time SignatureThe song uses an irregular time signature, 7/8, during the verses, making it distinct musically. This is then transitioned to a regular 4/4 time signature in the chorus.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by several bands later on including Cancer Bats for a BBC Radio 1 special in 2012, and it was also included in the soundtrack of the film 'Street Fighter' (1994).
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Inclusion in Video Games"Them Bones" was featured in the track lists of several notable video games, including Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Madden NFL 10, furthering its exposure and popularity.
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Live PerformancesAlice in Chains usually performed this song as the opening number at their live concerts after the release of the Dirt album.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Jerry Cantrell who was the lead guitarist of Alice in Chains. He said in a statement that this song was about mortality and death.
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Guitar World RankingIt was ranked at number 7 on Guitar World’s 100 Greatest Guitar Albums of All Time list.
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