Outshined
Soundgarden
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I got up feeling so down I got off being sold out I've kept the movie rolling But the story's getting old now, oh yeah I just looked in the mirror And things aren't looking so good I'm looking California and feeling Minnesota, oh yeah So now you know, who gets mystified So now you know, who gets mystified Show me the power child I'd like to say That I'm down on my knees today Yeah, it gives me butterflies, gives me away Till I'm up on my feet again Yeah I'm feeling Oh, I'm feeling outshined, outshined, outshined, outshined Oh yeah Yeah Someone let the dogs out They'll show where the truth is The grass is always greener Where the dogs are shitting, oh yeah I'm feeling that I'm sober Even though I'm drinking I can't get any lower Still I feel I'm sinking So now you know, who gets mystified So now you know, who gets mystified Show me the power child I'd like to say That I'm down on my knees today Yeah, it gives me butterflies gives me away Till I'm up on my feet again Oh I'm feeling Oh, I'm feeling outshined, outshined, outshined, outshined Oh yeah, hmm Outshined, oh oh Oh, so now you know, who gets mystified Show me the power child I'd like to say That I'm down on my knees today Yeah, it gives me butterflies gives me away Till I'm up on my feet again Oh I'm feeling Oh, I'm feeling Show me the power child I'd like to say That I'm down on my knees today Yeah, it gives me butterflies gives me away Till I'm up on my feet again Oh, I'm feeling Oh, I'm feeling Outshined, outshined, outshined, outshined
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Written by: CHRIS CORNELL
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12 facts about this song
Creation and Release"Outshined" is a song by the American rock band Soundgarden. Released in 1991, it was featured on the band's third studio album, "Badmotorfinger". The lead vocalist, Chris Cornell, wrote the song.
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Influence on GenreIt is widely recognized as one of the central songs in the development of the Grunge rock genre, which originated in the Seattle music scene of the 1980s.
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Chart Performance"Outshined" was a commercial success, reaching #45 on the Billboard album rock tracks chart. It stands as one of Soundgarden's most popular songs.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, which was directed by Matt Mahurin, received heavy rotation on MTV and contributed to Soundgarden's growing fame.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics were reportedly inspired by Cornell feeling "outshined" by the world surrounding him and grappling with feelings of being overshadowed.
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Live PerformancesSoundgarden often played "Outshined" in concerts. In fact, it was performed live for the first time on July 20, 1991, in Seattle.
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RecognitionIt has been hailed as one of the greatest grunge songs of all time. In 2016, Rolling Stone magazine placed it on its list of the "100 Greatest Metal Songs of All Time".
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Cultural ImpactThe song's opening phrase “I’m looking California, and feeling Minnesota,” has entered the pop-culture lexicon and was used as the title of a movie in 1996.
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Cover versionsA number of artists have covered "Outshined," tribute to Soundgarden's influence. Bands like Between the Buried and Me and Gypsyhawk have put their own spin on the song.
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Signature Drop D TuningThe song uses Drop D tuning, which is a trademark of Soundgarden's music. It helped create the heavy and dark sound that the band is known for.
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Video Game Appearance"Outshined" is featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, playing on the fictional radio station, Radio X.
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Posthumous TributeAfter Cornell's untimely death in 2017, "Outshined" became a song of mourning and tribute for fans around the globe. Its poignant lyrics took on a new, bittersweet meaning in the wake of the tragic loss.
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