Fell on Black Days
Soundgarden
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Whatsoever I've feared has come to life Whatsoever I've fought off became my life Just when everyday seemed to greet me with a smile Sunspots have faded and now I'm doing time Now I'm doing time 'Cause I fell on black days I fell on black days Whomsoever I've cured, I've sickened now And whomsoever I've cradled, I've put you down I'm a search light soul they say But I can't see it in the night I'm only faking when I get it right When I get it right 'Cause I fell on black days I fell on black days How would I know That this could be my fate? How would I know That this could be my fate? Yeah Uh, uh, uh Uh, uh, uh Uh, uh, uh So what you wanted to see good Has made you blind And what you wanted to be yours Has made it mine Don't you lock up something That you wanted to see fly Hands are for shaking No, not tying, no, not tying I sure don't mind a change I sure don't mind a change Yeah, I sure don't mind, sure don't mind a change I sure don't mind a change 'Cause I fell on black days I fell on black days How would I know That this could be my fate? How would I know That this could be my fate? How would I know That this could be my fate? How would I know That this could be my fate? I sure don't mind a change
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Written by: CHRIS CORNELL
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"Fell on Black Days" is a song by the American rock band, Soundgarden. The band was formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1984, and they were considered as one of the integral members of the grunge music scene.
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Song InformationThe song was released as the fifth single from their fourth studio album, "Superunknown" which was released in 1994. It peaked at number four on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Lead SingerChris Cornell, who was the lead singer and one of the songwriters of Soundgarden, described "Fell on Black Days" as a song about realizing you’re unhappy in the extreme.
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Album Success"Superunknown", the album which features "Fell on Black Days", is widely recognized as Soundgarden’s most successful album and a landmark release of the 1990s. It reached number one on the Billboard 200 and earned the band two Grammy Awards.
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SongwritingCornell wrote "Fell on Black Days" when he was in his late twenties, and the lyrics express fear about aging, life’s uncertainty, and looming depression.
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Musical CompositionUnlike many Soundgarden songs which are known to use unusual or complex time signatures, "Fell on Black Days" is in 4/4 time.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Fell on Black Days" features a moody, dark aesthetic that matches the song’s title and lyrical content. The video was directed by Jake Scott featuring extreme close-ups of Cornell and other members of the band.
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Chris Cornell's PassingChris Cornell tragically passed away in 2017, making this song and others he wrote more poignant to many fans who believe his lyrics often hinted at his inner personal struggles.
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Live Performances"Fell on Black Days" was often a staple in live setlists for Soundgarden, showcasing Chris Cornell's dynamic vocal range.
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Notable CoversInternational acts have covered the song. One notable cover was performed by Jazz singer Kat Edmonson on her 2020 album "Dreamers Do".
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