The Day I Tried To Live
Soundgarden
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I woke the same as any other day Except a voice was in my head It said seize the day, pull the trigger, drop the blade And watch the rolling heads The day I tried to live I stole a thousand beggar's change And gave it to the rich The day I tried to win I dangled from the power lines And let the martyrs stretch yeah Singing, one more time around Might do it One more time around Might make it One more time around Might do it One more time around The day I tried to live Words would you say Never seem to live up to the ones inside your head The lives we make Never seem to ever get us anywhere but dead The day I tried to live I wallowed in the blood and mud with all the other pigs Singing, one more time around Might do it One more time around Might make it One more time around Might do it One more time around The day I tried to live, live I tried I woke the same as any other day you know I should have stayed in bed The day I tried to win I walled in the blood and mud with all the other pigs And I learned that I was a liar (one more time around) I learned that I was a liar (one more time around) I learned that I was a liar (one more time around) I learned that I was a liar (one more time around) Singing one more time around (Might do it) One more time around (Might make it) One more time around (Might do it) One more time around (might make it) The day I tried to live, live Just like you Just like you One more time around One more time around
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10 facts about this song
Band Information"The Day I Tried to Live" was performed by the American rock band Soundgarden, a group known for their contribution to the grunge music scene in the 90s.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released in 1994 as the second single from their fourth studio album, "Superunknown."
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Chart PerformanceThe track reached #13 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and #25 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics were penned by Chris Cornell. The song deals with themes of isolation and the attempt to overcome it.
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The Source of InspirationLead singer Chris Cornell was inspired to write the song after reading a story about a hermit who decided to mingle with society.
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Unique Song StructureUnlike the standard Verse-Chorus structure, the song doesn't have a traditional chorus. It uses alternative composition techniques to maintain its appeal and fluidity.
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Musical StyleThe song carried the band's signature drop D tuning, features complex rhythm patterns, and a mix of heavy metal and psychedelic rock, attributing to their grunge identity.
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Positive ReceptionRolling Stone magazine called "The Day I Tried to Live" a prime example of Soundgarden's ability to make heavy metal "beautiful."
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Tribute to CornellAfter Chris Cornell's death, the band Live covered the song in tribute to him during their performance at the Rock on the Range music festival on May 19, 2017.
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The Song LegacyToday, "The Day I Tried to Live" is considered a classic and one of Soundgarden's most recognized songs, continuing to receive airplay on rock radio stations.
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