Man in the Box
Alice in Chains
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I'm the man in the box Buried in my shit Won't you come and save me Save me Feed my eyes, can you sew them shut? Jesus Christ, deny your maker He who tries, will be wasted Feed my eyes now you've sewn them shut I'm the dog who gets beat Shove my nose in shit Won't you come and save me Save me Feed my eyes, can you sew them shut? Jesus Christ, deny your maker He who tries, will be wasted Feed my eyes now you've sewn them shut Feed my eyes, can you sew them shut? Jesus Christ, deny your maker He who tries, will be wasted Feed my eyes now you've sewn them shut
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Written by: Jerry Cantrell, Layne Staley
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12 facts about this song
Band Formation"Man in the Box" is a song by "Alice in Chains," a rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987.
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Release YearThe song was released in 1991.
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Album InclusionIt is the second single from their debut album "Facelift."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was very successful, reaching No. 18 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Grammy Nomination"Man in the Box" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 1992.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Man in the Box" is well-known and was shown regularly on MTV in the 90s.
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Lyrics InspirationLead singer Layne Staley said the lyrics for "Man in the Box" were inspired by his perspective on censorship imposed by corporate broadcasting.
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Signature SongIt is often referred to as one of the band's signature songs.
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Renowned Guitar RiffThe distinctive guitar riff is often cited as an iconic sound of early 90s rock music.
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Game Inclusion"Man in the Box" was included as a playable song in the video game "Rock Band 2".
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many other artists and bands, including a notable version by the supergroup Camp Freddy.
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Staley's LegacyStaley's unique vocal style on "Man in the Box" heavily influenced the future sound of Alice in Chains, helping to define their identity in the grunge scene.
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