Heaven Beside You
Alice in Chains
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Be what you want to be See what you came to see Been what you want to be I don't like what I see Like the coldest winter chill Heaven beside you, hell within Like the coldest winter chill Heaven beside you, hell within Like the coldest winter will Heaven beside you, hell within And you think you have it still, heaven inside you So there's problems in your life That's fucked up, and I'm not blind I'm just see through faded, super jaded And out of my mind Do what you want to do Go out and seek your truth When I'm down and blue Rather be me than you Like the coldest winter chill Heaven beside you, hell within Like the coldest winter chill Heaven beside you, hell within Like the coldest winter will Heaven beside you, hell within And you wish you had it still, heaven inside you So there's problems in your life That's fucked up, and I'm not blind I'm just see through faded, super jaded And out of my mind Like the coldest winter chill Heaven beside you, hell within Like the coldest winter chill Heaven beside you, hell within Like the coldest winter will Heaven beside you, hell within And you know you have it still, heaven inside you So there's problems in your life That's fucked up, but you're not blind You're just see through faded, overrated And out of your mind
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Written by: Jerry Cantrell, Layne Staley, Michael Inez, Sean Kinney
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10 facts about this song
Year of Release"Heaven Beside You" was released on November 21, 1995. It is one of the band's hits from the mid-90s.
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Album AppearanceThis haunting track appears on the band's self-titled album, also known as "Alice in Chains," which is their third studio album.
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Song MeaningThe song is about guitarist Jerry Cantrell's relationship break-up due to his inability to let go of his career and lifestyle for the woman he loves.
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Rankings & ChartsOn U.S. Billboard charts, the song peaked at number three on the Mainstream Rock Tracks, number ten on Modern Rock Tracks, and number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay in 1996.
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Muscial CreditAlthough the majority of Alice in Chains' songs are credited to lead vocalist Layne Staley, "Heaven Beside You" is primarily credited to guitarist Jerry Cantrell, who also shares lead vocal duties on the song.
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Song Style & Sonic InfluenceThe song features an alternative rock and grunge style, which was popular throughout the 1990s. The song's layered harmonies and resonant guitar work are reflective of Alice in Chains' signature sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features intense, avant-garde visuals, including shots of gnarled trees and gritty urban environments.
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Live Performances"Heaven Beside You" has been a staple of live performances for Alice in Chains, even after the death of singer Layne Staley.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Heaven Beside You" for its melancholic lyrics and the band's innovative shift in sound. It was noted for showcasing the band's evolving musicianship and more mature songwriting.
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Influence / ImpactDespite being over 25 years old, "Heaven Beside You" remains a fan favorite and is frequently played on rock and alternative radio stations proving its lasting influence in the rock genre.
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