Alice in Chains is an influential heavy metal/ hard rockgroup that emerged from the seattlescene of the late 80’s and early 90’s. Along with Nirvana, Pearl Jamand Soundgarden, they formed the core of the so-called grungemovement epitomized by distorted guitars, introspective lyrics, and a Northwest Pacific fashion sense of flannel shirts, denim jeans, and Dr. Marten boots. Unlike many of their peers, Alice in Chains owed more to heavy metalthan to punkor '70s rock, and often dwelled in more morbid subject matter, especially when their lyrics addressed the drug addiction of lead singer Layne Staley Formed in 1987 by Staley, guitarist Jerry Cantrell, bassist MIKE STARR, and drummer Sean Kinney, the band performed under the names “Diamond Lie” and “Fuck” before adapting the name of Staley’s former band “Alice N’ Chainz” a speed metal outfit that performed in drag. Combining the unique voice and intense delivery of Staley with the evocative songwriting and vocal harmonies of Cantrell, Alice in Chains created an immediately identifiable sound that also proved to be quite versatile as their repertoire grew to include both driving, angry rock songs and mellow acoustic compositions.
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Alice In Chains

Whats gone wrong, I cant see straight
Been too long, so full of hate
What the fuck will it take
Drown myself in my wake
Another shaggy d.a.
Now a dog, shake my leg
Plastic man, paper face
Candy heart, what a waste
Gotta change, set a date
Eat my cake, lick my plate
Stare at me with empty eyes and
Point your words at me
Mirror on the wall will show you
What youre scared to see
I can see, yeah - (wish I couldnt see at all)
I can feel - (wish I couldnt feel at all)
Hate to see - (wish I couldnt see at all)
Hate to feel - (wish I couldnt feel at all)
So climb walls,
Thin my blood now
And I crawl, back to bed now
What the hell, gotta rest
Aching pain in my chest
Lucky me, now Im set
Little bug for a pet
New orleans, gotta get
Pin cushion medicine
Used to be curious
Now the shits sustenance
All this time I swore Id never
Be like my old man
What the hey its time to face
Exactly what I am
I can see, yeah - (wish I couldnt see at all)
I can feel - (wish I couldnt feel at all)
Hate to see - (wish I couldnt see at all)
Hate to feel - (wish I couldnt feel at all)
What the hell, gotta rest
Aching pain in my chest
Lucky me, now Im set
Little bug for a pet
New orleans, gotta get
Pin cushion medicine
Used to be curious
Now the shits sustenance
All this time I swore Id never
Be like my old man
What the hey its time to face
Exactly who I am
I can see, yeah - (wish I couldnt see at all)
I can feel - (wish I couldnt feel at all)
Hate to see - (wish I couldnt see at all)
Hate to feel - (wish I couldnt feel at all)