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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You say you dont like the way we look
Well fuck off
I aint some dying dog that you can kick
So fuck off
Its so easy to fall into that hole
And youre the one who cast me in that role
If you loved me would you call me a social parasite
And whos the one to tell me whether its wrong or right
You say you dont like the place I live
Well get out
There aint no vacancy in my bed
So get out
Its so easy to fall into that hole
And youre the one who cast me in that role
If you loved me would you call me a social parasite
And whos the one to tell me whether its wrong or right
If you loved me would you call me a social parasite
And whos the one to tell me whether its wrong or right
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You say you dont like the way we look
Well fuck off
I aint some dying dog that you can kick
So fuck off
Its so easy to fall into that hole
And youre the one who cast me in that role
If you loved me would you call me a social parasite
And whos the one to tell me whether its wrong or right
If you loved me would you call me a social parasite
And whos the one to tell me whether its wrong or right