![]() ![]() They may be more popular to some, but they dont come close on the musical depth and level. When i hear folks compare to Nirvana or whoever i just get a kick out of it. Il listen over and over and focus in on ones voice or one of the guitars and its like endless little gems. The tones Jerry and Layne use when they harmonize are extremely unique and have such an incredible blend. You watch it over and over and keep finding more and more details you didn't notice before. Excuse the nerd reference here, but its like the musical equivalent of Lord of the Rings. Its insane the amount of musical depth they make with just their instruments. I struggle sometimes to think its all real lol. I've got a pretty high $ system in my truck and I've got one set of saved tunes on my eq especially for acoustic music, and in every single one of these songs there is so much detail. In this Unplugged, all these versions save maybe one or two are my favorites. The singer values emotional depth and sincerity over material possessions or status. ![]() The singer may be lashing out at others who he feels have deceived or betrayed him. The singer has become so despondent that he feels like he's already dead inside. The singer is saddened or disgusted by his own image, just like before. ![]() The singer is surrounded by emotional pain and suffering, and can't seem to escape it.ĭespite his attempts to find peace or contentment, the singer feels that such a state is unattainable. The singer views his loneliness as a chronic and inescapable condition. ![]() The singer has turned to drugs or other vices as a way to cope with his dissatisfaction. The singer feels trapped in a monotonous and unfulfilling job. The singer criticizes the modern lifestyle and work culture, which he sees as a kind of prison. The singer is unable to locate or recover his lost mind. The singer is still accepting of his own mental state, even if others may see it as a problem. The singer has fully embraced his own madness and instability. The singer repeats this chorus line as a kind of mantra or affirmation. The singer is indifferent to his own declining mental state, and may even find it liberating in a way. The singer is now suggesting prayer as a way to cope or find peace. The singer's optimistic outlook has faded and become pessimistic.ĭespite his bad mood, the singer wishes he could escape and have fun like a child. The singer may be referring to his own past mistakes or regrets. The singer is still sitting on the uncomfortable and oppressive chair, which feels like it's on fire. The dim lighting creates unsettling shadows that make the singer uneasy. The singer has two red candles in the room with him, which may suggest a sinister or ritualistic atmosphere. The distorted image seems to be morphing or transforming in some way. The distorted image is staring back at the singer, making him scared or nervous. The singer sees a distorted version of himself, as if he's losing his sense of identity. The singer notices something, possibly a reflection or a hallucination. The singer is numb and indifferent to his own physical pain. The environment around the singer is also oppressive and unfriendly. The singer is in a bad mood and feels trapped and uncomfortable. The repetition of "I don't mind" throughout the song gives the impression of someone resigned to their fate. The song wraps up with the narrator imploring the listener to get on their knees and pray. He sees his reflection and cries, and all he wants is to play. He's desperately searching for hope but finds none. Loneliness isn't just a phase it's where he grazes. The narrator is alone and trapped in a corporate prison, working all day and feeling strung out anyway. The lyrics suggest this depression has been brought on by a mistake the narrator made, and the "pink cloud" of happiness has turned to grey. The candles around him burn with a red flame, casting shadows everywhere. He sees his reflection molded in clay, and it stares back at him, changing its shape. The song opens with the narrator on an "angry chair" surrounded by walls that seem to be closing in on him. Alice in Chains's "Angry Chair" is a poignant examination of how depression can feel like a prison one can't escape. ![]()
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