It gets easier. It's just the fucking laws that we broke that are on our records that will get ya. Just look forward and say fuck the past. If someone doesn't support you, you don't need them in your life!
Are you in the US? Did you make it to the Convention 2 weeks ago? You're awesome! 142 days is a major victory. I wouldn't have what I have if it wasn't for you. Blessings 💓
This is exactly what I say to people. When you’re feeling down and out, music can save your life. It lets you know that someone else has experienced what you’re experiencing. Ive always found sad songs to be uplifting when I’m depressed and sometimes I listen to some songs life Driving Death Valley Blues by Mark Lanegen, to help me reminder what it was like to be in that endless cycle of self destruction. Love the way you worded your comment, it’s brilliant. ‘It gives you the words to express what you’re feeling’, effin’ beautiful
I am an original listener and commiserate, melancholy, and what the fuck so ever feeler of this real band. Not many are this real. I like hearing her rendering of lanes. I like hearing a more structured “answer” to what I am and/or have felt decades ago. “Choices” lol. “Crack that nutshell” She seems genuine either way and I like she’s done her research lyrically and otherwise.
At the time it's exactly what this felt like. And from what I now understand it was even worse than we all knew. How he hung on until 2002 I'll never know.
As an addict of alcohol and cocaine for more than 30 years, you quickly come to terms with what will ultimately be your demise. It sucks balls but you have to make piece because the change will kill you just the same.
100% agree...I actually was just trying to describe it to someone from the seasons of depression I have faced in my life. It is dark...it is lonely, but you like it and don't want to do anything to leave - but know you have to get out somehow...or the light at the end of the tunnel just gets smaller and smaller. The A7X song Buried Alive says it well also: Hey, I can't live in here for another day Darkness has kept the light concealed Grim as ever Hold on to faith as I dig another grave Meanwhile, the mice endure the wheel Real as ever And it seems I've been buried alive
One of my most favorite albums of all time! When that was released, me and all my friends had it on repeat for about a year…. Was a great time, fresh out of high school in our first apartments. 😂
When I left the Marine Corps I struggled with addiction, PTSD and depression. I've been sober 12 years now but after losing my daughter to overdose a year ago the depression has come roaring back. I'm not going to use again but I definitely feel this song!!
Thank you for your service brother. I hope today is a better day for you. Rest in eternal peace to your beloved daughter. She loves you and always wants to see you smile, so please do so.
I’m so sorry, man. That is so awful, RIP to your daughter & my heart goes out to you. Once a Marine, always a Marine, & you are a proven soldier on and off the battlefield. I hope this message finds you healthy & sober. Thank you for your service, blessings & well wishes to you and yours as you fight on. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I'm at 53-year-old man and yet every time I hear this song I start crying like a baby. I never knew Layne but his journey was so lost and woeful. There's a reason why his voice is regarded as one of the best.
This song makes me cry so hard as soon as I hear the intro it starts and doesn't end until well after it is over. It is one of my favorites. It also gives me goosebumps because nostalgia from my childhood.
Lane Staley was the voice of my generation. His songs and lyrics touched those who listened. An unmistakable voice. RIP Lane, we still love you everyday.
People don't have an original message anymore. Most of the music you hear today is all the same thing being said, but in a slightly different way. You can't put emotion into something you don't believe in and stand for in life.
And if you watch Jerry Cantrell on guitar, he's constantly looking over at Layne, keeping an eye on his best friend. Jerry spent lots of time trying to help Layne through his battles over the years.
I’ve been sober for just over a year and what you said about it’s like climbing a mountain and you’ve never been trained on how to climb a mountain… that couldn’t be more true. Thank you. You made me cry listening to you in this video.
I've had depression for 20 years and today was an especially hard day. Layne is one of the few voices that can always help me when I get like this. The algorithm just knew.
hang in there bro. for me, I know that my depression is mostly environment related. being stuck having to work, being stuck in a big city at the moment which I don't like. stuff like this. I would be happy if I lived somewhere remote, close to nature, with a good supply of natural healthy food, & without having to work so much except for things I care about. reaching that place eventually is what keeps me going currently.
im with you on this ride im 9 days away from being 43 been going thru depression for 24 yrs keep fighting man if ive learned anything in the last 24 yrs of it its that you gotta keep the daily score you 1 depression 0 there will be many tough days that make you say i cant do this and at the end of each day you make it thru is a win and some days that is a very rewarding feeling least this is just my take on it hope my words can help somebody
Wake Up is one of my favorites from Layne. I recently found out his mother puts on an annual tribute to Layne, and sings that song there. Check it out: ruclips.net/video/tbhQbWFuuNA/видео.html
The “Unplugged” session is one of my all time favorite albums. The acoustic instruments really allow his voice to ring true and convey all that emotion. Absolute masterpiece…
Im 17 and a junior in high school and i lost my best friend and old band member to suicide while i was at his house and in the following months i fell into an addiction with self harm and drinking. this song has always been meaningful to me and always made me feel less alone. Layne truly was one of a kind and held a voice for millions
@@joe19912 This is true. Sometimes, it's a very strange dichotomy of wanting to be free... wanting to be well... but feeling like there's no way home, no matter what you do, so you just give up. This is believing the lie that you don't realize is whispering in your ear, sometimes... not until it's too late.
I’m not addicted to anything and this song still rips my heart out and has me balling tears. It’s just so relatable, so emotional, so incredibly well-written and masterfully performed. RIP LS
I lived with addiction for around 2 decades. I've been sober for 539 days. Every time I listen to this i'd remember when it came out. Every time I'd also tear and feel so sad till now. The weight of addiction and sadness never truly leaves even when sober. It is so true that it is a battle we fight alone, and always. RIP Layne Staley. You will always be a friend in my hard and dark days.
I don't know what is like to be addicted to chemical stuff but I know depression very well. I don't have a healthy brain, I need meds. I also have a support system because these battles can't be fought alone.
From itmenanners: @mohammed.565 I'm so sorry for the sorrow and the loss you've experienced, but I'm also so proud of you for your sobriety! It's extremely hard work, the work of a lifetime, and you may have to fight the battle alone, but *you* are not alone in it. You have so many people who know your struggle and stand with you in solidarity. Never hesitate to reach out when you need a little extra support. It can get heavy, but you don't have to bear it alone.
From aj1313: @mohammed.565 Hello friend. Big props to you on continued sobriety. Each additional day we get is a huge accomplishment. This song is such an example of pure and raw emotion. I usually get goosebumps or tear up whenever I listen to it. Layne was so pained, but so brave to share the level of emotions that he did with the world. I'm about 7.5 years sober at the moment and can confirm that the weight and sadness really never goes away, but it gets lighter and better with time. It's ultimately not a battle that we have to fight alone though, there are plenty of likeminded people out there that have shared or similar experiences to ours that can help lift us up in times of struggles. If you ever need a listening ear or a place to vent, we're always here for support. There are plenty of us to lean on in times of struggles.
From djstarion: @mohammed.565 Hey friend, First of all, I'm so happy that you've been sober for so long! It's a reason to celebrate that's for sure. It's a hard battle, and I can tell your strength in this is second to none. I haven't gone through that but I feel like something i've gone through, grief, has a lot of similarites. It's like these waves hitting you and rocks hitting you scarring you. You find it harder to deal with them at first, but over time they get easier, but they're still there. You got this! <3
I've struggled with addiction for many years and this song helped me through a lot of sleepless and lonely nights. I'm currently 2 years sober and when I listen to this song it brings me back to that dark place for a moment but it helps at the same time. It's hard to explain but it's such a real feeling
I totally get what you're saying..it's brings back bad memories but it also helps you cope with recovery. So I do get what you mean.. cause I'm right there with you
... AIC através de sua arte, talento e sensibilidade conseguem transmitir um pouco da dor que uma pessoa pode sentir com todo esse universo. Amo AIC... cada nota do baixo tmb é uma facada. Nunca usei drogas ilícitas, mas é possível ter uma noção do drama através da obra desses caras. Amo AIC.
❤ it's undeniable they're the goats of harmonizing together. I love Alice in Chains so much!¡! I'm proud of Jerry and the guys for going on with William Duvall to bring us more wonderful music 🎶
In a weird way this song gives me strength!, I remember when it came out I was young, now I'm grown and it still takes me back! R.I.P. Lane, and Mike....Anyone struggling I'm with you! , keep on Letting your soul bleed, on an instrument, to another person, on paper!...GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Was addicted for 20+ years, this had me in tears . I know exactly how he felt. God gave me kids that saved my life ... if u are suffering, it can be overcome. Keep fighting .
Wasn’t addicted to drugs or alcohol. However I was addicted to darkness and hopelessness for 20 plus years. Then in my late 30s God gave me my son and daughter. I remember the feeling of being free for the first time in two decades.
Amen to that! Having children slowed me down as well and drove me to being a responsible family man. Wife and kids were the best that ever happened to me
If you don't mind me asking which kind of opiate was it? I've been on Fentanyl for 2 and 1/2 years and every time I try to stop the withdrawals literally feel like they are going to kill me for real. And then I start to use again because I feel I will die even in medical detox. My heart does all kind of crazy stuff, hot and cold at the same time, skin feels like it's being stabbed with knives all over, stomach destroyed and vomiting, panic attacks and anxiety that would make you want to stab your brain, such a horrible smell as well. I can't get that smell out of my head even though I just used an hour ago I can still smell it. That's what happens every time I try to detox when I'm withdrawaling. What is that smell? That's one of my questions what is that smell? Could you smell it when you were withdrawing? And just many other symptoms as well. It's like hell on Earth. Another question. How did you stop? How did you make it through the withdrawals because I can't do it? I feel as if I will die. Even trying to detox in the hospital because that I have tried numerous times. I'll be honest the high for 3 or 4 weeks until I run out of money worth the few days of withdrawals till I get more money. But it's called so many problems in my life and still causing any problems so is it really worth it? None of this is worth it. They are so bad and I am so depressed that I can't come off of this shit. I really want to but my body needs it to survive now I feel. I feel I will die if I stop taking fentanyl. I lost my wife. Lost all kinds of stuff. Its at the point now where I don't even get high anymore. I just get a buzz that lasts for about an hour and that's it. Just to be able to function. I don't know what to do and I truly would feel better dead. What do I do? Do you have any advice? I got hooked on this stuff originally because I got shot four times by my brother-in-law and they wouldn't give me any pain meds in the hospital. So I started taking Percocets from a friend I knew. Person I was buying them off of came around and said all he had was fentanyl. And naturally I took it because I was dope sick from not having the Percocets. It definitely was never my drug of choice. I'm down with addictions many different drugs and alcohol. This is my floor and the worst off I've ever been when it comes to being dope sick.
I was in high school in the early 90's and I believe those were the days that music was so RAW and REAL. Music hit home and hard, and hearing all these songs now really makes me appreciate what we had then. It's a new gift for generations to come.
Class of ‘93 and I was lucky to see them at the Milan Dragway, Milan Mi July 9, 1993. I graduated from high school in 1993 and quit a job at Pizza Hut in order to go. It was worth it 😊
Army combat vet 2 deployments lost my best friend in Afghanistan in 2016. I also grew up a pretty rough childhood. But losing my best friend broke me. I came home was drinking a 12 pack and a half a 5th of whiskey a night to get to sleep. I still struggle with alcohol but I’m working on it. I suffer with PTSD, Anxiety and moderately severe depression. This song and Black by Pearl Jam are my songs I’ll just blare them when I’m feeling low and just let the tears go. It’s not easy but we can get through this. I’m actively working on things with the VA finally after 8 years.
Similar story man. It doesn't get easier, just easier to deal with. Keep pushing, it's not just for you anymore. From a Marine to a Soldier, don't stop moving.... You get to do this, for them.
This song sums up my life too well. No addiction issues, just a long series of neglect, abuse, and other traumatic events. Definitely leaves you with a very lonely feeling existence
I'm there with you friend. I recently had all of my issues thrown in my face. I'm going through the same shit all over again. I feel doomed to repeat this cycle my whole life.
Layne says so many times n so many songs exactly what I feel inside when I never knew how to express it. I am 109 days sober after 35 yrs an still feel the words and his spirit n myself. Thank you Layne! R.I.P.
I listen to this every day. That and down in a hole. I have a full time job, I don't do drugs, yet I listen to it. It speaks to me in a different way. Layne, gone but not forgotten bud. RIP
Same, I grew up with addicts but fortunately never got hooked on anything harder than cigarettes myself; but this still feels like he's speaking for me somehow
When I hear this song, I can’t help but cry every time. You see the pain, the sadness in Layne and you certainly hear it. But please tell me you watched and listened to the entire Alice In Chains MTV Unplugged because not only is it popular culture, it is a gift to this freaking earth ❤
I was homeless and addicted to opiates of any kind. My mom died a few years ago and one thing I’m so grateful for is being able to say I’m sorry to her and have her really hear it. When she got sick she opened up about her sleepless nights, crying herself to sleep, worrying if I was alive. She knew the demons I was battling so in a way she understood. I’m so grateful that I could tell her I love her without the worry behind her eyes. I want that for your son. I know it’s hard on you, but to be truly free from the nutshell, you have to face the ones you hurt first. Then comes the long road facing oneself. I feel free and amazing today. He has come to terms with a couple things but he can too. And I hope he does it before the cycle of life befalls the space between you and him, for it will. And yet, be patient. 🙏🏻
@@mikehawkins4752 That’s great. I’ve spent a lot of time studying and understanding the nature of addiction and have found there’s two lies that every addict believes. One is the grass isn’t greener and the other is being clean and sober is for other people not them. The grass being greener means life is better and easier with drugs and couldn’t possibly feel as good or better without said addiction. The other means having our shit together and a really successful life is for other people not for us. Addicts always believe those two lies. That’s what I meant by coming to terms with a couple things. The good news is that they are obviously not true. So once the addict chooses to recognize those as lies, on a moment to moment basis and begins to make it a core belief that a really happy successful is for them and its way better than drug could induce or augment, then doing all the right things start to make more sense than doing damage out of self loathing. I hope this helps and let me know if I can shed more light for you.
The openness and honesty about the drugs in their lyrics give such an insight into the minds of addicts. It makes them hit like a hammer, even on softer songs like this.
I’ve lived in these feelings most of my life. There’s a song where he says “walls closing in” and I feel that to the core. Almost like my time is up. RIP Layne Ty for sharing your pain so ppl with it later on can not feel quite so alone.
You randomly popped up in my feed a couple weeks ago, and I instantly became a huge fan. You really do make me smile at a point in my life where that rarely happens. You've really got me considering trying therapy again, too. You're a beautiful soul, thank you for what you do.
I battled addiction and depression for years. almost three years sober now. Alice in Chains has always been one of my favourite bands and this song brings a tear to my eye every time. I can related to every word and emotion in his voice. Very powerful song and he had arguably one of the best voices of our generation.
Alice in Chains is my favorite band of all time, and I'm 56 and have seen many, many great bands. I really enjoyed your analysis of this song and the way its presented. Your reviews are AWESOME and I am in total admiration of your platform - so refreshing and NEEDED. All that said and said sincerely, you are really easy on the eyes. I know that's not what you're here for but still, so pretty! :)
I remember driving around, getting some food, smoking a little green and then heading to a friends house for this premier. We knew the issues that Layne was having with drugs and we didn't have any expectations to how well he would sing or how badly. Needless to say that we were blown away by how good this entire show was. Rest well, Layne.
I was teenager at 90's in Poland. This song is also about our generation. We were all alone fighting to sadness and depression and there was no one to cry to...
Struggled most of my adult life with addiction after being prescribed opioids for minor back pain in high school. It ricocheted from there. I know exactly the helplessness he talks about. It took over a decade to get my life back. What a talent he was. Don’t give up hope, we need you here. ❤
I was feeling him, you and myself at the same time. I recovered from 20 plus years addiction. Beautiful song and great explanation. Still struggle with inner demons, but I will be fine 🙏
This was just a massive therapy session for me. Just cried the entire time. I’m so grateful for songs like this that help to alleviate the struggles of my internal war. It brings me to that place a good conversation with someone who understands me intimately would. There may not be an answer In the song but it takes you away from the problem for a minute.
I bought the “Jar of Flies” EP the day it came out, and I’ll tell you… As someone who has battled depression most of my life, this song still hits just as hard, if not more so than it did 30 years ago. Layne Staley was a heavy loss for those of us fortunate enough to have grown up in this era, largely because we knew he’d lost his battle, but we’d also lost one of the greatest and most genuine voices of our generation. For me, it serves as a reminder of where I don’t want to go ever again. Most of my friends don’t understand why I listen to music like this when I’m depressed. That is why. It heals me. And this is exactly why I am a musician. Music is SUCH a powerful thing when the emotion is genuine.
Absolutely, those of us that have been through real depression, music like this is a healing reminder of what we went through and dont want to go back to, but (for me at least) for a bad day this is like a visit from an old friend saying "I know what you're going through, but it'll be ok". My friend of misery from Metallica was my song that got me out. It'll forever hold that place in my soul.
@@pjackson8322 Absolutely! “My Friend of Misery” is my favorite song on that album, largely for similar reasons. Jason’s bassline on that song literally sounds like loneliness to me.
She does not truly get it go to the hospital and say I'm going to kill myself and the doctor say "well what do you want me to do about it"? Go to the shrink and say I need help. Well try this pill try that pill try that pill try all these pills. Like that's supposed to make a difference they made me crazier than I already was 40 fucken years of it!!!😫😫😈😈🤢🤢
Greatest vocalist of all time... Alice and chains albums have helped me thru my addiction. I lost my husband April 20,2023 and these songs help me... I've been in recovery for 3 yrs now.. this songs express a lot of my feelings. Thank you Alice in Chains...we miss you Layne
You might check out "Down in a hole" also unplugged. It has one of the best lines I've ever heard about addiction: "I've eaten the sun so my tongue has been burned of the taste". I am thankful every day that when I was hooked on opioids some 25 years ago, that all of these pills laced with fentanyl were not around. There is little question that I would not be alive today
A friend had chronic shoulder problems, he had to go out of town for work and couldn't get his prescription refilled before he left. He got some pills off the street that were laced and OD'd two years ago.
@@mercuryshadow09❤😢 Omgosh... how f**king sad!¡! To be prescribed that medicine for the right purpose... However, we all now know no matter who you are and you're taking these drugs... it only takes 2 weeks to become addicted. To hear this comment is heartbreaking 💔 though... He literally had to have something to not become sick from withdrawal... Smh!¡! I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'm in complete amazement "not that it happened exactly," but that the way it happened, and the fact that it shouldn't have happened. Opiates are 1 of the most harmful things to come off of and withdrawl from, I hope he's resting in perfect peace... ♥
Down in a hole lyrics are written by jerry about his cheating on long time girlfriend. "I've eaten the sun, tongue has been burned by the taste" means he tasted stardom and got burned by that lifestyle
This is one of my favorite songs of all time. You described it perfectly as haunting. But despite the sadness evoked by the music and lyrics, to me there is something inspiring and beautiful in the raw vulnerability and emotion of the song. As a a music lover and therapist myself, I want you to know how much I appreciate your insightful and wonderul anaylsis of these songs on your channel with the goal of providing support and comfort for people going through significant mental health struggles. I am inspired by your apparent devotion to destigmatizing mental health issues using this platform, it's very commendable! Thank you and keep up the amazing work! 🙂
I love how you expressed this song and broke it down. Speaking as an opiate addict myself. It makes me remember those days and how uncontrollable my decisions were within my life. Such a powerful song, and you can feel the pain in his voice.
This channel has been such a blessing for me. Struggled with addiction since elementary school and that led to more addictions when I reached high school. I’m 24 now and finally have been able to overcome most of them but still find myself going back to the first addiction that began in second grade. Your idea of addiction being our “nutshell,” us not having a “nutcracker” in our homes, and it taking more than a few times smacking it on the counter to crack it is a really good analogy for what I feel. Thank you for what you’re doing on RUclips, you have the potential and platform now to change so many peoples lives including my own. Will definitely be subscribing and keeping my eye out for more videos of yours that speak to me. God bless you🙏🏼
This is wonderful I wish you were here when I was fighting a decade long addiction to black tar heroin. I lost everything then I gained my sobriety back. 25 years later, no rehab. I did it. Thank you dad. Rip. Thank you Layne ty Nancy.
As a teenager I was terrible at singing lyrics and not paying attention to the words. So sad he was literally telling us his problems And still never got the help he needed. Such an inspiring voice.
I think he has been in rehab many times... But while touring it was hard to stay clean.. I do believe he needed more connection, more love and support. And less of the rockstar-lifestyle.
This song is so beautifully sad and I agree it is the depiction of depression. Haunting is the perfect word to describe this. This one hurts my heart especially because of how he died. RIP❤
I saw them in 1993 at their peak. During the opening riffs a light was shone behind them onto a large sheet which was at the front of the stage hanging down; they were just large exaggerated shadows. Layne walks out last, the crowd goes nuts and he just puts a peace sign up with one hand, before they went into Dam That River and the sheet dropped. I have seen pretty much every big group in my 52 years, but for some reason I will always remember that moment. Even though it was so simple and in a small arena. Before the web you never saw much of these bands, only their video on MTV , especially in remote parts of the country. So they were sort of unreal to see in person.
I play this on my guitar at least 3 times a day, i suffer from severe depression and i do not take pharmaceutical medication, i unfortunately self medicate, what i do now is nothing compared to what i was doing, managed to quit hard drugs on my own with no treatment needed, i play my guitar and its a natural high for me, i smoke marijuana, i do not drink, since i was a child i suffered from depression, my father got me my first guitar and it has always been a big help in my life, i can now feel like i control my life way better because of that guitar, ive basically seen it and used it as a tool to help myself for years now.. im blessed to have my music
God bless you, brother. I've been on every anti-depressant known to man and all they ever did was make me not give a sh*t about feeling so empty and hopeless. Weed helped until I developed lung issues recently, and had to stop smoking. Tried the gummies, but they don't affect me in positive way. I don't drink either, but listening to and playing music does more good than anything else ever has. I just bought a new saxophone, and I'm learning bass guitar. Music transcends. Good luck to you.
I’ve never seen any of your videos before and I’m guessing this one popped up in my feed because I love and listen to and relate to this song so much. But I just wanted to comment and tell you how beautiful you are, not only are you physically gorgeous but it shows that you have a beautiful soul as well. It’s very clear from your words and your body language that you’re a very empathetic person, the way you started to “hug” yourself as you allowed yourself to listen to and relate to his words, it shows how much your able to feel his pain and have some understanding of what he’s going through and talking about. I also just wanted to say that I love your idea of making your comment section a place for people to support each other and have someone to open up too. Sometimes it can feel a lot easier to open up to complete strangers and share what your going through because sharing with the people you care about can make You feel like a burden.
When this song was released, Depression wasn't talked about. That is why this song hits so hard for so many. I am so thankful you can talk about these things more now without it being taboo.
My wife's best friend just died yesterday from complications of extended alchohol use. We tried to get her help for the last 8 months.she had gone into rehab and also the ER multiple times, and each time she'd come out and drink until we'd have to get her help or take her to er again. We tried hard to get her help, but she couldn't beat her addiction. She was in intensive care for over a week when her body just gave out! We're terribly sad but we did everything we could to help her. Never give up on the loved ones in ur lives!!! That are dealing with addiction it's not that they don't want.to stop they just can't stop!!! R.I.P. OUR DEAR DEAR FRIEND!!
Kurt Miller I've always said everyone always feels like they should have tried harder to save their friend/loved one when it's too late what you said is dead on DONT GIVE UP ON THEM
There was countless times i put this song on while in active addiction, homeless and no where to go. Got me through a lot of tough times but also drove me deeper into depression sometimes. 2 years clean now though!
Ok... you've got me. I subscribed and liked. I'm a huge fan of the grunge genre, and AIC particularly. These guys wrote so many GREAT songs about addiction and depression. "Down in a Hole".... the whole "Dirt" album. Im here because my little brother took a hit of fetanyl six months ago then took his last breath. His name is Dean, and he was 46. Alice in Chains always reminds me of him.... "Brother" Alice in Chains Im glad i ran across this channel.... I cried; but was about to anyway.
❤️ NEVER ever be another, which is so hard to realize. The world goes in circles, however if another music Revolution takes place, 1 thing is sadly known... Layne Staley will not be, and can't be again. Sad to think about.
I’m 26 years into retail work and committed, I love your analysis. My career path combined with undiagnosed adhd/ and autism has now crippled me. FYI I’ve set this song to my alarm clock, I wake up to it every day.
I agree with a lot of your inflections of this video/song. Except regarding the “no one to cry to” excerpt. Sometimes it isn’t enough to merely have someone available. It needs to be more, it needs to be someone relatable who has experienced what you’ve going through or the journey you are on. If the ones available haven’t been there then the understanding needed isn’t available. Even those closest to you can become irrelevant. Laine is one of if not the greatest loss to our continuum. His creativity and relevance were so important during a dark time for me and I still haven’t recovered fully from his passing, nor have I been able to find a supplement. Thank you for what you do and thank you for the appreciation that you show to what I feel is one of the most creative musical generations to bare their souls to the world. ❤
I struggled with addiction my whole life . But I’m now clean for 142 days.
congrats, pal. Keep the focus, and may God bless your days
It gets easier. It's just the fucking laws that we broke that are on our records that will get ya. Just look forward and say fuck the past. If someone doesn't support you, you don't need them in your life!
I hope today is 143.
Are you in the US? Did you make it to the Convention 2 weeks ago? You're awesome! 142 days is a major victory. I wouldn't have what I have if it wasn't for you. Blessings 💓
Congrats from new Hampshire....keep the focus!🤘👍
Listening to songs like Nutshell doesnt make someone depressed. It gives you the words to express what you're feeling.
Well said. 🙏🏼
So true and well put
Absolutely, this song is a life saver for people
This is exactly what I say to people. When you’re feeling down and out, music can save your life. It lets you know that someone else has experienced what you’re experiencing. Ive always found sad songs to be uplifting when I’m depressed and sometimes I listen to some songs life Driving Death Valley Blues by Mark Lanegen, to help me reminder what it was like to be in that endless cycle of self destruction.
Love the way you worded your comment, it’s brilliant.
‘It gives you the words to express what you’re feeling’, effin’ beautiful
@@taylordurden8470 I feel the same
Young woman. This band entertained, captivated and haunted an entire generation. I still feel 17 when I hear this song.
So so true.
im 44 and this song plays in my head every single day. I struggle and want to use but i try so hard so damn hard daily to live this life.
Real talk right there
I am an original listener and commiserate, melancholy, and what the fuck so ever feeler of this real band. Not many are this real. I like hearing her rendering of lanes. I like hearing a more structured “answer” to what I am and/or have felt decades ago. “Choices” lol. “Crack that nutshell” She seems genuine either way and I like she’s done her research lyrically and otherwise.
@@daniellecoleman6979i hear you . Me too
8yrs clean from heroin and opiate addiction. I didn't do it alone but that first CHOICE TO CHANGE WAS MINE.
Your videos are a blessing. Thank you.
Absolutely.
I saw a RUclips comment that said this is as close as it gets to singing at your own funeral. RIP 🫡🫡
I've posted this multiple times...it might have been me. I was lucky enough to see them in concert 3 times...
Damn that is heavy. 💔
At the time it's exactly what this felt like. And from what I now understand it was even worse than we all knew. How he hung on until 2002 I'll never know.
True😢
As an addict of alcohol and cocaine for more than 30 years, you quickly come to terms with what will ultimately be your demise. It sucks balls but you have to make piece because the change will kill you just the same.
You don't just hear Alice in Chains music. It shakes every fiber of your soul. I miss Layne so very much. 😢
Absolutely
@rory-x9w100%
@rory-x9wso true
I wish now that there was social media back then cause just maybe we all could've told him how much his music meant to us
Same
"Mourning your own life" is the best description I've ever heard for depression
I guess but he specifically said it's the mourning of his life before he was famous. He hated being famous.
I feel that 100% - it seems true for Layne in this song and I sense it calls to something in my own thought patterns. Not alone there, friend
Mourning your own life. While still living it. It’s not uncommon.
Yeah it was
100% agree...I actually was just trying to describe it to someone from the seasons of depression I have faced in my life. It is dark...it is lonely, but you like it and don't want to do anything to leave - but know you have to get out somehow...or the light at the end of the tunnel just gets smaller and smaller. The A7X song Buried Alive says it well also:
Hey, I can't live in here for another day
Darkness has kept the light concealed
Grim as ever
Hold on to faith as I dig another grave
Meanwhile, the mice endure the wheel
Real as ever
And it seems I've been buried alive
I am not an addict. But as a man I weep when I hear this song and relate to every word.
We fight our battle all alone. Then we kos…
Almost Four times as many suicides are men
I think song is more about depression than addiction. Drug addiction is a way of coping with depression
I lost my will to live a year and a half. Nutschell enforces my to give me all to the death.
@@breno1806 lost mine about 8 years ago, just laying around waiting for liver failure or heart disease to take me.
Please don't guys. @breno1806 @rustyshackleford661
The entire Jar Of Flies EP that this song is on is absolutely worth your time
One of my most favorite albums of all time! When that was released, me and all my friends had it on repeat for about a year…. Was a great time, fresh out of high school in our first apartments. 😂
Exactly! My favorite song on that album is don't follow! But then again they all are! Even swing on this!
❤😢 yes.
Jar Of Flies saved me many times.
@@troyreinagle8153 yes me too jar of flies saved my life real talk
When I left the Marine Corps I struggled with addiction, PTSD and depression. I've been sober 12 years now but after losing my daughter to overdose a year ago the depression has come roaring back. I'm not going to use again but I definitely feel this song!!
Keep fighting brother! You’re doing an amazing job! Your daughter loves you!
Thank you for your service brother.
I hope today is a better day for you.
Rest in eternal peace to your beloved daughter.
She loves you and always wants to see you smile, so please do so.
I’m so sorry, man. That is so awful, RIP to your daughter & my heart goes out to you. Once a Marine, always a Marine, & you are a proven soldier on and off the battlefield. I hope this message finds you healthy & sober. Thank you for your service, blessings & well wishes to you and yours as you fight on. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I don’t know you Mike , but I love you brother your not alone keep strong ..🤜🤛
I'm so sorry. Please stay clean for yourself, for her, for all of us. Sorry for your pain and your loss.
I'm at 53-year-old man and yet every time I hear this song I start crying like a baby. I never knew Layne but his journey was so lost and woeful. There's a reason why his voice is regarded as one of the best.
You're not on your own,I'm 51 gets me everytime
Me too
Ha , same ❤️🙏
Same brother......
55 and misty eyed while I type this
This song makes me cry so hard as soon as I hear the intro it starts and doesn't end until well after it is over. It is one of my favorites. It also gives me goosebumps because nostalgia from my childhood.
Lane Staley was the voice of my generation. His songs and lyrics touched those who listened. An unmistakable voice. RIP Lane, we still love you everyday.
Layne* Show some respect
Layne was the soul. Chris Cornell was the voice.
Gen x me too
@@nathanlindahl8336hahahaha
Lane and Cantrell best harmonizing duo ever
this song saved me. I have now been clean for 21 years. absolutely love alive in chains and Lane will always be my spirit animal.
Bless you.
Right there with you, 23 years running, keep it going.
Staley’s ability to convey emotion is unrivalled in the last 30+ years. He was a gift to us all. RIP
Sure was.. best vocalist of my time
Exactly! Spot on! You can say that again! So true! 100% agree!
Couldn’t agree more
I agree 💯 percent with you!
People don't have an original message anymore. Most of the music you hear today is all the same thing being said, but in a slightly different way. You can't put emotion into something you don't believe in and stand for in life.
As someone in heavy addiction you hit the nail on the head bless to hear someone understands
all the best to you. Addiction sucks
And if you watch Jerry Cantrell on guitar, he's constantly looking over at Layne, keeping an eye on his best friend. Jerry spent lots of time trying to help Layne through his battles over the years.
Jerry was really the leader of that band. I always liked Layne.
Jerry was also trying not to puke from food poisoning and is why you see a black garbage can under Jerry throughout the Unplugged concert.
Jerry kicked him out of the band
He was looking over at him cause Layne kept fucking up or falling asleep. In fact he was pissed off
@@jedhatcher252 Layne was never kicked out of the band and Jerry wasnt "pissed" at him. He was worried. He said this in multiple interviews.
Down in a Hole from the same show is incredible, I highly recommend it. ❤
That’s the song I would have suggested she start with.
Yes.
Definitely a must watch. This whole show was the best Unplugged hands down
Also over now. Underrated
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This era of music will go down as one of the best . R.I.P. Layne , Curt , Chris , Scott . All legends .
kurt
Shannon, Brad, Chester,
Eddie?
Zach.
Ed. And Ed.
Maynard.
Scott
Layne was the real deal. 100%. The sound of the struggle
You forgot to mention Lanegan.
I’ve been sober for just over a year and what you said about it’s like climbing a mountain and you’ve never been trained on how to climb a mountain… that couldn’t be more true. Thank you. You made me cry listening to you in this video.
I've had depression for 20 years and today was an especially hard day. Layne is one of the few voices that can always help me when I get like this. The algorithm just knew.
Quit the booze if you dabble. Your depression will lift completely.
@@skipdog9912 ya my depression isn't substance related. I'll have it my whole life.
@@1984MusicforeverI’m on year 20 too. Hang in there
hang in there bro. for me, I know that my depression is mostly environment related. being stuck having to work, being stuck in a big city at the moment which I don't like. stuff like this. I would be happy if I lived somewhere remote, close to nature, with a good supply of natural healthy food, & without having to work so much except for things I care about. reaching that place eventually is what keeps me going currently.
im with you on this ride im 9 days away from being 43 been going thru depression for 24 yrs keep fighting man if ive learned anything in the last 24 yrs of it its that you gotta keep the daily score you 1 depression 0 there will be many tough days that make you say i cant do this and at the end of each day you make it thru is a win and some days that is a very rewarding feeling least this is just my take on it hope my words can help somebody
He was in a supergroup called Mad Season. They did a song called Wake Up. It was about his addiction and life. And it's beautiful.
Wake Up is one of my favorites from Layne. I recently found out his mother puts on an annual tribute to Layne, and sings that song there. Check it out: ruclips.net/video/tbhQbWFuuNA/видео.html
Wake Up and River of Deceit are so good. Some of the sounds, and not even the words, just the sounds he makes, they are so heartwrenching and pained.
@@DreadfulNW River of Deceit is one of my favs, but hard to sing along to without coming to tears.
That song November Hotel lets you see how good of a guitarist Pearl Jams Mike McCready really is ! the Live at the Moore Video is epic !
River of deceit, is excellent also.
The “Unplugged” session is one of my all time favorite albums. The acoustic instruments really allow his voice to ring true and convey all that emotion. Absolute masterpiece…
Me too. Mostly because of this song.
Im 17 and a junior in high school and i lost my best friend and old band member to suicide while i was at his house and in the following months i fell into an addiction with self harm and drinking. this song has always been meaningful to me and always made me feel less alone. Layne truly was one of a kind and held a voice for millions
A somber cry for help, and we were simply entertained. RIP to a legend.
Obviously people tried to help him, sometimes it doesn't take. He was haunted by the death of his girlfriend and just spiraled down.
@@joe19912 This is true. Sometimes, it's a very strange dichotomy of wanting to be free... wanting to be well... but feeling like there's no way home, no matter what you do, so you just give up. This is believing the lie that you don't realize is whispering in your ear, sometimes... not until it's too late.
@@joe19912 His dad also abandoned him and only came back into his life because he got famous and had access to drugs and money.
I don't think entertained. Maybe some people. But, connected...is the word that comes to my mind. Connected on far.
I’m not addicted to anything and this song still rips my heart out and has me balling tears. It’s just so relatable, so emotional, so incredibly well-written and masterfully performed. RIP LS
❤❤❤❤
The lead singer is dead due addiction and if you payed attention he was high as fuck and the guitarist had to cover for the vocal for him
Im addicted to rancid mayonaise from a turkey baster help!
I lived with addiction for around 2 decades. I've been sober for 539 days. Every time I listen to this i'd remember when it came out. Every time I'd also tear and feel so sad till now. The weight of addiction and sadness never truly leaves even when sober. It is so true that it is a battle we fight alone, and always. RIP Layne Staley. You will always be a friend in my hard and dark days.
I don't know what is like to be addicted to chemical stuff but I know depression very well. I don't have a healthy brain, I need meds. I also have a support system because these battles can't be fought alone.
From itmenanners: @mohammed.565 I'm so sorry for the sorrow and the loss you've experienced, but I'm also so proud of you for your sobriety! It's extremely hard work, the work of a lifetime, and you may have to fight the battle alone, but *you* are not alone in it. You have so many people who know your struggle and stand with you in solidarity. Never hesitate to reach out when you need a little extra support. It can get heavy, but you don't have to bear it alone.
From aj1313: @mohammed.565 Hello friend.
Big props to you on continued sobriety. Each additional day we get is a huge accomplishment.
This song is such an example of pure and raw emotion. I usually get goosebumps or tear up whenever I listen to it. Layne was so pained, but so brave to share the level of emotions that he did with the world.
I'm about 7.5 years sober at the moment and can confirm that the weight and sadness really never goes away, but it gets lighter and better with time. It's ultimately not a battle that we have to fight alone though, there are plenty of likeminded people out there that have shared or similar experiences to ours that can help lift us up in times of struggles.
If you ever need a listening ear or a place to vent, we're always here for support. There are plenty of us to lean on in times of struggles.
From djstarion: @mohammed.565 Hey friend,
First of all, I'm so happy that you've been sober for so long! It's a reason to celebrate that's for sure.
It's a hard battle, and I can tell your strength in this is second to none. I haven't gone through that but I feel like something i've gone through, grief, has a lot of similarites. It's like these waves hitting you and rocks hitting you scarring you. You find it harder to deal with them at first, but over time they get easier, but they're still there. You got this! <3
I loved how it’s not just the words that moved you. The silence through the solo and you just feeling it 👏🏼
Brings a tear to see someone experience Layne for the first time.
Welcome to genX’s world. You’re welcome😉
Got me too lol
I've struggled with addiction for many years and this song helped me through a lot of sleepless and lonely nights. I'm currently 2 years sober and when I listen to this song it brings me back to that dark place for a moment but it helps at the same time. It's hard to explain but it's such a real feeling
You are aware of that and that says a lot about your strength. I feel you.
I totally get what you're saying..it's brings back bad memories but it also helps you cope with recovery. So I do get what you mean.. cause I'm right there with you
Amen 'I feel the same experience
Congrats on your sobriety! Keep up the good work, and keep fighting one day at a time.
... AIC através de sua arte, talento e sensibilidade conseguem transmitir um pouco da dor que uma pessoa pode sentir com todo esse universo. Amo AIC... cada nota do baixo tmb é uma facada. Nunca usei drogas ilícitas, mas é possível ter uma noção do drama através da obra desses caras. Amo AIC.
Layne and Jerry’s harmonies are some of the best ever
❤ it's undeniable they're the goats of harmonizing together.
I love Alice in Chains so much!¡! I'm proud of Jerry and the guys for going on with William Duvall to bring us more wonderful music 🎶
💯
Years ago I found isolated vocal tracks of Layne & Jerry on YT. Just incredible! Check it out if u haven't already.👍🔥
In a weird way this song gives me strength!, I remember when it came out I was young, now I'm grown and it still takes me back! R.I.P. Lane, and Mike....Anyone struggling I'm with you! , keep on Letting your soul bleed, on an instrument, to another person, on paper!...GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Was addicted for 20+ years, this had me in tears . I know exactly how he felt. God gave me kids that saved my life ... if u are suffering, it can be overcome. Keep fighting .
Wasn’t addicted to drugs or alcohol. However I was addicted to darkness and hopelessness for 20 plus years. Then in my late 30s God gave me my son and daughter. I remember the feeling of being free for the first time in two decades.
Amen to that! Having children slowed me down as well and drove me to being a responsible family man. Wife and kids were the best that ever happened to me
Thank you 😢 ❤
Don't give up u can keep going
@@littleteethkeith i feel ya, its the worse being in your own head.
I'm 6 yrs clean from opiate dependence, but I still fight depression everyday. She's right. This song describes depression and addiction perfectly.
Congrats❤
Had you heard it before, or is this a new one for you?
Hang in there brother. I don't know you, but I know you. Be the winner.
Sending you LOVE and HOPE and INTERNAL PEACE
If you don't mind me asking which kind of opiate was it? I've been on Fentanyl for 2 and 1/2 years and every time I try to stop the withdrawals literally feel like they are going to kill me for real. And then I start to use again because I feel I will die even in medical detox. My heart does all kind of crazy stuff, hot and cold at the same time, skin feels like it's being stabbed with knives all over, stomach destroyed and vomiting, panic attacks and anxiety that would make you want to stab your brain, such a horrible smell as well. I can't get that smell out of my head even though I just used an hour ago I can still smell it. That's what happens every time I try to detox when I'm withdrawaling. What is that smell? That's one of my questions what is that smell? Could you smell it when you were withdrawing? And just many other symptoms as well. It's like hell on Earth. Another question. How did you stop? How did you make it through the withdrawals because I can't do it? I feel as if I will die. Even trying to detox in the hospital because that I have tried numerous times. I'll be honest the high for 3 or 4 weeks until I run out of money worth the few days of withdrawals till I get more money. But it's called so many problems in my life and still causing any problems so is it really worth it? None of this is worth it. They are so bad and I am so depressed that I can't come off of this shit. I really want to but my body needs it to survive now I feel. I feel I will die if I stop taking fentanyl. I lost my wife. Lost all kinds of stuff. Its at the point now where I don't even get high anymore. I just get a buzz that lasts for about an hour and that's it. Just to be able to function. I don't know what to do and I truly would feel better dead. What do I do? Do you have any advice? I got hooked on this stuff originally because I got shot four times by my brother-in-law and they wouldn't give me any pain meds in the hospital. So I started taking Percocets from a friend I knew. Person I was buying them off of came around and said all he had was fentanyl. And naturally I took it because I was dope sick from not having the Percocets. It definitely was never my drug of choice. I'm down with addictions many different drugs and alcohol. This is my floor and the worst off I've ever been when it comes to being dope sick.
I was in high school in the early 90's and I believe those were the days that music was so RAW and REAL. Music hit home and hard, and hearing all these songs now really makes me appreciate what we had then. It's a new gift for generations to come.
For me, as an adult, I actually fully understand what the songs are about. Adds a layer to the brilliance I knew was there as a teenager.
Class of ‘92, totally agree.
Class of ‘93. All the feels.
Class of ‘93 and I was lucky to see them at the Milan Dragway, Milan Mi July 9, 1993. I graduated from high school in 1993 and quit a job at Pizza Hut in order to go. It was worth it 😊
90's were just a perfect balance of technology vs real life. We should have stoped there.
Army combat vet 2 deployments lost my best friend in Afghanistan in 2016. I also grew up a pretty rough childhood. But losing my best friend broke me. I came home was drinking a 12 pack and a half a 5th of whiskey a night to get to sleep. I still struggle with alcohol but I’m working on it. I suffer with PTSD, Anxiety and moderately severe depression. This song and Black by Pearl Jam are my songs I’ll just blare them when I’m feeling low and just let the tears go. It’s not easy but we can get through this. I’m actively working on things with the VA finally after 8 years.
Similar story man. It doesn't get easier, just easier to deal with. Keep pushing, it's not just for you anymore. From a Marine to a Soldier, don't stop moving.... You get to do this, for them.
@@shawbotusmc100% Brother! If it wasn’t for my daughter I wouldn’t be here.. I thank God every day that he gave me her and a second chance
@@shawbotusmcThank you for that and I’ve got your 6
Best of luck brother and god bless. Thank you for your service and sacrifice
This song sums up my life too well. No addiction issues, just a long series of neglect, abuse, and other traumatic events. Definitely leaves you with a very lonely feeling existence
It’s weird how this depressing of a song is so comforting isn’t it?
@@nathanlindahl8336 for me, the comfort comes from knowing that I'm not alone in the way I feel
i hear and relate
Everyone one has a story. This song sums it up in...well, a nutshell
I'm there with you friend. I recently had all of my issues thrown in my face. I'm going through the same shit all over again. I feel doomed to repeat this cycle my whole life.
😭... Layne made me cry today... He made me cry yesterday, probably gonna make me cry tomorrow..
**HUGS**
@@LadySlippers very nice of you.. thanks. You also.
Passes the Kleenex across
@EvelynnLenoreAngel thanks.. I ran out. 🥰
GOOSEBUMPS!!!! STILL LISTENING AIC 26 YEARS LATER....
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Layne says so many times n so many songs exactly what I feel inside when I never knew how to express it. I am 109 days sober after 35 yrs an still feel the words and his spirit n myself. Thank you Layne! R.I.P.
7 years clean from heroin. Lane helped me through it. Music is therapy and he was/is an excellent therapist.
Proud of you!!
Layne Staley was the greatest male rock vocalist of all time. I will die on this hill!
R.I.P. Layne
Yes. And now he's harmonizing with the second greatest vocalist, Chris Cornell.
He's my favorite. AIC is my favorite band.
You will not have to die on this alone. I will be on this hill with you and we shall fight together...
For me it's Chester from lp. Layne was really good tho , 1 of my favorite bands. It was awful seeing the news when each of them passed.
@mercuryshadow09 also Chester from lp
I listen to this every day. That and down in a hole. I have a full time job, I don't do drugs, yet I listen to it. It speaks to me in a different way.
Layne, gone but not forgotten bud. RIP
At some point in my day, I don't think a day has passed in 35 years that I haven't played AIC
Same, I grew up with addicts but fortunately never got hooked on anything harder than cigarettes myself; but this still feels like he's speaking for me somehow
Because she’s wrong. This song was not about his addiction, it was about his depression and loss of self in his life. The addiction was the result.
Anyways, it's my bday. I'm gonna listen. It hits different for me. It reminds me that I'm not shit so
When I hear this song, I can’t help but cry every time. You see the pain, the sadness in Layne and you certainly hear it.
But please tell me you watched and listened to the entire Alice In Chains MTV Unplugged because not only is it popular culture, it is a gift to this freaking earth ❤
My son is addicted to drugs and these hauntingly beautiful songs by Alice In Chains help me understand what he's going through.
im there with you, brother...
I was homeless and addicted to opiates of any kind. My mom died a few years ago and one thing I’m so grateful for is being able to say I’m sorry to her and have her really hear it. When she got sick she opened up about her sleepless nights, crying herself to sleep, worrying if I was alive. She knew the demons I was battling so in a way she understood. I’m so grateful that I could tell her I love her without the worry behind her eyes. I want that for your son. I know it’s hard on you, but to be truly free from the nutshell, you have to face the ones you hurt first. Then comes the long road facing oneself. I feel free and amazing today. He has come to terms with a couple things but he can too. And I hope he does it before the cycle of life befalls the space between you and him, for it will. And yet, be patient. 🙏🏻
@@BreakingPattern It sounds like you have recovered, which gives me hope. My son is in a program that seems to be helping him a great deal.
@@mikehawkins4752 That’s great. I’ve spent a lot of time studying and understanding the nature of addiction and have found there’s two lies that every addict believes. One is the grass isn’t greener and the other is being clean and sober is for other people not them. The grass being greener means life is better and easier with drugs and couldn’t possibly feel as good or better without said addiction. The other means having our shit together and a really successful life is for other people not for us. Addicts always believe those two lies. That’s what I meant by coming to terms with a couple things. The good news is that they are obviously not true. So once the addict chooses to recognize those as lies, on a moment to moment basis and begins to make it a core belief that a really happy successful is for them and its way better than drug could induce or augment, then doing all the right things start to make more sense than doing damage out of self loathing. I hope this helps and let me know if I can shed more light for you.
The openness and honesty about the drugs in their lyrics give such an insight into the minds of addicts. It makes them hit like a hammer, even on softer songs like this.
Notice how right before he says, "Id feel better dead" the music drops out to highlight the line. So brilliant. What a haunted man.
❤ You're absolutely right... I had to go back and listen, they we're just talented and brilliant men... ♥ WoW
That line choked me up 😢
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3 voices made my grunge era ..Eddie Vedder, Chris Cornell and Layne stalyey. all very emotive voices ...
Kurt and mark lanegan are good honarable mentions 😁
And Scott Weiland from Stone Temple Pilots,a lot of people forget about him and Shannon Hoon from Blind Melon.
Can’t forget Kurt Cobain,and now all we have is Eddie.
I must add Daniel Johns from Silverchair! 😉
@@FaustoVIIIposer.
I’ve lived in these feelings most of my life. There’s a song where he says “walls closing in” and I feel that to the core. Almost like my time is up. RIP Layne Ty for sharing your pain so ppl with it later on can not feel quite so alone.
You randomly popped up in my feed a couple weeks ago, and I instantly became a huge fan. You really do make me smile at a point in my life where that rarely happens. You've really got me considering trying therapy again, too. You're a beautiful soul, thank you for what you do.
I battled addiction and depression for years. almost three years sober now. Alice in Chains has always been one of my favourite bands and this song brings a tear to my eye every time. I can related to every word and emotion in his voice. Very powerful song and he had arguably one of the best voices of our generation.
So happy for you man stay sober and live a good life ❤
Incredible song, incredible performance. Got me tearing up.
Every time
Alice in Chains is my favorite band of all time, and I'm 56 and have seen many, many great bands. I really enjoyed your analysis of this song and the way its presented. Your reviews are AWESOME and I am in total admiration of your platform - so refreshing and NEEDED. All that said and said sincerely, you are really easy on the eyes. I know that's not what you're here for but still, so pretty! :)
I remember driving around, getting some food, smoking a little green and then heading to a friends house for this premier. We knew the issues that Layne was having with drugs and we didn't have any expectations to how well he would sing or how badly. Needless to say that we were blown away by how good this entire show was. Rest well, Layne.
Front row ticket to heaven ❤ 🕊️ How lucky / unlucky you were.
As an artist, Layne sang his emotions that you felt. As a singer, he had huge vocal range. Truly gifted. R.I.P. Layne
As an artist you should know he didn’t write any of the songs or lyrics. The guitarist did.
@@beezybeez4207 Does that somehow diminish what I said?
@@BraceDeville no I’m illiterate and misunderstood what you said and made an ignorant comment.
@@beezybeez4207 That's not true at all. Layne and Jerry both wrote AIC lyrics
Addiction is the worst disease ever. It’s plagued me for 20 years but I’m sober again. God bless y’all fighting every day.
Keep going! 💗
I was teenager at 90's in Poland. This song is also about our generation. We were all alone fighting to sadness and depression and there was no one to cry to...
Struggled most of my adult life with addiction after being prescribed opioids for minor back pain in high school. It ricocheted from there. I know exactly the helplessness he talks about. It took over a decade to get my life back. What a talent he was. Don’t give up hope, we need you here. ❤
His voice stirs the soul. You can feel his feelings in his songs and it’s heartbreaking. The sadness, shame, angst, loss.
I'm a therapist and grew up with this. Thanks for making me cry
I was feeling him, you and myself at the same time. I recovered from 20 plus years addiction. Beautiful song and great explanation. Still struggle with inner demons, but I will be fine 🙏
RIP Layne, we love you so much. I wish he knew how many he helped to save.
"I just want to hug him" So didn't we all, so didn't we all :(
His true friends tried until his last days
@@diversitycandle5708 negrofiliac…
That voice carried me through dark times. Chester, Kurt, Layne helped me more than they could have ever imagined
This was just a massive therapy session for me. Just cried the entire time. I’m so grateful for songs like this that help to alleviate the struggles of my internal war. It brings me to that place a good conversation with someone who understands me intimately would. There may not be an answer In the song but it takes you away from the problem for a minute.
"Dont Follow" is another one to give you the feels.
Don’t Follow is their most underrated song. I feel it gets lost in the wash but it’s one of my absolute favorites
ABSOLUTELY AGREE!!
@@cbdawg4242Yes! My favorite!
Yes, i would say it is second to Shame in You.
Thanks. Now I have to hear it SOB!
I bought the “Jar of Flies” EP the day it came out, and I’ll tell you… As someone who has battled depression most of my life, this song still hits just as hard, if not more so than it did 30 years ago.
Layne Staley was a heavy loss for those of us fortunate enough to have grown up in this era, largely because we knew he’d lost his battle, but we’d also lost one of the greatest and most genuine voices of our generation. For me, it serves as a reminder of where I don’t want to go ever again.
Most of my friends don’t understand why I listen to music like this when I’m depressed. That is why. It heals me. And this is exactly why I am a musician. Music is SUCH a powerful thing when the emotion is genuine.
We may be cut from the same cloth. Ever forward, dude.
Right on, brother. Ditto!
Absolutely, those of us that have been through real depression, music like this is a healing reminder of what we went through and dont want to go back to, but (for me at least) for a bad day this is like a visit from an old friend saying "I know what you're going through, but it'll be ok". My friend of misery from Metallica was my song that got me out. It'll forever hold that place in my soul.
@@pjackson8322 Absolutely! “My Friend of Misery” is my favorite song on that album, largely for similar reasons. Jason’s bassline on that song literally sounds like loneliness to me.
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She delivers one of the very best summations of addiction & helplessness I’ve ever heard. Thank You. You truly get it.🙏🏻
She does not truly get it go to the hospital and say I'm going to kill myself and the doctor say "well what do you want me to do about it"? Go to the shrink and say I need help. Well try this pill try that pill try that pill try all these pills. Like that's supposed to make a difference they made me crazier than I already was 40 fucken years of it!!!😫😫😈😈🤢🤢
You did a great job breaking this down. I've been a big fan of Alice in Chains since the early 90s. Their music got me through some tough times.
Greatest vocalist of all time... Alice and chains albums have helped me thru my addiction. I lost my husband April 20,2023 and these songs help me... I've been in recovery for 3 yrs now.. this songs express a lot of my feelings. Thank you Alice in Chains...we miss you Layne
You might check out "Down in a hole" also unplugged. It has one of the best lines I've ever heard about addiction: "I've eaten the sun so my tongue has been burned of the taste". I am thankful every day that when I was hooked on opioids some 25 years ago, that all of these pills laced with fentanyl were not around. There is little question that I would not be alive today
That's my favorite lyric they have ever wrote. Jerry wrote absolute poetry.
A friend had chronic shoulder problems, he had to go out of town for work and couldn't get his prescription refilled before he left. He got some pills off the street that were laced and OD'd two years ago.
@@mercuryshadow09❤😢 Omgosh... how f**king sad!¡! To be prescribed that medicine for the right purpose...
However, we all now know no matter who you are and you're taking these drugs... it only takes 2 weeks to become addicted. To hear this comment is heartbreaking 💔 though...
He literally had to have something to not become sick from withdrawal... Smh!¡! I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'm in complete amazement "not that it happened exactly," but that the way it happened, and the fact that it shouldn't have happened. Opiates are 1 of the most harmful things to come off of and withdrawl from, I hope he's resting in perfect peace... ♥
Down in a hole lyrics are written by jerry about his cheating on long time girlfriend. "I've eaten the sun, tongue has been burned by the taste" means he tasted stardom and got burned by that lifestyle
"Down in a Hole" from the same session is just as powerful as this track.
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This is one of my favorite songs of all time. You described it perfectly as haunting. But despite the sadness evoked by the music and lyrics, to me there is something inspiring and beautiful in the raw vulnerability and emotion of the song.
As a a music lover and therapist myself, I want you to know how much I appreciate your insightful and wonderul anaylsis of these songs on your channel with the goal of providing support and comfort for people going through significant mental health struggles. I am inspired by your apparent devotion to destigmatizing mental health issues using this platform, it's very commendable! Thank you and keep up the amazing work! 🙂
AIC never gets old, simply the BEST !!!!!!! They deserve ROCK n ROLL HALL OF FAME!!!!!!!
They're the best.
I love how you expressed this song and broke it down. Speaking as an opiate addict myself. It makes me remember those days and how uncontrollable my decisions were within my life. Such a powerful song, and you can feel the pain in his voice.
This channel has been such a blessing for me. Struggled with addiction since elementary school and that led to more addictions when I reached high school. I’m 24 now and finally have been able to overcome most of them but still find myself going back to the first addiction that began in second grade. Your idea of addiction being our “nutshell,” us not having a “nutcracker” in our homes, and it taking more than a few times smacking it on the counter to crack it is a really good analogy for what I feel. Thank you for what you’re doing on RUclips, you have the potential and platform now to change so many peoples lives including my own. Will definitely be subscribing and keeping my eye out for more videos of yours that speak to me. God bless you🙏🏼
This is wonderful I wish you were here when I was fighting a decade long addiction to black tar heroin. I lost everything then I gained my sobriety back. 25 years later, no rehab. I did it. Thank you dad. Rip. Thank you Layne ty Nancy.
A lot of these people gave us strength to move on. Hearing these songs is like talking to a friend. I'm here because of them. Love and stay strong.
As a teenager I was terrible at singing lyrics and not paying attention to the words. So sad he was literally telling us his problems And still never got the help he needed. Such an inspiring voice.
I think he has been in rehab many times... But while touring it was hard to stay clean.. I do believe he needed more connection, more love and support. And less of the rockstar-lifestyle.
He had a zillion people around him that tried to help. They weren't even touring anymore for years. He couldn't be helped. Sadly.
This song is so beautifully sad and I agree it is the depiction of depression. Haunting is the perfect word to describe this. This one hurts my heart especially because of how he died. RIP❤
Mine too 💔
I really appreciate your observation/perspective. I don't usually like reaction videos but you really get it. Thank you
I saw them in 1993 at their peak. During the opening riffs a light was shone behind them onto a large sheet which was at the front of the stage hanging down; they were just large exaggerated shadows. Layne walks out last, the crowd goes nuts and he just puts a peace sign up with one hand, before they went into Dam That River and the sheet dropped. I have seen pretty much every big group in my 52 years, but for some reason I will always remember that moment. Even though it was so simple and in a small arena. Before the web you never saw much of these bands, only their video on MTV , especially in remote parts of the country. So they were sort of unreal to see in person.
93 was there best year, they were all superb talents but he shone so brightly yet briefly. A one off vocalist
2nd to last band Lollapalooza '93 Charlotte N.C.
That song is what depression feels like. Something deep inside you that you can’t get away from…a shadow always beside you.
I play this on my guitar at least 3 times a day, i suffer from severe depression and i do not take pharmaceutical medication, i unfortunately self medicate, what i do now is nothing compared to what i was doing, managed to quit hard drugs on my own with no treatment needed, i play my guitar and its a natural high for me, i smoke marijuana, i do not drink, since i was a child i suffered from depression, my father got me my first guitar and it has always been a big help in my life, i can now feel like i control my life way better because of that guitar, ive basically seen it and used it as a tool to help myself for years now.. im blessed to have my music
God bless you, brother. I've been on every anti-depressant known to man and all they ever did was make me not give a sh*t about feeling so empty and hopeless. Weed helped until I developed lung issues recently, and had to stop smoking. Tried the gummies, but they don't affect me in positive way. I don't drink either, but listening to and playing music does more good than anything else ever has. I just bought a new saxophone, and I'm learning bass guitar. Music transcends. Good luck to you.
Good on you for not drinking, it’s an easy destructive escape.
I’ve never seen any of your videos before and I’m guessing this one popped up in my feed because I love and listen to and relate to this song so much. But I just wanted to comment and tell you how beautiful you are, not only are you physically gorgeous but it shows that you have a beautiful soul as well. It’s very clear from your words and your body language that you’re a very empathetic person, the way you started to “hug” yourself as you allowed yourself to listen to and relate to his words, it shows how much your able to feel his pain and have some understanding of what he’s going through and talking about. I also just wanted to say that I love your idea of making your comment section a place for people to support each other and have someone to open up too. Sometimes it can feel a lot easier to open up to complete strangers and share what your going through because sharing with the people you care about can make
You feel like a burden.
When this song was released, Depression wasn't talked about. That is why this song hits so hard for so many. I am so thankful you can talk about these things more now without it being taboo.
My wife's best friend just died yesterday from complications of extended alchohol use. We tried to get her help for the last 8 months.she had gone into rehab and also the ER multiple times, and each time she'd come out and drink until we'd have to get her help or take her to er again. We tried hard to get her help, but she couldn't beat her addiction. She was in intensive care for over a week when her body just gave out! We're terribly sad but we did everything we could to help her. Never give up on the loved ones in ur lives!!! That are dealing with addiction it's not that they don't want.to stop they just can't stop!!! R.I.P. OUR DEAR DEAR FRIEND!!
Perfectly said
Kurt Miller I've always said everyone always feels like they should have tried harder to save their friend/loved one when it's too late
what you said is dead on
DONT GIVE UP ON THEM
There was countless times i put this song on while in active addiction, homeless and no where to go. Got me through a lot of tough times but also drove me deeper into depression sometimes. 2 years clean now though!
“It feels like mourning your own life” is so accurate, wow
RIP, Layne. Your gifts to us will never be forgotten. 😔
"Oh my God, his voice." Enough said right there.❤
The candle which burns twice as bright burns half as long. RIP Layne and RIP Mike
Ok... you've got me. I subscribed and liked.
I'm a huge fan of the grunge genre, and AIC particularly.
These guys wrote so many GREAT songs about addiction and depression.
"Down in a Hole".... the whole "Dirt" album.
Im here because my little brother took a hit of fetanyl six months ago then took his last breath.
His name is Dean, and he was 46.
Alice in Chains always reminds me of him....
"Brother" Alice in Chains
Im glad i ran across this channel.... I cried; but was about to anyway.
You nailed it. Haunting…that was his voice. There will never be another
❤️ NEVER ever be another, which is so hard to realize. The world goes in circles, however if another music Revolution takes place, 1 thing is sadly known... Layne Staley will not be, and can't be again. Sad to think about.
It only gets heavier. Layne was was able to put his feelings into lyrics that will live forever. The best band of the 90s.
Nutshell has been in my top five favorite songs since it was released. I blast the speakers each time it comes on.
I like it too. I have a T-shirt with a picture of Layne and some of the lyrics on it.
I’m 26 years into retail work and committed, I love your analysis. My career path combined with undiagnosed adhd/ and autism has now crippled me. FYI I’ve set this song to my alarm clock, I wake up to it every day.
I agree with a lot of your inflections of this video/song. Except regarding the “no one to cry to” excerpt. Sometimes it isn’t enough to merely have someone available. It needs to be more, it needs to be someone relatable who has experienced what you’ve going through or the journey you are on. If the ones available haven’t been there then the understanding needed isn’t available. Even those closest to you can become irrelevant.
Laine is one of if not the greatest loss to our continuum. His creativity and relevance were so important during a dark time for me and I still haven’t recovered fully from his passing, nor have I been able to find a supplement.
Thank you for what you do and thank you for the appreciation that you show to what I feel is one of the most creative musical generations to bare their souls to the world. ❤
❤ Beautiful comment!
Love your comments. God bless you
Every song from this unplugged show is amazing! More AIC!
I’ve been waiting for this one from you!! Love it.
You are truly a remarkable person, and you have been gifted and blessed with profound insight