❤Beautiful isn't it? Just beautiful❤THANK you only few know where this place is and choose to go there. It's all we know. It's It's own sic kinda break we travel there simply. Guild if pain is where I graze~the late great Laner♡love you I finite handsomely donned everything ge wore! But my fav outfits jerry and Lsbtne wore we re Levi's no shirt boots. Hallelujah ❤killer dude Ness swag hard-core rewi d I missed it
❤ok thank you for dose if daily updates beat tunes just started pouring out if no where THUNDER RIGHT NOW!!@ HILY SXXT!❤😮LOUD NOTHING WAS GOING ON TILL I TXTD THEN SONG STARTED SO DID THIS!!❤
Always cracks me up when people suggest that post-Layne AIC isn't good because Layne's gone. Layne was an amazing talent, without a doubt, and I mean him absolutely no disrespect in saying this, but Jerry always did most of the heavy lifting as far as writing and arranging, and DuVall's a pretty big talent himself, not to mention a fantastic facsimile of what Layne would be doing. The harmonies are on point. You still get that same chill from it. And Jerry's got as much of a right to the style and sound as anybody who has ever walked the Earth.
Also, Jerry is the lead man. If he had let AIC die with Layne, there would not have been such great dedication that remains for Layne. Jerry has a big hand in keeping his good buddy alive in memory!!
@@Erthellf - Without a doubt, although in fairness, Jerry has an interest in keeping that memory alive. As depressing as it might be to say, Jerry's income is driven by the "Layne is the best forever" people. My thing is, Jerry is a fucking brilliant musician. If everybody who loves this band could just say that sentence out loud once, I think I'd be satisfied.
Jerry dealt with it better than Layne. Layne was such a beautiful soul and deserved the world, which he had, but he couldn't fight his inner demons and they eventually got the better of him. I think he wanted to die because of how fucked up his body was. A true legend of the game
Was going to leave a comment very similar to yours. The guitar solo in this song is hauntingly beautiful, like everything else on BGWTB, but this one really hits me. BGWTB is an absolute masterpiece, hits you from track one and never stops. It's comforting to know others share my view.
No joke I listened to this album in my car everyday for 3 years (till Dinosaurs came out) and on weekends driving an hour each way to visit my son in rehab. You guys got me through it. Your shows are unparalleled, cannot get enough of you. Come back to Boston please
I love his voice and guitar work. Fucking amazing band with a catalog of music spanning 30 years. If you don’t think this is good, you must have hearing loss.
Jerry and William are unreal. I'm so glad that Jerry kept the AiC dream alive after Layne died and is still writing amazing music. This album and this song especially got me through some tough times, especially when I lost my dear friend Emmette to suicide a few years ago. I just cry when I hear it, and the release of emotion just makes me remember he is with his Mum, together again, and he is no longer in pain. Love you, bro.
I am still waiting for the official video when it comes to Black Gives Way to Blue. I wanna see Elton John and the whole band in it. Imagine - that would be so awesome!
Give away a love and then remove another too Painted words adorn the walls, echoing untrue I feel cold... Promises abound, you rarely find it to begin Maybe I'm afraid to let you all the way in I guess so... I excuse myself I'm used to my little cell I amuse myself In my very own private hell I excuse myself I'm used to my little cell I amuse myself In my very own private hell Lately I'm beside myself, pretending unconcerned Standing at a corner where I threw you on a turn I'll move on... Flowers on a cross remain, marking an ending scene Damn it all if blood you spill, turn the grass more green Life is short... I excuse myself I'm used to my little cell I amuse myself In my very own private hell I excuse myself I'm used to my little cell I amuse myself In my very own private hell I amuse myself In my very own private hell
"here's another upbeat tune for ya" he says and laughs, after that he gave us one of the saddest songs in aic career and in bgwtb. f*ck, I love you jerry. you f*cking genius you are...one of the saddest songs from the album, and one of the saddest maybe in aic whole career. one of my favorites too. happy birthday BGWTB, and thank you AIC for still being around.
One of the best songs they’ve ever made. Jerry is flat out one of the best songwriters to ever live, absolute fuckin musical genius, I couldn’t imagine not getting this post Layne albums, this album was so fuckin good. Anyway man is a legend, favorite musician of all time and probably always will be, can’t wait for oct 29th to hear all of his new solo record, his last one Deg trip vol1&2 was a masterpiece.
I hope so, I recently read the David De Sola book about them and saw them perform right after. One of the best concerts I've ever been to and I've been to a lot. Btw I love your covers, keep up the good work!
This is my song.....you never know what people are suffering through even when you're standing close......I connect on so many levels of songs by AIC....Jerry you are a true survivor.....Thanks for your music....Thanks AIC...I just hope I can survive....Right now I am losing the battle. But you give me hope....
My song to I listen to this shit everyday.... I've been in rehab many times from heroin addiction.... sometimes heroin feels like my only friend... I'll tell u one thing it's never let me down... only thing that's let me down is bullshit government regulations so you have to go through withdrawal... they do not want one drug to fix so many problems...because then how r they gonna push there anti depressant etc etc pharmaceutical agenda...
Keep FIGHTING, lady! You can do this! 💗🙏🙏🙏🤘 With a 13 yr. span of abuse- every kind of abuse you could throw at a 3 yr. old ,on!) At the hands of the man my mother married when I was 3, I KNEW even at that young age, it was WRONG, and started running away when I was 4 yrs old, ALWAYS being brought right back there into it, even though I told the police MANY times what went on.. But, I used MUSIC to get me through those years- ( he would throw me against a wall corner where they met, and it hit my spine, quite painfully, and knocking the wind out of me so I couldn't fight back, but when I was 16, this ONE time, it didn't work, and I used all the things they teach in self defense class to fight off an attacker, had him on the hall floor, rolling around in pain, and began kicking him in the head and told him if he EVER tried to touch me again, in ANY way, I'd kill him, and he knew I meant it. He NEVER even raised his voice to me again much less beat me or touched me inappropriately, or used mental abuse, never spoke to me in anything less than a respectful manner, But MUSIC was my ESCAPE every day of my life till then, and it still helps me to this day, Thank God for ROCK N ROLL! It kept me SANE, for a lot of nightmarish years growing up, back in the day when teachers, neighbors, and parents wouldn't help because "it's a domestic problem I had to work out for myself" I didn't have AIC back in the day, but as soon as their music hit the airwaves, they became an INSTANT favorite for me!❤
I always thought this song, if it would’ve been released on an album like Dirt or Facelift, would’ve been on the charts. This song has Layne written all over it.
This was the perfect evolution and transition album for AIC. It said Layne was gone but we are still Alice In Chains. You could hear the band evolve and grow while maintaining the AIC sound that we fell in love with in 1990.
One of the greatest comeback albums ever, it’s truly is a fantastic album, front to back, maintained the classic Alice sound while also trying and nailing some new things. Still remember hearing a looking in view the first single from this album and being like holy shit this is amazing and super heavy. 12 years later and this album is still getting heavy play from me. Jerry Cantrell is a god
Like honestly, AIC has *NO* bad song, each song has so much depth and emotion, filled with melody and lyrics you just really enjoy every single time all over again
Jerry's sure one of mine... I been playing 55 yrs, have I heard em all or what. His sound does to me what David Crosby's voice (RIP😢) did ... like warm honey pouring over me
Chester Bennington Of LINKIN PARK Wes Scatlin PUDDLE OF MUDD Aaron Lewis Of STAIND Chris Volz Of FLAW Johnathan Davis of KORN Mark Chavez Of ADEMA Chad Kroger of NICKELBACK Scott Anderson Of FINGER ELEVEN Josey Scott Of SALIVA Kevin Palmer of TRUSTCOMPANY Shaun Morgan of SEETHER Ben Burnley Of BREAKING BENJAMIN Loeffler Brothers Of CHEVELLE Brent Smith Of SHINEDOWN Adam Gontier of THREE DAYS GRACE Ed Sloan Of CROSSFADE Anthony Kidas Of RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS
Amazing song. Jerry has been underrated for so many years. The addition of DuVall has just been amazing. Alice in Chains has always been a kick ass band and still is.
Sean Kinney (PHENOMENAL drummer, & my favorite of all the "Seattle scene" drummers), looks like he could be John Wick's wayward, younger brother during this time period.
AIC is real. William has given his all to keep the band going and they are making brilliant music. Jerry, Sean and Mike are the same genius' they always were. Congratulations guys for sticking it out even during all of the hell you all had to go through. You are it!!! You were always the greatest band ever! Love, love you.
Lane can never be replaced that raw sick wicked angelic Harmony they had was on f****** touchable it can never be duplicated but Alice in chains is Alice in chains they still right kick ass f****** music they still perform well and they f****** rock they always will
Facts, this is one of their best songs ever regardless of era. Layne is my favorite singer ever and obviously he’s missed but as long as Jerry is around running the show writing the music and Sean and Inez are around crushing the rhythm section they will be alive and well. Duvall may not be Layne but he’s still a great singer and he fits in with the band well and most importantly has fantastic chemistry with Jerry and the harmonizing is still great. He does a good job with Layne’s material and does great with the post Layne stuff plus the addition of his quality guitar playing is a positive. Ya they may never reach the peaks they did with Layne but they still rule and are still one of the best bands in the business. Long love AIC, hopefully we get a new album from them in 2023
This song is so freaking amazing. I feel like Staley & Starr are right there with them through the process. Jerry & William have such a great sound together. In the spirit of AIC without mimicking or mocking Layne. Love love love. When Jerry & Will sing they manifest the power of Layne.
People all abuse themselves in different ways and have all different types of addictions. That is why this song is so powerful for me. It's a really shame that is so unknown as it's the sort of song that could help a lot of people.
William Duval brings a joy to AIC that was missing when Layne died. Jerry and the others went through alot and seems the focus was on Layne's departure, but how this has impacted the band. I feel AIC has grown stronger and evolved into something unique and still holds the sound that Alice In Chains is so famous and known for. Damn fine music. So glad they all came together to keep the band going. I bet Layne stands in the front row of every concert, head banging, playing an actual air guitar. Thank you AIC. Your sound has always kept me grounded. Bless all of You. I mean that. Listening in Wisconsin since your beginning.
@@mennofennema9829 - In God's Eyes - ALL LIVES MATTER. And Everyone is a color. Black is no better than White that's no better than Red that's no better than Brown - stop your division on that BS. We all matter, good or bad - we all matter. It's so isn't just about one color. Get over it and go out and live your life. Peace Out.
@@mennofennema9829 - Color has nothing to do with attitude or behavior. Color has nothing to do with feelings and emotions because we all hold some part of that inside us which makes us all the same. Why do I have to spell this out for you? You should be intelligent enough to figure this out for yourself. That's the difference between woke and awake. Everything woke turns to sh*t.
The genius of Alice In Chains right before our eyes! Such a totally mind blowing brilliant song! I have the clear vinyl pressing of this album & every song sounds amazing. I’m sure Layne & Mike are looking down right now with a big smile on their face as the AIC legacy lives on 👊
This song along with "Your Decision" moved me emotionally the most on this record. The melody reminds me of "Bleed the Freak" from Facelift but more mature.
Me too those songs precisely made me follow the lads into the (back then) new phase no questions asked. Now I have an alice for my teenage angsty years and an alice for my middlife... how awesome is that?! A band that can talk to two different epochs of one's life with the same passion and gravitas?!
@@renzokukenleneyoyo522 That is awesome! Have you heard Rainier Fog? I bought it digitally when it was released and loved it so much that I had to get a physical CD copy. I actually started getting back to buying and collecting CD's again and made sure to include that album for sure.
@@msw0322 Yes I have in fact I have bought all three records and have been on the supporting tour for each one. It is amazing to see the guys doing what they love and still being as relevant, as AiC, as they were to me in 1993
Such a beautiful song. I appreciate how the melancholy tone was offset by the studio footage of a few guys fuckin around and smiling through. Thoughtful contrast to the somber mise en scene choices and the song itself.
I underwent surgery on September 20th. It has been really complicated and the healing process will take long time. I can't move and do nothing: the wound is open, it bleeds every day and the pain is very strong but the music is my support and the strength to go on. Every single day I listen to this song since it was published ten years ago. It is the soundtrack of my life and in these difficult days I listen to it continuously with tears in my eyes. Thanks guys for posting this video, thanks for your music.
I think it's so cool that they came back to release an official music video for this song a full decade after releasing it as a non-single when they realized just how well this went over with their fans.
This band and this album got me through some dark times, it spoke to me, in a way it spoke for me, its like they knew what I was going through, still one of my favourite bands and albums and songs!
I no longer feel alone that someone else uses the word “beautiful” to describe this dark as night song! Easily one of my favorite songs because I feel a spiritual connection to it.
Jerry's Private Hell is still there. Right behind him. Love this song!! Miss Layne very much and no one can ever replace him. Great job on this song Jerry. Thanks. So very true!! 🙊🙉🙈
That song touches a string in my heart that I've never felt before. Something between sadness, melancholy and hope. I believe they created a new feeling.
Big fan of Alice In Chains. But holy hell this song definitely grabs ur soul a little bit. Definitely have to get it off the black gives way to blue album
People downvote this because they dumb as hell. Layne is my favorite singer ever but the no Layne no chains crowd is the fuckin worse. Band was at their peak with Layne forsure but they’re still a damn good band and will continue to be as long as jerry is around writing the music
This song has always been my favorite post-Layne AIC song. It's perfectly choreographed brutality and sadness all at once. It's so hard to listen to without tearing up over the loss everyone felt over Laynes passing. There's so much in this song it's amazing. We love you Jerry, keep on keeping on brother. All the best from Australia.
I just realised I bought this CD 10 years ago! My goodness time is flying at the speed of light! Long live AIC, the whole album is a treat to the ears and to the soul.
Ree McLaughlin I love William and he’s a great singer, songwriter and guitarist but it’s also true that in this song he’s singing Jerry’s lyrics and Jerry’s designed harmony parts the way Jerry wanted him to sing it. If you listen to Degradation Trip you can hear Jerry doing all these kinds of vocal harmonies himself. I feel like most fans have grown to appreciate Jerry even more than they already did, just as they do William, and rightly so. Again, William’s great but part of why this works so well is because in a lot of songs, like this one, the music and lyrics are all written by Jerry, as they’ve been on a ton of Alice In Chains biggest hits, both during and after Layne - because the guys a musical genius. That doesn’t take anything away from Layne being one of the greatest singers of all time or William being pretty awesome himself, it just so happens to also be true that Jerry’s like the maestro of the band and most of the songs, both music and lyrics, are written by him.
It's Amazing and Crazy how much you can hear Layne coming through in this one. They have definitely channeled him in on this song. He lives on through Jerry's beautiful work. He still has his best friend right next him coming right through our speakers. Def fav post Layne AIC ❤️🔥 Jerry's guitar solo is sick! Long live Layne Staley! RIP to the Goat of Rock 🙏
There's a reason why they have been my fave band for five years now (25 now, 20 when I started listening to them). Music like this is my reason. What a beautiful, moving song. They were able to revive that wonderful sound of theirs and put their past pains and differences aside to make more beautiful music. Thank you, Alice In Chains, for being a wonderful band and having a song for each of my life's growing pains. ❤️
The great thing about AIC is you can go back through and rediscover the greatness of the band.... Years ago I liked this song. Lately I love this song and listen to it multiple times a day... Also I went to Chains here in Minneapolis and they completely blew me away .... Again... Since seeing Layne and the band in Milwaukee in 93' (I think) this band has transformed many times but always stayed true to their own unique way.... Jerry is such a great song writer... and the rest of the band all excel at their places
This is beautiful I love behind the scenes in the studio. Alice In Chains have been my favorite group since 1990 and my love never wanes. They are my sanctuary , my church, my light in the darkest times. If anyone from AIC reads this.. when you go in the studio to make your next album (which I hope is soon) more of this please❤️
The way the music has such a haunting quality to it... I swear I can almost hear Layne's voice harmonizing with everyone else's voices... I think this is a beautiful song that I relate to on several levels. Great work!!
Since Layne died, this has to be the best AIC harmonizing song I’ve ever heard! Hats off!!😊
I agree, this sounds so good. It sounds like the original AIC. I has a "Down in a Hole' vibe to it.
I wholeheartedly agree 💗
❤Beautiful isn't it? Just beautiful❤THANK you only few know where this place is and choose to go there. It's all we know. It's It's own sic kinda break we travel there simply. Guild if pain is where I graze~the late great Laner♡love you I finite handsomely donned everything ge wore! But my fav outfits jerry and Lsbtne wore we re Levi's no shirt boots. Hallelujah ❤killer dude Ness swag hard-core rewi d I missed it
❤ok thank you for dose if daily updates beat tunes just started pouring out if no where THUNDER RIGHT NOW!!@ HILY SXXT!❤😮LOUD NOTHING WAS GOING ON TILL I TXTD THEN SONG STARTED SO DID THIS!!❤
WOW NICE WILLIAM VERY NICE! AGAIN! LOL❤😂repeat
I think we all can agree that production and sound quality on this album was phenomenal
They was release in the "loud war", good production but a not so mastering...
Always cracks me up when people suggest that post-Layne AIC isn't good because Layne's gone.
Layne was an amazing talent, without a doubt, and I mean him absolutely no disrespect in saying this, but Jerry always did most of the heavy lifting as far as writing and arranging, and DuVall's a pretty big talent himself, not to mention a fantastic facsimile of what Layne would be doing. The harmonies are on point. You still get that same chill from it. And Jerry's got as much of a right to the style and sound as anybody who has ever walked the Earth.
Greats words man
People tend to romanticize Layne and Demri and all that. That's why they can't appreciate Alice without him. It's their decision in the end...
Also, Jerry is the lead man. If he had let AIC die with Layne, there would not have been such great dedication that remains for Layne. Jerry has a big hand in keeping his good buddy alive in memory!!
@@Erthellf - Without a doubt, although in fairness, Jerry has an interest in keeping that memory alive. As depressing as it might be to say, Jerry's income is driven by the "Layne is the best forever" people.
My thing is, Jerry is a fucking brilliant musician. If everybody who loves this band could just say that sentence out loud once, I think I'd be satisfied.
@@jeffroitero4266 1000% agree! Jerry is my thing too
The sound of our Pain..Stuggle, Hope, Redemption ...back to Pain and Hopelessness...the eternal snake eating its own tail this song is and represents
Amen.....❤
We all knew Layne was hurting, but what about Jerry? This dude writes some really sad songs.
i hope he knows we all love him and are happy that theyre all sober!!!
I think he taps into his childhood for that. See "Rooster"
Jerry had his drug issues as well, and really a good chunk of Alice's lyrics were written by him.
Jerry dealt with it better than Layne. Layne was such a beautiful soul and deserved the world, which he had, but he couldn't fight his inner demons and they eventually got the better of him. I think he wanted to die because of how fucked up his body was. A true legend of the game
You mean powerful
I frickin love this song..and Jerrys solo is almost haunting. This entire album is amazing.
Was going to leave a comment very similar to yours. The guitar solo in this song is hauntingly beautiful, like everything else on BGWTB, but this one really hits me. BGWTB is an absolute masterpiece, hits you from track one and never stops. It's comforting to know others share my view.
BGWTB is prob my fav alice record as a whole.
@@someguyontheinternet2714 Mine too!
No joke I listened to this album in my car everyday for 3 years (till Dinosaurs came out) and on weekends driving an hour each way to visit my son in rehab. You guys got me through it. Your shows are unparalleled, cannot get enough of you. Come back to Boston please
#Respect
I hope your son is doing well
Hope your boy is kicking it's arse mate .. big love from Down Under...
@@Ticonderous1 It's been a long road. We live it one day at a time. Thank you.
I absolutely love this band, I listen to them very loudly everytime I get in my truck, hope you son is well and healthy
This song is awesome. Has a “down in a hole” type feel to it.
I NOTICED
Maybe because they both start with Ab minor chords 🤔
David Rundle you’re right. It has nothing to do with the tempo.
Are ya joking me
And they're both sad love songs
Alice in chains is my favourite band of all time
Mine as well! 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎
Mine too
Mine too !!!
Mine too!!
Mine too. Metallica and Red Hot Chili Peppers have some incredible music but I feel that Alice are the band that I connect to the most 🤘
Jerry’s body movements when he sings. That’s passion and it’s coming from the heart.
I love his voice and guitar work. Fucking amazing band with a catalog of music spanning 30 years.
If you don’t think this is good, you must have hearing loss.
pretty sure you’re talking about duvall
@@dibble1331 definitely not
@@donaldthescotishtwin are you talking about the guy with black hair or blonde?
Jerry and William are unreal. I'm so glad that Jerry kept the AiC dream alive after Layne died and is still writing amazing music. This album and this song especially got me through some tough times, especially when I lost my dear friend Emmette to suicide a few years ago. I just cry when I hear it, and the release of emotion just makes me remember he is with his Mum, together again, and he is no longer in pain. Love you, bro.
One of my favorite songs off Black Gives Way To Blue ❤
This and Looking In View for sure!
@@tuesdayafternoon13 The whole album is incredible. I'd argue one of the best comeback albums of all time.
I am still waiting for the official video when it comes to Black Gives Way to Blue. I wanna see Elton John and the whole band in it. Imagine - that would be so awesome!
@@tuesdayafternoon13 Yes! That is such a good album...
A minha também 😊
This song is, in my opinion, the best song ever written. Unbelievable. I'm glad I found it.
It's great I agree... Best song ever written? Uh.... not so sure about that, but a nice song nonetheless....
I feel like when Jerry and DuVall harmonize, they unlock Layne’s voice
I will def agree with that.
I totally agree with you too!!
Is the black guy DuVall? I was wondering what his name was. He's awesome and sings very well!! The harmony he and Jerry have is unreal!!
@@courtenayg9613 Yes that is William DuVall. He’s the perfect addition!
yes. it is so cool.
Give away a love and then remove another too
Painted words adorn the walls, echoing untrue
I feel cold...
Promises abound, you rarely find it to begin
Maybe I'm afraid to let you all the way in
I guess so...
I excuse myself
I'm used to my little cell
I amuse myself
In my very own private hell
I excuse myself
I'm used to my little cell
I amuse myself
In my very own private hell
Lately I'm beside myself, pretending unconcerned
Standing at a corner where I threw you on a turn
I'll move on...
Flowers on a cross remain, marking an ending scene
Damn it all if blood you spill, turn the grass more green
Life is short...
I excuse myself
I'm used to my little cell
I amuse myself
In my very own private hell
I excuse myself
I'm used to my little cell
I amuse myself
In my very own private hell
I amuse myself
In my very own private hell
+rep
Yeah….we know idiot. We can hear.
@@justinwalters7953 since when
@@lionelmax2953 Since we all listened to the song genius.
@@justinwalters7953 when exactly tho
"here's another upbeat tune for ya" he says and laughs, after that he gave us one of the saddest songs in aic career and in bgwtb. f*ck, I love you jerry. you f*cking genius you are...one of the saddest songs from the album, and one of the saddest maybe in aic whole career. one of my favorites too. happy birthday BGWTB, and thank you AIC for still being around.
Yet they make the sad, dark, and depressing into a (oddly) beautiful song. One of my favorite AIC songs.
One of the best songs they’ve ever made. Jerry is flat out one of the best songwriters to ever live, absolute fuckin musical genius, I couldn’t imagine not getting this post Layne albums, this album was so fuckin good. Anyway man is a legend, favorite musician of all time and probably always will be, can’t wait for oct 29th to hear all of his new solo record, his last one Deg trip vol1&2 was a masterpiece.
Amen Lucio! Amen Kevin! Amen Puppet! What y’all said 🤜🤛
Falou tudo irmão
AIC Official Documentary is looming on the horizon!
Let's hope so
Here's to hoping
WOOOOO THATS MY SHIT
I hope so, I recently read the David De Sola book about them and saw them perform right after. One of the best concerts I've ever been to and I've been to a lot. Btw I love your covers, keep up the good work!
@@troll6014 de sola's book is great! Thanks for watching the vids!
This is my song.....you never know what people are suffering through even when you're standing close......I connect on so many levels of songs by AIC....Jerry you are a true survivor.....Thanks for your music....Thanks AIC...I just hope I can survive....Right now I am losing the battle. But you give me hope....
Keep fighting girl. You are in my thoughts...
Keep your chin up Brenda. I dig what you mean, been there more than a few times. There’s always something good ahead.
I'm right there with ya Brenda. Music is the only thing that's taking away the pain and sickness somewhat away
My song to I listen to this shit everyday.... I've been in rehab many times from heroin addiction.... sometimes heroin feels like my only friend... I'll tell u one thing it's never let me down... only thing that's let me down is bullshit government regulations so you have to go through withdrawal... they do not want one drug to fix so many problems...because then how r they gonna push there anti depressant etc etc pharmaceutical agenda...
Keep FIGHTING, lady! You can do this! 💗🙏🙏🙏🤘 With a 13 yr. span of abuse- every kind of abuse you could throw at a 3 yr. old ,on!) At the hands of the man my mother married when I was 3, I KNEW even at that young age, it was WRONG, and started running away when I was 4 yrs old, ALWAYS being brought right back there into it, even though I told the police MANY times what went on.. But, I used MUSIC to get me through those years- ( he would throw me against a wall corner where they met, and it hit my spine, quite painfully, and knocking the wind out of me so I couldn't fight back, but when I was 16, this ONE time, it didn't work, and I used all the things they teach in self defense class to fight off an attacker, had him on the hall floor, rolling around in pain, and began kicking him in the head and told him if he EVER tried to touch me again, in ANY way, I'd kill him, and he knew I meant it. He NEVER even raised his voice to me again much less beat me or touched me inappropriately, or used mental abuse, never spoke to me in anything less than a respectful manner, But MUSIC was my ESCAPE every day of my life till then, and it still helps me to this day, Thank God for ROCK N ROLL! It kept me SANE, for a lot of nightmarish years growing up, back in the day when teachers, neighbors, and parents wouldn't help because "it's a domestic problem I had to work out for myself" I didn't have AIC back in the day, but as soon as their music hit the airwaves, they became an INSTANT favorite for me!❤
This song always had the ability to move me to tears. I love this band so much.
me 2 man
Same. ✌🏼
This band save my life.
🤘💓
Same here, I think the whole album is incredible, definitely in my personal top ten, or even top 5.
It’s like Layne is reaching out from the grave. Kick ass song.
I always thought this song, if it would’ve been released on an album like Dirt or Facelift, would’ve been on the charts. This song has Layne written all over it.
Two albums later and this song gets a video 😂 still, this is easily one of my favorite songs off of Black Gives Way To Blue 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
I always get a kick out of how nonchalantly Sean hits the drums
Dat dude
Lol! I have noticed that as well. Like Charlie Watts! 😂😂😂
This is "down in the hole" of the new era
Yes!!!
Your right
This is probably in my Top 5 songs out of all of their albums.
Fuckin incredible song off a fantastic album.
I always thought this might be their best song post Layne.. They never do no wrong in my personal opinion though
Ditto
This album is a masterpiece
I agree, got thhs album too!!
This was the perfect evolution and transition album for AIC. It said Layne was gone but we are still Alice In Chains. You could hear the band evolve and grow while maintaining the AIC sound that we fell in love with in 1990.
One of the greatest comeback albums ever, it’s truly is a fantastic album, front to back, maintained the classic Alice sound while also trying and nailing some new things. Still remember hearing a looking in view the first single from this album and being like holy shit this is amazing and super heavy. 12 years later and this album is still getting heavy play from me. Jerry Cantrell is a god
That last high note. That's Layne. I cry every time. 😔❤️
I love that this starts with Jerry’s laugh. Always enjoy seeing behind the scenes Alice!
Hell yeah! Love that too❤
Me too!
Like honestly, AIC has *NO* bad song, each song has so much depth and emotion, filled with melody and lyrics you just really enjoy every single time all over again
I am just now discovering this song and the solo f***ing blew me away. Jerry Cantrell may be my favorite guitarist right now.
Jerry's sure one of mine... I been playing 55 yrs, have I heard em all or what. His sound does to me what David Crosby's voice (RIP😢) did ... like warm honey pouring over me
This one always brings me to tears. The lyrics feel relatable when you are going through depression, I guess?
1:58 Dave Grohl appears
*grunge intensifies*
Hey pine marten. Absolut love your Avatar🤘🤘👍.
*Seattle intensifies*
Seattle spirit!
Kurt Cobain Appears Layne Staley Appears Dave Grohl Appears Sully Erna Of GODSMACK Appears Grunge Intensifies 🤘🤘🎸🎸👍👍
Chester Bennington Of LINKIN PARK Wes Scatlin PUDDLE OF MUDD Aaron Lewis Of STAIND Chris Volz Of FLAW Johnathan Davis of KORN Mark Chavez Of ADEMA Chad Kroger of NICKELBACK Scott Anderson Of FINGER ELEVEN Josey Scott Of SALIVA Kevin Palmer of TRUSTCOMPANY Shaun Morgan of SEETHER Ben Burnley Of BREAKING BENJAMIN Loeffler Brothers Of CHEVELLE Brent Smith Of SHINEDOWN Adam Gontier of THREE DAYS GRACE Ed Sloan Of CROSSFADE Anthony Kidas Of RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS
oh wow. School,anxiety,family problems so much going on. But this. This does put a smile in my face
So true
So dam true ..
You can handle it! 🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊
It may take time and patience, but things will turn out fine. Just hang in there, you'll be okay.
Me too man and Alice in Chains gives me joy and happiness 👍👍👍
Amazing song. Jerry has been underrated for so many years. The addition of DuVall has just been amazing. Alice in Chains has always been a kick ass band and still is.
Sean Kinney (PHENOMENAL drummer, & my favorite of all the "Seattle scene" drummers), looks like he could be John Wick's wayward, younger brother during this time period.
That would be an awesome movie. The adventures of Keanu and Sean!!! And maybe Trent Reznor can make a cameo.
AIC is real. William has given his all to keep the band going and they are making brilliant music. Jerry, Sean and Mike are the same genius' they always were. Congratulations guys for sticking it out even during all of the hell you all had to go through. You are it!!! You were always the greatest band ever! Love, love you.
Lane can never be replaced that raw sick wicked angelic Harmony they had was on f****** touchable it can never be duplicated but Alice in chains is Alice in chains they still right kick ass f****** music they still perform well and they f****** rock they always will
Facts, this is one of their best songs ever regardless of era. Layne is my favorite singer ever and obviously he’s missed but as long as Jerry is around running the show writing the music and Sean and Inez are around crushing the rhythm section they will be alive and well. Duvall may not be Layne but he’s still a great singer and he fits in with the band well and most importantly has fantastic chemistry with Jerry and the harmonizing is still great. He does a good job with Layne’s material and does great with the post Layne stuff plus the addition of his quality guitar playing is a positive. Ya they may never reach the peaks they did with Layne but they still rule and are still one of the best bands in the business. Long love AIC, hopefully we get a new album from them in 2023
This song is so freaking amazing. I feel like Staley & Starr are right there with them through the process. Jerry & William have such a great sound together. In the spirit of AIC without mimicking or mocking Layne. Love love love. When Jerry & Will sing they manifest the power of Layne.
Стейли всегда рядом с Алисой.
People all abuse themselves in different ways and have all different types of addictions. That is why this song is so powerful for me. It's a really shame that is so unknown as it's the sort of song that could help a lot of people.
Try Stainds Break the Cycle
@@PattyCummins any song from that album in particular?
IMO this album is the best of the DuVall era.
When WD & JC sing together it sounds like Layne. Layne's spirit is very much alive in their music! RIP LS.
William Duval brings a joy to AIC that was missing when Layne died. Jerry and the others went through alot and seems the focus was on Layne's departure, but how this has impacted the band. I feel AIC has grown stronger and evolved into something unique and still holds the sound that Alice In Chains is so famous and known for. Damn fine music. So glad they all came together to keep the band going. I bet Layne stands in the front row of every concert, head banging, playing an actual air guitar. Thank you AIC. Your sound has always kept me grounded. Bless all of You. I mean that. Listening in Wisconsin since your beginning.
@@mennofennema9829 - In God's Eyes - ALL LIVES MATTER. And Everyone is a color. Black is no better than White that's no better than Red that's no better than Brown - stop your division on that BS. We all matter, good or bad - we all matter. It's so isn't just about one color. Get over it and go out and live your life. Peace Out.
@@mennofennema9829 - Color has nothing to do with attitude or behavior. Color has nothing to do with feelings and emotions because we all hold some part of that inside us which makes us all the same. Why do I have to spell this out for you? You should be intelligent enough to figure this out for yourself. That's the difference between woke and awake. Everything woke turns to sh*t.
The genius of Alice In Chains right before our eyes! Such a totally mind blowing brilliant song!
I have the clear vinyl pressing of this album & every song sounds amazing. I’m sure Layne & Mike are looking down right now with a big smile on their face as the AIC legacy lives on 👊
I love how they don’t show Jerry recording the guitar solo. That shit is mystical
These harmonies in this song give me goosebumps.These are remind me of the harmonies from Crosby Stills Nash and Young,beautiful
Doesn’t get more beautiful than Alice in Chains. Thank you for these 30 years you ‘ve been in our lives and thank you for the music.
It's very sad and full of pathos. Incredibile masterpiece. Lainey would and will be proud
This song along with "Your Decision" moved me emotionally the most on this record. The melody reminds me of "Bleed the Freak" from Facelift but more mature.
Choke from dinosaurs is another hard slow song too
Me too those songs precisely made me follow the lads into the (back then) new phase no questions asked.
Now I have an alice for my teenage angsty years and an alice for my middlife... how awesome is that?! A band that can talk to two different epochs of one's life with the same passion and gravitas?!
@@renzokukenleneyoyo522 That is awesome! Have you heard Rainier Fog? I bought it digitally when it was released and loved it so much that I had to get a physical CD copy. I actually started getting back to buying and collecting CD's again and made sure to include that album for sure.
@@msw0322 Yes I have in fact I have bought all three records and have been on the supporting tour for each one.
It is amazing to see the guys doing what they love and still being as relevant, as AiC, as they were to me in 1993
Such a beautiful song. I appreciate how the melancholy tone was offset by the studio footage of a few guys fuckin around and smiling through. Thoughtful contrast to the somber mise en scene choices and the song itself.
I underwent surgery on September 20th. It has been really complicated and the healing process will take long time. I can't move and do nothing: the wound is open, it bleeds every day and the pain is very strong but the music is my support and the strength to go on. Every single day I listen to this song since it was published ten years ago. It is the soundtrack of my life and in these difficult days I listen to it continuously with tears in my eyes. Thanks guys for posting this video, thanks for your music.
Hope you're recovering well now man.
How you doing now man?
@@puppetmaster8551 now...now I am doing it well. Thanks 🙏 😊
@@MarioLepore fantastic to hear man, hope your good health continues for a very long time
When I first heard this song, it actually made me cry a little. So beautiful!!!
"I feel cold..…." 👍💯 Incredible, words cannot express how much we Iove this band.
Mike and that beautiful pup at 4:45 omg 🥺💛 sweetness overload
I think it's so cool that they came back to release an official music video for this song a full decade after releasing it as a non-single when they realized just how well this went over with their fans.
This band and this album got me through some dark times, it spoke to me, in a way it spoke for me, its like they knew what I was going through, still one of my favourite bands and albums and songs!
This music is so beautiful. The harmony, the melancholic melody. Pure Art.
I no longer feel alone that someone else uses the word “beautiful” to describe this dark as night song! Easily one of my favorite songs because I feel a spiritual connection to it.
@@kevinhummel6901 :)) Music unites!
Brilliant guitar solo from Jerry. So perfectly orchestrated!
One of the best songs of black gives way to blue. One of the best albums of all time front to back
Perfect album pretty much and one of the greatest comeback albums ever
Jerry's Private Hell is still there. Right behind him. Love this song!! Miss Layne very much and no one can ever replace him. Great job on this song Jerry. Thanks. So very true!! 🙊🙉🙈
The harmony of Jerry and William is outstanding! I love how Dave Grohl came for a visit! RIP Layne 😢
This song and the whole album was actually recorded and Dave’s studio, that’s why he’s there hangin out with them.
I love Jerrys songwriting and William was a perfect fit after Layne died.
I remember the day this record came out. life changing.. still one of Alices in chains best records..
Alice in Chains deserves a DVD. Someone knows why they does not release it yet?
Ráfaga Queiroz Make that blu-ray
Look for Alice in chains music bank on eBay dude
Maybe my favorite song from the album. The guitar solo especially is great.
That song touches a string in my heart that I've never felt before. Something between sadness, melancholy and hope. I believe they created a new feeling.
the most intimate song, ever made, finally has its video. a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.
Big fan of Alice In Chains. But holy hell this song definitely grabs ur soul a little bit. Definitely have to get it off the black gives way to blue album
Wow, all the feels and chills. How could anyone downvote this? Yes, I too miss Layne but THIS has got to be up in my fave AIC tunes. Thanks guys!!!!
People downvote this because they dumb as hell. Layne is my favorite singer ever but the no Layne no chains crowd is the fuckin worse. Band was at their peak with Layne forsure but they’re still a damn good band and will continue to be as long as jerry is around writing the music
This song has always been my favorite post-Layne AIC song. It's perfectly choreographed brutality and sadness all at once. It's so hard to listen to without tearing up over the loss everyone felt over Laynes passing. There's so much in this song it's amazing. We love you Jerry, keep on keeping on brother. All the best from Australia.
I just realised I bought this CD 10 years ago!
My goodness time is flying at the speed of light!
Long live AIC, the whole album is a treat to the ears and to the soul.
I love this, one of my favs. It has that Layne feeling. William is awesome, he deserves appreciation
I always say that. They're some BIG shoes to fill, which I think he does in HIS own way, but it works!
Ree McLaughlin I love William and he’s a great singer, songwriter and guitarist but it’s also true that in this song he’s singing Jerry’s lyrics and Jerry’s designed harmony parts the way Jerry wanted him to sing it. If you listen to Degradation Trip you can hear Jerry doing all these kinds of vocal harmonies himself. I feel like most fans have grown to appreciate Jerry even more than they already did, just as they do William, and rightly so.
Again, William’s great but part of why this works so well is because in a lot of songs, like this one, the music and lyrics are all written by Jerry, as they’ve been on a ton of Alice In Chains biggest hits, both during and after Layne - because the guys a musical genius. That doesn’t take anything away from Layne being one of the greatest singers of all time or William being pretty awesome himself, it just so happens to also be true that Jerry’s like the maestro of the band and most of the songs, both music and lyrics, are written by him.
Yup Lane is gone. I honestly think that Will is a great addition & has made Jerry shine & I Honestly like AIC post Lane.🤔
Absolutely terrific !!!
Playing with dice at 4:37 this is so sweet, I'd love to hang out with them
I could listen to this for days. Love Jerry's and William's voices and styles. Voices together, they are just perfect.
Beard in Chains \o/
Alice in Beards.
Kkkkkkk Very Nice
beardS in chains
the private hell you may feel is one that is inside your mind.
Rem That-only you can change how you feel.
This tune and "All Secrets Known" are my favorite on this record, and are all-time classics for this band.
Me too, love the whole thing, but those are the two.
This Song Is Very Emotional And I Dedicate This Song To My Best friend That Past Away Not So Long In November!
That harmony, guitars, and drums. Oh that Alice In Chains sound does something to my core.
WOW---
WHERE THE HELL HAS THIS LITTLE GEM BEEN HIDING!?!?
tim albright It was not hidden, released in September 2009, we have been enjoying it ever since!
The laugh of Jerry is the best !
This song is magical ✨🖤
I can't stop listening to this song...brilliant! The whole album is brilliant!
This band will not die.
huge fan of the new singer, i like most of the music he has recorded and performed with the band, Duvall you rock!!
Used to play this song on repeat over and over when this album hit... Very relatable
same here
this was an instant favourite for me when i first played the album. Nothing has changed. AIC forever.
Superb song from a stupendously good album! What incredible lyrics, riffs , harmonies on that album. Black Gives way to Blue is a masterpiece!
My fav AiC album.
This song takes its time. What a tribute to Layne.
The shivers, man..I'm happy and I wanna cry at the same time..🥺❤️ Still, after all these years.. Please, never stop making music.
It's Amazing and Crazy how much you can hear Layne coming through in this one. They have definitely channeled him in on this song. He lives on through Jerry's beautiful work. He still has his best friend right next him coming right through our speakers. Def fav post Layne AIC ❤️🔥 Jerry's guitar solo is sick! Long live Layne Staley! RIP to the Goat of Rock 🙏
There's a reason why they have been my fave band for five years now (25 now, 20 when I started listening to them). Music like this is my reason. What a beautiful, moving song. They were able to revive that wonderful sound of theirs and put their past pains and differences aside to make more beautiful music. Thank you, Alice In Chains, for being a wonderful band and having a song for each of my life's growing pains. ❤️
The great thing about AIC is you can go back through and rediscover the greatness of the band.... Years ago I liked this song. Lately I love this song and listen to it multiple times a day... Also I went to Chains here in Minneapolis and they completely blew me away .... Again...
Since seeing Layne and the band in Milwaukee in 93' (I think) this band has transformed many times but always stayed true to their own unique way.... Jerry is such a great song writer... and the rest of the band all excel at their places
William Duvall looks good wearing a beard
kyrie with afro after southbeach diet.
I think hes married
He's a good looking guy.
One of the heaviest, darkest, coolest songs ever. My all-time favorite Cantrell solo - soooo much feel to it. Legendary.
The vocal harmonies oh my god 💙
This is beautiful I love behind the scenes in the studio.
Alice In Chains have been my favorite group since 1990 and my love never wanes. They are my sanctuary , my church, my light in the darkest times.
If anyone from AIC reads this.. when you go in the studio to make your next album (which I hope is soon) more of this please❤️
Well I intended to anyway, but you just gave me permission to shop!!! ✌🏼💖🤗
I don't know how much I love those musicians, especially JC, big love from Italy!
The way the music has such a haunting quality to it... I swear I can almost hear Layne's voice harmonizing with everyone else's voices... I think this is a beautiful song that I relate to on several levels. Great work!!
This has a drifting away feel.
Man, it was just perfect. I always wait for this music get a videoclip and after 10 years this wish happen. Omg, i have no words for this.
aic studio rating 10/10 wonderfull tones and voices ... amazing songs last 3 albuns w durvall.. go on fellas!!!
Killer tune!! Best band in the World!! Jerry Cantrell, 1 of the greats!!
One of the best songs ever written. Thank you Jerry, Mike, Sean and William!!