No Excuses

Alice in Chains

About No Excuses

"No Excuses" is the lead single from American rock band Alice in Chains' third EP, Jar of Flies (1994). The song was well received by music critics and was a charting success, becoming the first Alice in Chains song to reach No. 1 on the US Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart and spending 26 weeks on the chart. It has gone on to become one of the band's most popular and well-known songs. The song was included on the compilation albums Nothing Safe: Best of the Box (1999), Music Bank (1999), Greatest Hits (2001), and The Essential Alice in Chains (2006).  


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It's alright
There comes a time
Got no patience to search
For peace of mind
Layin' low
Want to take it slow
No more hiding or
Disguising truths I've sold

Everyday it's something
Hits me all so cold
Find me sittin' by myself
No excuses, then I know

It's okay
Had a bad day
Hands are bruised from
Breaking rocks all day
Drained and blue
I bleed for you
You think it's funny, well
You're drowning in it too

Everyday it's something
Hits me all so cold
Find me sittin' by myself
No excuses, then I know

Yeah, it's fine
We'll walk down the line
Leave our rain, a cold
Trade for warm sunshine
You my friend
I will defend
And if we change, well I
Love you anyway

Everyday it's something
Hits me all so cold
Find me sittin' by myself
No excuses, then I know

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Alice in Chains

Alice in Chains is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987 by guitarist and songwriter Jerry Cantrell and original lead vocalist Layne Staley. The initial lineup was rounded out by drummer Sean Kinney, and bassist Mike Starr (who was replaced in 1993 by Mike Inez). more »

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Written by: Jerry Cantrell

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Song Information
"No Excuses" is a song by American rock band Alice in Chains released in 1994.
Album Details
It is the lead single from the EP Jar of Flies (1994) and is one of the band's most successful and well-known songs.
Chart Highlights
"No Excuses" was the band's first number-one single on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and reached No. 48 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics address guitarist Jerry Cantrell's rocky relationship with lead vocalist Layne Staley.
Skilled Execution
Notably, Cantrell plays the acoustic guitar, and bassist Mike Inez plays the bass guitar on the track. The parts were later recorded separately and mixed together for the final version of the song.
TV Performances
Alice in Chains performed "No Excuses" on the David Letterman show in 1996, and it was one of the four songs they did when they reunited for the first time to do the VH1 concert in 1996.
Live Recordings
The song was included on the compilation albums Nothing Safe: Best of the Box (1999) and Music Bank (1999), and a live performance of the song is included on their live album Live (2000).
Music Video
The official music video was directed by Matt Mahurin, who also directed the music video for the band's 1991 debut single "Man in the Box".
Creative Process
The song was reportedly written and recorded in one night during the sessions for the Jar of Flies EP.
Popular Covers
The song has been covered by several artists, including the band Godsmack who recorded it for their "Another Animal" side project.
Critical Praise
"No Excuses" is praised for its unique blend of hard rock and acoustic elements, distinct guitar riff, and the harmonized dual-vocal performance of Staley and Cantrell.
Band's Opinion
Jerry Cantrell, in the liner notes of 1999's Music Bank box set collection, said "No Excuses was a beautiful song, and it had instant resonance with everyone who heard it."

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