Dickeye
Jerry Cantrell
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Once round outside and check the door Only thing he came here lookin' for One man wasting another man One hand washes the other hand Born traitor, soul fader Stoplight flashes in the street Injected concrete hide bloody feet Armed and shining in his hands Cold metallic green, he don't give a damn Born traitor, soul fader Down come the hammer, fall my god, you say Once again the big dog has his day One man wasting another man One hand washes the other hand Born traitor, soul fader One man wasting another man Born traitor One hand washes the other hand Born traitor One man wasting another man Born traitor One hand washes the other hand Soul fader
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Artist Background"Dickeye" is a song by Jerry Cantrell, who is best known as the lead guitarist, co-lead vocalist, and main songwriter for the rock band Alice In Chains.
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Album PlacementThe song is the opening track of Cantrell's first solo album, "Boggy Depot," which was released in 1998.
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Musical Style"Dickeye" carries Cantrell's signature style with ominous, heavy guitar riffs and haunting, melodic vocals which is similar to his contributions to Alice in Chains.
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Lyric ThemeThe song's lyrics, like much of Cantrell's work, are introspective and thought-provoking, exploring themes of loss, change, and acceptance.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "Dickeye" was not released as a single, the album "Boggy Depot" debuted at number 28 on the Billboard 200 chart, proving its popularity.
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Other Artists' ParticipationThe track "Dickeye" features bassist Rex Brown of Pantera and drummer Sean Kinney of Alice In Chains.
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Song InspirationThe song is believed to be a tribute to Cantrell's father, who served in the Vietnam War. This significant event is a recurring theme in his music.
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Use in MediaIn addition to its presence on the album, "Dickeye" also appears on the promotional CD for the video game "NHL 99."
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised "Dickeye" for its strong opening riff and Cantrell's impressive vocal range.
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Live Performances"Dickeye" was often used as the opening song during Jerry Cantrell's live performances in his solo tours following the release of "Boggy Depot."
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