Black Rain
Soundgarden
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If I could hug my love, could I try For your wings to cover me and let them fold Half alive, I heard the most brilliant lie Sleepless eyes, close the light And rest your mind while you burn Can't stutter when you're talking with your eyes By cutting out your tongue you save face Feeding on the blood lets running from a black day Cry on black rain, cry on black rain Cry on black rain If I could hug my love could I try For your wings to cover me unless I fall Sleepless eyes, close the light And rest your mind while you burn You can't stutter when you're talking with your eyes By cutting out your tongue you save face Feeding on the blood lets running from a black day Cry on black rain, cry on black rain Cry on cry on black rain Black rain, cry on Black rain, cry on Cry on You can't stutter when you're talking with your eyes By cutting out your tongue you save face Feeding on the blood that's running from a black day
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Written by: CHRIS CORNELL, KIM THAYIL, BEN SHEPHERD
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Black Rain" is an outtake from the "Badmotorfinger" recording sessions in 1991. It was reworked and released almost 20 years later.
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Album HistoryThe song was included in the 2010 compilation album "Telephantasm" which is a career-spanning collection of Soundgarden's most popular songs and some lesser-known gems.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Black Rain" reached number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also topped the Billboard Rock Chart, showcasing Soundgarden's enduring popularity.
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Grammy NominationIn 2011, the song was nominated for the prestigious Grammy award in the category of "Best Hard Rock Performance," demonstrating its musical quality and the band's talent.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Black Rain" was created by Brendon Small, the creator of the animated TV show "Metalocalypse," and it featured animated versions of the band members performing the song.
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Posthumous RecognitionFollowing the tragic death of lead vocalist Chris Cornell in 2017, "Black Rain" has gained renewed attention and respect as part of the powerful legacy left behind by the talented singer.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of the song, as with many of Soundgarden's songs, are open to interpretation. Chris Cornell has said that "Black Rain" refers to nuclear fallout and the end of the world.
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ArtworkThe single's artwork is a close-up, black and white photo of the band's emblem, and it was identified by Chris Cornell himself as an icon of Soundgarden's music.
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Live PerformanceDespite being an outtake from an earlier era, "Black Rain" was integrated into Soundgarden's setlist throughout the band's final tours. However, it was never played live before its 2010 release.
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Digital Success"Black Rain" was also released as downloadable content for the Rock Band video game series, highlighting the song's appeal to a wider, digital-first audience.
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