We Die Young
Alice in Chains
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Background Information"We Die Young" is a song by the American rock band Alice in Chains. It was the first ever single released by the band in July 1990.
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Album AppearanceThe single later appeared as the opening track on their debut studio album, "Facelift."
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SongwriterThe song was written solely by the band’s lead vocalist, Layne Staley.
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Inspiration“We Die Young” was inspired by Staley’s observation of children dealing with drugs in Seattle.
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Music TypeThe song's sound has been classified as grunge and heavy metal due to its fast-paced rhythm coupled with heavy guitar riffs and gloomy lyrics.
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Music VideoA music video was released for the song, which leverages a traditional in-studio performance method. It features the band performing the song in a darkened room.
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Chart Performance"We Die Young" peaked at No. 75 on the UK Singles Chart in September 1990, marking the band's first appearance on the UK chart.
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Iconic StatusThe song gained iconic status as an early representative of Seattle's grunge movement.
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TributeAlice in Chains performed this song in tribute to their late lead singer Layne Staley during their reunion shows.
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VersionsMultiple versions of the song exist, include a demo version, the album version and a live version included in the compilation album Live (2000).
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Cover VersionsMultiple artists have covered “We Die Young” in their performances, including the thrash metal band Testament and metalcore band While She Sleeps.
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Album SuccessThe album 'Facelift,' including the single 'We Die Young,' helped Alice in Chains gain national attention and was certified double platinum by the RIAA.
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