Say Hello 2 Heaven

Temple of the Dog

About Say Hello 2 Heaven

"Say Hello 2 Heaven" is a song by the American rock band Temple of the Dog. Written by vocalist Chris Cornell, "Say Hello 2 Heaven" was released in 1991 as the second single from the band's sole studio album, Temple of the Dog (1991). The song reached number five on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Cornell wrote "Say Hello 2 Heaven" as a tribute to his roommate, Mother Love Bone vocalist Andrew Wood, who at the time had recently died of a heroin overdose.


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1991
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Please, mother mercy
Take me from this place
And the long-winded curses
I hear in my head

The words never listen
And teachers, oh they never learn
My warmth from the candle
Though I feel too cold to burn

He came from an island
Then he died from the street
And he hurt so bad like a soul breakin'
But he never said nothin' to me, yeah

A'say hello to heaven, heaven, heaven
Say hello to heaven, heaven, heaven, yeah

New like a baby, lost like a prayer
The sky was your playground
But the cold girl was your bed

Ooh, I said, poor Stargazer
She's got no tears in her eyes
But fool like a whisper
She knows that love heals all wounds with time

Now it seem like too much love is
Never enough, yeah, you better
Seek out Another road 'cause this one has ended abrupt, oh

Say hello to heaven, heaven, heaven
Say hello to heaven, heaven, heaven, yeah

Say hello to heaven, heaven, heaven, oh oh 

I, I never wanted
To write these words down for you
With the pages of phrases
Of things we'll never do

Yea, so I blow out, out the candle and I put you to bed
Since you can't say to me now
How the dog broke your bone
There's just one thing left to be said

Say hello to heaven, heaven, heaven, yeah
Say hello to heaven, heaven, heaven, yeah
Say hello to heaven, heaven, heaven, yeah 
Say hello to heaven, to heaven, yeah yeah, oh oh

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Temple of the Dog

Temple of the Dog was an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1990. It was conceived by vocalist Chris Cornell of Soundgarden as a tribute to his friend, the late Andrew Wood, lead singer of Malfunkshun and Mother Love Bone. The line-up included Stone Gossard on rhythm guitar, Jeff Ament on bass guitar (both ex-members of Mother Love Bone), Mike McCready on lead guitar, Matt Cameron on drums and Eddie Vedder providing lead and backing vocals. more »

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Written by: Chris Cornell

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Say Hello 2 Heaven" is a song by American rock band Temple of the Dog. This band comprised members of Soundgarden and Pearl Jam. The lead vocalist on this track is Chris Cornell, who was the frontman for Soundgarden and later Audioslave.
Song Inspiration
The song was a tribute to the late Andrew Wood, who was a close friend of Chris Cornell and lead vocalist for the bands Malfunkshun and Mother Love Bone. Wood had died from a heroin overdose in 1990, a year before the release of "Say Hello 2 Heaven."
Album Information
The song is off their self-titled album, which happens to be their sole album, released in April 1991. Despite being a single album output, Temple of the Dog's influence in the grunge genre is highly acknowledged.
Critic Reception
"Say Hello 2 Heaven" received positive responses from music critics, with praise directed at Cornell's powerful and emotional vocals, the song's contemplative lyrics and the overall rock composition which stands as a memorable piece in 90s grunge.
Commercial Success
The song reached number five on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The Temple of the Dog album has since been certified Platinum by the RIAA in the United States.
Song Message
The lyrics for "Say Hello 2 Heaven" depict the pain and sorrow Cornell felt after hearing about Wood's untimely death. It touches upon themes of loss, grief, and the hope for peace in the afterlife.
Live Performances
Temple of the Dog performed the song during their 2016 reunion tour. Furthermore, Cornell often included "Say Hello 2 Heaven" in his solo acoustic performances before his death in 2017.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have covered "Say Hello 2 Heaven" as a tribute to Chris Cornell after his death. Among those to pay musical tributes to Cornell with this song are Ann Wilson, lead vocalist of Heart, and Miley Cyrus.
Legacy
"Say Hello 2 Heaven" stands as a testament to the legacy of Andrew Wood and subsequently Chris Cornell, two predominant figures in the formation and evolution of grunge music.
Song Duration
The song runs for approximately 6 minutes and 22 seconds, longer than a typical rock song, allowing for extended guitar riffs and solos.

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